Human Resources Manager

Stephen E. Dennis, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

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Accomplished Certified Human Resources Manager with a unique combination of human resources generalist and general business experience in manufacturing, construction and information technology. Proven knowledge of Human Resources concepts and practices and manufacturing principles. Proficient in HRIS, Applicant Tracking, and ERP software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASHMORE BROS., Greer, SC 2004 – 2017

Human Resources Manager

Served as a member of the corporate management team. Led, coordinated, and implemented all aspects of the HR function including employee relations, staffing, benefits, and compliance for a heavy-highway paving company, comprised of 250 employees. Managed a staff of 2 human resource professionals. Served as the corporate EEO officer. Also managed the payroll function for 200+ field employees.

Converted health insurance plan from fully-insured to self-insured, resulting in significant savings.

Oversaw the selection and implementation of a new 401k plan to provide better options for employees and reduce fees.

Developed and maintained relationships with government agencies, staffing firms, and technical schools for providing new sources for qualified applicants.

GOWER CORPORATION, Greenville, SC 1998 - 2003

Human Resources Manager

Served as a member of the corporation’s management team. Managed, coordinated, and implemented all aspects of the HR function including employee relations, staffing, benefits, and compliance for two small manufacturing companies and a software development company, comprised of 250 employees. Supervised payroll administration and administered the corporate compensation plan.

Reduced benefits costs by more than $100,000 in the first year.

Oversaw the selection and implementation of a new 401k plan to provide better options for employees and reduce fees.

Coordinated a 50% reduction in force over an 18 month period.

Implemented an Employee Assistance Program.

Researched and selected optional insurance products for all employees.

JOBSCOPE CORPORATION (Division of Gower Corp.)

Applications Specialist, Product Manager, and Customer Service Manager

Performed several functions for a developer of ERP software for Engineer-To-Order manufacturers.

Acted as Project Manager during the implementation and startup of JOBSCOPE software at customer sites throughout the country.

Conducted application training in-house as well as at customer sites.

Scheduled and directed the activities of customer support representatives, quality control personnel, and development and maintenance programmers.

Managed the Customer Support Center.

ENGINEERED PRODUCTS CORPORATION (Division of Gower Corp.)

Project Manager, Estimator, and Designer

Experience in all aspects of a material handling and storage systems manufacturing company.

Provided pricing and preliminary design specifications for warehouse storage systems ranging in size from a few thousand dollars to several million dollars.

As Project Manager, coordinated the manufacture, delivery, and installation of warehouse storage systems.

EDUCATION

BS, Administrative Management – Clemson University

CERTIFICATIONS

SHRM-SCP – October 2015

Senior Professional in Human Resources – May 2008

Recertified – May 2011, May 2014

Professional in Human Resources – May 2000

Recertified – May 2003, May 2006

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Greenville Society for Human Resources Management

Society for Human Resources Management (national)

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