Manager Human Resources

James William Ross

404-***-**** *********@*******.***

www.linkedin.com/in/jameswmross

SUMMARY

Highly ethical, self-motivated & loyal HR professional with multiple years of experience.

Organized, efficient, and great at troubleshooting HR issues making companies fully compliant and willingness to travel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SRG Global Inc – Guardian Company, Covington, Georgia

HR Site Business Partner Jan. 2016 – July 2017

SRG Global Inc – Guardian Company is a tier 1 & 2 Automotive parts manufacturer for Ford, Toyota, Nissan,

Honda, VW in Covington, Georgia

Support all lines of management with development, recruitment, selection and planning in alignment

with the company business plan for 3 shift operation of 500+ multi-cultural employee base

Direct a staff of 7 in all areas of Human Resources from benefits, legal compliance, human relations and training with Ceridian Dayforce, HRIS and iCIMS recruitment engine reducing contingent workforce by 20%

Administer wage, salary & benefits administration in support of market data and competition for industry

Help support the EHS department with compliance for all areas of safety, workers’ comp and environment issues

Oversee SKIP level meetings with direct/indirect employees to assess and evaluate plant needs and issues to help improve morale, 5S issues & systems, programs and processes by eliminating waste and aiding in employee concerns

Author and revise policies and procedures as needed to ensure a smoother working environment and improve conditions, development of people and systems

Work in close association with plant supervision to alleviate any issues that arise in the daily operations of production and personnel as well as recalibration of employee training for improvements to quality by 10%

Oversee the administering of FMLA, ADA, EEOC, AA, background checks, E-verify, etc., as applicable to ensure proper compliance

Price Industries Inc., Suwanee, Georgia

Plant HR Manager Oct. 2013 – Jan. 2016

Provide HR support for over 500+ multi-cultural unionized employee base at Suwanee HQ

Manufacturing plant with one HR generalist using Ultimate HRIs and Kronos timekeeping systems

Oversee all hiring/on-boarding/training for hourly employee and supervision

Negotiate Union Contract for Suwanee Plant & SMART Local 85 Union 2014

Compliance with all Fed/State laws, FMLA, EEOC, OSHA, ADA, Workers Comp, etc.

Work with all levels of management to provide support for operations and drive bottom line results

Assist with payroll and all benefits related issues, PPACA, 401(k), Disability, Life, etc.

Reduced flow of contingent workers by adding on-site manager from temp agency to monitor

performance and attendance issues daily

HR Solutions, Conyers, Georgia

HR Consultant Oct. 2011 - Sept. 2013

Provide Human Resources consulting in all areas of HR to local business owners and small companies

Recommend HR legal compliance, recruitment/talent management, merger and acquisitions

Advise on marketing, sales and strategic planning regarding employment issues

Assist in gaining compliancy with OSHA, EEOC, FMLA, ADA, etc.

Pratt Industries, USA, Inc., Conyers, Georgia Nov. 1996 - Oct. 2011

Regional HR Manager – Southeast (Feb. 2005 – Oct. 2011)

Managed HR Generalist duties for 800+ employees based in 4 plants, warehousing and logistics

Assisted with greenfield start up locations as needed during continued growth

Also provided needs assessments & HR support for over 3,000 Union/non-union employees nationwide

Dispute resolution/EEOC issues resulting in discrimination, disability, harassment, wrongful discharge

Training/Organizational Development in all areas of HR and Customer Service/Client relations

Experienced zero EEOC filings, improved new hire satisfaction & performance

Created Leadership Academy for the training and development of future managers

Reduced recordable injuries by 75%, zero loss time accidents for 3.5+ million man-hours over 5 years

Improved productivity and performance, and increased computer skills by 50%, ISO 9001 compliant

Corporate Benefits/HR & Payroll Systems Manager (Feb. 1999- Feb 2005)

Responsible for compensation & benefits for over 2000 employees throughout all U.S. locations

Assisted in new start-up operations, mergers and acquisitions

Centralized payroll, improving accuracy and efficiencies by 50% across the U.S.

Eliminated manual imputing of data, saving 85% in time and headcount reductions

Achieved ~ 45% participation in wellness programs & avoided insurance increases

Implemented and utilized web-based HR data software with Ceridian, PeopleSoft, Kronos,

ADP HR Enterprise & E-time

Reduced turnover from 18% to 7 %; saved 85% time with new benefits/payroll automated systems

Reviewed, submitted and initiated 5500’s for all benefits plans

Regional HR/Benefits Manager – Midwest (Nov. 1996 – Jan. 1999)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Administered all functions of HR Generalist, traveling extensively to all Midwest locations and Atlanta,

to assist with the selection and assessment of all HR programs

Negotiated labor contracts in Midwest plants, and assisted in closing paper mill location

in Menominee, MI with over 120 layoffs/severances

Wrote policies and procedures for corporation and updated employee manuals

Worked with Union to ensure harmonious partnership with company

Saved ~ $.3 million by negotiating new labor union contract, while improving productivity and performance

Reduced grievances by 75%

Kent Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Interim Substitute Teacher – K-12 Jun. 1996 – Oct. 1996

Provided educational services to twenty local public school districts serving 400 schools.

Worked with autistic children 1st and 2nd grades as needed.

Taught secondary education in Psychology, History, Biology and English studies for city high schools.

Irwin Seating Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Human Resources Director Apr. 1985 - May 1996

Start-up operation from ground floor for HR department of employee base of 135

Singly expanded employee base during growth period to 500 unionized - 2 shift operation

Developed and managed staff of 7 with $2.5 million budget for HR & training.

Reduced grievances by 70%, eliminated piecework system through contract negotiations.

Researched and implemented new software program for HR & payroll.

Developed compensation formal salary structure program for 550 employees.

Collaborated with department managers increasing productivity and reducing quality issues ~ 30%

through training and development.

Authored policy and procedures manual, start up HR operations & developed company newsletter.

Implemented broad banding wage administration program for indirect labor.

Administered and negotiated employee health & welfare benefit programs.

Implemented biometric timekeeping system for payroll/attendance. Reduced manual input by 50%.

EDUCATION

Masters Certificate in Human Resources, Villanova University, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Management, Michigan State University, MI

Certificate of Achievement, Mastering HR Organizational Effectiveness, Villanova University, PA

Certificate of Achievement, Human Resources, Villanova University, PA

Certificate of Achievement, Strategic Organizational Leadership, Villanova University, PA

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES:

Courses taken: The Hiring Process ● Diversity in the Workplace ● Union Avoidance ● Time Management

for Effectiveness ● Creating a Value Added Workforce ● The Effective Leader ● The Total Manager

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

● Karrass Effective Negotiating ● DuPont STOP Safety Program Coach ● DDI Trainer

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

US Navy Veteran – Hospital Corpsman HM4 Washington, DC/NAS Bermuda

President/Vice President - SHRM Kent County & SHRM Michigan Chapter

SHRM National (Society for Human Resources Management) SPHR

Graduate, Rockdale County Leadership Academy

Member: Board of Governors, Rockdale Chamber of Commerce

Advisor: Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology

Member: Kent County United Way Budget & Allocations Board

Campaign Director: Juvenile Diabetes, Susan G. Komen Foundation, The United Way

Personal Fitness Instructor – Provide group/individuals in aerobic fitness, yoga, weight loss,

confidence building, and nutrition

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