Human Resources Resource

Jason Carson, PHR

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Chambersburg, PA 17202

717-***-**** (Home)

618-***-**** (Cell)

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HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

SHRM certified human resources professional with a proven track record of hands-on experience in HR

operations. Energetic leader of professional development, solid knowledge of labor laws, OSHA requirements,

and benefit administration. Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees. Superior

communication/presentation skills and in-depth awareness of multicultural issues. Proven ability to diffuse

highly charged situations.

KNOWLEDGE AREAS

Recruitment Conflict Resolution Performance Management

Benefit Administration Safety Leadership Development

Employee Relations Lean Manufacturing Labor Relations/Union Avoidance

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Creation of 15,000 sq.ft. Training Center to address gap in manufacturing knowledge within

the region.

• Created HR Audit to facilitate consistency across all North American manufacturing

facilities.

• Implemented Lean into entire workforce, starting with classroom instruction, to work

area/cell, Lean events to build momentum.

• Implemented Lean into office setting to further drive continuous improvement within

organization.

• Change agent responsible for positively portraying cultural direction for the organization.

• Quality auditor working closely with Quality Department to drive continuous improvement

within organization.

• Led numerous strategic deployment teams to timely address the improvement of corporate

goals.

• Start-up of 1.2 million sq. ft. Hershey Foods facility.

• Implementation of succession and replacement planning.

• Creation of new compensation scale to increase retention and drive performance.

• Creation of HR Generalist rotational program to provide bench strength and career paths.

• Creation of safety teams to further facilitate organizational focus on achievement of goals.

• Created and implemented Union Avoidance Training across organization for all levels of

employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oshkosh Corporation designs and builds the world’s toughest specialty trucks, truck

bodies and access equipment.

2005-May 2009 Oshkosh Corporation (JLG Industries); McConnellsburg, PA

Director of Human Resources-Complete responsibility for the Human Resource

functions of all facilities in North America. Effective leader in creating high performing

cultures and engaged workforces in matrix reporting environment. Expertise includes

HR Strategy Alignment, Talent Acquisition & Management, Performance Management,

Rewards & Recognition, Change Management, Leadership Development & Training,

Organization Assessment, and Policy Development, Employee Relations & Safety

Management. Position eliminated due to economic conditions.

Oshkosh Corporation (Pierce Manufacturing); Appleton, WI

Human Resources Manager- Responsible for direction, motivation and development

of the HR staff that recruited, interviewed and assessed the company’s employment

needs. Insured the coordination and implementation of strategic HR and Labor

Relation initiatives. Union Avoidance.

Nine months as Human Resources Manager at Medtec Ambulance, Goshen, IN during

same time period.

2003-2005 GENCO; Edwardsville, IL

Teammate Service Manager – Complete HR responsibility for new start up 1.1 million

sq. ft. distribution center for Hershey Foods servicing 23 states, 200 full time

teammates on 4 shifts. Responsible for developing and maintaining a strong working

knowledge of company policies and Human Resource objectives. Responsible for

building and maintaining strong functional relationships with team members,

managers, and external partners. Management of Benefits, Payroll, Compliance of

Labor laws, & Safety of facility and maintaining a union free environment.

1999-2003 Walgreens Corporation; Mt. Vernon, IL

Human Resource Supervisor – Distribution center with 1200 full-time employees on 4 shifts.

Responsibilities included recruitment, retention, employee relations, training, policy

administration, discussion and focus groups, benefits, Chairman of Safety Committee. Editor of

company newsletter, legal compliance, Workers Compensation, maintenance of all OSHA

standards.

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1998-1999 Convergys Corporation; Heathrow, FL

Employee Relations Supervisor- Technical call center that employed over 1300 employees on

multiple accounts covering 3 shifts. Responsible for the staffing, orientation and training of all

new employees. Responsible for performance management and progressive discipline as well

as the administration of all benefits.

1997-1998 Henry Lee Corporation; Orlando, FL

Human Resource Coordinator- Start up food distribution center with 300 total employees

covering 2 shifts. In addition, responsible for hub facility in Tampa, FL. Major responsibilities

included staffing, training, progressive discipline, benefits, and policy administration.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Society for Human Resource Management

• PHR certification since 2000

• Fulton County PA Advisory Board

• Fox Valley Society of Human Resource Management

• Southern Illinois Employee Relations Association

(2003- 2004 Board of Director’s)

EDUCATION

Lyon College; Batesville, AR

Bachelor of Arts, Communications / Human Resource Management

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