Human Resources Manager

Kenneth Charles Andersen Page * of *

***** **** *** *****, #****, Katy, TX 77449

Cell 832-***-**** Email ***********@*****.***

Human Resources Generalist and Leader

Recruitment & Employment – HR Technology – Business Partner – Benefits and Compensation - HR

Law

Dynamic HR- leader with 15+ year track record of successful management in a full spectrum of

human resources program, service and function; strong track record in: manufacturing,

technology, business services and government. Strengths include: dedication, integrity and

professionalism with all levels.

A business partner who believes in leadership, ownership and responsibility while achieving

corporate business objectives.

• Visible Achievements include: Developed a vision of human resources as a service department that supports

the entire organization. By building employee morale it supports business strategy and inspires employees to do well

for themselves and in turn the company becomes stronger in productivity and profitability. Expertise in all generalist

HR areas including recruitment, HRIS, training, wage and salary administration, benefits administration and

succession planning. Active champion of evolving diversity in teams and hiring practices.

• “Big Picture” thinking and leadership strengths: Able to manage corporate and assignments in diverse

environments including growth, startup, and restructuring. Proven ability to work with all persons regardless of their

position in the organization. Integrate human resource functions within the business; takes a realistic approach to

reducing distractions that compromise activities that affects productivity. Recognized for strong commitment to

maintaining a high level of integrity that drives company commitment, and continual growth to maintain and exceed

company standards in operational improvements.

Hold bachelor's Art, Business Management and Administration, Including continuing education in Industrial

phycology; seminars, and online training of ‘Best Practices in Business’, Topics of training to share within the

organization.

Industry Expertise & Management Skills

CareerAchievement Track Record

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING – Brookshire, TX

Assisted the President in build programs through training & Organizational Development,

which generated processes to transform the company from small to medium without

compromising the family atmosphere while doing business; sustaining gross receipts at:

$26M.

MAJOR MANUFACTURER/OFBRANDED RESIDENTAL & COMMERICAL HVAC SYSTEMS–Houston, TX

Providing Top Talent for company 12% growth to support the new breakthrough invention of

3mm tubing over 1/4” saving the company both resources and time.

REGIONAL TRI-STATE TRUCKING {REORGANIZATION BUSIENSS REVITALIZATION} –Houston, TX

Inspired change through the employees to reduce cost, make suggestions, and keep the

company on the road; after owner had a massive heart attack the business took a different

direction; challenged with a short turn around period of one year by partner who had to make a

sizable difference to gain leadership and control. Achieved our goal in 10-months, company

had its first profitable month that it had seen for over 8-years.

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Detail Work History

Human Resources & Safety Manager; Thomas Instrument, Inc.

November 2008 - present Houston, TX

(Aerospace & DoD Contractor /Manufacturing: $26M Gross Receipts 150 employees)

Provide leadership, direction and support to the President and Company. Developing and

implementing strategy, systems and structure to entice growth. Recruit and retain high performing

employees to support Company mission.

Administration the compensation and benefit programs that complies with state and federal

employment law. HR functions within the payroll system. Responsible for short term and long term

goals of the HR department which are consistent with the strategic plan of the Company. Coordinate

recruiting for all positions. Handle all aspects of employee relations for salaried and hourly workers.

Provide guidance on disciplinary actions, grievances, and employee counseling. Monitor performance

management and conflict management provide interpretation of regulations and policies. Manage the

HR IT issues.

Human Resources Recruiting Manager; Goodman Mfg. Company

January 2006 - November 2008 Houston, TX

(Manufacturer of Branded HVAC Systems $2.8B Gross Revenue; 7,500 employees)

Developed & monitored annual budget that includes Human Resources services, employee

recognition, and recruitment. Organization has a turnkey process, as well as engineering department

for research and development; experience technical recruiting.

Assess human budgetary needs and collaborate with hiring managers and business partners to

develop effective end-to-end recruitment and selection practices. Promoted specialized hiring

campaigns to attract talent to organization. Ensured compliance with: federal, state and local

regulations for aspects of employment, recruitment, and employee relations resolution. Managed the

relationship with: temporary employment agencies, negotiated rates, maintained, and contracts in

conjunction with identified company requirements. Conducted exit interviews, analyze data for trends

and made necessary recommendations to management team; Administration of human resources

policies, procedures and programs, when needed.

Human Resources Generalist (Contract) Calpine Corporation

March 2005 - August 2005 Houston, Texas

(Generation, & sales of Energy and Utilities a S&P 500 Company; 12K Employees)

Supported Recruitment of H1B associates; specialty recruiting for hard to fill niche positions and

other field personnel. Performed full cycle recruiting for exempt/non-exempt employees, interviewed,

conducted background investigation, and negotiated employment offers.

Human Resources Manager (Contract; Rustin Transportation, LLP

February 2004 - February 2005 Houston, Texas (Transport

and Storage – Materials $356M 350 Employees)

Full Cycle Human Resources and Recruiting for a start-up trucking company; HR’s task to keep

drivers in the trucks. Filling the positions as fast as the truck was delivered; managed HR processes

for 350 person companies. Ensuring the company met Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

safety regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), as well as Texas DOT. Handled

grievances, discipline and final terminations. Write policies when required and communicated new

rules.

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Detail Work History Continued

Electronically maintained employee information and data entry into HRIS system: saved company

money on down time by tracking driver’s medical information, and CDL Licenses to renew these

documents without delay when they came close to expiration.

HR Generalist/ Safety Administrator; Sara Lee Foods

March 2002 - January 2004 Commerce City, Colorado

(Food Production/Bakery and Sales a S&P 500 Company; 60K Employees)

Supported a 2.3 Million Square foot Food Manufacturing organization; helped the Human Resources

Director in audits, training, open enrollment, general record keeping, filing, data entry. Worked with

managers with Union protocol to administer employee relations issues. Performed Investigations on

employee matters, made recommendations for disciplinary actions. Provided key Human Resources

training for all new hires as well as annual training.

Public Relations, business communication, SAP 3.1, Computer Programs Microsoft Excel, Safety

Training with Hazardous Material, Employee Communications, Employee Training, Government

Contract/Project Management Experience, Human Resources Management Systems, Training.

HR Generalist and Medical & Special Ops Recruiter; American Medical Response

July 1998 – January 2002 Aurora City, Colorado

(Ambulance Company: Road and Air Transportation Private Held, 50K Employees)

Supported a private Ambulance company 24 / 7 operations City and State contractors for 911 Switch

board monitoring and Ambulance Services; included any and all human resources systems support,

aided General Counsel attorneys with record keeping and document control of personnel files, helped

the Human Resources Director in audits, training, open enrollment, general record keeping, filing,

data entry. Worked with managers filling Individual regional recruitment offices, and participated in

fun video commercials as “Charlie the Paramedic” (stage name).

Education and Certificates of Training

Certificate of Completion for ASM (Associates Safety Manager) 30-Hour and 10-Hour OSHA 29

CFR 1910 General Industry

Bachelor's Degree, Business Management and Administration, I/O Phycology

January 2001 - July 2006 Almeda University Omaha, NE

AA Degree, Supervisory Management

1994-1996 Santa Rosa Junior College\ Santa Rosa, CA

AA Degree, Business

1995-1996

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS:

SHRM Society of Human Resources Managers and Houston HR

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