Human Resources Employee Relations
Resume:
Barry L. Goodson
Huntsville, AL 35806
Cell: 256-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
A position in Human Resources utilizing my diverse experience, skills and knowledge
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Employer: L-3 Communications, Huntsville, AL
Title: Human Resources Generalist II
Duration: 09/2013 – 08/2015; position moved to Texas
Job Duties: Responsible for maintaining HRIS system, unemployment claims and hearings, and administering educational assistance program.
Update, monitor and audit changes within HRIS system
Responsible for assisting company in transition to new HRIS system - SAP
Provides support by researching and resolving system problems that result in unexpected results or process flaws
Responsible for mass data changes
Advise employees and managers on policies and procedures
Analyzes current systems and recommends solutions to resolve problems or improve efficiency
Maintain security administration and workflow management by ensuring SOX controls are followed
Provide site HR and management with training on HRIS
Works closely with HR Team including but not limited to Benefits Administration, HR Generalists, Recruitment, Training as well as other departments - Payroll, IT and Accounting in support of business initiatives and/or processes
Supports projects to ensure quality, timeliness, cost effectiveness and proper use of HR information
Provide information for unemployment claims and represent company in hearings
Review and approve requests for educational assistance program
Employer: SaarGummi Tennessee Inc., Pulaski, TN
Title: Human Resources Manager
Duration: 10/2011 – 08/2012; position eliminated
Job Duties: Responsible for managing the day to day operations of the HR department. Major areas of responsibility include: employee relations; organizational development; change management; compliance to regulatory concerns; recruiting and staffing; performance management; benefits administration; employee safety and welfare; coaching and advising management; conflict management; and policy development and implementation.
Implemented new ADP payroll, time & attendance and HR system
Wrote policies and procedures leading to greater employee accountability
Developed and implemented a company safety program
Restructured health and welfare plan resulting in substantial improvement in company benefits
Reduced turnover from over 20% to less than 4%
Employer: Webb Wheel Products, Inc., Cullman, AL
Title: Human Resources Manager
Duration: 09/2008 – 12/2010; position eliminated
Job Duties: Responsible for the overall provision of the Human Resources department. Also, provided assistance to sister companies on critical HR issues. Areas of responsibility: employee relations; coaching and advising management; recruiting and staffing; performance management; organizational development; compliance to regulatory concerns; employee orientation, development and training; policy development and documentation; company-wide committee facilitation; company employee and community communication; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; the company’s social responsibility programs; and employee services and counseling.
Re-invented HR Department improving efficiency and functionality, as well as, established the department as a business partner
Developed and implemented a management training program resulting in improved employee relations and reduced company liability
Wrote policies and procedures establishing employee accountability
Implemented a web-based performance management system - SuccessFactors
Successfully represented a sister company in EEOC arbitration
Served as a member and advisor of a team charged with developing a program to reduce Workers’ Compensation costs for the thirteen companies within our sector
Employer: Operon Biotechnologies, Inc., Huntsville, AL
Title: Human Resources Manager
Duration: 12/2005 – 05/2008; position eliminated
Job Duties: Responsible for guiding and managing the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire company. The major areas of responsibility were: recruitment and staffing; performance management and improvement systems; compensation and benefits administration; organization development; legal compliance; training and development; policy development and documentation; employee relations; company employee and community communication; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; the company’s social responsibility programs; and employee services and counseling.
Developed programs reducing annual turnover rate from 37% to 6%
Re-negotiated medical and dental benefits saving the company $125,000 in 2007
Developed a safety training program jointly with manufacturing significantly reducing the number of OSHA and Workers’ Compensation claims
Developed and implemented a management training program
Developed an employee handbook to clearly communicate policies and procedures
Assisted in company merger with Eurofins successfully negotiating and coordinating the relocation of key employees, as well as, developing a plan for releasing employees
Employer: LG Electronics, Huntsville, AL
Title: Recruiter, and Training & Development Coordinator
Duration: 08/2003 – 12/2005
Job Duties: Responsible for all recruiting, screening and interviewing of applicants; and responsible for developing and implementing staff training.
Recruited nationwide for candidates to fill technical positions
Assisted department heads in annual manpower planning
Developed and conducted professional staff development training in Teamwork, Performance Improvement, Effective Communication, Diversity and Conflict Resolution
Coached supervisors and managers in employee relations
Interpreted company policies and procedures to management and employees
Developed employee incentive and motivation programs
Coordinated company sponsored activities throughout the year
Employer: North Alabama Skills Training Consortium, Huntsville, AL
Title: CareerLink Facilitator
Duration: 06/2002 - 08/2003
Job Duties: Offered career guidance to individuals on employment choices; interviewed customers to determine their occupational skills; and assessed occupational skills to assist customers in job search.
Informed customers of legal issues related to employment
Taught job seeking and keeping skills to customers
Assisted Staff and customers with labor market information
Made and implemented recommendations to improve and enhance the “One Stop” operations
Assisted customers with resume preparation
Instructed customers on how to prepare for an interview
Provided staff and customers with available community resources
Employer: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, Huntsville, AL
Title: Employment Security Representative (Temporary Position)
Duration: 07/2001 - 06/2002
Job Duties: Assist applicants in finding employment.
Recruited and interviewed applicants for jobs
Contacted employers for job development and provided them with information about various employment laws, practices and procedures
Performed skills assessments and testing
Employer: West Corporation, Huntsville, AL
Title: Employee Relations and Training Coordinator
Duration: 10/2000 - 04/2001
Job Duties: Responsible for counseling management and employees on employee relations issues; and developing and implementing a staff training program.
Conducted employee relations claim investigations and advised management staff on proper methods of handling employee relations
Reviewed all employee counseling and termination documentation for compliance with policies and procedures
Developed a staff training schedule and conducted professional staff development training in Sexual Harassment, Teamwork, Performance Improvement, A.D.A., Policies and Procedures, Diversity, Conflict Resolution, and Safety
Responsible for processing Workers’ Compensation claims
Coordinated safety training for all employees
Employer: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, Huntsville, AL
Title: Employment Security Representative (Temporary Position)
Duration: 01/2000 - 10/2000
Job Duties: Assist applicants in finding employment.
Recruited and interviewed applicants for jobs
Contacted employers for job development and provided them with information about various employment laws, practices and procedures
Performed skills assessments and testing
Provided resume assistance
EDUCATION:
School: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Major: Human Resource Management
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
HONORS: Graduated with Honors and named to the Honor Scholar List
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Disabled Veteran
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