Human Resources Manager

Kenneth L. Shirley, PHR

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Franklin, Tennessee 37067

Mobile: 615-***-****

SUMMARY

Forward thinking, multi-faceted Human Resources professional with extensive

operations, distribution and corporate experience in publicly and privately

held corporations. Well-versed in talent acquisition, retention, employee

and management relations, legal compliance, payroll and benefits

administration. Articulate, innovative, and creative problem-solver with

ability to quickly analyze situations and provide sound organizational

decisions. Union and Non-Union experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Movie Gallery/Hollywood Entertainment Corporation US, LLC

LaVergne, Tennessee

The 2nd largest leader in the home entertainment industry with 3000

specialty outlets in all 50 states in the United States and Canada; $2

billion in annual sales; 30,000 employees

Director of Human Resources January 2009 --

Present

. Provide leadership and support for Distribution/Supply Chain

facilities both domestic and internationally

. Deliver day-to-day employee relations support to diverse workforce;

investigated and resolved complex complaints

. Collaborated with corporate groups to provide business unit oversight

of benefits, leaves, and legal compliance

. Perform analysis to identify employment retention/performance trends;

develop/implement programs to enhance employee development,

screening/hiring and retention

. Develop business relationships with vendors that achieved business

goals and objectives

Senior Human Resources Manager April 2008 -

January 2009

. Senior position providing comprehensive human resources management for

the Eastern and Southern Distribution/Supply Chain facilities

. Developed and implemented curriculum and facilitated training in areas

such as Safety, OSHA, Union Avoidance, Diversity Awareness

. Provided guidance to leadership team regarding employment law,

performance management, succession planning, and team development

initiatives; oversaw leave programs, EEO, OSHA and workers'

compensation claims

. Organized and developed employee focus groups to identify

opportunities to improve retention

Human Resources Manager September 2006 -

April 2008

. Lead Human Resources efforts in a fast paced supply chain environment

. Managed all aspects of Human Resources and Payroll for a diverse

workforce of 400

. Guided leadership team in responding to employee relations issues;

investigated allegations of misconduct and provided resolutions to

issues, conflicts, and critical incidents

. Managed medical leave programs, benefits administration, wellness

initiatives; oversaw legal compliance

. Planed and directed all recruiting, sourcing and selection activities

to acquire talent

. Developed and implemented retention programs that decreased turnover

by 28%

. Designed and implemented safety initiatives that decreased OSHA

recordable injuries by 20%; exceeded 500 days without an OSHA

recordable incident

Blain Supply, Inc. January

2003 - September 2006

Janesville, Wisconsin

A Midwestern privately owned specialty retailer with annual sales of 5

billion; 4000 + employees.

Regional Human Resources Manager/Employee Relations Manager

. Managed Human Resources for Corporate, Distribution/Transportation,

and Store Operations. Provided guidance and direction to Senior

Management, Managers and Supervisors in all business units within the

organization.

. Developed and managed HR Policies and Procedures, Employee Relations

and Federal Regulatory and Labor Laws for a three state area:

Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa

. Managed EAP, FLSA, Workers' Compensation and unemployment compliance

along with LOA, ADA, FMLA, OSHA and HIPAA

. Designed and automated performance evaluation system that was timely

and useful

. Managed the hiring, training and developmental functions for

corporate, distribution /transportation and retail operations for

exempt and non-exempt employees

. Developed management training program that reduced developmental time

from 9 months to 6 months which resulted in a 33% decrease in wage

cost annually

. Conducted benefits enrollment and wellness initiatives

Tractor Supply Company May 1997 -

December 2002

Nashville, Tennessee

The largest farm and ranch retailer in the United States with locations in

40 states, revenues surpassing 1 billion in sales; 4,000 + employees

Manager of Manpower Planning and Placement

. Responsible for building and implementing a strategic manpower plan

for corporate, distribution, and field positions. Directly supervised

2 recruiters; supported 26 District Managers, 2 Regional Vice

Presidents, and 2 Regional Managers.

. Designed and implemented talent acquisition and retention strategies,

behavioral interviewing tools, and training initiatives that decreased

turnover by 2% and interview to hire ratio by 50%

. Interviewed and hired talent to support store annual growth of 10% to

12%

. Established college relations program for 28 universities, including

the engagement of internships and work co-op programs

. Coordinated the administration and negotiation of employment offers,

contracts and agreements

. Ensured compliance with State and Federal Regulatory and Labor Laws,

LOA, FMLA, FLSA

. Developed and managed recruitment budget and relocation policy

. Conducted benefits enrollment, exit interviews, and union avoidance

training

The Kroger Company August 1985 - May

1997

Nashville, Tennessee

The Kroger Company is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United

States with sales of $70.2 billion; approximately 310,000 full-time and

part-time employees.

Retail Store Manager

. Developed and implemented plans to achieve sales and profit

objectives. Established and maintained effective inventory control

methods in all departments. Effectively managed work within the

framework of labor contracts.

. Responsible for profit and loss, store staffing, training and safety

initiatives, performance evaluations, and union contracts compliance

. Successfully managed a diverse workforce covered by a collective

bargaining agreement

. Interfaced with union representatives on company policies and

grievances

. Administered safety and fire prevention programs

EDUCATION

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

B.S. Human Resources

Institute for Applied Management Law

Certificate in Employee Relations Law

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member of SHRM

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