Project Manager Human Resources

Tanika Murphy

**** *.**** ** ~ Milwaukee, WI **225

Phone 414-***-**** (h)

414-***-**** (c)

******.******@*******.***

June 3, 2010

To Whom It May Concern:

I, Tanika Murphy, believe that my experience and solid record of

achievements makes me an ideal candidate for a Human Resources position

with your organization.

My experience has afforded me exposure to numerous facets within Human

Resources. I am confident that my expertise will prove to be an asset

within your organization. You will notice one common thread throughout my

career; I am self-reliant, motivated, and eager to learn new tasks. These

talents have successfully been applied through my employment, philanthropic

and student involvement. I am accustomed to a fast paced environment where

handling multiple tasks simultaneously is the norm. I enjoy a challenge

and work hard to obtain my goals.

My determination, organizational strengths, and leadership skills will

enable me to be a successful employee. My work experience, student

development, and community involvement have helped me become a well-rounded

candidate. I look forward to speaking with you concerning this position.

Sincerely,

Tanika Murphy

Enclosure: resume

E-mail Address: ******.******@*******.***

414-***-**** (h)

414-***-**** (c)

Qualifications:

Senior Human Resources Generalist with experience in supporting single and

multi-plant facilities, both union and non-union operations. Work well

with all levels of employees and management in plant, division, and

corporate environments. Have a strong record of accomplishments in

employee relations and an ability to understand and respond to different

human behaviors. Work characteristics are proactive, organized, self-

motivated and complete tasks in a timely, accurate and cost effective

manner. Excellent communication, coaching, management, team and technology

skills.

Core competencies include:

Employee & Labor Relations Compensation & Benefit Administration

Planning & Analysis Health & Safety

Leadership Development & Retention Financial Management

Talent Acquisition Project Management

Organizational Development Talent Management

Performance Management Legal & Compliance

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, PeopleSoft Query, Oracle, Resumix, Niku,

Abra, AS/400, Visio, Business Objects, eRoom, SAP, Kenexa Recruiter

BrassRing (KRB)

Employment History:

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Wauwatosa, WI

September 2009-Present

Powertrain Operations

Human Resources Generalist Sr

Responsible for all human resources functions for single plant operation

with minimal supervision. Key accomplishments include:

. Project Manager for the planning and implementation of plant

closure

. Employee development

. Employee/labor relations

. HR Business Partner in supporting and executing Functional & CEO

Talent Review processes as part of succession planning

. Work group intervention: Hands on experience in facilitating

conflict resolution within workgroups

. Sound knowledge of collective bargaining agreements

. Grievance resolution & settlement

. Management of reduction and restructuring activities for volume

reduction and plant closures to ensure proper manpower

utilization and achievement of cost containment initiatives

according to plan

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Menomonee Falls, WI

February 2007-August 2009

Powertrain Operations

Human Resources Generalist III

Worked in collaboration with the joint leadership group to ensure that

departmental and operations goals were aligned and obtained. Responsible

for providing primary support for Maintenance, Aluminum Components, and

Facilities in the following areas: recruitment and selection, benefits,

compensation, career management, and employee/labor relations.

Responsible for providing ongoing assistance, direction and feedback to

managers and employees in the above areas to provide excellent customer

service to stakeholders. Key accomplishments included:

. Lead representative for Assembly and Skilled Trades hourly

recruitment

. Implementation of Millwright I classification and training

. Apprentice program management

. Succession planning

. Administration of annual wage and COLA increases

. Employee/labor relations

. Served as collective bargaining team member

. Administered involuntary reduction program in accordance with

OWBPA guidelines, managed and administered WARN ACT, and

coordinated outplacement services

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Menomonee Falls, WI

August 2005-February 2007

Powertrain Operations

Human Resources Generalist II

Responsible for participating in the development and modification of fair

and consistent policies/programs in the following areas: recruitment and

selection, benefits, compensation, HRIS, and personnel research. Proven

ability of leading through influence with union and management while

ensuring standards are upheld and good faith efforts are achieved.

Responsible for providing primary support for Materials, Assembly, and

Powdercoat. Key accomplishments included:

. Maintained quarterly AOP data for Assembly labor pool

. Managed hourly internal job posting process for Milwaukee

Operations

. Managed contingent workforce

. Conducted new employee orientation

. Managed Technical Excellence Program (TEP)

. Employee/labor relations

. Managed disciplinary actions for hourly workforce

. Headcount management

. Administered annual perfect attendance process

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Wauwatosa, WI

June 2002-August 2005

Product Development Center

Human Resources Generalist I

Researched, developed, and implemented college relations programs to

recruit technical talent for Engineering Leadership. Responsibilities

included implementing and monitoring the Intern/Co-op Program,

participating in and leading activities for improved processes in college

recruiting, and representing the Company on-campus and/or recruitment

events. Provided support in functional areas including:

staffing/recruitment, AAP/EEO, human resource planning, personnel

records, labor relations, and special projects. Key accomplishments

included:

. Participated in strategically re-aligning the co-op/intern process

. Led local and national on-campus recruiting events

. Ongoing establishment of the HR functions as a "Business Partner"

. Managed all normal career progressions

. Demonstrated leadership in complete lifecycle salaried recruiting

. Employee relations

. Managed annual performance reviews

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Milwaukee, WI

Special Projects

. 2010 Project Manager, Powertrain Operations facility

consolidation/plant closure

. 2010 Team Member, Succession Planning & Talent Management

. 2009 Project Manager, Work Elimination & Restructuring

. 2009 Project Manager, Return to Work

. 2008 - 2009 Black Achiever

. 2006 Project Manager, Human Resource Summit

. 2005 Team Member, Human Resource Summit

Education:

Cardinal Stritch University

Masters of Science in Business Management

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Bachelor of Science, Public Policy and Administration

Emphasis: Human Resource Management

Certificates:

Human Resources and the Law Project Management

Labor Relations Professional Behavioral Interviewing

Tanika Murphy

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