Human Resources Management

Thomas K. Harang, M.A. SPHR **** Cloverdale Avenue

Upland, CA 91786 Mobile 626-***-**** acb98o@r.postjobfree.com

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Summary

I am a Director of Human Resources with over six years experience as a member of an executive team, over twenty-

five years experience as a human resources professional, seventeen years in management with twelve as a Director of

Human Resources. A Senior Professional Designation in Human Resources (SPHR), a Master of Arts Degree in Cross

Cultural Studies, BA degree in Political Science. I am highly skills at conflict management including avoiding

disruptive problems and writing grievance response. I am well versed in wage and hour law in California and federal

law. My expertise includes on-boarding, talent and performance management, training, compensation, safety/risk

management, unemployment, policy design and administration, and management. Strong research, writing,

organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. MS Office, Westlaw, HRIS administrator, Survey Monkey, and

Internet Research. I work well with people at all levels of an organizations, I am organized, easily approachable, self-

directed, able to multi-task, and I am fully engaged in my work. I maintain a strong work ethic and a commitment to

coaching, mentoring staff and professional development.

Professional Achievements

Supervised staff to reduce cost and administrative waste in three offices

To enhance management reporting and increase staff access to HR information and benefits, I implemented

and maintained a human resources information system.

Created training program and new employee orientation& on boarding program

Improved responsiveness to staff by using action research to evaluate and improve staff and management

training

I reduced workers compensation costs by aggressively managing the safety committee and the IIPP.

Minimized risk of legal action working with legal counsel, negotiated several settlement agreements

Improved employee engagement by proactively addressing employee problems

Professional Experience and Achievements

NEIGTHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (NLSLA)

Director of Human Resources September 2006 to June 15,

2013

As a member of the executive management team, I provided oversight for all aspects of Human Resources and

administrative management of the three program offices in El Monte, Glendale and Pacoima. Direct reports: Three

office managers and one HR assistant. I solved problems and created solutions in labor relations, employee relations,

performance & talent management, succession planning, benefits, compensation, policy development and

administration, recruitment (hiring committee), HRIS. I worked closely with payroll the CFO to maintain data integrity.

I updated IIPP to bring the organization into full compliance and aggressively managed the safety program to minimize

losses due to injuries. I drafted a disaster plan and undated a draft of the staff handbook. Provided leadership on staff

and management retreats, and safety committee. I audited I-9’s and personnel records initially and then annually. To

enhance management reporting and to increase staff access to HR benefits, forms and information, I implemented and

administered Paychex HRIS. I conducted internal investigations and reviewed discharges, conducted exit interviews,

and serves as hearing officer for all grievances and employee conflicts. These changes resulted in a significant

enhancement to the HR program during my watch.

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (AUSC)

Regional Director of Human Resources August 2005 to September 2006

I managed all operational aspects of Culver City and Santa Barbara campuses of the regional office of human resources

for staff and faculty. I reported to the CFO with a dotted line to the home office HR department in Ohio. I provided

services in employee relations, recruitment and staffing, benefits, compensation, safety programs, AAP, policy

development and administration, management and staff development, and change and conflict management. Strongly

support the CFO in maintaining spreadsheets using Excel for year-end projections for staff and faculty salaries, policy

administration and analysis. Administered contracts for faculty and staff. Budget development and cost center

management. Use of Datatel (HRIS), MS Office, managed a staff of two professionals. Worked closely with outside

counsel in settlement agreements.

EMPLOYERS GROUP (EG)

Human Resources Consultant June 1999 to August 2005

I researched and provided accurate advice and service to clients (HR Managers and Directors) regarding technical

human resources problems and paradoxes within the scope of California and Federal wage and hour law. The outcome

was that clients could make informed decisions. I consulted with other consultants, the research librarian and direct

reference materials and promptly respond to clients with accurate information. Researched topics using BNA, Westlaw

and other databases. I drafted articles for publication in the EG newsletter. I presented seminars and webinars to paid

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audiences on a wide variety of HR topics including “Wage and Salary Administration.” Clients considered me

competent and enjoyed working with me.

JACOBS ENGINEERING

Senior Human Resources Consultant Temporary assignment October 1998 to December 31, 1998

I was involved in a host of employee relations projects and functions, and national relocation agreements. I worked

with the Affirmative Action Officer and an outside consultant in enhancing the AAP process. Planning and special

projects to meet corporate objectives. I was there during a company and while the HR Director was on a medical leave.

Computing experience included MS Word Office. I was there during a major acquisition and while the HR Director

was on a medical leave, and hoped for regular employment in HR thereafter.

FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY June 1993 to Oct 1998

Director of Human Resources

I was fully engaged in recruiting, training and development, compensation, benefits, unemployment insurance, workers

compensation and safety, employee relations, policy design & administration, performance management, budget

development and cost center management, organizational development and planning. I transformed and managed total

human resources operations. Improved employee engagement. Managed conflicts. Designed two new organizational

structures to facilitate horizontal communication with management, and I redesigned new employee orientation

program. I created a staff and management training program. I updated the Human Resources Policy Manual. I reduce

liability by reclassified 65 positions from exempt to non-exempt status. Collaborated with insurance broker regarding

medical, dental and other benefits for staff and student plans. I managed wage and hour issues, leaves, workers

compensation, safety committee and compensation concerns. Worked closely with in-house counsel on a variety of

confidential matters. I managed a staff of three and trained my replacement. MAC Environment, Word Processing &

PowerPoint. These changes resulted in a significant enhancement to the HR program during my term of service.

Education

Master of Arts: Cross-Cultural Studies: Leadership Concentration: Fuller Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts Degree: Political Science, pre-legal: California State University, Los Angeles

Certification

Senior Professional in Human Resources

Organizational Membership

PIHRA and SHRM

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