Human Resources Manager

Jane A. McNiven

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Cell Phone: 219-***-****

Chicago, Illinois 60641 Email:

***********@*******.*** Residence: 773-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/janemcniven

CAREER SUMMARY

High energy human resources professional known for conflict resolution

and think outside the box problem solving, streamlining human

resources policies, counseling and coaching, and policy development.

Demonstrated strengths in employee and labor relations and ensuring

compliance with local, state and federal laws. Known as an influential

leader, trusted advisor and change agent. Experienced in:

Business Orientation Organizational Excellence Strategic Human Resources

Contract Negotiation Problem Solving Employee/Labor Relations

Labor Arbitration Company Policy Manuals Training & Development

Legal compliance Training Manuals New Hire Orientation

Project Management Process Improvement Investigations

Union Relations Environmental Health and Safety Sexual Harassment Seminars

Policy Streamlined Disciplinary Process

EXPERIENCE PROFILE

JM ENTERPRISES, Chicago, Illinois

2008 to present

Consultant/Manager, Human Resources

Human Resources consulting for businesses with up to 50,000 employees.

UNITED AIRLINES, INCORPORATED, Chicago, Illinois

2008

Supervisor, Performance and Labor Relations, Airport Operations,

O'Hare International Airport

Recruited to supervise over 3000 union employees.

Responsible for addressing issues related to Rule of Conduct and job

performance, including adherence to standard operating procedures for

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM-

AW), AFL-CIO-UAL, and AMFA-UAL represented employees.

Conducted dependability, fraud, injury, harassment and discrimination

investigations and processed related investigations from local

grievance to arbitration level. Approved and administered progressive

discipline policy, procedures and disciplinary actions. Applied the

appropriate State and Federal rules and regulations of FMLA, EEO,

DOL and VESSA in managing the union workforce.

Counseled an average of 80 employees a week for enhanced performance

improvement and career motivation.

Maintain in-depth knowledge of the IAM-UAL, AFL-CIO-UAL, and AMFA-UAL

contracts, the non-punitive disciplinary and grievance processes and

company policy. Conducted personal communications with the local IAM

union committee regarding labor relations. Worked closely with Human

Resources personnel and Employee and Labor Relations Departments to

promote division-wide standardization.

PHELPS DODGE/FREEPORT McMORAN, Morenci, Arizona

2006-2007

Senior Human Resources Manager/Field Generalist- Mine

Recruited to provide field support for over 850 mining employees, the

largest client group in the Phelps Dodge Company.

Trained supervisors in proper counseling techniques, developed reports

for the division managers, interviewed prospective exempt and non-

exempt employees including supervisor and management candidates.

Managed employee relations. Reviewed, edited and approved employee

counseling, including employee performance issues. Extremely active in

employee relations and team building, including mentoring Supervisor

in Development personnel

Teamed with Safety personnel to address safety concerns in Haulage.

Teamed with Benefits Supervisor to coordinated benefits administration

for employee.

Proactive in union avoidance among disgruntled Road Maintenance

Support Services personnel.

Investigated numerous Code of Ethics accusations, including harassment

complaints and MSHA violations.

Participated in weekly new hire orientation and "meet and greet"

orientation with new Haul Truck drivers.

CONSULTING

JM ENTERPRISES, Valparaiso, Indiana, Marietta, Georgia

1999-2006

Manager/Consultant

Consulting services for small and large businesses.

Focus on Human Resources; employee training, employee handbooks,

company policies, legal compliance, and contract negotiation.

CHUMASH CASINO AND RESORT, Santa Ynez, California

2005

Human Resources Training Manager and Employee Relations Manager

Responsible for proactively developing and implementing policies,

programs and procedures directly and indirectly related to Employee

Relations.

Approved and administered progressive discipline policy, procedures

and disciplinary actions.

Advised and counseled departmental personnel regarding performance

problems and appropriate courses of action. Reviewed and approved all

involuntary terminations consistent with Casino policies and

procedures.

Conducted investigations, including sexual harassment investigations,

along with other complaints of wrong doing.

Conducted new-hire orientation.

LIGHTING PRODUCTS COMPANY, Marietta, Georgia 2005

In-House Counsel

Managed collections for outstanding receivables totaling 2.5 million

dollars. Liaison to creditors and vendors.

Solved staffing issues including force reduction.

TEACHING

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE, Valparaiso, Indiana

2001-2004

Adjunct Professor- Contract Position

Business Law, edited Business Law course book.

Paralegal courses.

Legal Research and Writing courses.

Microeconomics

THE FALMOUTH INSTITUTE, Fairfax, Virginia

2004

Adjunct Professor- Contract Position

Conducted Environmental Law seminars. Authored course book

"Environmental Law: Air Pollution".

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY, Valparaiso, Indiana

2002-2003

Adjunct Professor-- Contract Position

Sociology

EDUCATION

JD, Valparaiso University School of Law, 1999 BA,

Saint Louis University, 1995

Labor and Employment Law Certificate

Sociology

Environmental Law and Policy Certificate

LICENSES

United States Department of Transportation Security Administration

security clearance

City of Chicago Department of Aviation security clearance

United States Post Office security clearance

United States Customs Department security clearance

Mine Safety Health Administration In Pit Driving License

State of California and State of Indiana Gaming License

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