Human Resources Project Manager
Resume:
Tammy Harper (H)
Perry Hall, MD 21128
***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Innovative, strategic Human Resources executive with over 17 years of
experience partnering with executives, business units and corporate
services groups to effectively leverage human capital and achieve business
objectives. Highly skilled in developing and implementing HR practices and
measuring results that gauge success. Change leader who is able to
establish and effectively communicate goals and objectives and align
resources toward their achievement. Strategic partner who actively
participates in achieving business goals focused on growth and
profitability. Expert in Labor Relations.
Areas of Expertise
Organizational Design HR Policy, Process & System
Development
Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Compensation and Benefits
HR Outsourcing Solutions Legal Compliance and Oversight
Talent Management Thought Leader and Change Agent
Employee Relations Training and Development
Continuous Improvement and Lean Recruiting and Retention
Management Employee Engagement Initiatives
Domestic and International HR Leadership Labor Relations - Union
Oversight Avoidance/Awareness/Negotiations
Internal Communications
Employment Experience
SR. VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES ? 2011 - present
Vertis Inc. d/b/a Vertis Communications, Baltimore, MD
Vertis Communications is a $1.2 Billion results driven marketing
communications company that delivers inventive advertising, direct
marketing and interactive solutions to prominent brands across North
America and Canada. Vertis has an extensive range of offerings-including
integrated data solutions, digital program management systems, creative
services, world-class print and mail production, logistics, out-of-home and
business process outsourcing-which are used to deliver superior program
performance that drives bottom line results for our clients. Vertis has 100
strategically positioned locations and more than 4,500 employees throughout
North America and Canada. Vertis serves over 3,000 regional and national
clients including many Fortune 500 companies.
Lead HR executive responsible for the entire organization's HR discipline.
Member of the extended executive team focused on developing business
strategy, initiatives and solutions for organizational effectiveness as
well as business growth and profitability. Lead labor relations and
internal communications expert for Vertis.
* Lead labor relations activities throughout company inclusive of union
avoidance training, awareness training, campaign management and
negotiations
. Successfully led 2 union petition votes to a Company win against
Teamster union in same location
. Won a significant arbitration with Teamster union based on
Managements Rights clause
. Effectively negotiated minimal impact contract extensions with
the Steelworkers union in 2011 and 2012
* Sought out as executive coach and counselor on a regular basis
* Drive company-wide employee engagement initiatives that positively
impact morale and productivity
* Lead a highly skilled team of HR professionals that provide the
necessary expertise in support of the
company
* Executive oversight for all compensation and benefits programs.
Responsible for roll-out, communication and implementation of
plans/programs inclusive of incentive plans and executive compensation
* Active member of Vertis' Retirement Committee with fiduciary
responsibility for all Domestic and International retirement plans
(active and suspended)
* Oversee company-wide administration practices and systems in support of
time and record keeping
* Partner with Corporate Development team to lead mergers, acquisitions
and divestitures from diligence through execution. Successfully
completed 3 acquisition integrations and 2 divestitures within last 6
years
* Attend and actively participate in Board of Director meetings as needed
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES ? 2008 - 2011
Vertis Inc. d/b/a Vertis Communications, Baltimore, MD
Member of the Sr. HR Leadership team responsible for identifying,
developing and implementing best practice HR solutions throughout the
organization. Partner with executive management; develop business strategy
and solutions for organizational effectiveness as well as business growth
and profitability. Client groups include the Direct Marketing business
unit ($360mm annual revenue, 7 manufacturing facilities nationwide with
1,600 employees), the Vertis National Sales organization and Corporate
Services groups including; Finance, IT, Legal, and Continuous Improvement.
Lead labor relations expert for Vertis.
* Successfully negotiated largest CBA for Vertis' largest specialty
printing facility. Achieved minimal cost impact with no disruption of
work. Instilled customer confidence and support due to stability and
terms achieved
* Successfully negotiated a recessionary CBA within Vertis' Canadian
facility resulting in $1.6 million in cost savings with no disruption of
work.
* Successfully lead and managed a significant union campaign resulting in
a tie vote in favor of the company.
* Maintained 85% of the company as union-free through education and
development of Management teams across the country
* Negotiated MOA's resulting in arbitration avoidance; investigated unfair
labor practice claims and prepared successful dissertations resulting in
full dismissal of claims
* Project lead for Direct Marketing Customer Delight initiative to improve
customer satisfaction through organization alignment, systems
implementation and organization culture change. Expected cost savings
of $1.5mm annualized beginning in 2nd quarter of 2009 and improved
customer satisfaction measured by project follow-up surveys
* Successfully completed and implemented control phase of two continuous
improvement projects resulting in 50%+ reduction in sales representative
turnover; 30 day reduction in on-boarding time for exempt employees; the
implementation of comprehensive training and development programs for
sales personnel focused on increasing effectiveness and go to market
strategy. Estimated organizational savings of $1mm+
* Ensured successful implementation of integration and synergy action
plans resulting from October merger with American Color Graphics
* Top-graded 33% of the Direct Marketing sales force. Achieved revenue
improvement of over $14mm in 2009
* Project lead for Vertis-wide Behavioral Safety initiative. Successfully
implemented a behavioral survey within 11 facilities leading to the
identification of 5 core behavioral change opportunities. Initiated
focus groups to assist in identifying the root cause of survey
responses. Implemented best practice initiatives. Estimated annualized
savings of $250K
GROUP DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES ? 2000 - 2008
Vertis Inc., Chalfont, PA
* Led team of 18 HR professionals
* Instituted HR audits and union avoidance programs ensuring the majority
of Vertis' facilities remain non-union.
* Led successful effort to defeat union organization attempts in largest
plant and achieved positive employee relations climate by improving
working conditions, safety, quality of management and communications
* Participated in the design and implementation of an employee gain
sharing program (Equishare) in Vertis' largest facility - 600 employees
* Executed a comprehensive talent-management review across Vertis
organization. Instituted top-grading principles and talent assessment
tools
* Top-graded 60% Vertis' Direct Marketing Operations Management team,
resulting in acquisition of stronger business talent
* Completed comprehensive Walk in Cap, ERISA regulated review and action
items on two defined benefit programs
* Integrated two acquisitions into the Direct Marketing business unit
CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER/HRIS PROJECT MANAGER (SAP) ? 1999 to 2000
Webcraft Inc., Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Webcraft Inc. was a leader within the direct mail industry, ranking third
amongst all competitors and was merged with TC Advertising and Laser Tech,
Inc. to form Vertis, Inc. in 2000.
* Responsible for planning, organization, and implementation of human
resources operations to promote the effective and efficient utilization
of 1,000+ employees
* Managed the successful implementation of SAP R/3 HR (4.0B) system
* Created and administered affirmative action plans for four (4)
facilities annually
* Developed Compensation Committee to increase recruitment success, reduce
turnover, improve morale and effectiveness and ensure proper
compensation in relation to the market place
* Designed and implemented incentive plans
* Developed and implemented comprehensive human resources programs
encompassing recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits,
employee relations, performance evaluation and training systems
* Created, updated and administered Human Resources Policy and Procedure
Manual
HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR, Webcraft Technologies, Inc, Horsham, PA ? 1997
- 1999
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR, Webcraft Technologies, Inc, Horsham, PA ? 1996
- 1997
Education
January, 1996 BA, Psychology Rutgers
University New Brunswick, NJ
Affiliations/Certifications
The Society for Human Resource Management member since 1996
Certified ELI trainer (Diversity/Civil Treatment training) since 2002
Recognized in World Wide "Who's Who" as a lifetime member
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