Project Manager Human Resources

Lori Greening

Email: *********@********.***

Address: P.O. Box 1642

City: Estes Park

State: CO

Zip: 80517

Country: USA

Phone: 970-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $80,000

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LORI LYNN GREENING

P.O. Box 1642 970-***-****

Estes Park, CO 80517 *********@********.***

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS * EMPLOYEE RELATIONS * MEDIATION * TRAINING

Innovative, Six Sigma trained HR professional offering 15+ years of leadership in driving key strategic and tactical aspects of corporate HR functions. Progressive experience in communications, labor relations, mediation and training, with a conflict management focus. Track record of establishing strong relationships across organizational levels with goal of improving productivity. Excellent team building and meeting facilitation expertise and proven ability for dealing with employees and the public on controversial issues.

QUALIFICATIONS: Facilitation ... Negotiations ... Recruitment, Hiring & Orientation ... Policies, Procedures & Practices ... Staff Retention ... Project Management ... Grievance Investigations & Conciliations ... Compliance ... Risk Management ... Compensation ... Staff Training & Development ... Performance Management ... Internal/External Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Fort Collins, CO 2010 - 2012

STRATEGIC PARTNER DIVISION - HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE

Provided professional level support and guidance to City departments and management in keeping with the goals and objectives of the Human Resource Department, primarily with responsibilities in conducting administrative investigations.

* Conducted all City-wide administrative investigations as assigned, documents the investigation process, participates in hearings associated with disciplinary actions, appeals or grievances.

* Provided assistance and advisement to managers on conducting investigations, as well as conducted mediation sessions between employees.

* Assisted City Attorney`s Office in preparation of responses to Title VII charges or management actions

* Conducted training programs for various employee groups or management teams regarding processes and policies surrounding (but not limited to) investigations.

RENTECH INCORPORATED, Denver, CO 2007 - 2008

HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITING/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER

Established the first HR policies/procedures and employee concerns program for a small start-up alternative fuel company with 120 employees located at three sites (one in Los Angeles, two in Denver). Recruited employees at all levels including collaborating with search firms.

* Established and conducted new employee orientation.

* Guided supervisors in handling disciplinary actions for both union and salaried employees.

* Terminated staff as required by various company initiatives, conducting exit interviews to determine policy effectiveness.

* Established and managed a college intern program; hired three engineering interns the first summer.

BECHTEL CORPORATION & LLCs - 1993 - 2007

HR PROJECT MANAGER, BSII, Frederick, MD 2007

Coordinated and developed plans for the Bechtel National Learning Center. Coordinated with Procurement, Facilities, Training, and Human Resources departments to ensure the business case and facility design/logistics reflected the needs of the Company and its business units.

HR PROJECT MANAGER, Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM 2006

Planned and implemented the transition of 80 subcontracted employees to the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Completed project on time and within budget. Created job descriptions, coordinated staffing and systems transfer among various Laboratory organizations and the subcontractor. Planned and managed employee communication efforts (i.e., web site and employee meetings) to facilitate the transition process. Drafted the Laboratory`s reduction-in-force policy in coordination with other HR personnel

HR COMMUNICATIONS TRANSITION LEAD, Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM 2006

Assigned to manage HR communications when Bechtel and partners assumed management of the Los Alamos National Laboratory and its` 9,000 employees. Led the establishment and ongoing support of an employee hot line, Q&A web page, and multiple other venues to address employee concerns and enable employees to make informed employment decisions prior to the effective transition date.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST, Idaho National Laboratory, ID 2005

Provided project HR employee relations support as requested. Managed the hiring process for non-exempt employees, drafted and implemented project employee concerns program, drafted project diversity plan, handled employee concerns in coordination with other management staff, and provided guidance to managers regarding disciplinary actions.

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST 2005

Served as a Performance Management specialist, handling employee issues and supporting managers. Developed and conducted various HR and communications training courses for the Company.

* Revised existing policies, drafted new policies and procedures, and supported other manager requests on a daily basis.

* Revamped the annual employee review process. Trained and guided managers on performance management issues.

* Streamlined the company hiring process utilizing the Six Sigma process.

EMPLOYEE CONCERNS MANAGER/HUMAN RESOURCES 2003 - 2004

Managed the company`s five site Employee Concerns Program assuring effective implementation of Company and Department of Energy (DOE) policies and procedures. Evaluated, designed and facilitated strategic team sessions within business units, functions and across organizations including between DOE and the company. Conducted compensation evaluations and job analysis, and analyzed surveys of industry and regional pay levels. Facilitated the productive resolution of employee and management concerns, including union employee issues.

* Conducted investigations of harassment, retaliation, discrimination and intimidation in full compliance with Title VII, coordinating and interfacing with all levels of employees, departments, and numerous subcontractors, as well as DOE and other outside agencies involved in allegations.

* Revised site-wide company diversity plan, soliciting input from numerous organizations.

* Led company-wide Diversity Council in generating new ideas resulting in increased participation in diversity activities.

* Served on several Six Sigma process improvement teams.

LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE 1998 - 2003

Assisted in transitioning bargaining unit workers from Lockheed Martin Energy Systems to Bechtel Jacobs Company, and in facilitating the process of subcontracting union labor to seven subcontractors. Provided labor relations support at five Department of Energy sites in three states working under five collective bargaining agreements. Held Q-Clearance (2000 - 2004).

* Facilitated numerous team building sessions across multiple companies and within companies, including with DOE, resulting in improved understanding of roles/responsibilities and work processes.

* Provided information support to the contract negotiation team which included drafting sections of the new CBA.

* Proactively resolved issues prior to the grievance stage, decreasing numbers of formal grievances and conducting grievance hearings. Assisted in preparing arbitration cases.

* Collaborated with industrial union leadership and safety representatives to develop a process for gathering worker input about safety processes and to enhance dialog/feedback on worker safety concerns.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

MA, Communications - Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 1988

BS, Social Science-Psychology - Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 1985

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

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