BARRY CRANDALL

www.linkedin.com/in/barry-crandall-a819a711/ 270-***-****

Murfreesboro, TN 37128 ac3jlc@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Human Resources Manager with extensive HR experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Expertise at delivering exceptional HR support services in manufacturing and distribution center environments. Reputation for taking ownership of employee staffing and onboarding responsibilities and exceeding expectations. Dedicated to safeguarding company integrity by ensuring policy, procedure and employment law compliance. Solid management business partner, adept at relationship building and creating work environments that foster greater employee satisfaction resulting in improved performance in safety, quality and productivity.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills

Recruiting/Interviewing/Hiring

Orientation/Onboarding/Retention

Employee Relations

Conflict Resolution

Internal Investigations

Leave Administration (FMLA/LOA)

Detail Oriented Problem Solver

Employee Engagement

Training

Safety(Worker’s Compensation)

Benefits Administration(ADP)

Payroll Administration(Kronos)

Strong Leadership/Sound Judgment

HRIS Record Maintenance

Confidentiality/ HIPAA Compliance

Performance Management

Employment Law Compliance

Relevant Work Experience

Gibson Brands, Inc., Nashville, TN February 2017– October 2017

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager for Gibson’s USA Electric Guitar manufacturing/distribution facility to 350 employees. Responsibilities included recruiting, employee relations, benefit administration, terminations, exit interviews, payroll, performance management, investigations, progressive discipline, FMLA and worker’s compensation. Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Supervised one HR Generalist and one HR Intern that assisted manufacturing and corporate office.

Successful, sustained culture change through effective partnering with the operational leadership team. Production efficiencies increased by 15% and reject rate decreased by 2%.

Bowling Green Metalforming, Bowling Green, KY July 2015 – February 2017

Human Resources Area Leader

Directed oversight of a staff of 17, consisting of 6 HR Generalists, Payroll Administrator, Benefits Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Recruiter, two HR Assistants, an Administrative Assistant and four HR interns in support of 1600+ team members at a Tier 1 automotive supplier of cradles and frames.

Successfully led HR team in on-boarding 600 employees to meet staffing requirements for two program launches.

Hollander Sleep Products, Munfordville, KY December 2013 – July 2015

Human Resources Manager

Astute business partner to operations management and effective advocate to associates establishing a strong alliance between leadership team and employees. Managed all aspects of Human Resources for a 300 associate manufacturing/distribution facility. Responsibilities included recruiting, training, employee relations, benefit administration, terminations, exit interviews, merit review, payroll, performance management and worker compensation. Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as they relate to the Human Resources function. Supervised one HR Generalist and one Payroll/Benefits Administrator.

Successfully established and staffed 2nd shift, increasing headcount from 180 to 300 associates while meeting increased production goals and realizing significant quality improvement. Reduced error rate from 12.6% to 2.3%.

Franklin Precision Industry, Franklin, KY January 2013 – December 2013

Human Resources Generalist

Lead Generalist of a 700+ employee automotive supplier to Toyota and Nissan, manufacturing fuel systems and emission control devices. HR liaison to operations management providing support to manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, engineering and production control. Responsible for staffing, employee relations, unemployment claims/litigation, internal investigations, conflict resolution and progressive counseling.

Implemented a three-part plan to improve team member retention, emphasizing better quality applicants, improved training and personnel improvement resulting in a 23% reduction in turnover rate.

Provided exceptional customer service to both salaried and hourly employees by creating a much needed balance between partnering with leadership team and insuring effective advocacy on behalf of company team members.

Dollar General Corporation, Scottsville, KY December 2007- February 2009

Human Resources Representative II

Delivered full-service HR support for hourly and salaried employees in a 600 employee distribution center to include staffing, employee relations, benefits administration, training, compliance and safety.

Partnered with distribution center shift manager and supervisors to maximize production and create the most inviting work environment possible.

Exceptionally strong employee relations produced through easy accessibility, outstanding listening skills and timely response to employee concerns.

Achieved 49% improvement in employment fill rate through improved interviewing practices.

Louisville Bedding Company, Munfordville, KY March 2001- October 2006

Human Resources Specialist

Spearheaded the hiring operation in a manufacturing and distribution facility comprised of 350+ employees. Also responsible for benefits administration, disciplinary action management, internal investigations, HRIS record maintenance, salary increases and FMLA leaves of absence.

Led HR department in absence of supervisor.

Partnered with managers and supervisors providing counsel requiring human resources expertise.

Education

M.A. Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, VA

B.A. Business Administration, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

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