Rebecca C. Payne
Alto, Georgia 30510
*******@**********.***
Qualifications: Experienced Manager in Human Resources and Environmental, Health
and Safety in a unionized manufacturing environment.. Strong analytical, creative problem-
solving, and decision-making abilities. Strong interpersonal, presentation, communication,
organization and time management skills. Effective leadership and motivational skills. Ability to
work independently. Very strong and professional work ethics. Highly Confidential. Expertise
in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADP HRMS, SAP, ADP, eTIME and PeopleSoft. POST
certified Correctional Officer.
Education: 1998 Piedmont College – Demorest, Georgia
BA Business Administration Minor: Human Resources Management
1994University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Public Relations Certificate (6 week course)
1985North Georgia Technical College – Clarkesville, Georgia
Information Systems Technology
Work Georgia Department of Corrections-Alto, Georgia August, 2009 - Present
Experience: Correctional Officer
• Manage two dorms totaling 180 female State prisoners
• Inmate Accountability – Count dorms five times per shift
• Tool Control – Based on strict inventory system, tools are identified as low or high risk
and assigned based on inmate usage
• Key Control – Account for every key and lock to ensure comprehensive control program
• Program Integrity – Manage inmate behavior in preparation for reentry into society.
Select inmates based on need and desire for self improvement, ensure inmates attend
classes
• Reprimand and discipline inmates based on inappropriate behavior.
Ferro Corporation – Toccoa, Georgia December, 2005 – January, 2009
Human Resources Manager / Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
• Managed all aspects of Human Resources, Environmental Health and Safety and OSHA
• Resolved grievances, administered and interpreted labor agreements for bargaining unit
employees.
• Managed employee relations to include payroll, benefits, wage/salary administration,
recruitment and selection, background checks, drug screening, unemployment
compensation, workers compensation, FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA and AAP.
• Established and monitored HR metrics based on corporate objectives.
• Implemented improved policies/procedures, facilitated discussions on retention
strategies, achieved targeted staffing levels, promotion and development of new and
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existing talent.
• Delivered training to include new hire orientation, OSHA required safety training, and
corporate policies and procedures.
• Effectively facilitated resolution of employee relation issues and coached management on
resolution strategies.
• Managed and maintained HR and EHS budgetary expenses and all related
Federal/State/Local reporting requirements.
• Conducted investigations related to sexual harassment, discrimination charges, and
workers compensation claims. Assisted State and Local agencies with audits and
permitting requirements.
• Served as counselor to employees on personal and HR related issues.
• Facilitated group discussions and activities promoting employee moral and teamwork.
• Managed all Sarbanes-Oxley procedures for entire facility.
Spherion Corporation – Gainesville, GA September, 1999 - August, 2005
On-Premise Manager: Kubota Manufacturing
• Managed manufacturing account with annual revenue of $20 million.
• Management of 500+ on-site contract employees.
• Identified and built applicant sources and implemented recruiting campaigns.
Determined recruiting objectives by studying current and projected job needs and
qualifications.
• Conducted orientation training of new associates.
• Managed safety compliance and reduction in injuries for location.
• Conducted investigations related to sexual harassment, discrimination charges, and
workers compensation claims.
• Produced accurate tracking of benefits, wage/salary administration, background checks,
drug screens, workers compensation claims, labor hours, payroll and labor reports.
• Maintained applicant tracking system thru data entry of sourcing, profiling, resume
management, matching, tracking and hiring information.
• Managed implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to EEOC, attendance,
harassment, workers compensation, FLSA and FMLA.
Accomplishments:
• Reduced grievances by 30%
• Reduced labor/benefit costs by 8%
• Reduced absenteeism and turnover by 2%
• Reduced variable costs by 18%
• Reduced workers compensation claims by 75%
• Obtained OSHA 30-hour certificate