Manager Human Resources

Richard A. KELMAN, SPHR

**** **** **** ****** 262-***-****

Lake Geneva, WI 53147 *******@**.**.***

Human Resources Manager

SUMMARY: Experienced HR professional with knowledge, skills and

experience to develop and maintain strong cross-functional

relationships, add value to an organization, maintain compliance,

meet business needs, and inspire employees to rise to a higher level

of excellence.

PROFILE

Strategic business partner providing HR leadership, coaching and

generalist support.

> Experienced in providing support and guidance to employees and

managers on employee relations issues, policies & procedures,

conflict resolution compensation and collective bargaining

agreements.

> Delivered relevant and effective training for compliance,

performance improvement and retention.

> Provided leadership for unemployment claims, EAP, FMLA, STD,

LTD, grievance response, accident investigation, workers comp,

and records keeping audit procedures.

EXPERIENCE

Employee Relations Manager - Smurfit Stone Container

1991 - 2009

. Responsible for driving human resources, benefits, training and

safety initiatives at multiple locations.

. Executed HR and business initiatives, at the facility level, to

drive performance management, talent review, employee relations,

labor relations, capacity/headcount management, safety case

management and workforce development and planning.

. Partnered with business unit leaders and proactively provided

solutions to business issues for the attainment of goals and

objectives within the units, as it related to operations, HR,

compensation and employee relations.

. Managed and ensured consistency with HR principles, practices and

policies.

. Assisted management in recruiting, staffing, training and retaining

the right talent.

. Communicated and ensured understanding of employment laws,

regulations and organizational policies; responded to inquiries

by managers and employees as needed.

. Partnered with management on labor relations activities,

including collective bargaining, contract administration,

grievance responses, arbitration preparation, negotiation

preparation, strike contingency planning, and workers

compensation hearings.

. Ensured timely and accurate on-boarding activities and

requirements for all new or transferring employees.

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. Advised and counseled plant and management team on employee and

labor matters, including contract application and

interpretation, grievance handling, attendance programs, drug

testing, exit interviews, etc.

. Entered, changed and updated HRIS data and payroll changes for

employee population.

. Responsible for ensuring performance management process,

including that performance evaluation and employee development

plans are done effectively and timely.

. Monitored headcount and capacity planning initiatives.

. Partnered with safety professionals in driving implementation of

safety programs, training compliance, case management and

participation on safety committees.

. Worked with diversity initiatives for the hiring and retention

of a qualified and diverse workforce.

. Provided administrative expertise and understanding on employee

benefits, open enrollment, explanation of benefits, and employee

shared services center.

. Responsible for safety and workers compensation case management.

. Initiated a partnership with a local community college to assess

employee skill sets and coordinate on-site classes in a variety

of topics, resulting in higher productivity, morale and

retention rates.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Site Coordinator - Crossroad Construction Company

Installation and assembly of retail store fixtures, shelving and

displays.

Business Manager - Popeye's Galley & Grog

General Manager for restaurant, bar and catering services.

Restaurant Manager - Pizza Hut

In charge of business unit, with profit and loss

responsibilities.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA)

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI

Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)

St. Francis de Sales College, Milwaukee, WI

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