Human Resources Resource

LEANDER L. JONES

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HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Dynamic, versatile manager with 25 + year experience in all aspects of

human resources development and management. Exceptional leadership skills

combined with proven ability to drive impactful human resource initiatives,

manage and nurture talent, form strategic partnerships, and successfully

implement and oversee complex projects. Outstanding developer distinguished

for proven management and team-building skills and excellent conflict

resolution abilities. Expert at implementing processes that improve

efficiency; with a keen ability to identify, build, and maintain business

relationships, while gaining rapport with others to establish an

environment of trust and credibility. Demonstrated management skills that

enhance productivity, drive sustained organizational performance and

capability.

Areas of Expertise

Organizational Design/Development ? Health/Safety ? Team Collaboration ?

Coaching/Mentoring

Process Improvements ? Talent Management ? Benefit Administration ?

Succession Planning

? Recruitment ? Employee Relations ? Compensation/Analysis

Training/Development ? Cultural Development ? Performance Management?

Relocation

Policy Development ? EEO/AAP - HR Laws and Statutes ? Employee Engagement

and Empowerment

professional experience

GLAXOSMITHKLINE, GMS (Global Manufacturing Supply) Aiken Plant, Aiken, SC

Worldwide provider of Over the Counter/Pharmaceutical Healthcare Products

and Services

Lead Human Resources Manager - GMS/Vaccines Plants 2012-Present

. Served as Human Resources Lead and business partner on Aiken and Shared

Service Leadership Teams providing consultation and coaching to

Leadership staff on strategic Human Resources plan for the Aiken Plant

and Shared Services organizational issues and initiatives that led to

high level customer satisfaction.

. Assisted in directing goals and objectives of the Shared Service staff

providing world class service and direction to employee population

meeting and/or exceeding Shared Services targets and goals.

. Championed and led efforts to standardize policy and procedures between

GMS Manufacturing entities as a Shared Service Lead providing expertise

and knowledge for greater alignment. (E.g. Shift differentials;

attendance/PTA; bereavement; OT policies; etc.)

. Collaborated and partnered with the various Shared Service groups and

(COEs) Centers of Excellence to address negative trends, capitalize on

workflow synergies, and helped promote employee skill development,

engagement, empowerment, and inclusion.

Human Resources Director/Business Leader/Partner, 2007-2012

. Led Human Resources function as a member of Site Leadership Team at the

Aiken Plant (GMS) providing consultation and professional guidance as

Business partner on strategic and tactical Human Resources &

organizational issues driving and challenging decision making that met

and/or exceeded company objectives, targets, and goals.

. Partnered with line management to effectively implement people processes

that aligned with company objectives, and goals leading to enhanced

morale and plant achieving stretch bonus levels.

. Coordinated and managed reorganizational/restructuring efforts that

identified and addressed key personnel needs retaining right skills,

right employees, in the right places to meet on-going business demands.

. Managed plant OFCCP audits successfully exceeding GSK and governmental

agency requirements.

. Instituted employee pulse surveys that solicited pertinent feedback from

workforce that resulted in actions/plans that addressed identified key

areas of improvement relative to communication, leadership, work-life

balance, accountability, etc.

Manager - Human Resources, 1999-2007

. Successfully managed the coordination and direction of all people

processes associated with the Human Resource function at the plant

through innovative strategic and tactical planning that supported company

employees, staff, departments, and above site groups.

. Developed and instituted monthly learning forums to educate leadership

staff and leverage human resource expertise and knowledge for assisting

in their understanding of pertinent laws and statutes affecting human

resources such as Title VII, ADA, STD, FMLA, EEO, AAP, Worker's Comp., I-

9; FLSA, Wage & Hour, etc.

. Responsible for all recruitment processes identifying and developing

bench strength and creating a system for talent acquisition.

. Directed and investigated all company employee relation matters providing

counseling and coaching to management and staff to address disciplinary

issues, while sustaining a culture and atmosphere of trust, consistency,

fairness, and accountability.

. Developed and supported annual performance review process collaborating

with site Leadership to ensure all employee evaluations were conducted

timely, ratings reflected appropriate performance levels, and met

corporate/legal/organizational requirements.

. Developed strategies to address plant cultural & morale challenges

creating an engaged, highly motivated, and empowered workforce.

. Led annual talent management and succession planning process,

collaborating with Senior Leadership Team to effectively assess and

identify key talent/performers in critical roles creating a pipeline of

future leaders and strengthening organizational expertise to address

succession.

