Manager Management
Resume:
JOHN M DONNE
Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Broad based HR Professional specializing in the delivery of strategic and
tactical HR processes to management and employees. An innovator in
developing HR strategies and solutions to drive profitable growth,
strengthen operations, enhance productivity and improve financial results.
Developed and implemented cost effective pay programs, performance
management systems, organization design guidelines, staffing programs,
employee relation practices, union contract administration procedures and
management development programs which included coaching and mentoring.
These programs support the Company need to attract, retain and develop
people to run the business. Areas of expertise include:
Client Relationships Problem Solving Career Mentoring Conflict
Resolution
Benchmarking Training Performance Management Project
Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Division Director, Human Resources 2000 - 2009
L-3 Communications Space and Navigation Division
Aerospace Company that designs and builds high performance navigation and
pointing components utilized in Space and Land Vehicles.
. Created a standardized technical matrix to record and track areas of
expertise for all engineers. Led a project team to develop a database
which was utilized to meet manpower skill requirements on all
programs.
. Instituted management development program which improved performance
discussions between management and employees on expected
behaviors and desired attributes. Utilized a 360 feedback process.
. Implemented an employee referral reward program which increased resume
flow by 10% for critical technical staff.
. Reduced employee appraisal cycle time by 11%. Combined technical and
HR skills by implementing a web- based on line performance appraisal
tool.
. Implemented organization redesign to meet current and future business
requirements. Partnered with Division President to add an Engineering
organization for the Division.
. Held grievance payments to less than $1,000 annually and won 2
termination arbitrations. Counseled management in designing
appropriate response to the first step grievance process of the union
contract.
. Implemented high volume full cycle recruiting effort which resulted in
70 new engineer hires. Staffing levels assured completion of work
milestones to meet customer payment schedule.
JOHN M DONNE
Senior HR Generalist 1993 - 2000
AlliedSignal Government Electronics Division
Designed and produced Avionic and cockpit systems for use in the military.
. Reduced payroll cost by $1 million dollars to meet financial
requirements. Designed and implemented a voluntary reduction in force
program which enticed 40 participants. This model was used for future
reductions.
* Created a successful retention program for 30 Software Engineers to
support future business opportunities. Organized a team of unit
managers to approve competitive adjustments based on employee
performance and individual criticality to the business.
* Created new hire process which improved the skill mix for Program
Managers to fill 8 open positions. Led cross business unit team to
develop Program Manager Competencies and to implement performance
metrics for current Program Managers.
* Reduced engineering turnover by 9%. Created a technical career path
structure through facilitation of a division-wide task force.
Compensation/Benefits Manager 1985 - 1993
Staffing Manager
General Electric AstroSpace Division
Aerospace Company that designed produced and tested satellites for the
commercial and military industry. Designed and executed HR practices and
process while serving in various management roles.
* Eliminated one management layer and instituted an employee work
teaming concept. Facilitated an engineering task force that designed
and implemented a new organization structure.
. Contributed savings of over $1,000,000. Reduced cost per
hire by 75%.
. Directed the compensation planning process to be competitive for
hiring 1200 engineers in 18 months.
. Designed compensation and benefit plans for a joint venture start-up
company. New business was created to utilize satellite data.
EDUCATION
MA, Adult Education, Rutgers University
B.A., Early Education-Sociology, Jersey City State
University, SPHR Trained, Ceridian HRIS, Success
Factors proficiency
AFFILIATION American Compensation Association, SHRM
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