Human Resources Management
Resume:
Jim Perkins, PHR
**** ****** *** **** **: 713-***-****
Katy, TX 77450 email: *******@*****.***
Senior Human Resources Executive (PHR)
Accomplished, certified Human Resources executive with more than
14 years of progressive experience and responsibility
Broad-based professional experience with major focus with building out HR departments
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Visible achievements include successfully building store focused and remotes HR team
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Possess “big picture” thinking and assisted in developing HR policies and procedures at
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store level with additional experience implementing corporate procedures at home office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Visual Comfort & Co., Houston, TX 2012 - Present
Industry - Manufacturing
Director of Human Resources
Visual Comfort & Co. is a leader in the designer lighting industry, manufacturing lamps,
and lighting fixtures for top designers. A rapidly growing company, with sales of over $100
million, we have established ourselves as the premier brand for quality, designer lighting.
Directly responsible for all Human Resources functions for over 125 regular and
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contract employees.
Developed recruiting strategy to successfully hire qualified candidates for all roles
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within the company.
Instituted a Performance Management system by which employee’s compensation is
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directly tied to their individual performance.
Successfully negotiated an employee benefits program resulting in no additional cost
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for the company from the previous year’s rates.
Created a compensation structure tying employees’ compensation to their roles,
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responsibilities, and individual performance.
Developed policies and procedures to ensure the seamless integration of the
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company’s strategic aims and its human capital.
Oversaw all training initiatives within the company.
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Coached management regarding all matters of personnel challenges.
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Ensured legal and regulatory compliance in all Human Resources matters.
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In partnership with all members of the management team, developed job
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descriptions for all positions within the company.
Developed revised employee handbook to simultaneously minimize company
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exposure and capitalize on the company’s culture.
Oversaw development of Safety program.
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Remained current with all laws and regulations.
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Academy Sports + Outdoors, Katy, TX 1998 - 2011
Industry - Retail
Director of Human Resources - Stores
Academy Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods retailers,
operating over 130 stores across the southeastern United States with sales exceeding
$2.5 billion.
Oversaw team of 8 HR Generalists in execution of Human Resources function for
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131 stores in 10 states.
Provided direction to team to ensure that management has tools to effectively
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manage their business.
Developed a “one-stop-shop” Human Resources culture, ensuring efficiency with
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operations and associates.
Directed development of policies and procedures for decreased liability and
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increased productivity.
Coordinated with various departments to ensure organizations goals are met within
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company guidelines.
Assisted management with interpretation of employment duties and responsibilities.
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Human Resources Manager
Provided counsel on all Human Resources matters for distribution center, and
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corporate office.
Investigated associate concerns, including sexual harassment and discrimination in
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a timely and discrete manner.
Investigated discrimination charges from various federal, state and local agencies.
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Regularly provided training to management on a variety of crucial topics including
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performance reviews, leadership development, documentation skills, associate
counseling and pertinent legal matters.
Oversaw administration of Family Medical Leave Act, Pregnancy Leave, and Military
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Leave, determining eligibility and ensuring compliance with all applicable State and
Federal Laws.
Mediated disputes between hourly associates and management.
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Oversaw new-hire background reporting function.
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Recruiter
Designed and implemented strategic recruitment programs to meet targeted needs
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of the organization.
Coordinated all recruiting activities for new store openings.
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Attended job fairs, maintained network among college campuses and wrote ad copy
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in order to recruit top management talent.
Benefits Coordinator
Ensured compliance with all Federal, and State Laws for all benefit plans, including
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medical, dental and life insurance; short and long-term disability plans, and a 401(k)
plan.
Designed and implemented 401(k) education program resulting in 100 percent
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increase in participation within first year.
Visited all stores quarterly to conduct training and assist associates with benefits
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related questions and concerns.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
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Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Human Resources Certification Institute
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