Human Resources Training
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Randy Helfrich, PHR
Evansville, IN 47720
812-***-**** home 812-***-**** cell *.********@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Valued & contributing team member with a diverse background in human resource management, safety administration, training, teaching, coaching & managing in a variety of work environments. Proven work record and successful leader of change and continuous improvement. Seeking leadership position with primary responsibility for Human Resources, Safety or Training.
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
Citadel Plastics, Inc., Evansville, IN 2014-1015
Training Specialist
Responsible for developing and managing a process to train the workforce to effectively perform the essential duties of their positions.
Evaluated and measured the training results and modified programs as needed.
Identified and trained current employees in various job classifications to train employees new or transferred to their department.
Created training checklists for each job classification to ensure thorough training in basic requirements.
Created training materials to facilitate learning.
Conducted new hire safety training and orientation.
Trained and monitored plant managers and supervisors to ensure they support and implement the training program.
Lucent Polymers, Evansville, IN 2000-2014
Human Resources Manager/Safety Administrator, 2005-2014
Responsible for all human resource and safety activities in a 250+ employee, 4 facility company.
Helped transition numerous HR/Safety policies and procedures to new company standards.
Handled daily human resource issues including performance coaching sessions, disciplinary action, workers compensation claims, sexual harassment investigation, unemployment claims and hearings etc.
Administered workers compensation program. Coordinated return-to-work program for workers compensation cases.
Corporate representative for all legal disputes and risk management activities.
Set up, coordinated, & supervised drug screens (random, post-accident, pre-employment, reasonable suspicion) per company policy. Maintained confidential files of test results
Administrative and leadership oversight for EEO, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, Unemployment, FLSA.
Revised employee handbook- implemented several new employee policies- harassment prevention, FMLA, Internet Use Agreement, disciplinary action policy, drug testing, outside employment policy, confidentiality policy, code of ethics.
Responsible for the recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
Led organization through employment growth of nearly 100%.
Provided daily guidance, advice, mentoring and coaching to ensure fair treatment of employees, a positive work environment, consistent application and adherence to company policies and legal compliance with state and federal law.
Assisted with internal ISO auditing process and acted as management representative during ISO certification audits.
Responsible for all plant safety efforts including OSHA compliance, employee safety behaviors & management commitment through training, audits and greater employee involvement.
Part of a group effort that achieved significant improvements in plant safety efforts including OSHA compliance, employee safety behaviors & management commitment through training, audits and employee involvement.
Part of a collective effort that reduced OSHA incident rate from a high of 18.62 to 2.04 in 3 years.
Company milestone - 1 Million hours worked without a lost time accident.
Conducted or arranged for safety training in Lockout/Tagout, Forklift Safety, Hazard Communications, Fire Extinguisher/Fire Safety, Hearing Conservation, Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety and more.
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EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY (continued)
Lucent Polymers (continued)
Human Resources Manager/Safety Administrator, 2005-2014 (continued)
Maintained and filed OSHA Form 300 and OSHA Form 300A as required by law.
Conducted annual hearing testing, arc flash safety training, CPR/First Aid training.
Responsible for monthly Safety meetings.
Revised company safety manual.
Maintained safety training records for all productions employees.
Maintain up-to-date electronic filing of MSDS for all chemicals and hazardous substances.
Account Executive, 2000-2005
Sales of thermoplastic resins.
Primary responsibility for inside sales to brokers who market to end users.
Maintained existing relationships and cultivated new outlets for Lucent Polymers products.
Business Education Teacher 1997-2000
Mater Dei High School, Evansville, IN
Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville, IN
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in General Business, Indiana State University, Evansville, IN
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
CONTINUING EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Certification- since January 2008
ISO 9001 training – 2006 & 2013
SHRM Learning System – USI 2007
OSHA 10 Hour Safety Training
Workplace Safety Course – Ivy Tech
WebNetTraining & Summit Safety – All OSHA required topics
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Training – Certified since 2005
Forklift Train the Trainer Certification – 2005
Reasonable Suspicion Substance Abuse Training – 2013
Harassment Prevention Training - 2011
ACTIVITIES/ HOBBIES/INTERESTS
SHRM Member (Active member since 2007)
Indiana State Human Resource Management Conference – Annually 2008 - 2013
Member- Evansville Area Society for Human Resource Management (Since 2007)
Member – ASTD River Cities – (American Society of Training and Development) (Since 2014)
Coach- Mater Dei High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Wrestling – Technique Coach
RECOGNITIONS
National Record - Career Coaching Junior Varsity Dual Meets – 450 wins-0 losses
Indiana High School Wrestling Hall of Fame – Inducted 2001 – First Assistant Coach ever inducted
National Assistant Coach of the Year – Wrestling USA Magazine – 2007
Named “Coaching Legend” by USA Wrestling Magazine 1997
National Wrestling Coaches Association – Indiana Assistant Coach of the Year – 1999 & 2002
Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Assoc. “Assistant Coach of the Year” 1991 – First ever recipient
Named “Citizen of the Year” by West Evansville Civitan Club – 2001
Selected as Co-Coach for Indiana Wrestling exchange team to Russia – 1997
Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Assoc. “Billy Thom Award” winner - 2006
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