H R Genralist / Bus. Partner / Mgmt., OD, Training & Change Mgmt.
Resume:
Robert S. Scruggs
**** *** *** ****, **. Louis, MO 63044
Career Profile
* Forecasting & Succession Planning * Organizational Change *
Policies & Procedures
* Training & Development * Regulatory Compliance
* Safety & Security
* Project Management * Employee Relations
* Recruiting
07/2014 to 10/31/2014: Senior Lean & Organizational Development Consultant
Nestle - Purina, St. Joseph & St. Louis, MO (Project Completed)
. Collaborate with internal departments to apply a structured Change
Management approach and identify areas-of-improvement to simplify
business processes, systems, and technologies.
. Conduct analysis for areas of Non-Value Added / Waste elements and
methods for Process Improvement for Pilot Plant, Research &
Development, Vet. Services & Maint.
. Develop and present specific training to support the implementation of
the project.
. Ensure planning, monitoring and feedback of results, are analyzed for
needed changes.
. Consult and train all management and employees within the departments
and unions of the changes to take palace and their role for a positive
transition.
07/2011 to Present: HR Business Partner / Change Management Consultant
. Collaborate with internal departments to apply a structured Change
Management approach and identify areas-of-improvement to simplify
business processes, systems, and technologies.
. Conduct HR / OD / Training and Change Management needs assessments.
. Providing business strategy from a Human Resources Business Partner
perspective.
. Design, develop and present specific management systems.
. Develop and present specific training to support the implementation of
the project.
. Ensure planning, monitoring and feedback of results, are analyzed for
needed changes.
. Consult and train all management and employees within the departments
and unions of the changes to take palace and their role for a positive
transition.
10/2010 to 07/2011: Director of Human Resources / Talent & Organizational
Development -
Midwest Mortgage Capital, St. Louis, MO
. Developed and directed all aspects of Policies and Procedures,
Compliance, Labor Law, Recruiting / Hiring, Employee Relations,
Compensation, Benefits, Training and Safety.
. Developed the work structure by updating job requirements and job
descriptions for all positions.
. Providing business strategy from a Human Resources Business Partner
perspective.
. Directed all aspects of Employee Relations.
. Prepared employees for assignments by establishing and conducting
orientation and training programs.
. Developed a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling
and conducting job evaluations; monitoring and scheduling individual
evaluations actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay
structure revisions.
. Ensured planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results
by training managers to coach and discipline employees; hearing and
resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
. Developed employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits
by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending
benefit programs to management; obtaining and evaluating benefit
contract bids and awarding benefit contracts.
. Ensured legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable
human resource federal and state requirements; conducting
investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at
hearings.
04/2001 to 02/2008: Director of Human Resources and Business Operations -
The Mortgage Store, St. Louis, MO
. Created a Human Resources / Training & Organizational Development
Department and functions that served 9 locations in 7 states.
. Collaborate with internal departments to apply a structured Change
Management approach and identify areas-of-improvement to simplify
business processes, systems, and technologies.
. Directed all aspects of Recruiting and Employee Relations for all 9
company locations.
. Developed and directed all aspects of Policies and Procedures,
Compliance, Labor Law, Recruiting / Hiring, Employee Relations,
Compensation, Benefits, Training and Safety.
. Developed the work structure by updating job requirements and job
descriptions for all positions.
. Developed a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling
and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and
scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and
implementing pay structure revisions.
1994 to 1999: Senior Consultant Specialist - Managed numerous
organizational development, training, human resources and process
improvement projects on a contractual basis and as an employee for the
following consulting companies:
Clients served - Lucent Technologies, Allied Colloide, Con Agra, Cone
Denim, Marie Callender's, Tony's Pizza, Hamilton Paper, Wampler Foods,
among others.
. Collaborate with internal departments to apply a structured Change
Management approach and identify areas-of-improvement to simplify
business processes, systems, and technologies.
. Providing business strategy from a Human Resources Business Partner
perspective.
. Created a "leadership tool" that provides follow-up on work
assignments, feedback for coaching skills and overall performance
measurement.
. Developed a new organizational / operational structure and provided
the strategic leadership plan.
1993 to 1994: Manager Training, OD & Safety - President Casino, St. Louis,
MO
Was a key player during the start-up of this 1,500 employee casino that
included 3 restaurants and a riverboat cruise lines.
. Directed, managed and facilitated all training, organizational
development, environmental, health & safety programs. Directed all
aspects of Employee Relations.
. Created and developed a data base to address environmental, health and
safety issues such as: emergency preparedness, first aid, employee
medial issues, and other related issues. Working with Security and
Management to provide an environmental and healthy work environment.
Education
University of Mississippi - Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, Public
Administration
Nova Southeastern University - Doctorate Studies, Public Administration
(ABD Status)
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