Human Resources Management

RICKY S. BARNES

*** **** ***** **** 919-***-****

Goldsboro, NC 27534 abnh01@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Energetic, reliable and adaptable, professional with a solid understanding of Human Resources and Business

Operations. Proven abilities in creatively identifying methods for improving staff productivity and organizational

behavior. Valued Business Partner to ELT, Senior Staff and Operations.

Results oriented, hands-on Human Resources Business Partner with 14+ years of experience.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate effectively to individuals at all levels

within the organization. Highly organized, analytical with strong employee relations, change management and

strategic planning skills. A very strong team player.

Core Professional Strengths

Management Training and Development Environmental Management Systems

Staffing, Recruitment, & Interviewing Employee Relations

Benefits Administration Problem-Solving and Complaint Resolution

EEO/AA Compliance Diversity and Inclusion

Leadership Training & Development COBRA and 401(k) Administration

Change Management Project Management

Operations Management Conflict Resolution

Labor Law and Regulation Compliance Performance Management

Professional Experience

Landmark Aviation/Standard Aero, Augusta GA 200 6 to 2009

Division of Dubai Aerospace Enterprises with 1.4 billion annual sales

Regional Human Resource Manager

Selected to lead all HR functions throughout Georgia, New York and Florida. Directed and Managed the

Human Resources Team (Generalist Function) for assigned business region through direct line and matrix

reporting structures.

Valued Business Partner to ELT, Senior Leaders and Managers working to effectively facilitate change and

ensure that HR Strategies and Departmental Goals are aligned and initiated to effectively support business

objectives.

Reduced vacancy turn around time by 50%; reduced cost by decreasing external recruiting services.

Developed and implemented recruiting strategies that resulted in 100% achievement of recruiting goals.

Lead and Participated in integration teams for 2 company acquisitions and mergers.

Selected by VPHR to Develop and Lead Diversity and Inclusion initiatives for all North American

Operations.

Decreased employee turnover by 30% through use of climate surveys, targeted training, and improved

performance management process.

Lead and directed change management activities and initiatives to enable organizational effectiveness.

Champion the development and implementation of communication processes and strategies to ensure

corporate and divisional goals, policies, procedures, programs are clearly understood and followed by all

employees.

Selected by VPHR to coordinate and standardize all EEO/AA Compliance Activities across all North

American Operations.

Manages the Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Salary Administration

and Career Development processes.

Investigates a variety of employee - related issues, incidents and complaints. Confidentially guides and

counsels staff and management through a process of developing answers, solutions, and/or strategies to

deal fairly, legally and effectively with employee-related matters.

Monitors risk and exposure of company. Responsible for identifying and ensuring legal compliance with

governmental laws and regulations affecting human resources. Facilitates the preparation of information

requested or required for compliance. Consults attorneys where risk to the company is possible.

Cooper Standard Automotive Company, Goldsboro, NC 1995 to 2005

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier to Ford, Chrysler and Toyota

Human Resource Supervisor/ Sr. Generalist

Managed HR staff consisting of Human Resources Generalist, Health and Wellness Technician,

Plant Nurse, Employee Involvement Coordinator and EH & S Coordinator. Staff consistently perform ed at

high level.

Managed hiring process for hourly, exempt and non -exempt employees. Includes internal job bid process.

Created, budgeted, and implemented advertising and recruiting plans to be published in a variety of

advertising mediums.

Managed all plant-training activities. Consulted with staff, department and unit mangers on training

development needs.

Responsible for staying abreast of all local, state and federal labor laws.

Handled all exit interviews and unemployment hearings.

Works closely with Plant Nurse and Corporate Office on Workers Compensation Cases. Reduced cost by

35% because of the team’s comprehensive approach.

Successfully handled employee conflicts, complaints/grievances in a timely manner. Always careful to

ensure all facts and documentation have been gathered, heard a nd analyzed before resolution could be

successfully reached.

Responsible for new hire orientation, and benefits administration. Facilitated the development

and implementation of a two day company orientation process for all hourly employees.

Facilitated the successful Development and Implementation of Plant ISO 14001 Environmental

Management System. Appointed Plant Environmental Representative. Managed team of 17 cross -

functional team members and achieved certification in record time.

Developed and implemented comprehensive supervisor selection and training program. Program was

recognized as benchmark by corporation as the model for supervisor selection and training.

Cooper Standard Automotive Company, Goldsboro, NC 1991 to 1995

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier to Ford, Chrysler and Toyota

Operations Manager

Managed group of 92 associates comprising hourly staff, technician’s, engineers, and supervisors on a two -

shift production operation.

Successfully evaluated, and managed established goals, set performance standards for department,

management team and all direct reports.

Facilitated the building of strong business relationships within the team, which resulted in high employee

morale and consistent high performance in the business unit.

Designed innovative workflow standardization and prioritization strategies, resulting in a 33%

improvement in productivity and a 50% reduction in scrap. Accomplished this by eliminating non -value

add work and facilitating moving from a three shift operation to a two shift operation. Reduced workforce

manning by 25 people. Resulted in annual saving of $ 750 thousand dollars.

Standard Products Automotive Company, Goldsboro, NC 1985 to 1991

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier

Manufacturing Coordinator

Education

M.S., Human Resources Management Dec., 2004

Rochville University, Sarasota, Florida, GPA: 3.8 - Magna Cum Laude

BA, Business Management May, 2003

Rochville University, Sarasota, Florida, GPA: 3.7 - Magna Cum Laude

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