Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Khary Gaylord
Magnolia AR **753
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced senior level Human Resource Manager with diverse experience in
all areas of Human Resource in Fortune 500 companies. Demonstrated success
with both Union and Non-Union environments. Strategic leader with history
of aligning human resource and operational goals through performance
improvement measures.
Areas of expertise include:
Organizational Development Employee Relations
Succession Planning Employment Law
Benefits Coaching/Training
Performance Management Recruitment
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Manager
2008-2012
COLUMBIAN CHEMICALS, Centerville, Louisiana
Review, implement, communicate, and administer policies in a plant with 160
employees running shifts 24/7. Responsible for conducting training for
salaried and hourly employees. Coordinated community relations activities.
Administered benefits plan to all employees (medical, dental, vision,
pension, retirement, fmla, std, ltd, etc). Responsible for recruiting and
hiring of all salaried and hourly employees. Highlights of performance
include:
. Successfully negotiated contract reopener in February, 2012 around
wages and medical benefits by instituting pay for performance plan and
also introducing new training around medical benefits.
. In the first quarter of 2009 negotiated six year collective bargaining
agreement.
. Rolled out and administered computer based performance management
system
. Design and implemented salaried compensation plan
. Partnered with general Manager to revamp organizational structure
. Developed succession plan for the plant
. Reported HR metrics to the General Manager and HR Director on a
quarterly basis
. Reduced the number of grievances and improved labor relations across a
24 month period by instituting a monthly meeting with the union
committee.
. Held employees luncheons with departments which increased
communication between the company and union.
. Improved entry level skill set of new hires through the implementation
of new plant wide hiring process for hourly employees.
. Designed and implemented employee incentive which improved attendance
by 25%, reduced customer complaints by 20% and created focus on safety
which resulted in plant going 2 years without a lost time accident.
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Human Resources Manager
2005-2008
TYSON FOODS, Buffalo, New York
. Responsible for advertising, recruiting, interviewing, and assisting
in selection of employees to fill vacant positions.
. Directly responsible for management of 7 HR professionals and 600
employees.
. Responsible for keeping records of insurance coverage, retirement
plan, and personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers,
performance reviews, and terminations.
. Prepare reports such as turnover percentages, affirmative action
reports, personnel activity reports, and accident reports.
. Monitor adherence to safety regulations including OSHA laws, Workers
Compensation, and EEO and ADA employment/labor laws.
. Conduct training for supervisors and crew relating to safety, employee
relations, and employment policies, and monitoring all disciplinary
actions taken to ensure they are consistent and fair.
. Attend and participate in community functions as a Tyson
representative.
. Work with attorneys in all legal activities. Responsible for
EEO/OFCCP/Employment Compliance/Immigration.
. Negotiated collective bargaining agreement between company and 50
Maintenance Mechanics; involved in all grievances filed by the Union.
. Partnered with Senior Management Team to implement cost saving
strategies
. Improved employee relations which allowed the plant to remain union
free
Shift Human Resources Manager
2002-2005
TYSON FOODS, Monroe, North Carolina
Assist Plant HR Manager in facilitating and coordination training for the
plant with 1800 employees with direct responsibility for 800 employees.
Ensure compliance and practices of company's basic upward and downward
communication vehicles to promote work environment of trust and team
goodwill. Insure the Basic Pilot Program/I-9 Policy is followed. Assist
HR Manager in the implementation of retention initiatives focused on
enhancing orientation and job training processes. Serve in service
organizations to promote Tyson Foods by volunteering in community.
Collaborate with the Plant Safety Department and HR Manager to insure
safety awareness, training, orientation and compliance within the facility.
Conduct through investigations of all team member complaints and provide
follow-up for the HR Manager.
Human Resources Trainee
2002
TYSON FOODS, Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Production Supervisor
2000-2002
TYSON FOODS, Blountsville, Alabama
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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