Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Rodney Adkinson
Avon, IN *****
**************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) Certification since 2005
Graduate of American Institute for Managing Diversity- Class of 2004
Education
Columbia Southern University
B.S. Business Administration/Human Resource Management - GPA 3.75
Experience
Human Resource and Safety Manager, Gander Mountain Distribution Center,
Lebanon, IN 2008 to present
> Lead and direct entire HR and Safety function for two-site
distribution center
> Lead two HR administrative support personnel that are responsible for
payroll, paid time off processing, filing for all associate files,
paperwork processing for work comp injuries, new hire paperwork
processing, monthly associate birthday celebrations, etc.
> Responsible for recruiting for all DC positions, overseeing initial
interviews and conducting final interviews and new hire approval.
> Develop and communicate all new hire education for exempt, non-exempt,
and temporary associates.
> Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley with items such as associate and
DC confidential information, payroll, hourly time clock changes.
> Develop and communicate all education for exempt associates including
union avoidance education, corrective action process, safety related
topics, etc.
> Establish and administer all safety related policies and procedures
including accident reviews, injury reviews and monthly safety
committee facilitation.
> Develop and administer bi-annual hourly performance reviews and annual
salaried reviews and succession planning.
> Develop and administer DC attendance policy, tardy policy, and
internal promotion policy to insure fair and consistent enforcement.
> Coach leadership staff on all corrective action presentation and
review and approve all wording on corrective action of verbal, written
and final written level.
> Investigate and approve all DC termination requests.
> Develop and administer hourly wage progression and review wages to
insure continued competitive DC wages.
> Respond to all employee relations issues such as employee complaints,
harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
> Develop, implement, and administer associate recognition programs and
anniversary recognitions.
> Develop and oversee all DC wide communication on items such as
schedule changes, hour's reduction, policy and procedures, benefit re-
enrollment.
> Respond to all unemployment claims and interact with worker's
compensation insurance company regarding all OSHA reportable injuries.
> Direct Human Resource field function for Northern and Southern region
of retail side during absence of regional HR managers - approximately
2200 employees per region
Regional Human Resources Manager, FedEx Freight, Indianapolis, IN 1999 to
2008
> Served as FedEx Freight Northern Division Diversity Council
Facilitator for four years
> Provided Human Resource management support for sixteen Service Centers
and 1400
non - union employees in three states
> Provided Human Resource management support for twenty five Service
Centers and 2000 non-union employees in a four state area during
regional realignments in 2002
> Provided Human Resource management support for other regions within
FedEx Freight in the absence of a regional HR manager. These regions
consisted of 800 up to 1200 non-union employees.
> Worked in close conjunction with Managing Director - Regional
Operations on topics directly related to regional and individual
business performance
> Led Two Senior Regional Human Resource Representatives in providing
field support
> Educated managers and employees on company and human resource polices
and benefits
> Provided succession planning consultation for all leadership staff
within region
> Consulted with employee and management and investigated all complaints
regarding violation of rights
> Developed and implemented a regional proactive action plan to reduce
turnover and retain employees
> Directed and monitored all regional efforts to achieve and maintain
proper staffing levels for exempt and non-exempt positions
> Gathered and analyzed data regarding employee morale
> Monitored need for independence education and related issues and
concerns; conducted education as required
> Educated and monitored application of FedEx Freight Corrective Action
process
> Planned and scheduled visits to all Service Centers in Region on
quarterly basis
FedEx Freight Service Center Manager - Tampa, Florida 1997-1999
> Overall responsibility of facility of 100 employees
> Lead, educated, and developed employees to serve customers and grow
business revenue
> Monitored education of all new employees which improves safety and
efficiencies to ensure longevity and growth for the company
> Recruited and hired new employees to maintain staffing levels to meet
business needs
> Implemented company policy in all matters including hires,
disciplinary issues, and terminations to eliminate the chance of legal
challenges
> Monitored and analyzed monthly P&L statement to reduce costs and
improve efficiencies to ensure business growth and facility
profitability
> Participated in daily account manager customer calls to secure and
retain customer loyalty
> Lead safety committee to analyze and reduce injuries and accidents
within facility
> Lead staff of six supervisors to insure a safe and efficient operation
FedEx Freight Service Center Manager - Albany, Georgia 1996-1997
> Overall responsibility of facility of 35 employees
FedEx Freight Service Center Manager - Savannah, Georgia 1995-1996
> Overall responsibility of facility of 20 employees
FedEx Freight Operations Manager/ Supervisor - Atlanta, Georgia 1994-1995
> Overall responsibility of shift of 50 employees
ABF Freight Systems Supervisor - Albany, Georgia 1986-1994
Honors and Awards
> Recipient of the prestigious FedEx Five Star Award. This award is a
very prestigious
recognition of an employee's accomplishments that demonstrate
innovation,
collaboration, efficiency or profitability associated with
results
> Recipient of FedEx Regional Human Resources Manager of the year in
2004
> Selected to participate in Dr. Roosevelt Thomas' American Institute of
Diversity with business and community leaders from throughout the
greater Indianapolis area
Skills Qualifications
> Strong oral and written communications
> Experienced in union avoidance education
> Experience with speaking to large employee audiences regarding
positive and negative messages
> Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Volunteer Work
> West lake Community Church of God, Indianapolis, Indiana
Executive Committee Board member since 2006
> Regular volunteer at Hickory Elementary full day kindergarten class,
Avon, Indiana
Personal References
> Chris Keylon - Sr. Vice President of Operations - FedEx Freight
Cell # 870-***-****
> Terry Stambaugh - Owner - TLStambaugh Consulting
Former Vice President of Human Resources - FedEx Freight
Cell # 870-***-****
> Stuart Baxter - Regional HR Manager - FedEx Freight
Cell # 708-***-****
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