Manager Human Resource
Resume:
DAVID W. MURPHY, PHR
*** ***** ******* ***** • BOUNTIFUL, UTAH 84010
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Human Resource Professional for 12 years, with unique blend of operations and human resource
experience within retail and distribution market sectors. Knowledgeable in legal aspects of
human resource management EEO, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, ARRA and COBRA. Knowledgeable
in legal aspects of Safety OSHA, ISO and OHSAS. Skilled communicator and team player able
to motivate and coach all levels of employees. Possess a strong work ethic and a dedication to
achieving corporate success. Proficient in Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Access databases.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gates Corporation, West Valley City, Utah 1997-2009
Human Resource Manager/Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Managed all human resource functions in the Utah facility including payroll, benefits, employee
relations, training, investigations, terminations, recruitment and retention. Prepared and submitted all
accident reports to corporate risk management department. Coordinated pre-employment, post
accident and for cause drug screening. Developed and maintained FMLA program to meet federal
guidelines. Attended all unemployment hearings. Ensured proper filing and maintenance of employee
records.
• Recruited all associates hired since 1998. Maintained 10%-15% annual rate or turnover.
• Developed and conducted pre-hire, post hire, benefits and safety orientations to improve
safety, adherence to policy and overall retention.
• Created associate productivity award system which reduced annual labor costs by $36, 000.
• Wrote and administered facility policies to clarify and/or deal with issues not addressed in
corporate policy.
• Developed absentee program which reduced missed time from over 3% to approximately
1.5%, saving the company approximately $500 per year per associate.
• Participated in corporate teams to address benefits, FMLA, attendance, safety and attitude
surveys.
• Delivered open enrollment presentations to all associates and administered benefits for the
Salt Lake facility.
• Conducted annual wage surveys to maintain competitive compensation structure.
• Recognized for the ability to conduct positive and constructive counseling sessions with
associates.
• Developed Safety programs and reduced accidents; held facility to 9 years without a lost time
accident, saving the facility approximately $90,000 from budget.
• Led teams to certify the three large Gates distribution facilities in the U.S. in ISO 14001
Environmental Management System (2004) and OHSAS 18001 Safety Management System.
• Led the team to introduce a program to change the warehouse lighting. Cutting power consumption
by over 27% annually.
Other Operational, Retail and Management Experience
• General Manager/Owner, Miner’s Burgers and Tacos
o Developed marketing and promotional strategies that doubled sales in the first year of
implementation.
o Directly involved with all advertising including radio, direct mail, billboards, etc.
o Buyer for all equipment used and goods sold.
• Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager, Homebase Home Improvement Warehouse
o Saved $70,000 by reaching 387 days without either a general liability or worker’s
compensation claim.
o Reviewed and formed recommendations for line items on P&L report. Saved the warehouse
$24,000 per year on trash removal.
o Warehouse Human Resource Manager responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training all
new employees.
o Saved $4,500 by maintaining warehouse turnover below company goals (1996).
• Assistant Store Manager, Smith’s Management Corporation
o Achieved #1 in the district profit percent for grocery department.
o Assimilated and checked weekly payroll for over 100 employees.
o Developed computerized system for tracking grocery inventories and flows, allowing daily
information on inventory and accurate to .05 on shrink the day of physical inventory.
o Accountable for achieving budgets including labor, supplies, productivity, and safety.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Minor: Finance
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification
Member of Salt Lake Society for Human Resource Management and National SHRM
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