Human Resources Manager

Garry Morrow, SPHR

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901-***-**** ********@*****.***

Job Position

Focus: Human Resource Management Security Project Management

Problem Resolution Strategic Planning Analytical Thinking Multitasking

Organizational Management Team Coordination and Collaboration

Continuous Process Improvement Business Development Team Building

Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Lean Manufacturing

ASTUTE, VERSATILE, and SUCCESS-DRIVEN human resource and security professional, with broad-based experience in personnel administration, budgeting and financial management, and program development in diverse industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and refugee processing. Possess outstanding work ethic and unsurpassed dedication to consistently produce remarkable results within all fields of endeavor. Energetic self-starter with a genuine desire to achieve, surpass, and evolve.

Professional Experience

Church World Service Refugee Resettlement Support Center Nairobi, Kenya

Human Resources Manager Interim Security Coordinator

2011

1. Provided keen oversight to HR management development, policy administration, change management, organizational development, and staff recruitment, hiring, and training.

2. Functioned as trustee for retirement benefit scheme

3. Took full accountability in designing and implementing a major change management initiative.

4. Successfully devised a centralized training program that includes distant e-learning solutions, self-directed training programs, webinars, and workshops.

AEI LLC. Wichita, KS, USA

Human Resources Manager - Lean Manufacturing Team

2008–2010

1. Directly supervised a staff of two HR personnel and an intern.

2. Established HR/safety security functions from ground group; developed security and compensation plan for the organization; and redefined benefit plans to increase offering and reduce costs.

3. Held accountable for formulating, improving, and implementing administration policies and procedures, as well as supervisory development programs.

4. Administered the implementation of employee assistance program (EAP) and development of affirmative action plans (AAP).

5. Interfaced with insurance brokers regarding health and life insurance renewals.

6. Effectively installed ADP HRIS; served as fiduciary trustee, in charge of processing 401(k) plan.

7. Significantly minimized turnaround time in hiring by 90% and hiring cost by 75%; directed all efforts to reduce force and subsequent recall; and won three Kaizen events for successfully reducing HR waste and improving operational efficiency.

CNH America, LLC. Wichita, KS, USA

Human Resources/Safety and Security Representative

2005–2008

1. Functioned as interim HR manager, responsible for supervising security force and development of security protocols for the facility.

2. Assumed full accountability in conducting trainings as well as guiding and counseling employees, managers, and supervisors on HR policies and procedures, compensation, benefit programs, employee discipline, and laws pertaining to employee relations.

3. Maintained constant coordination with line managers to discuss career path and development issues with their staff; recommended suitable candidates for available job promotions.

4. Thoroughly studied pay and compensation laws and regulations for compliance; determined violations and suggested corrective action to ensure full compliance.

5. Spearheaded the development of innovative HR policies, procedures, and programs to enhance employee satisfaction and support operating objectives.

6. Effectively improved the recruitment process through defining staffing needs with line managers; sourcing new applicant pools; increasing diversity; screening applications; and conducting interviews.

Beef Products Inc. Garden City, KS, USA

Human Resources – Safety and Security Manager

2004–2005

1. Successfully conceptualized and carried out policies, programs, and procedures in adherence to the company, state, and federal requirements, which included Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, fair Labor Standards Act, wage and hours laws, Civil Rights Acts, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

2. Facilitated orientations and training programs for new hired employees that included basic supervisory training sessions.

3. Organized and presided safety trainings, safety incentive programs, and abuse program in compliance with OSHA requirements and company policies.

4. Worked collaboratively with corporate human resources in responding to all employment claims with equal employment commission and related organizations.

5. Spearheaded employee benefit program, location wage, and salary programs, as well as Family Medical Leave Act in accordance with state and federal requirements; ensured compliance with the American and Disabilities Act and developed reasonable accommodation as needed.

6. Offered assistance to employees in filling out needed benefit documents.

Pilgrim’s Pride Hinton, VA, USA

Packing Production Manager

2003–2004

1. Rendered proactive leadership to 4 supervisors and 153 line employees.

2. Generated and handled 10,000 cases of products per day and 200,000 pounds for each day of production.

3. Played an instrumental role in yielding $0.05 cost savings per pound within six-week timeframe; eliminating missed orders and recordable accidents; and achieving 60% reduction in turnover and 75% reduce overtime.

Cargill Meat Solutions Dayton, VA, USA

Environmental Health Safety and Security Manager

2001–2003

1. Held accountability in managing EHS functions through the entire phase of Cargrill transition; controlling $350K project budget; and supervising staff of three salaried-employees, four hourly-employees, and four interns.

2. Closely worked with contractors and suppliers to negotiate supply costs.

3. Collaborated with production supervisors to minimize accident injury rate.

4. Established a new hire safety orientation, DOT orientation, environmental trainings intended for all level of employees.

5. Led efforts in developing and maintaining EHS website to facilitate online EHS knowledge base.

6. Actively participated in DOT, EPA, and OSHA annual audits; efficiently handled the DOT drug testing program as well as vehicle accident investigation and recreation; and implemented corrective actions in preventing vehicle accidents.

7. Took charge in preparing environmental permits and cultivated strong relationship with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and local environmental groups.

8. Identified as the primary facility environmental contact supervising emergency action plan and provided medical support as necessary.

9. Initiated and implemented OSHA Voluntary Prevention Program; assessed safety data for trends and created action plans, resulting to reduced accident injury rate by 25%.

Earlier Career

Cargill Meat Solutions

Human Resources Specialist Harrisonburg, VA, USA

Human Resources Supervisor Harrisonburg, VA, USA

Corporate Human Resources Representative Harrisonburg, VA, USA

Employee Relations Counselor Waco, TX, USA

2000–2001

1998–2000

1998

1996–1997

Military Experience

1. Virginia National Guard 29th ID

Infantry Retention Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Jan 1998–Mar 2002

1. Texas National Guard

143rd Long Ranger Surveillance Detachment, Communications Sergeant, Austin, TX Jan 1994–Jan 1998

1. Mississippi National Guard

Intelligence Analyst, Federal Law Enforcement Agencies (US Drug Enforcement Agency), Oxford, MS Jan 1993–Dec 1993

1. 2/20th Special Forces Group – Green Beret

Airborne, Communications Sergeant, Jackson, MS May 1987–Dec 1993

Education

Coursework in Master of Business Administration (MBA)–Adult Degree Program

James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Business Administration

Baylor University Waco, TX

Professional Affiliation

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Technical Acumen

Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) PeopleSoft SAP ADP Payroll

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