. Directed overall health, safety, wellness, and medical related activities

and initiatives worked with company nurse to ensure all monitoring

programs served employee population and met all OSHA regulatory

requirements of, state, and federal requirements.

. Administered all aspects of budgeting for Human Resources department,

which included recruitment, relocation, charitable contributions,

training, employee welfare, company store, safety, and wellness.

. Managed all compensation programs, such as annual merit, salary

offers/reviews, bonus, ensuring timely communication of annual process

steps and strategies for fair, competitive and statutory compliance.

. Assisted with labor relations and union avoidance strategies as

appropriate to meet employee and Leadership needs and legal obligations

and expectations.

. Governed international moves and Global Assignee processes, ensuring a

smooth transition for employees.

. Participated and served as liaison for roll out of corporate Human

Resources/above site initiatives as required to promote overall GSK

values, mission, and programs.

. Served as site EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) Officer, managing

annual reporting and communication of company EEO/AAP goals, plans, and

requirements to ensure compliance and adherence to regulatory and

corporate requirements.

Human Resources Supervisor, 1993-1999

. Assisted in the management of Human Resources function providing support

to employees in all areas of Human Resources. (E.g. ER, benefits

administration, performance management, recruitment, etc.)

. Handled all ER investigations making recommendations to resolve issues

keeping with company policy and procedures.

. Oversaw major skills certification program for hourly employees;

efforts significantly enhanced critical skill development and

succession planning process for ensuring a pipeline of talent.

. Conducted wage and salary compensation reviews annually to maintain a

competitive edge relative to businesses in the geographic surrounding

area ensuring equity and consistency across the organization.

. Developed, drafted, and implemented policies and procedures that aligned

various employee related processes such as pay ranges, PTA/attendance

guidelines, bereavement, drug testing/screening, etc. with other GMS

entities driving toward more standardization.

. Served as plant Communications Champion ensuring proper infrastructure

for sharing and obtaining pertinent information for staff to demonstrate

transparency and open door policy.

. Managed all recruitment & selection processes for internal and external

hires that addressed plant employment needs and provided a steady

pipeline and/or supply of qualified talent with the right capabilities to

impact bottom line results.

. Instituted new hire employee orientation sessions that improved

understanding of company values and understanding of plant processes and

procedures, etc.

. Facilitated and conducted training sessions for plant leadership on

topics such as Human Resources laws and statues, civil treatment, AAP,

front-line-leaders programs, Performance management, labor relations,

health & safety that helped to improve overall supervisory capability.

Key Accomplishments:

V Championed two successful efforts that introduced High Performance

Teams in workforce;

resulted in enhanced accountability and teamwork throughout the

organization.

V Successfully led acquisition efforts to integrate Dermatology Company

into GSK/GMS (Global Mfg.

Supply) division serving as Lead Human Resources Champion meeting day

one start-up goals.

V Managed successful international human resource audits of company

facilities in Agbara

Nigeria, UK, etc. ensured reorganization/restructuring efforts met

governmental requirements and retained needed skills meeting on-going

business demands.

CONSOLIDATED DIESEL COMPANY, Rocky Mount/Whitakers, NC

Worldwide producer of Diesel Engines, Cylinder Rods, Heads, and Block kits

and affiliate of Cummins Diesel Engine Co.& J. I. Case.

Human Resource Technician/Representative, 1984-1993

. Provided broad Human Resource support to staff, teams, businesses, and

departments in the following areas: recruitment, training, job

evaluations, relocation, equal employment opportunities, affirmative

action, new hire orientation, cultural diversity, benefits

administration, and compensation.

EducatioN AND CERTIFICATIONS

. Master of Arts, Human Resource Development, Webster University, St.

Louis, MO

. Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, North Carolina A & T State University,

Greensboro, NC

. Certified Facilitator, Administrator and Trainer, Development Dimensions

International

. Certified in Essentials of Human Resource Management; Institute for

Applied Management and Law

. Certified Professional Coach, GlaxoSmithKline

. Greenbelt Certification, Operational Excellence/Lean Sigma/Lean

Manufacturing

AFFILIATIONS

. Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

. Member, Employee Association Council

. Member, Local Manufactures Council - Industry Leader

. Member, Local Personnel Association - Industry Leader

. Board Member, Aiken Chamber of Commerce

. Board member - Free Medical Clinic of Aiken County

. Member - Area 1 Advisory School Board

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