KEVIN D. PHILLIPS
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LinkedIn Public Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-phillips/11/104/550
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER/GENERALIST
Savvy Human Resources professional with diversified experience. Results-oriented and analytical team player skilled in:
Recruiting / Staffing Wage / Salary Administration / Payroll
Employee Handbook Development Training / Development / Facilitation
New Employee Orientation Union / Non-Union Environments
Benefits Administration Labor / Employee Relations
Safety / EEO / AAP Compliance Performance Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL ALUMINIUM, Ravenna OH
Human Resources/Safety Manager (2016-2017)
Developed comprehensive staffing plan to support new business initiatives. STEEL WAREHOUSE of OHIO LLC, Cleveland OH
Human Resources Manager (2013 - 2016)
Provided HR generalist support for two manufacturing facilities.
Led facility project team which successfully installed biometric time and attendance system.
Procured over $20,000 in Ohio Training Grant funds to finance new employee training.
Spearheaded development of Ohio Safety Grant proposal resulting in $40,000 from Ohio BWC to purchase new equipment to enhance facility safety initiatives.
AUTOMATION PLASTICS, Aurora OH (Contract Position) Interim Human Resources Manager (February – September 2013)
ELSTER PERFECTION, Geneva OH
Senior Human Resources Generalist (2009 - 2012)
Successfully negotiated new 3-year collective bargaining agreement.
Consulted with internal and external legal counsel to resolve numerous HR-related legal issues involving EEOC, unemployment, wrongful termination, and workers’ compensation.
Managed facility staffing and training efforts supporting ongoing Lean Manufacturing and ISO initiatives.
GOJO INDUSTRIES, Akron OH
Staffing Manager (2007 - 2009)
Directed recruitment and selection process, resulting in hiring of 200+ salaried employees.
Maintained and managed positive relationships with staffing vendors and hiring managers.
Created competency-based interviewing skills training course, interview question generation tool, and hiring manager satisfaction survey.
Developed annual staffing plan and budget.
MORGAN ADHESIVES COMPANY (MACtac), Stow OH
Manager, Human Resources Development (2004 - 2007), Human Resources Staffing Manager
(2000 - 2004)
Maintained organizational staffing metrics and developed staffing plan and budget. Reduced average cost per hire by 50%.
Directed recruitment and selection process, resulting in hiring of 300+ salaried employees.
Served as leader of cross-functional team formed by CEO to create new organizational vision and values statement.
Provided generalist HR, benefits, and payroll support for 250+ headquarters employees.
Served as HR Manager and Safety Liaison for four company distribution centers located in Atlanta GA, Kansas City MO, Los Angeles CA, and Portland OR. Traveled to each facility on bi-monthly basis to consult with facility managers and directly address HR and safety issues.
Led HR support of Six Sigma program development, including recruitment and hire of Black Belts. Trained as Six Sigma Green Belt.
Directed all HR legal compliance efforts. Developed annual Affirmative Action Plan for headquarters facility.
EDUCATION
BBA, Human Resources Management, Kent State University
MILITARY SERVICE
SP4, United States Army, Honorably Discharged