ROBERT T. KELLY (PHR) MBA, M. ED
Doylestown, PA *8901
EDUCATION:
Penn State University
M.Ed., Instructional Systems/Training Design
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
M.B.A., Human Resources concentration
Temple University
B.B.A., Industrial Relations, Organizational Behavior
SUMMARY:
Human Resources Executive with significant experience in Employee and Labor Relations, Design and Delivery of Training Program, Benefits, Compensation, Job Performance, Staffing, Hiring, Union Avoidance, Organization Development, Safety Teams, Workers' Compensation, Policy Development, Contract Negotiations, Wrongful Discharge, and College Instructor in Human Resources/Industrial/Labor Relations. Works effectively with all levels of work groups.
Human Resource Management:
Diverse HR generalist experience, including employee relations, benefits, compensation programs, payroll, safety and OSHA compliance, workers' compensation, Federal Regulation Compliance and practices and procedures. Managed up to seven Human Resources staff.
Coordinated and implemented numerous layoffs, early out, voluntary retirement, and separation programs, resulting in a reduction of the work force as needed for cost reduction.
Implemented a drug-free workplace-training program for employees, including DOT requirements and negotiated random drug testing. Coordinated undercover security programs for two locations.
Conducted compensation training program for employees, linking pay to performance and corporate results. Modified and reviewed job evaluation programs and completed progressive discipline program.
Researched and implemented cost-effective medical, STD, LTD, 401K, EAP, medical, Life insurance, and dental plans as needed. Negotiated over $800,000 cost savings.
Coordinated and implemented HRIS computer system, Data Tell, Ceridian, and Kronos time system resulting in more efficient processing of payroll and HR reports.
Designed and implemented salary administration and performance programs as needed for various organizations including job evaluation systems.
Redesigned hiring processes, relocation, vacation, salary plans, and drug free work place policies, resulting in cost savings.
Training and Organizational Development:
Delivered employment interviewing techniques program for supervisors/managers, improving job selection (DDI). This is a quantitative approach to selection of staff.
Designed and delivered progressive discipline training and worker compensation training for supervisors to improve employee results.
Decreased race and sexual harassment complaints by developing and delivering harassment free workplace training program for all levels of employees.
Facilitate various work teams as needed to attain better results including safety, compensation. Job evaluation, recognition, orientation, policy development.
Adjunct Instructor for Human Resources, Labor Relations and Business Courses at various Colleges.
Designed and delivered Worker’s Compensation/Disabilities (ADA) training to Managers/supervisors, for understanding of the process and for federal and state compliance.
Conducted Union-Free Campaign Training programs, successfully maintaining a union-free work status.
Labor Relations:
Experienced with 17 different unions, including internationals and independents and public schools
Prepared, and participated in labor contract negotiations, meeting the economic results. Chief spokesman experience.
Prepared and presented numerous arbitration cases with 80% of decisions in favor of the company.
Decreased grievances 25% by conducting Labor Relations training program for managers/supervisors.
Coordinated and prepared final replies for grievances, at all levels of the grievance process.
Developed and coordinated grievance steps + strike contingency plans for organizations as needed.
Staffing/Employment
Staffing experience at various levels of organizations, including vice president, Director, Dean, Managerial, Technical, Sales, and Skilled Positions including Professors and Teachers and Engineers.
Restructured employment process, resulting in better job selection and a lower turnover. Conducted Department of Labor audits resulting in significant cost savings in exempt/non-exempt status.
Coordinated and implemented recruiting programs resulting in a 25 % cost savings and revised processes for hiring
Recruited and coordinated college recruiting activities for engineering, food sciences, production, teachers. administrators and market/sales applicants.
Prepared and presented unemployment hearings WC, and discrimination hearings resulting in many awards in favor of the corporations. Conducted Targeted Selection Job Interviewing Techniques (TSI) training programs and on for managerial staff, resulting in a lower turnover and better selection.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Achieve Global (Formerly Zinger Miller) Training Certification
Villanova University, Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management and PHR,
Cornell University - Completed HR Internal Consultant Skills, and Strategic HR Planning Workshops Member of the Society for Human Resources Management, (SHRM) N. E. Philadelphia Bux-mont Chapter Served as VP of Professional Development and Programs in 2000, Member from 1998 to Present
PASPA - Professional Association of School Personnel Administration – 2005 to Present
EXPERIENCE:
10/16 to PEDIATRICS DENTAL ASSOCIATES
06/17 Human Resources Director
05/13 to BRADS RAW FOODS/BEST TRANSIT
05/16 Human Resources Leader
05/10 to H R PROJECTS CONSULTANT
04/13 Multiple Companies
12/07 to SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
04/10 Director of Human Resources (1200)
06/06 to ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
12/07 Director of Human Resources (1700)
03/04 to BRISTOL TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
06/06 Director of Personnel (900)
2001 to BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
03/04 Director, Human Resources (1100)
1995 to PENN MAID FOODS/REFRIGERATED FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC.
2001 Director, Human Resources (250)
1990 to PECO ENERGY COMPANY
1995 Human Resources Manager (Bucks County Division)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Adjunct Instructor, School of Business Administration, Delaware Valley College, Bucks, and Montgomery County Community Colleges, 2001 to Present, Courses Taught: Human Resources Management, Industrial/Labor Relations, Personnel in Education, graduate level, principal leadership program, Introduction to Business, Marketing and Economics