Andre' l. king
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
. HR Dept. Project Team . Fortune 100 Best HR . FLSA / FMLA / OSHA / HSE / ADA
Lead Practices . SAP / HRIS / KRONOS
. Strategic Planning & . Full Cycle Recruitment . 24/7 Multi-State HR Support
Visioning & Selection . Green Belt Certification
. Employee & Labor . HR Budgeting &
Relations Forecasting
. EEO / Affirm. Action . Global HR Alignment
/ OFCCP Strategies
Team focused Human Resources Leader with 20 years' experience in HR
Management with extensive knowledge of HR best practices, staffing and
employment law, and union/contract negotiations. HR experience driving
high-level performance and decisive HR solutions with global organizations.
Fortune 100 best practices HR experience adds value to companies that must
align global HR business services and regional business unit line HR
services. Versed in the creation of corporate strategic goals and team
based action plans which include the implementation of organizational
performance metrics, cultural transformation methods and continuous
improvement tools.
A proven game changer, with a history of managing HR teams in the following
Industries: Chemicals, Automotive, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage. An
insightful hands-on leader with a highly transferable skill set, who
fosters working relationships between company stakeholders & their
downstream customers in order to maintain a clear understanding of their
daily performance, to the customer's expectations
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Globally Focused: Developed strategies to align the global staffing
programs to secure and promote full cycle recruiting for stakeholders in
the Gulfcoast and Mid-Western regions and led a recent project for a
Fortune Global 100 corporation in the Chemicals, by working with the
Staffing COE partners, Hiring Managers and Human Resources to have a line
of sight on value-added candidates.
. Proactive: Developed labor and vendor contingent plans for expansion
needs. This improved our bench strength in several areas of discipline
and positioned us for a successful commison (start-up).
. Cost Effective: Increased retention of key employees by managing the
performance management programs and aligning sites high potential
population. The programs were sustained and provided better recrutiment
and retention tools. It allowed TTF Time to fill a role less than 61
days.
. Successful Change Agent: Resolved interdepartmental rivalries by
creating a targeted action plan which included: (1) Making modifications
to the organizational chart; (2) Developing interdepartmental
communication procedures, and; (3) updating and clarifying job
descriptions including direct report responsibilities. Considerable
skill and diplomacy as a change agent was required to overcome
significant resistance to change.
. Transformational Leader: Achieved a "cultural transformation" by
increasing employee engagement and reversing negative employee
perceptions regarding their supervisors by: (1) Introducing individual
employee development plans and training supervisors in their application;
(2) Intensive training of supervisors regarding correct performance
management and conflict resolution procedures, and; (3) Implementation of
an employee rewards and recognition program with active supervisor
involvement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Honeywell Union 480 employees
08/2010 to Present
Human Resources Manager - Baton Rouge, LA
(Working remote in Atlanta, GA)
Performance, Materials and Technologies, 11 billion business unit,
specializing in refrigerants. As the Human Resources Manager I supported
the gulf coast region using my accumulated business acumen and technical
skills to help the site with a wide range of HR operations and projects.
* Participate as a key member of the client's leadership team in setting
human resources strategies for the respective functions
* Develop strategy for departmental effectiveness and implementing
performance management tools to initiatives in conjunction with
functional leadership and organization development resources
Develop and implement strategies designed to attract and retain diverse
critical talent in client group Honeywell (cont.)
* Assume ownership, coordination, and accountability for driving HPD, merit
planning, and
* MRR (succession and workforce planning) processes in assigned client
groups
* Participates on Specialty Chemicals and Corporate teams and leads
implementation of change initiatives that impact delivery of HR policies,
practices, and services
* Provides counsel to managers on handling of employee issues and
maintaining positive employee relations
* Provide Single Point Contact for labor relations
* Broker and coordinate all HR related COE activities across multiple
locations with HR Field partners
Sabic ip formerly ge plastics NON-UNION 380 EMPLOYEES
Human Resources Manager - Burkeville, AL (Role eliminated)
02/2008 to 12/2008
Site Development Leader
12/2008 to 08/2010
Performed role as the HR Manager for the non-exempt poplution and led the
site Training programs. Performed generalist responsiblilities and served
as the site Transformation Leader to develop and implement new work
practices..
