Human Resources Manager
Resume:
GARRY LANGEFELD
Jackson, MS (Relocated June, **13)
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BUSINESS PARTNER-HUMAN RESOURCES
Versatile and flexible business partner skilled at establishing and
managing the overall human resources function and managing relationships at
all of levels of an organization. Successful track record with
accomplishing major projects and assignments with increasing levels of
responsibility. Professional with twenty plus years of diverse Human
Resources experience. Multiple and unique positions that include remote
site, start-up/closure, HRIS conversion, defining strategic HR metrics and
employee communications for a large high tech corporation and strategic and
daily management of Human Resources and all functions for a large non-
profit organization. Emphasis in coaching, process improvement, change
management, employee relations, benefits and compensation, talent
management and organization communications for employees, managers and
entire organization. Adept at excelling in new and changing environments.
Experienced in all Human Resource functions.
EXPERTISE
* Strategic Planning * Process Improvement
* Change Management
* Project Management * Systems/Computer Literate
* Talent Management
* Compensation/Benefits * Policy Development
* Influence/Negotiation
* Facilitator/Coach * Managerial
Experience * Internal Communications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Valley of the Sun United Way Phoenix, AZ June, 2002 -
June, 2013
Vice President Human Resources & Facility Operations
Responsible for providing strategic input, direction and execution for 75
million dollar large non profit at the organizational level for Human
Resources, as company incorporated new strategic/business plans. Reported
to COO. Two direct reports.
* Developed and implemented comprehensive Human Resources Strategic
Objectives plan, resulting in a change from tactical to strategic
thinking model.
* Played key role in managing major organizational change effort and
restructure that included the creation/merging of departments,
development of new positions and changes to existing positions for over
half the staff.
* Key member for organization implementation of mobile workforce
initiative. Project Manager reported directly to me.
* Created and implemented new performance system and process for entire
organization.
* Led development and implementation of new compensation structure and
evaluation of all positions.
* Led development and implementation of online recruiting tool used for all
positions.
* Revised and implemented employee handbook.
* Created and successfully implemented new competency based Learning and
Development function.
Motorola, INC. 1984 - 2002
Employed at Motorola Inc. for eighteen years. All positions below were held
during that time and represent support for specific organizations all under
the Motorola umbrella.
Bipolar Manufacturing Center (BMC) Mesa, AZ 2001 -
2002
Senior Human Resources Manager
Strategic business partner that supported large manufacturing operation of
800+ employees with a $25M budget. Ongoing employee relations and
communications required to achieve successful rollout of company
initiatives during plant closure.
* Successfully coordinated major cost cutting efforts for organization,
resulting in significant savings to company.
* Developed relationship with local Department of Economic Security office
and created/managed plan for on-site unemployment sessions, across five
sites, for 400 employees affected by plant closure.
* Implemented new performance management process for 100+ exempt employees.
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Semiconductor Products Sector Headquarters Phoenix, AZ
1999 - 2002
Employee Communications Manager
Managed seven-person team that drove operational excellence for systems and
processes for entire sector of 10,000 plus employees. Focused on
project/process improvement, internet/intranet systems, electronic
newsletter, information
databases and graphics/presentations to communicate rapidly changing
business strategies and messages. United Way sector team member.
* Upgraded in-house communication system for eight sites and reduced
messaging cycle time by 50% while expanding functionality.
* Lead for cross-functional team that achieved company-wide consolidation
and implementation of best practices for strategic email communications.
* Managed conversion of email system distribution system that resulted in
20% increase in accuracy with 15% time savings.
Semiconductor Products Sector Tempe, AZ 1998 - 1999
Human Resources Specialist
Recruited to join newly formed organization chartered with establishing
strategic approach in the creation and implementation of Human Resources
projects and programs. Eliminated duplication of efforts, defined
measurements for success and centralized information for organizational
efficiency.
* Co-led team that implemented new performance management system used by
10,000+ employees.
* Established initial Human Resources Balanced Scorecard/metrics accepted
by senior level staff.
* Supervised design and maintenance of several Human Resources web sites.
Semiconductor Products Sector Tempe, AZ 1995 - 1998
Human Resources Specialist
Recruited by key decision-makers to contribute to long term sector cross
functional project that included Human Resources, Payroll and Information
Technology professionals. Team replaced legacy Human Resources and Payroll
systems utilizing SAP software domestically and in two international
locations. Primary role was subject matter expert and project facilitator
on re-design of processes and systems.
* Core team member that implemented first ever SAP project resulting in
successful integration of Payroll and Human Resources functions, transfer
of over 25,000 records and establishment of employee service center.
* Facilitated work sessions that documented existing/future work processes
resulting in 25+% process reductions.
* Communicated employee time entry process changes during 25 presentations
to 500+ administrative staff thereby reducing/eliminating paycheck
errors.
MOS 12 Wafer Fab Chandler, AZ 1994 - 1995
Human Resources Manager
Selected to support manufacturing start-up organization of 700+ employees.
Successfully managed staffing function, including relocation. Established
employee relation function and communicated compensation philosophies and
policies. Organization awarded FAB of the year by Semiconductor
International.
* Selected as first Human Resources manager to be given staffing/relocation
responsibilities within sector and filled all technical positions on
time.
* Member of Human Resources competency team that developed employee
relation competencies for organization. Competencies incorporated into
daily job requirements.
* Member of cross-functional team that successfully developed and
implemented Law Conference for managers and supervisors, resulting in
over 1,000 employees trained.
Other Motorola Experience
* Human Resource Manager for a remote software facility and three large
manufacturing organizations.
* Sector Training Specialist for East Valley operations.
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EDUCATION
B.S. Management-Emphasis in Human Resources, Arizona State University,
Tempe, AZ
OTHER
Received SPHR certification in 2011 and received re-certification through
July, 2017
Member Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM)
Member Capital Area Human Resource Association (CAHRA)
Past East Valley Human Resources Association
(EVHRA) member
United Way of America Human Resources Forum Planning Committee for five
years (presenter, co-chair and chair)
Past Motorola
Volunteer Program Co-Chair & Committee Member
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