Human Resources Manager

Thomas R. Boone

OBJECTIVE Pursuing a challenging career as Human Resources Manager, where I can use my

experience to assist an organization in making the changes necessary to stay competitive.

Masters of Arts in Management

EDUCATION

Doane College, Lincoln, NE

B.S. Business Administration

Athens State University, Athens, AL

WORK EXPERIENCE South Central Human Resource Business Partner 09/13 Present

Wilbur Ellis

Kansas City, Kansas

Provide human resources consultation and support to Geography Operations Management.

Provide tactical support to Geography managers with human resources functions including

staffing, benefits, training and employee relations. Consult with Geography Management in

the planning process and development of human resources strategies that support the

Geographies business needs. Act as a liaison to other human resources functions.

Northeast/Southeast Regional Human Resources Manager 06/09 09/13

AGC Flatglass North America

Spring Hill, KS

Manage and administers plans and/or programs to ensure the most effective utilization of

human resources to support plant objectives. Provide HR process and leadership support at

eleven locations.

• Maintain and enhance a productive work environment by consulting

leaders on employee relations strategies and/or by resolving conflicts between

management and employees.

• Investigate, consult and recommend actions regarding employee issues

such as: disciplinary actions, employee complaints, discrimination and offensive

behavior.

• Maintain best practices and innovation with HR programs, policies and

activities.

• Ensure plant safety programs comply with local, state, and federal

regulations.

• Administer worker's compensation programs and provide employee

assistance program support.

• Act as liaison with Corporate Risk, Safety and Health and Environmental

management.

• Use lean manufacturing tools and other continuous improvement

methods in daily job performance.

• Support and coach managers, supervisors and employees on process

improvement principles.

Division Human Resources Manager 02/07 – 06/09

Vertis Communications

Lenexa, KS

HR responsibility for manufacturing facility with 160 employees. Interpreted policy and

assisted supervisors and managers in applying policy, interpreting labor laws,

administering discipline procedures while ensuring fairness and consistency to all

employees.

• Certified Greenbelt and participated in lean / six sigma activities.

• Participated on merger integration team and assisted in closing a manufacturing

facility of 240 employees.

• Provide consultation to management with respect to performance management,

terminations, disciplinary actions, etc.

• Coordinate and control activities associated with compensation, employee

relations, benefits, affirmative action and safety/environment to encourage high

level of morale and productivity.

• Responsible for talent management consisting of recruitment, selection,

succession management and retention of employees.

• Responsible for leading cross functional safety team, OSHA compliance, safety

inspections, reporting safety issues, recommending new procedures, and safety

training.

• Co facilitating employee focus group to address current employment issues and

identifying potential solutions.

• Assist in planning and implementation of cost reduction strategy for the Kansas

City Facility.

• Lead team to close 6 facilities for the company with 300 or more employees in

each facility.

Human Resources Manager 8/04 – 9/06

The Home Depot Co.

Kansas City, MO

Key member of store management team provided essential HR leadership. Responsible for

attracting, motivating and retaining a high performing diverse workforce in Home Depot retail

store. Effective management and execution of learning, career development, employment

practices, recognition and reward, staffing, performance management systems, compliance

and creating and maintaining a positive associate relations environment.

• Forecast and analyze workforce planning data and provide feedback to

management team.

• Execute store's staffing strategy focusing on proper full time to peak time ratio,

certified specialists, diversity and demographics.

• Effectively execute Associate training programs in the store and ensure training

is provided on HR issues.

• Drive the review process for consistency, fairness, timeliness and effective

utilization of payroll to maximize store performance.

• Coach other managers and supervisors to provide quality, timely and consistent

reviews.

• Ensure proper payroll administration and effective wage management with store

manager.

• Proactively maintain a positive Associate relations environment and support the

Open Door policy.

• Ensure proper administration of benefits information including healthcare, 401K,

ESPP, worker's compensation, Associate services, and The Homer Fund.

Human Resources Manager 4/03 – 6/04

Belden Wire and Cable

Tompkinsville, KY

Planned, directed, and administered the HR function for 350 employee non union plant.

Provided customer focused HR programs, services and consultation to enhance

individual, team, management, and business performance consistent with company

values, philosophies, policies and programs

• Conduct periodic wage and benefit survey to assure competitiveness in wage and benefit package.

• Consult with employees and supervisors concerning employee problems. Assure transfers and layoffs conform

to plant policies.

• Conceptualize, coordinate, and prepare plant training programs as required.

• Interpret and assure compliance with Federal and State laws covering fair employment, Civil Rights, Workers'

Compensation, Occupational Safety, and Environmental Protection.

• Directly supervise the Training Coordinator, Human Resources Specialist, Benefits Coordinator, and

Safety/Environmental Engineer.

• Prepare and interpret plant and Division policies as they relate to the employee relations function.

• Administer periodic wage and benefit survey making recommendations as appropriate.

• Serve as facility expert in regards to EEO, OSHA, and Federal and State labor regulations.

• Worked closely with Environmental Coordinator to assure compliance with environmental regulations.

• First aid, blood borne pathogens, and CPR certified. ADP payroll system certified.

Human Resource Manager 2/89 – 4/03

Parker Hannifin Corp.

Lincoln, NE

Responsible for the delivery & management of Human Resources activities and

programs for one union and three non union manufacturing facilities consisting of 1,300

employees.

• Directed labor relations functions of MN facility including contract negotiations,

grievance administration, contract interpretation, and arbitrations.

• Active participant in multiple Kaizen events in Lean Manufacturing. Formed

work cell’s to increase productivity by 50% and reduce indirect labor by 50%.

• Supervised Human Resource Assistant, Receptionist, and Environmental

Health and Safety Manager

• One of four sector team members to oversee lean manufacturing concepts for

plant and division.

• Completed yearly EEOC package to ensure compliance, successfully

completed two audits

• Manage all aspects of Workers compensation for the facility.

• Train and guide ten first line supervisors. Available 24 hours a day to counsel

with employment issues at the facility.

• Recruit and hire salary and hourly personal for Huntsville. Hired 3 Engineers,

Purchasing Manager, 6 administrative assistants, and 50 to 60 machinists.

• Involved in decision making process for staff members.

• Reduced workers compensation cost at the facility by $10,000

• Received EHS award for best facility in corporation in 1999 out of 249

manufacturing facilities.

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