GREG S. HOLDEN
**** *** ****** *** 916-***-****
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 ***********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Human Resources professional (SPHR certified) with extensive broad, diverse experience in all areas of people management and development in communication and high-technology manufacturing industries. Human Resources emphases include Staffing, Compensation, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Organization Development, Training, and Benefits Design & Administration. Areas of experience and expertise include:
Employee/Labor Relations
Negotiations
Program Management
HR Business Partner
Change Management
Kronos Time/Attendance
Mentoring
High Tech Recruiting
PeopleSoft&UltiPro HRIS
Vendor Management
Budget / Cost Controls
College Recruiting
EXPERIENCE
TSI Semiconductors America LLC Dec 2010 – March 2015
(previously known as NEC Electronics America, Inc.) July 1999 – April 2009
Roseville, CA
Manager, Human Resources – Staff Human Resources Representative
Corporate Human Resources Manager / Business Partner for 24/7 high technology semiconductor manufacturer. Key areas of accountability are full range of hands-on HR functions including staffing, workforce planning, compensation/salary administration, benefits design/administration, organizational development and training, employee relations/conflict resolution, internal investigations, and employment law compliance. Lead team of 2 HR professionals
Responsible for the design and administration of corporate HR programs including employee benefits, compensation/incentive programs, performance management, employee relations initiatives, staffing, and organization development
Developed and put into service a contingent workforce program of up to 150 production workers
Conduct college recruiting program; 6-8 colleges, targeting Engineering graduates
Develop and put into service a Variable Pay Program, covering all employees and shifting focus from base pay to incentive pay based on individual and company performance
Develop and deliver various training programs, including New Supervisor Orientation, EEO Issues in the Workplace, Workplace Violence Prevention, Harassment Prevention, Avoiding Wrongful Termination Claims, New Hire Orientation
Conduct organizational assessments of several key technical groups, successfully implementing corrective actions to address employee and operational needs
Develop an employee roundtable communication program. Conduct meetings with groups of 8-12 employees throughout the company
Develop and implement multiple resource reduction programs, ensuring compliance with WARN Act and other applicable legal standards as interpreted under ADEA, DFEH, EEOC, FEHA, etc.
THOMSON GRASS VALLEY, Inc., Nevada City, CA April 2009 – July 2010
Manager, Human Resources
Provided Business Partner Human Resources services for locations in Nevada City, Salt Lake City, Jacksonville (500 employees)
Developed and delivered New Supervisor Training program to 20 line managers
Updated Leave of Absence Policy incorporating new FMLA regulations
Delivered Open Enrollment program via on-site presentation meetings at multiple locations and webinar sessions
Completed successful national recruiting searches for Sourcing Manager, Product Engineering Manager, and EH&S Manager positions
Agilent Technologies Inc. (formerly J&W Scientific) Folsom, CA 1995 - 1999
Manager, Human Resources
Corporate Human Resources Manager for high technology manufacturer of scientific instruments. Key areas of accountability included staffing, compensation/salary administration, organization development, training, employee relations, benefit plan design/administration, and facilities management. Supervised staff of 5
Developed and implemented new organizational compensation plan encompassing variable pay plan (profit sharing bonus). Developed and introduced a new annual employee recognition program
Actively involved in the acquisition process of three (3) companies from due diligence to their effective integration into parent organization
Developed and put into service a new performance appraisal/career development program
Sourced and selected a new 401(k) plan administrator for company’s savings plan. Sourced and selected a new medical, dental, and disability benefits program with significantly greater coverage to employees and savings to company. Attained 90% participation in this new plan
Weir Pumpsystems (formerly EnviroTech Pumpsystems), Sacramento, CA
Manager of Human Resources and Administration
Provided site Human Resources and Labor Relations Manager / Business Partner functions ISO 9001 manufacturing company. Key areas of accountability included organization development, compensation and salary administration, staffing, labor relations, training, workers' compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and environmental health and safety. Supervised staff of 6
Labor relations liaison with bargaining unit representing production employees (45% of employee population). Investigated issues pertinent to work rules, contract language, negotiate grievance and arbitration sessions. Conducted monthly Labor-Management Committee meetings
Responsible for Employee Relations, including counseling, EAP, administration of substance abuse policy, progressive discipline, organizational intervention, outplacement, Plant Closure
Site Environmental Coordinator; administered compliance programs for city, county, state and federal safety and environmental regulations. Conducted monthly Safety Committee meetings. Monitored workers' compensation claims, costs and missed time
Site project manager for the closure of the Sacramento facility. Ensured compliance with WARN regulations. Planned and facilitated the phase out over a 150 day period. Responsible for entire administration efforts; i.e., media relations, security, effects bargaining, environmental regulatory compliance, reduction in force schedule planning, and outplacement efforts
National Broadcasting Company, Inc., Burbank, CA
Manager, Organization & Management Resources Planning
Responsible for the planning, implementation and administration of Staffing, Compensation, Organization and Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, and Employee Relations strategies and functions for a 1,500 employee population.
Human Resources Business Partner with senior and line management on organization development, training, and succession planning projects
Advised management on matters of labor relations specific to Company's largest union. Investigated grievances, interpret issues of contract language and implementation, analyze and monitor manpower planning needs
Created recruiting strategies to assist operating management in staffing open positions
Annually prepared and administered company-wide Merit Plan
Evaluated and arbitrated exempt and non-exempt position evaluations using Hay point system
Responsible for administration of HRIS functions; including a corporate Payroll/HRIS system conversion
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
B.A. Degree, History, Pomona College, Claremont, CA
M.A. Degree, Education, U.C. Irvine, School of Education
SPHR Certification