Manager Human Resources

DAN FOGARTY

**** ********* **** ( Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825

260-***-**** ( ***********@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCES / SAFETY MANAGER

With Employee Relations Specialty

Accomplished and energetic Senior Human Resources (HR) Manager with deep

demonstrated expertise in leadership and in providing human capital

management solutions including policy development and administration,

recruiting and hiring practices, personnel development, retention

approaches, legal and contract compliance, managerial support, strategic

planning, and conflict management. Tactical team leader skilled in matching

the most qualified employees to jobs for which they are well suited. Superb

written and oral communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal

and State Employment Law.

Policy Development ( Process Improvement ( Benefits / Compensation (

Employee / Labor Relations

Recruiting ( Training / Development ( Workforce Planning ( Performance

Management

Employee Engagement ( Technical Writing ( Presentations ( Public Relations

OSHA / Regulatory Compliance ( Issue Investigation ( Workers' Compensation

Case Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TUTHILL TRANSFER SYSTEMS ( 8/2011 - 9/2014

Market leading manufacturer of fuel and chemical pumps and meters with

$110M in sales.

Human Resources and Safety Manager

Liaised with Union identifying and resolving employee issues and contract

interpretation. Delivered expert recommendations to production supervision

regarding contract language, performance issues, and disciplinary matters

ensuring employment law compliance. Drove full OSHA compliance, fielded and

addressed employee questions regarding benefits, as well as, bolstering

policy development and interpretation. Conducted investigations for

harassment allegations, employee issues and injuries and collaborated with

Managers evaluating personnel, while leading recruitment and on boarding

for hourly and salaried employees.

Achievements:

. Solved employee morale issues due to standard vending machines by

spearheading switch to marketplace with fresh fruits, healthier snacks,

meals and drinks.

. Eliminated stray paint dust from 5 paint booths through initiation of

process and plant environment controls.

. Slashed OSHA recordable incidents 29%, lost time accidents 35%, and

restricted duty days 40% over 3 years by managing multifaceted approach

to improving plant safety.

L.E. SMITH COMPANY, Bryan, Ohio ( 10/2009 - 8/2010

Privately held, high-volume manufacturer of laminate and solid surface

countertops for big-box home improvement chains.

Human Resources Manager

Took reigns of HR operation throughout extended absence of regular Manager.

Educated personnel on benefits, coached production Supervisors on

performance issues and disciplinary matters, and drove full compliance with

employment law and OSHA. Evaluated and corrected safety issues and handled

all on-boarding processes.

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Achievements:

. Achieved payroll deadlines by taking reigns of function within first week

of employment upon unexpected departure of Payroll Manager.

. Developed hourly employee evaluation process including training

Supervisors on proper implementation of process.

NEW ERA OHIO, LLC., Bryan, Ohio( 6/2005 - 8/2009

Start-up company of 175 employees (150 union) resulting from Ingersoll

Rand's sale of Bryan facility.

Human Resources Manager

Oversaw resolution of internal conflict and personnel issues, contract

interpretation with Union, and proper disciplinary procedures. Drive full

compliance with employment law and OSHA standards, as well as, EPA

requirements. Fielded employee benefits questions, managed policy

development, conducted investigations, and conducted monthly safety

training.

Achievements:

. Garnered rapid promotion from Labor Relations Manager to Human Resources

Manager handling all HR matters as one-person department.

. Maintained low teen volume for annual grievances, despite strong feelings

by employees after union made major concessions, by maintaining frequent

communications with union leadership and providing quick resolution to

issues.

INGERSOLL RAND ( 10/1998 - 6/2005

Worldwide manufacturer of a wide variety of industrial and commercial

products with the Bryan, Ohio location manufacturing industrial fluid

handling pumps.

Labor Relations Manager

Hand-selected to lead critical Labor Relations function with Union based on

track record of effective communications strategies. Created positive

employee relations, while ensuring contract compliance by enterprise and

Union.

Achievements:

. Achieved cost containments with no labor stoppages as key member of

negotiations team for 1999 and 2002 contracts.

. Slashed annual grievance load from 100+ to less than 20 by end of 6 -year

tenure.

. Recognized by insurer for highest risk reduction score among all U.S.

Ingersoll Rand locations by leading risk reduction implementation.

EDUCATION

Master of Science - Career & Technology Education - Green State University

- Bowling Green, Ohio

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 10-Hour ( Red Cross First Aid/CPR

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resource Professionals ( Northeast Indiana Human Resource

Association

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

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