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Human Resources Manager

Location:
Alexandria, VA
Posted:
August 18, 2014

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STEVEN VANN

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H U M A N R E S O U R C E S M A N A G E M E N T /HRBP/HR O P E R AT I O N S

A Performance-driven HR professional with 8 years of combined expertise in Human Resources management, recruiting,

corporate and employment laws, training and development. Strategy architect in the development of innovative HR initiatives to

maximize organizational opportunities. A creative thinker, problem solver and decision maker who effectively balances the needs

of employees with the mission of the organization. Strong communication, interpersonal relations, mentoring, negotiation and

organizational skills.

HR Proficiencies

HR Department Startup Industrial Operations Orientation & On-Boarding

Employee Relations Transportation Training & Development

Mediation & Advocacy Operations Performance Management

Continuous process IT Communications Employee Engagement

improvement Supply Chain Logistics Construction and

Talent Acquisition & Engineering

Retention

Selected Human Resources Accomplishments

• Restructured staffing and recruiting program for multiple locations across the country (Iraq) through the creation of a

streamlined hiring process, utilizing standardized posting and applicant review process which reduced backfill time by 50

percent.

• Hired as first ever Program HR Manager for a multi-billion dollar government project; managed and completed the

transition of 3500 employees 45 days ahead of schedule; maintaining organizational effectiveness.

• Entered an HR Manager position, managing a department with poorly established HR practices and low employee

confidence; revised department staff as well as policies and procedures; revised standard operating procedures in areas of

staffing and recruiting, employee relations, investigations, and HR data management and reporting.

• Revised HR Investigation processes, reducing investigation and administrative action timelines from 45 days to a

maximum of two weeks.

• Developed extensive cross training program within Human Resources department; allowing for greater flexibility of

HR Staff, and minimizing loss of department capability due to unforeseen turnover.

• Developed HR training for mid to senior level management, focusing on staffing and recruiting, progressive discipline

and performance evaluation, resulting in more effective hiring and promotion decision, as well as effective management of

employee performance.

Employment History

02/2013 – 10/2013 – Morley Moss Inc – HR Manager – Sunnyvale, TX

• Guided and managed the overall development and operation of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for a

mid-sized electrical contracting company. Provided HR Support to both Union and non-Union workforce, participated in

collective bargaining activities.

• Provided clarification and understanding by workforce of laws, regulations and organizational policies; provided

detailed clarification to Management staff and workforce as needed. Supported management by providing human resources

advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.

• Point of contact for all Employee Relations needs; conducted investigations into worker performance and behavioral

issues.

• Conducted Listening Sessions and Town Hall meetings to maintain positive employee relations.

• Maintenance of required documentation for Affirmative Action program and FMLA.

Employment History continued

02/2012 – 12/2012 Hitachi Consulting - Dallas Texas - Senior HR Specialist – (Temp)

• Responsible for the development of multiple internal HR reports, as well as external reports including EEO-1, Vet-

100A and Affirmative Action. Developed Process Narratives, providing detailed instruction in the objective, purpose and

process of creating regularly run reports, and trained outsourced company personnel in the regular completion of reports. .

• Oversaw our India based Human Resources team, providing guidance and direction in their day to day HR

responsibilities.

• Stress testing of existing processes to ensure their effectiveness and consistency and provides feedback where

adjustments are required.

10/2010 – 02/2012 - DynCorp Inc. Ft. Worth, Texas - Senior Human Resources Generalist

• Managed HR Operations for multi-site programs in 12 locations in five countries, totaling $400 million in value.

Business Partner for Sr. Program Management in the implementation of processes, policies and programs to ensure

business success.

• Developed and implemented training materials to Sr. Management covering HR policies and procedures in areas

including internal job posting, investigations and administrative actions, dress code compliance and termination

procedures.

• Addressed any and all HR related issues with personnel at remote locations regarding pay, insurance, and personnel

issues. Project leader in the identification, process development and resolution of system specific issues that affected

multiple projects.

• Responsible for onboarding and orientation of new personnel, development of position job descriptions and

responsibilities.

10/2005-09/2010 – Kellogg Brown and Root – Balad, Iraq –Program Human Resources Manager

• Managed HR Operations for $2.3 billion logistics and services program supporting 6500 employees at 33 locations;

managing all aspects of HR administration including benefits, records retention, EEO/AA compliance, investigations,

compensation, HR Training, employee relations and employee engagement.

• Implemented performance management programs across multiple business units, including performance appraisals and

performance improvement plans; allowing for more effective planning of manpower usage.

• Managed talent acquisition team to identify staffing needs, managed day to day recruitment program; responsible for full

cycle hiring of 20-30 personnel per week.

• Investigated and resolved employee complaints, issues and concerns regarding employment practices originating from

various sources, including but not limited to grievances, Ethics & Compliance hotline calls, complaints, lawsuits, and

complaints filed with federal, state and local agencies as well as acted as company representation in Arbitration cases.

• Worked as Business Partner with Sr. Management in the development of employee training programs, succession

planning, job description development and front line supervisor training.

Education & Certifications

2005 - Barry University - Miami Shores, FL BS Political Science

KBR Human Resources Training – 2005 PeopleSoft Training – 2011

SAP Training – 2007 Lawson Training - 2012

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