* Instructor for Leading by Commitment Training for all employees
* Administered site Pulse Survey
* Served as Transformation Champion for workflow processes
* Managed the recruitment for Co-op and Operational Management feeder
Program
* Ensured Operational Effectiveness lessons learned are captured and shared
* Managed community relations through volunteer involvement
* Served as a Mentor/Coach for the Small Idea Project processes
* Facilitated focus groups to address Survey data and improve standards
Meadwestvaco UNION 518 EMPLOYEES
08/2004 to 02/2008
Human Resources Manager - Atlanta, GA
(Position relocated to Richmond)
As Manager of Human Resources for MeadWestvaco (Paper converting plant
supplying Coca-Cola and Anhuser-Busch), in a role which was both strategic
and tactical.
"Hands-on" management of all HR functions: Performance Management, Change
Management, Organizational Development, Employee & Labor Relations,
Compensation & Benefits, Communication, Training, Succession Planning, EEO
and OFCCP Compliance, Affirmative Action Plans, Aligning Roles and
Responsibilities, Employee Engagement and Motivation, Workers'
Compensation, OSHA & HSE.
* Managed multi-site Human Resources departments (Union and Non-Union
sites)
* Managed the grievance process
* Developed positive relationships with Union leadership team
* Coordinated internal benefit activities
* Managed and implement health and wellness initiatives
* Ensured union contract guidelines are managed correctly
* Provided guidance/training to the Senior Leadership Team on Human
Resources processes
Mclane foodservice NON-UNION 700 EMPLOYEES
08/2002 to 08/2004
Regional Human Resources Manager - Forest Park, GA
(Loss of Business)
Provided HR functions for food distributor and warehouse supplier.
Developed on boarding and assimilation processes for anticipated growth
(Wendy's) and reviewed written HR policies, processes and training
materials. Developed customized front-line management HR training solutions
in the areas of performance management, conflict resolution and employee
relations.
* Managed multi-site Human Resources departments
* Supported the employee selection process
* Established community presence and volunteer based programs
* Ensured governmental and regulatory practices are in compliance
* Coordinated college recruitment programs to assist in diversity goals
* Implemented the organizational development processes
* Developed strategic planning tools to support KPI's
* Conducted monthly roundtable sessions to foster employee relations
* Employed union avoidance training with front-line supervisors
PepsiCo - Gatorade division NON-UNION 900 EMPLOYEES0
07/2000 to 08/2002
Employee and Community Relations Supervisor - Atlanta, GA
(Promotional Opportunity)
Supported start up operations with employment and community engagement.
Served as a community liasion and advocate for employee processes. The site
was a high performing hot and cold filled beverage plant that had 86%
market share.
* Developed operator training for the facility
* Implemented Annual Strategic Intent
* Provided community consultation and education
* Responsible for policy development
* Responsible for recruitment and employee retention
* Provided counseling and coaching for employees
* Implemented strategy to support coaches in ensuring a union free
environment
* Enhanced the employee relations (sponsor of employee's activity team)
* Developed monthly training for supervisors (interviewing, progressive
discipline)
* Conducted climate surveys and feedback sessions
* Produced monthly data analysis for the facility (Turnover)
* Responsible for facility Affirmative Action Plan
Carlisle engineered products NON-UNION 387 EMPLOYEES
07/1994 to 02/2000
Human Resources Specialist/Safety Coordinator - Tuscaloosa, AL
(Move to Atlanta)
Provided guidance and leadership in the areas of employee realtions and
safety. It was a non-union 24/7 Tier I, II automotive supplier. I
implemented several safety programs to minimize workers cost and ensure
employees safety practices.
* Assisted in the recruiting and interviewing for all exempt and non-
exempt positions.
* Administered benefits program (4O1k, Pension, FMLA, and Tuition
Reimbursement)
* Developed, implemented and maintained safety programs
* Served on Corporate Safety Matrix team
* Directed weekly safety walks and committee meetings
* Coordinated internal and external recreational activities for employees
* Administered the GROW program.
* Monitored and investigated safety and worker's compensation claims
* Assisted ISO and QS9000 audit preparations
* Supervised the administrative associate and front office personnel
* Conducted new employee orientation and pre-hire training classes
* Employed union avoidance training with front-line supervisors
EDUCATION
BS Selma University Business Administration, Cum Laude
1994