Human Resource Manager
Resume:
Paul D. Brankel
Stockbridge, Ga. 30281
abmr2a@r.postjobfree.com
Dear Madam\Sir:
I am an experienced Human Resource professional seeking a Human Resource
Management position. I am interested in continuing my career with a fast
paced progressive organization. I am in search of a Human Resource Manager
role that will allow me to utilize my extensive experience.
I am seeking a hand-on role as a strategic business partner with a
management team. My experiences in both union and non-union environments
have given me a unique understanding of human resource management. I am
skilled at sourcing and selecting employees and managing a Performance
Management program. I have in-depth experience with labor and employee
relations.
My human resource management experience includes employee training,
disability management, workman's compensation, career development, policy
development and implementation and employment law. I am DDI certified to
facilitate a number of programs aimed at educating employees.
I earned an MBA from the University of Akron while working full-time.
Additionally, I hold a BS degree in Industrial Management with a
concentration in personnel management. In December of 1998, I completed my
certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
My compensation expectations are flexible.
Sincerely,
Paul Brankel
Paul Brankel, SPHR
1813 St. Ives Crossing
Stockbridge, Georgia 30281
abmr2a@r.postjobfree.com
Executive Summary
Dynamic results-oriented Human Resource Professional with fifteen years of
progressive generalist\management experience. Skilled Executive
representing various industries in union and non-union environments.
Possess the ability and skill set to think strategically while working in
unison with all levels of employees from front line to senior management.
Areas of Expertise
Employee Relations
Recruiting and Selection
Labor Relations
Performance Management
Compensation Support
Benefit Administration
Workers Compensation
Training and Development
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Succession Planning
Employment History
Lucas Group____________________________ __February 2007- December
2008
Senior Recruiter
. Recruit mid and senior level management for client companies in the
transportation, distribution, logistics, telecommunications and office
equipment industries
Transportation Professional Recruiters)
May 2001-Febuary 2007
Principal
. Recruit mid and senior level management for client companies in the
transportation, distribution, logistics, telecommunications and office
equipment industries
Cognisa Security, Inc Atlanta, Ga. (Company Acquired) May 2002-
Dec-2006
Human Resource Manager
. Developed Region Recruiting Plan
. Managed Region Recruiting Efforts
. Taught Recruiters Behavioral Interviewing Techniques
. Managed Employee Relations issues
. Oversaw the Performance Management Program
AT&T Broadband (Company Restructure)
2000-2001
Human Resource Manager (Company Restructure)
Oversaw the Human Resource activities in the Call, Dispatch and Warehouse
centers. Heavy emphasis placed on employee relation issues and union
avoidance. Provided advice, recommendations and coaching to managers on a
variety of HR related issues
. Designed and implemented retention and re-recruiting plans after multiple
organizational changes ensuring retention of highly qualified employees
. Developed union avoidance strategies that preserved a union free
environment
. Designed strategies to combat high short-term disability costs, saving in
excess of $600,000
Lanier Worldwide
2000
Human Resource Manager-Domestic Operations
Responsible for all employee relation issues for the corporate office and
domestic United States. Provided advice, recommendations and coaching to
all levels of field management
. Investigated violations of corporate policy protecting the interests of
the organization
. Streamlined the mergers and acquisitions guidebook by adding a human
resource perspective
. Implemented, rolled out and managed the Wunderlic Consulting Sales
selection tool, thereby reducing training time and increasing sales
efficiency.
. Rewrote the human resource policy manual and educated staff on revised
policies and procedures
Pony Express (Bankruptcy)
1999-2000
Human Resource Director
.Assisted seven Regional Directors with labor and employee relation's
matters
. Provided Human Resource leadership during a period of financial distress.
. Worked with legal counsel on a wide array of unattended legal matters
ranging from OFCCP charges to DOL audits
FedEx Ground Atlanta, Ga.
1996-1999
Southeast Regional Human Resource Manager
Managed human resource functions for thirty two facilities in Georgia,
Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky and Indiana. Sourced and
selected all management employees in the Southeast region
. Managed a team of six recruiters and two Human Resource Representatives
. Conducted training seminars in variety of areas for exempt employees (DDI
Certified)
. Responsible for the final selection of all exempt employees
. Ensured AA and EEOC compliance in the region by analyzing regional
recruitment and employment data
. Managed compensation for over 400 regional exempt employees ensuring
quality performance reviews.
. Collaborated with corporate personnel on organizational development
efforts.
. Developed a region mentoring program that was adopted company wide and
reduced exempt turnover by 21%.
Roadway Express, Inc. Akron, Oh
1985-1996
Human Resource Manager (Unionized Workforce)
Managed the human resource functions for a consolidation and distribution
center (Break-bulk) employing over 550 people
. Responsible for sourcing and selecting all exempt and non-exempt
positions
. Conducted initial and on-going training in safe work methods and TQM for
all district personnel
. Led the facility Safety Program resulting in a 30% reduction in accidents
and injuries
. Managed workers compensation for the facility reducing yearly
expenditures by $270,000
. Test piloted numerous Corporate human resources imitative prior to
company-wide implementation
EDUCATION
University of Akron
1994
Master of Business Administration
University of Akron
1985
Bachelors of Science in Industrial Management
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certificate 1998
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