HR Professional

Jess Gibson

**** ******** **** ************, ** *6220

Cell: 317-***-**** Email: ******@*****.***

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executive summary

Highly effective change agent with a history of building the human

resources function from the ground up. Realist who aligns HR strategy

with business goals and works closely with executives, managers and

supervisors. Business focused and results driven. Highly effective

communicator, uniquely adept at balancing the needs of the company while

supporting the workforce.

Expertise in:

. Employee Relations . Benefits Design . FLSA,

EEO, ADA, FMLA, COBRA

. Policy Design & Administration . Training & Development .

Worker's Compensation

. Contract Negotiation . Complaint Resolution

. Unemployment

. Change Management . Affirmative Action .

Relationship Management

. Union Avoidance . Project Management . OFCCP

Compliance

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Professional Experience

Director of Human Resources, Comlux America, LLC Indianapolis, IN

9/2010- current

Oversee all HR Operations for this International Aviation Company's

Indianapolis location. Supervise a staff of five. Carry out recruiting,

hiring, terminations, strategic planning, employee relations, WC, leave

management, policy and procedure development, performance reviews,

compensation and benefits programs.

. Moved the company from lump sum depositing of PTO to a bi-weekly

accrual system

. Increased efficiency by researching, purchasing and implementing the

appropriate HRIS system to automate HR processes and procedures to

allow self service capabilities for employees and management

. Acquired State funded training grant for new and existing employees

. Reduced company operating costs related to the use of staffing firms

by establishing set rates and through the utilization of a

standardized staffing agreement

. Reduced company operating costs related to relocation by establishing

set rates for types of relocation

. Improved the company's FAA regulated drug program by reducing errors

and program violations by 98%

. Implemented a pay graded structure and aligned all persons employed

within that structure to the appropriate pay and position

. Designed and implemented a performance review process specific to each

employee's position that aligns with each employee's career path and

supports their growth and development in the interest of succession

planning

. Created and implemented the company's A.I.R. Award recognition program

and company focus group

. Developed standardized policies and procedures for leaves, employee

conduct, grievances, etc for all employees.

. Worked closely with CFO to move the company to a self-funded benefits

plan, launch an on-site health and wellness clinic and move claims

processing to cost-plus platform

. Spearheaded due diligence related to the HR function and post-merger

integration

. Responsible for and managed all elements associated with company-wide

reductions in forces to include unique strategies to avoid permanent

reductions.

Director of Human Resources, AllWorld Language Consultants, Rockville, MD

10/06 - Current

Provide human resources and executive leadership to a leading linguistics

firm with employees deployed around the world. Carry out recruiting,

hiring, terminations, strategic planning, employee relations, WC, leave

management, policy and procedure development, performance reviews,

compensation and benefits programs.

. Established the HR Department from the ground up

. Developed and maintain standardized policies and procedures for

leaves, employee conduct, grievances, etc for all employees.

. Created and oversee Company Affirmative Action Plan and ensure

compliance with the OFCCP

Corporate Human Resources Generalist, G4S Youth Services, LLC, Richmond, VA

10/05 - 10/06

. Facilitated communications between the Corporate HR Director and HR

Managers at seven youth corrections, treatment, and education

facilities operated by this multi-state organization with 1,200

geographically dispersed employees

. Diligently reviewed termination/final disciplinary action

documentation for all outgoing personnel, oversaw the unemployment

claims process; supported field HR Managers in contesting disputed

claims

. Conducted audits on facility HR files and assessed FMLA requests to

ensure compliance with all regulations and company policies;

participated in the launch of corporate HRIS and reconciled company-

wide benefit invoices

. Contributed to the development of a new training program and an

actionable employee retention plan to reduce high turnover; served as

on-site HR Manager during transitional periods at facilities

Human Resources Administrative Assistant, The Greater Richmond ARC,

Richmond, VA 1/05 - 10/05

. Gained valuable experience in HR administrative procedures while

supporting the Agency President and the Vice President of Human

Resources at this organization dedicated to improving quality of life

for individuals with mental retardation and similar developmental

disabilities

. Proactively maintained HR and operational databases, processed

workers' compensation claims, managed employee insurance registration,

and generated reports and documents

. Scheduled and prepared for meetings of the Board of Directors, staff

training programs, and special events

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Education

Master of Business Administration in Human Resources - 4.0 GPA, Strayer

University

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Western Michigan University

~ Credentials & Affiliations ~

Certified AchieveGlobal Instructor ~ PHR ~ Member, SHRM

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