Human Resources Manager

Ira Burks

***** *** ****** ** *** G***, Murrieta, CA 9 2562

Cell: 707-***-****: i ********@*****.***

Summary

A Human Resources Manager driven to improve morale, decrease turnover and improve productivity. Areas of expertise

include conflict management, employee training and development and strategy alignment.

Highlights

Hiring and retention Business Partner

Training and development Regulatory compliance

Recruiting Strategic Alignment

Compensation/payroll Exceptional interpersonal skills

Employee relations Mediation expertise

Experience

Human Resources Manager

June 2007 to July 2013

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Petaluma, C A

Successfully help facilitate closing of San Fernando Valley location in 2009

Helped managers identify key behaviors, skills and work experiences required for open positions resulting in improved

retention among new hires

Provided guidance and development to managers in the area of performance management

Coached management team on the HRR, PMD and employee development process

Administered and coordinated FMLA/CFRA, Disability and Workman's Comp leave of absences

Ensured compliance for under HIPPA, EEOC, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, CA labor law, through audits of local

practices

Created a comprehensive attendance policy resulting in a 1 percent reduction in absenteeism exceeding KPI goal

Reduced employee attrition rate for site through the increase of employee engagement programs and activities

Partnered with Site Leader on site objectives ensuring alignment with corporate and division goals

Worked closely with site EH&S Coordinator to implement safety and return to work program resulting in cost

savings

Human Resources Supervisor

April 2006 to June 2007

Thermo Fisher Scientific - San Diego, C A

Evaluated, assessed and directed work flow of Front Desk Administrator and Facility Cleaning personnel

Administered FMLA/CFRA, Workman's Compensation, STD/LTD leave programs and help coordinate

employees return to work

Processed local payroll, benefit claims and safety programs

Conducted annual Open Enrollment Meetings and enrollment

Assisted managers in conflict resolution increasing department productivity

Created requisition form which facilitated the approval and justification process for opened positions Processed

payroll for 150+ employees.

Executed annual open enrollment from coordinating meetings to putting together presentations

Human Resources Representative

June 2004 to March 2006

Bekaert Specialty Films, LLC - San Diego, C A

Negotiated contracts with staffing agencies with regards to mark-ups, terms and establishing pay rates for

temporary positions

Screened and interviewed applicants from entry level to senior management

Designed and created recruitment brochure

Created and implemented job postings on company website which resulted in an increased number of applicants

Teamed with SDSU and UCSD student programs to help recruit candidates for summer internship program

E ducation

Bachelor of Arts : Graphic Design

University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL, U SA

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Affiliations

SHRM-Society for Human Resource Managements

NCHRA - Northern California Human Resources Assoc

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