Human Resources Management

NOAH WISEMAN, MSIR

***** *********** **** **., ****** River, Maryland 21220

443-***-**** ***********@*******.***

Seasoned and well-rounded strategic HR leader with experience and expertise in nearly all facets of human resources. Throughout my career, I have practiced and developed my craft in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors.

CORE SKILLS

Organizational Development

Comp. & Benefit Strategies

HR/Employment Law

Employee Relations

Leadership Development

Risk/Safety Management

Performance Management

Recruiting/Talent Acquisition

Labor Relations

Coaching

Conflict Management

Org. Communication

PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Chesapeake Spice Company, Belcamp, MD 2013-Present

Corporate Human Resources Manager

CSC is a private, multi-plant manufacturer of spices and seasonings. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, I provide oversight and direction to the organization’s Human Resources department.

Provides HR consultation to employees, supervisors and executive management on matters including employment law, employee development, time and attendance, organizational change, employee relations, benefits/compensation, performance management

Trained all managers and leads on HR laws, management best practices and performance management

Created and executed 360 degree performance reviews for all executive and senior management staff

Reduced hiring cycle time average from >1 month to < 2 weeks for non-exempt positions

Leads the pre-hire processes including recruitment, background checks, and on boarding of new hires.

Increased participation in the 401k retirement plan by 90%

Established and leads the Health & Wellness Committee

Reduced voluntary employee turnover rates by 35% from the previous year

Supervises HR Generalist and HR/Office Assistant

Led the process of the creation of accurate job descriptions for all company positions and completed a job analysis to determine FLSA status

Established the company’s first complete organizational chart

Enhanced the HR Department effectiveness by establishing a self-serve station

Provides oversight of 401(k) Plan administration

The Martin Pollak Project, Inc., Baltimore, MD 2005-2012

Director of Human Resources

MPP is a large, non-profit, child welfare organization with locations in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC. As a member of the Executive Team, I provided leadership in all areas related to human resources.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for managing and directing all facets of HR and volunteer program functions

Provided advice and counsel to Executive Team/Management on HR related matters including employment law, organizational change, employee relations, benefits/compensation, performance management

Noah Wiseman Page Two

Established and directed Project Northstar, a volunteer tutoring and mentoring program for at-risk youth in Washington, D.C.

oHighly successful program which has greatly increased the academic achievement for over 30 youth

oDirected and supervised a Project Manager, Volunteer Coordinators, Site Coordinators, Interns and over 30 volunteer mentor/tutors

LB&B Associates, Columbia, MD 2004-2005

Corporate HR & Labor Relations Administrator

Multi-location, government services contractor with over 1,300 employees throughout the U.S.

Responsible for interpretation/administration of thirty collective bargaining agreements

Provided HR support in the phase-in of new government contracts through interviewing, recruiting, and the orientation of new employees

Reviewed all unemployment claims and represented the company in unemployment hearings

Responded to all EEO Charges of Discrimination with favorable results

Advised and oriented union employees on negotiated benefit plans

Created company Affirmative Action Plan and VETS 100 Report

Lead a successful campaign against unionization in Philadelphia, PA

Investigated union grievances and employee complaints

Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Development, Morgantown, WV 2003 - 2004

Professional Associate

Non-profit consulting firm which provides training and development services for various industries.

Created web-based course material for an entrepreneurial course and an economic development training course

EDUCATION

M.S., Industrial Relations, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Honors Graduate, Study abroad in China, Team Leader

B.A., Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

BOARDS, COMMITTEES & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

HR Committee Chair/Board Member, Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance 2010

Current Member, Susquehanna Human Resources Association (SHRA)

Contact this candidate