Human Resources Management
Resume:
Linda J. Haft, SPHR
Warriors Mark, PA 16877
******@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/lindahaft
SPHR Certified HR professional with over 17 years of successful hands-on
and strategic experience:
- Have led major Human Resource initiatives for cultural change and
organizational redesign across entire organization
- Experienced in driving cost reduction and performance enhancement
activities.
- High energy level, professionalism, proactive presence, articulate,
persuasive, with the ability to influence others to exercise sound
judgment, and strong work ethic.
- Appropriate risk taker who excels in an entrepreneurial
organization, but understands boundaries.
- Able to function independently and as a member of a team in line and
matrix structures.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- An analytical capability which will allow for business evaluations
and development of cost proposals to management.
- Resolve conflict in a direct and positive fashion.
- Technologically competent and able to utilize and evaluate software
and systems for business fit and value.
- Proven team building and leadership skills, and a track record of
working successfully through other professionals to accomplish
business goals.
EXPERIENCE
9/2009 to Present HR Consultant
Consulting and project work.
2/2008-8/2009 The Drucker Company/QBC Diagnostics (manufacturer of medical
devices), Philipsburg, PA
Manager/Director, Human Resources
Accomplishments
- Implemented a performance management program
- Placement of several high level key positions (new)
- Revamped and expanded benefits package for new plan year. Cost savings
year 1 allowed us to provide company paid life insurance and other new
benefits. Cost savings year 2 an additional $8-10K
- Reduced turnover from 30%+ to 1%
- Creation of job descriptions and pay ranges
- Rewrite/creation of job descriptions, handbook, policies
4/2006 -2/2008 McKechnie Vehicle Components (manufacturer of wheel trim),
Nicholasville, KY
Director, Human Resources
Responsible for Human Resource function for 4-location (multiple state)
Tier 1 automotive supply division as well as benefit (medical/401(k))
administration for all US locations of parent company.
Accomplishments:
- Created consistencies so that four MVC units operated under best
practices and shared resources in order to better serve the organization
and create efficiencies
- Working as change agent to move organization to a new culture
- Partner with managers to improve staffing (recruiting, retention, lower
absenteeism) issues
- Created and enforced light duty efforts to lower Workers' Compensation
costs
- Partnered with management to reduce workforce through reassignments and
attrition to reduce costs
7/2005 - 4/2006 Lexington Public Library, Lexington, KY
Human Resource Officer
Responsible for the Human Resource function for six branch public library
system including employee relations, employment law, performance
management, recruiting, compensation, benefits, affirmative action, hiring,
disciplinary measures, etc.
9/2003 - 6/2005 The First (formerly First National Bank of Bar Harbor) Bar
Harbor, Maine
Director/VP, Human Resources
Fully responsible for the Human Resources function including employee
relations, employment law, performance management, recruiting,
compensation, benefits, affirmative action, hiring, disciplinary measures,
etc.
Accomplishments:
- Succession planning and internal talent reviews with senior management to
identify mentoring and training opportunities
- Partner with managers on staffing and targeted recruiting needs resulting
in better hires, lower attrition, and significantly reduced costs
- Creation of salary ranges for all non-exempt and exempt levels which
created equitable situations resulting in higher employee morale and
reduced turnover
- Revised all job descriptions resulting in more consistent performance
management, assistance in recruiting efforts, and aided in defending at
least one potential ADA lawsuit
- Established a Safety Committee which has resulted in recognition by the
Department of Labor
5/2002 - 9/2003 KidsPeace, New England Ellsworth, ME
Manager, Human Resources
Established the HR program for a six location division (not-for-profit
company). Managed a team of four to provide training, compensation and
benefit programs, performance management, and employee relations to all
company employees in Maine.
Accomplishments:
- Developed highly successful recruiting program resulting in a budget
savings of over $14k in 2003
- Reduced attrition by more than 50% resulting in cost savings to the
company, better care for clients, and increased employee morale
- Developed new pay ranges to provide consistency in both exempt and non-
exempt level positions.
- Revised return to work program which resulted in 0 lost time claims for
more than a year resulting in a $150k savings in annual premiums
- Wrote and evaluated for FLSA compliance all job descriptions for
positions in Maine to meet the requirements for the credential process.
Template was then used in several other company locations.
- Developed a performance management system which became the standard for
the national program
- Updated and/or developed training programs to meet licensing requirements
- Introduced the FISH! program which was then used throughout the
organization earning the President's "Visionary" Award for 2003
9/1997 - 6/2002 America Online, Inc. Columbus, OH
HR Manager
As senior generalist with Fortune 100 Internet/e-commerce company, provided
HR support to 500+ business and technology employees in multiple locations.
Partnered with managers to identify organizational strengths/weaknesses,
identify training needs, and provide compensation and other advice. Worked
with employees on issues. Provided training to managers. Oversaw
performance management system for all employees.
Accomplishments:
- Assisted management in designing new/more efficient organizations which
allowed teams to be moved from project to project more readily as business
needs changed
- Member of several successful acquisition teams (CompuServe, Netscape,
Tegic, etc.) and provided support in combining cultures, retention efforts,
recruiting, and employee relations.
- Near perfect recruitment record on offers to acceptances
- Introduced several successful ongoing educational programs
1997 HRB Systems (Now Raytheon) Englewood, CO
HR Representative
Returned to work for former employer for five months to assist in opening
satellite office and relocate a number of engineers from PA to CO.
1993 - 1996 City Colleges of Chicago Edzell, Scotland
Field Rep/Test Administrator
Enrolled, counseled, and mentored students in non-traditional courses per
contract with the US government with presence on military bases in the
UK/Western Europe. Also acted as test administrator
1989 - 1992 Ellsworth School District Ellsworth, ME
Educator
Elementary classroom teacher in addition to instructing adult education
learners.
1984 to 1989 (and 1997) HRB Systems (Now Raytheon) State College, PA
HR Representative
Shared resource between Employment and Compensation/Benefits.
Accomplishments: - Recruitment for all levels of employees (primarily
engineers) - Provided weekly orientation to all new employees -
Participated in and authored compensation and benefit surveys - Wrote job
descriptions to meet government standards (contract bids) - Responsibility
for annual review process including the development of the tool
EDUCATION
10/2002 Troy State University Troy, AL
Master's Degree MS Human Resource Management GPA 4.0
12/1986 Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Bachelor's Degree BS Elementary Education
CERTIFICATION
SPHR Certification January 2001
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Instructor, University of Maine (300 level HR Management course)
Member of HR Certification Institute Exam Development (writer/reviewer for
PHR/SPHR certification exams)
SHRM National Member at Large
World at Work Member at Large
Centre County SHRM chapter member
SHRM Legislative Action Director for State of Maine (2003-2005)
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