Employee Relations Human Resource

Robert L. Mebane

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Summary of Experience

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE AND BUSINESS PARTNER

> Thorough knowledge of strategic human resource planning, employee/labor relations best practices, policy development and implementation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Organizational Compliance and Internal Investigation procedures.

> Thorough knowledge of State and Federal employment law, regulatory/legislative acts, EEOC and NLRB compliance, FMLA, FLSA, Title V11, Title 1X, ADA, OWBPA and USERRA.

> Thorough knowledge of internal consulting, relationship building, training/facilitation techniques.

> Superb skills in Management Intervention processes, problem solving and Coaching techniques.

> Superb interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

> Proven ability to support and promote an environment that facilitates a "best practices" approach to encourage professional growth, productivity and organizational compliance.

> Proven ability to influence decisions to maintain organizational integrity.

Professional Experience

2014 – Present; Conflict Resolution Group. Memphis, TN

Human Resources Business Partner

Establish Collaborative Relationships and partner with organizations to assess, develop Policies, conduct internal investigations, advise/Coach business leaders on employee relations compliance issues and legal implications. Also conduct national seminars on Employment Law, Compliance and Mgt. Communication.

1998 – 2016 United Way of the Midsouth, Memphis, TN

Vice President, Human Resources

Demonstrated dynamic Leadership in planning, executing and directing Human Resource strategies focused on cultural change and driving best practices in human resources management.

Established collaborative relationships at all organizational levels, provided guidance, counseling and coaching for diverse department managers in all employee and labor relations matters.

Developed and implemented Policies, compliance initiatives and recruiting strategies that enabled the organization to recruit and retain the best talent to support its Mission.

Created and Implemented Employee Relations Policies and Practices that support a positive work environment and increase employee job satisfaction. Acted as a key cultural change agent charged with helping to drive an employee-oriented, high performance culture.

Conducted internal investigations and negotiated resolution of highly sensitive issues. Consistently achieved success in resolving all legal challenges – avoiding third party involvement.

Prepared investigative reports; Prepared responses to third party inquiries and presented strategic change initiatives to Board and to Executive Committee.

Personally conducted oversight, assessment and administration of employee benefit program. Managed cash compensation and salary program. Directed annual audits, assessed effectiveness of talent acquisition and performance/compensation plans, Revised FLSA classifications, Managed FMLA, ADA, USERRA, FLSA, Workers Compensation Unemployment, Titles V1, V11, X1.

Prepared documentation for Employment, Terminations, Suspensions, Promotions, Disciplinary Actions.

1995 - 1998 Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN

Chief Human Resources Officer

Successfully Planned, Implemented and directed Innovative Human Resource initiatives for a multi-facility University system in support of Recruiting strategies, Talent Acquisition and Retention. Developed, Implemented and Interpreted policies, Implemented and administered salary review program, performance management program. Successfully resolved grievances and complaints. Effectively established collaborative relationships and consulted with department leaders to insure appropriate Guidance, Counsel and Coaching in Employee/Labor Relations and Compliance issues at all organizational levels. Insured consistent application of policy/procedures, Titles V1, V11 and 1X. Conducted oversight and continuous assessment and administration of benefit programs, managed cash compensation and salary program, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, FLSA, Workers Compensation and Unemployment.

EDUCATION

Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa- B.A. Degree, Public Administration.

Columbia Southern University – Certified Employment Law Specialist.

EEOC Complaint Processing Training – EEOC

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