Human Resources Manager

GARRICK L. WEAVER, SPHR

**** ******* **** ****** ******, PA 19061

(C) 610-***-**** (H) 610-***-****

*************@*******.***

Human Resources Generalist and Manager with increasing levels of responsibilities in a variety of organizations,

industries, and company sizes. Directed all aspects of human resources including; management driving culture change;

benefits and payroll administration, employee relations, project management, recruitment, performance management, vendor

management, succession planning, strategic department and company wide development, and immigration processing.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Directed and managed staff of up to 20 professionals in human resources including: recruiters, generalists,

administrative and payroll staff, and benefits and compensation specialists.

• Partnered with business leaders, line managers and executive board for continuous business planning, employee

relations coaching and counseling support.

• Enforced compliance regulatory requirements (i.e. training, development, human relations, benefits, EEOC, DOL).

• Analyzed current HR processes, lead human capital strategy and drove recruiting efforts.

• Developed job descriptions, analyzed pay-grades and implemented performance standards to improve compliance

standards and organizational culture.

• Created and delivered soft skills and technical training programs for staff and management.

• Started, expanded and reduced human resources department staff to meet demands during peak seasons and change.

• Created and analyzed various reports, presented findings to senior leadership, and made adjustments to strategies.

• Experienced as a sole practitioner or member of an established team.

• Consistent track record of quickly learning new industries, with immediate positive impact on the business.

• Developed and executed full cycle targeted and high volume recruiting for multiple business line. Filled positions in:

healthcare, information technology, sales, human resources, accounting, manufacturing, finance, and engineering.

• Created HR policies and procedures, and annual budget, which includes cost control strategies.

• Fulfilled internal mediation, investigation, audit and analysis and monthly HR executive reporting responsibility.

• Developed organizations employee handbook creating compliance structure and providing management guidance.

• Directed and provided guidance and support to management on performance issues, conflict, employee misconduct,

interviews and terminations.

• Planned and directed system conversions and change management projects related to systems, teams and processes.

• Handled policy development and documentation on an organizational level.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

My On Call HR Team, Garnet Valley, PA 2006-current

Senior Consultant (contract)

Serve as Consultant to small and midsized businesses without on site human resources staff.

• Created policies and procedures that incorporated unique company culture.

• Researched and prepared grant proposals for state funding of employee development programs.

• Developed and implemented company-wide Talent Acquisition programs.

• Conducted human resources audit analysis and developed action plan for implementation.

• Developed human resources function for several startup companies.

• Create and facilitate multi-series career enhancement workshops for community and local colleges.

• Served as interim human resources generalist and recruiter

CBI Group, Newark, DE. 2004-2008

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Served in a variety of human resources related capacities including; generalist, manager, project manager, and full cycle

recruiter.

• 93% of time was spent on site with clients, with multiple contract extensions, reporting to senior leadership within

client locations in healthcare, communications, legal, medical device and not for profit.

• Trained, supervised and mentored staff of 3 human resources staff including: generalist, recruiter, benefits and

payroll specialist for 11 months while overseeing all aspects of human resources for an international company.

• Developed and facilitated training programs for supervisors on: change management, introduction to leadership,

performance appraisals, interviewing techniques and vendor management.

• Reduced turnover by 25% through proactive coaching and counseling of supervisors and staff.

• Executed full cycle recruiting for multiple business lines filling positions in the fields of: information technology,

sales, human resources, accounting, and manufacturing, not for profit, finance, engineering, and retail management.

Garrick L. Weaver (continued)

CBI Group, Wilmington, DE. 2004-2008

• Developed and implemented project management plan to roll-out career progression program, in under 8 months, to

30 field locations partnering with division leaders and field implementation staff.

• Renegotiated contracts with key vendors realizing a savings of over $50,000 per year.

• Conducted employee surveys, in-depth compensation studies, training programs, harassment investigations; and

drove change to meet corporate total rewards initiatives.

Keystone Helicopter Corporation (Sikorsky/United Technologies), West Chester, PA. 2001-2004

Senior Human Resources Specialist

As part of a two person department designed, developed, implemented and evaluated targeted talent acquisition and retention

initiatives. Day to day oversight of benefits including; medical, 401(k) and worker’s compensation. Conducted compensation

surveys and made recommendations to maintain marketplace competitiveness. Developed and maintained monthly reports.

• Created policies, procedures, and metrics aligned with corporate goals during rapid growth and sale of the company.

• Partnered with staff and supervisors troubleshooting and proactively resolving employee relations issues.

• Developed and facilitated training programs for supervisors on change management, introduction to leadership and

vendor management. Saved company $10,000 a year by keeping the programs in house.

• Sourced, selected and managed third party staffing vendor relationships, acting as liaison to offsite offices and on site

representatives. Achieved savings of $50,000 (on a $2,500,000 expense) annually, by streamling the number of

technical, aviation skilled labor, and clerical firms creating economies of scale for chosen firms.

• Hired 327 employees in 22 months, exceeding expectations while keeping turnover to less than the industry average,

increasing full time headcount from 250 to 560.

• Partnered with managers to conduct job analysis, candidate interviews and selection.

• Streamlined employee handbook and facilitated employee on-boarding programs.

• Researched and implemented H1-B Visa process resulting in the retention of 10 highly skilled aviation technicians.

• Built partnerships with local and national aviation trade schools resulting in the hiring of 8 top graduates in 1 year.

• Chaired committees developing activities and events while keeping cost to less than 70% of budget.

The Rosen Group, Cherry Hill, NJ. 2001-2001

Human Resources Recruiter (Contract)

Developed and executed a multifaceted recruitment plan for large insurance client’s immediate need for 50 call center sales

professionals within an 80 day time frame, as part of the start up of a newly acquired auto insurance division.

• Met recruitment goal 15 days ahead of schedule, resulting in a savings of $8,300 in recruitment costs.

• Developed employment branding initiative targeted towards local and community groups; resulting in the hiring of

several key positions within 14 days of job order being opened.

The Placers/Randstad North America, Newark, DE. 1998-2000

Onsite Human Resources Manager/ Field Office Manager

Onsite management of large client accounts including; The Franklin Mint, BankOne, and Household Finance. Coordinated all

recruiting initiatives and employee relations support for high volume call centers. Developed office procedures, customized

orientation/on-boarding programs as well as hiring and training of office staff.

• Managed all aspects of employee relations, client relations and supervisor relations.

• Supervised and mentored staff of 15 including: onsite and remote recruiters, generalists, and administrative staff.

• Negotiated bus route change with SEPTA resulting in the retention of 80 call center employees, while enabling

expansion of recruitment efforts to outside of the local area.

• Partnered with hiring managers to develop significant culture change initiatives through multiple channels.

• Created and facilitated new hire orientation program for staff of 300 employees, transitioning from the previous

vendor, in less than 15 days.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Greater Valley Forge Human Resources Association; Member 2000-present

• Society of Human Resources Managers; Member 2002-present

• Goldey Beacom College Career Advisory Board; Member 2005-2006

CERTIFICATIONS

• Senior Professional in Human Resources

• AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter & AIRS Certified Diversity Recruiter

EDUCATION

• Masters of Science: Counseling West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA 1998

• Bachelor of Arts: History West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA 1993

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