Jason Ransbottom, SPHR *** Southwood Dr.
Oxford, AL 36203
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Summary
A senior level HR Generalist with 3.5 years experience as a Human Resources Manager. Managed HR across 4 diverse work sites ranging
from 50 – 250 employees with revenue generation of 25M to 250M annually. A proactive, values driven, diverse professional with a
broad set of skills including:
Team and Culture Building World Class Safety Culture Management
Managing Expectations Business Alignment
Strategic Planning Organizational Development
Change Management Talent Management
Experience:
1/07 – 10/09 Harley-Davidson Motor Company (4 non-union Test Facilities)
Position: Human Resources Generalist Sr.
Accomplishments
Reduced overtime expenses by .5 million dollars (15%)
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Increased Productivity of Quarterly Staff meetings through the day-to-day managing expectations
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Designed, received buy-in and implemented an exhaustive Training Matrix, by career bands, designed to drive
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employee core competencies and productivity
Increased Co-Op efficiency and productivity by 20% through expanding expectations and increased flexibility
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Increased overall employee training by 50% with no increase in training budget usage
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Reduced Un/Low Productivity activities by 35%
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Conducted Functional Analysis by career band, received buy-in and added two new positions that expanded
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our capabilities as a test organization and better meet the needs of our customers
Increased our focus on Succession Planning to reflect our organizational structure and efficiency in growth
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Grass Roots Safety Guidance Team Chair – approved 6 projects, at varying empowerment levels, across 2
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teams which resulted in reducing visitor accidents by 60%, Resident accidents by 30% and saved the site
$150,000 in claims.
Site Security Staff Manager
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Successfully Maintained a Union-Free environment through pro-active programs (such as Employee Relations
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Best Practices Committee etc) and building rapport with employees.
Trained staff level managers and employees ranging from employee relations, performance management,
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benefits utilization and other topics I identified as necessary or that were requested.
Instituted robust performance management techniques and programs, after receiving upper management buy-
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in, designed to maximize facility performance through open communication, direct feedback, upward feedback
and stated measurable goals.
1/05 – 1/07 Modern Engineering Inc. (Contract Company) - on-site at Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Position: Human Resources Manager for 3 Harley-Davidson Test Facilities
Accomplishments
Reduced Employee workforce by 25% with a 35% increase in productivity in first year
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Reduced Worker’s Compensation costs by 250% in first year through safety programs and case management
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Increased skill base of employees by 20% through training and defining expectations
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Decreased return to work time by an average of 15% through case management
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Reduced unscheduled days missed by 18% through designing new attendance program
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Increased efficiency in managing employees through streamlined record keeping changes and delegation
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Reduced turnover by 50% over 2 years by designing proper hiring standards and retention techniques
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Increased employee pay by an averaged 10% in a one-time event with greater company profits through
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eliminating hidden waste
Increased contract bill rate by 15% due to high level of customer satisfaction in service and sustained
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productivity
Designed a structured employee performance management system tailored to the industry and received buy-in
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to implement
Reduced unemployment claims by 92% first year with no lost unemployment cases for 2 years
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Successfully Maintained a Union-Free environment through pro-active programs (such as Employee Relations
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Best Practices Committee etc) and building rapport with employees.
2/04 - 7/04 Gordon Food Service Marketplace
Position: Regional Recruiter for a 4 state region reporting to the H.R. Director
Responsibilities:
Earned Certified Targeted Selection Recruiter status
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Leading executive level weekly meetings from remote location
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Maintained all aspects of the Recruitment Expense Budget
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Guide and support regional managers in HR issues
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Developed and implemented innovative recruitment program
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Participated in and supported new store openings by opening 3 stores ahead of target
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6/00 - 2/04 I Supply Company, Fairborn, OH
Position: Human Resources Generalist / Safety Program Supervisor
Accomplishments
Managed liability claims across 13 states
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Employee Relations to include: Moral, Discipline, Activities, Company Information, Employee Suggestions
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Safety Program Supervisor
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Reduced insurance claims by a range of 10– 25%
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Reduced cost per hire by 30%
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Recuperated $36,000 from BWC through writing Premium Discount Program
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Recuperated $12,000 from Liability Insurance oversights
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Developed, implemented and trained safety programs
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Responsible for establishing appropriate pay structure and policies
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Controlled an annual Recruitment Expense Budget of $60,000
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Responsible for reducing accidents by 50% and reducing turnover by 30%
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Controlled various legal compliance programs (OSHA, DOT, EPA, BWC, EEO, ADA, ADEA) with no audit
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violations
Developed & managed recruiting, training and retention program
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Responsible for minimizing financial and legal exposure for 2 companies
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Education
BS Business Management, Urbana University, Urbana Ohio, 2002, 3.38 / 3.43 GPA
Software Experience:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Outlook Express, Groupwise, Kenexa, PeopleSoft, SAP