Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Lauren M. Smith, SPHR
**** ****** ***** **, ******* TX 75078
Mobile: 815-***-**** ( Email: **********@*****.***
Career Profile:
Human Resources professional with a proven history of success managing labor
relations and introducing highly effective programs to elevate performance. Gifted
communicator with expertise in labor contract negotiations and conflict
resolution. Designs innovative management solutions to support strategic business
development. Talented Human Resources professional seeks a position with a company
that values integrity, diversity, and employee development.
Areas of Strength
Labor Relations Contract Negotiation Change Management
Performance Management Recruitment & Hiring Policy Development
Employee Relations Staff Development Benefits Design
HR Consulting Strategic Planning Succession Planning
Professional Experience
LEDBETTER LEARNING, Dallas, IL 2013
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Coordinate with organizations and business leaders to develop and
implement strategic solutions to optimize organizational performance.
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL, Oak Park, IL 2010 to 2013
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Developed and executed key human resources processes for a school district
with over 500 employees. Managed recruiting and staffing, employee
relations, compensation design, succession planning, and leadership
development.
Achievements
. Successfully led negotiations with union to complete stalled contract
agreements
. Established and conducted monthly labor meetings to reduce union
grievances
. Designed performance management systems for union, non-union, and
executive staff
. Redesigned service contracts to reduce personnel budget by 10%
. Developed policies and practices to ensure state and federal legal
compliance
. Led insurance committee to develop healthcare reform compliance plans
. Implemented time and attendance system to reduce overpayments
. Successfully represented employer in all unemployment and
discrimination claims
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 158, Algonquin, IL 2004 to 2010
Chief Human Resources Officer
Led the development and execution of key human resources processes for a
school district with over 1,500 employees. Managed a team of seven
employees.
Achievements
. Served on negotiations team to measurably improve outcome of teacher
negotiations
. Led monthly labor meetings for six employee classifications to reduce
union grievances
. Managed the implementation of ADP payroll and time tracking systems
. Successfully reduced personnel costs through contract negotiations and
ADP systems
. Established a new recruitment system to ensure compliance with budget
and FLSA
. Implemented a variety of new training programs in one-on-one, online,
and classroom formats
SPECIAL EDUCATION DISTRICT OF McHENRY CO., Woodstock, IL 2003 to 2004
Human Resources Manager
Managed all human resources functions for a district with over 400
employees, including labor relations, benefits management, recruitment,
employee development, and regulatory compliance. Directed policy
development and implementation.
Achievements
. Acted as second lead for all union negotiations to renew all contracts
before expiration
. Met with union leaders monthly to discuss and resolve any emergent
issues
. Developed a wide variety of new training materials in one-on-one,
classroom, and online formats
. Created new employee and supervisor handbooks
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AXIUM INTERNATIONAL, West Los Angeles, CA (relocated to Illinois) 2002 to
2003
Vice President of Human Resources and Operations
Performed all human resources functions for a multi-state software
development company with over 500 employees.
Achievements
. Established fully-functional human resources department to ensure
state and federal compliance
. Interpreted pay and benefit contracts for all areas of entertainment
functions
. Participated in commercial acquisition process
. Collaborated with Engineering department to develop an HR and Payroll
computer system
. Reorganized services to allow a 10% reduction in staff
USA TELEVISION / USA FILM, Los Angeles, CA 2000 to 2002
Human Resources Manager
Performed human resources functions, including labor relations,
recruitment, benefits, and compliance for multi-state entertainment
organization.
Achievements
. Provided HR services for a multi-state organization, ensuring
compliance with all state laws
. Served on multi-state leadership team focusing on diversity and
mentorship
. Resolved union and non-union employee issues
. Successfully represented organization in all labor claims and disputes
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK, Los Angeles, CA 1999 to 2000
Human Resources Representative
Performed a variety of human resources duties for 1,500 employees.
Achievements
. Managed downsizing activities, including employee reduction and
relocation
. Represented agency in all disciplinary issues
. Developed presentations to explain the outcomes of diversity
initiatives
ROGERSON KRATOS, Pasadena, CA 1997 to 1999
Human Resources Manager
Managed essential human resources functions for an aerospace engineering
firm with over 250 employees.
Achievements
. Designed and implemented new recruitment plan for engineers and
assemblers
. Managed downsizing activities and successfully resolved all labor
claims
. Developed performance and compensation plans for employees at all
levels
AMERIGON, Pasadena, CA 1992 to 1997
Human Resources Manager
Manage all human resources functions for a software and hardware
engineering company with over 200 employees.
Achievements
. Designed new engineer recruitment plan that successfully built a team
of exceptional hardware, software, and manufacturing engineers
. Created and implemented new executive contracts and incentives
. Managed the implementation of ADP software system
Education
Master of Arts, Organizational Management, UOP, Pasadena, CA 2002
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, UOP, Pasadena, CA 2000
Senior Professional in Human Resources, California Institute of Technology,
Pasadena, CA 2000
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