Kathleen Parker

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Mobile, AL ****9

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A versatile Human Resources professional with hands-on experience in diverse industries operating over multiple states. Proactive change agent who spends time in employee environment encouraging learning and promoting the increased productivity that results in value-added customer service. An excellent team builder and consultant on personnel issues and organizational development. Experience includes Human Resource department start-up, successfully partnering with management to develop business strategies and Human Resource initiatives to support those strategies, and pre and post union campaigns. Demonstrated success in building positive, professional interpersonal relationships with executive management, front-line supervisors and employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

March, 2013 - Taylor-Wharton (Mobile, AL)

Present

Taylor-Wharton designs and manufacturers a comprehensive range of stationary bulk and portable cryogenic storage systems for gas and liquid applications. The company, which traces its roots to 1742, operates manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States, Malaysia, China, Slovak Republic, Germany, and Australia. The company’s product line includes cryogenic bulk tanks, micro-bulk tanks, transportable liquid cylinders, LNG (liquefied natural gas) storage and application systems, cryogenic beverage carbonation vessels, and freezers and dewars for cryopreservation.

Director Human Resources. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and dotted line to Vice President Human Resources. Provide consultative HR leadership to develop and implement key HR initiatives that align with the overall Company strategies and it’s 650+ employees. Manage and direct a team of three direct reports and three dotted-line reports.

Responsibilities:

Business Partner with executive team and local management; include coordinating strategic HR planning for the Theodore plant on all HR related matters and programs.

Work with Leadership Team to drive a culture of performance, results and positive employee relations through manager/supervisor/employee accountability, alignment of employee skills and cross-training.

Manage plant safety – achieved 0.57 rate for 2014 -best safety performance in the history of the site.

Engage and partner with Leadership to develop staffing strategies to ensure a robust pipeline of quality candidates.

Global HR responsibilities include Beijing China, Malaysia, Husum Germany, Slovakia and Australia. Lead Global HR team in the roll-out of Corporate policies, procedures, and processes.

Coach managers and supervisors on policies, procedures and labor agreement.

Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.

Introduced/updated performance review process.

Designed and implemented new procedure for sourcing, interviewing and on-boarding process. Includes interviewing training using new Structured Behavioral Interview guides

Partnered with Corporate HR to roll-out new talent development program.

Partner with Plant Manager regarding restructuring efforts, cost savings ideas following LEAN Manufacturing processes.

Legal compliance with Federal/State legislation (OSHA, FMLA, ADA, DOL, HIPPA, Workers’ Compensation, Affirmative Action Plans).

Manage and conduct company-wide training programs (updated policies, performance reviews, manager/supervisor training, compliance training)

Redesigned and implemented new job descriptions identifying competencies for hourly and salaried positions.

Refined compensation program for exempt level employees.

Partner with U.S. HR team to upgrade HRIS system; include payroll conversion and implementation of employee self-service.

Manage grievance process. Investigate employee grievances and provide response/resolution recommendations.

October, 2003 - Republic Services, Inc (Mobile, AL)

December, 2012

Republic Services, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company and the second largest provider of services in the domestic non-hazardous solid waste industry. The company provides non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers.

Area Human Resources Manager. Reported to the Area President and dotted line to Region Vice President Human Resources. Responsible for all areas of human resources including employee and labor relations, recruiting, benefits, training and development, and change management for 900+ employees throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle. Managed and directed a team of two direct reports and six dotted-line reports.

Key Accomplishments

Directed human resources for 7 hauling companies, multiple satellites, and 4 landfills.

Certified Front-Line Leadership trainer.

Continuous coaching and management training regarding company policies to ensure fair and consistent enforcement with employees, eliminating potential legal issues.

Partnered with Area managers regarding Talent Development; identifying HIPO employees

Responsible for driving Succession Planning process for management team throughout Area.

Management coaching and conflict resolution regarding employee performance issues.

Facilitated employee engagement survey for area of responsibility.

Participated with Corporate and Area management regarding Mergers & Acquisitions within area of responsibility. (include due diligence with the sale of the VanCleave Hauling company and the acquisition of competitor hauling company in Birmingham, AL)

Ensure consistent administration of company policies.

Area employee satisfaction survey – used to identify “hot spots” and to proactively implement a strategy.

Spearheaded company-wide Recruitment, Selection and Interview training program. Used training to meet with GMs to apply recruitment process toward company-wide high turnover.

Partnered with Corporate office to significantly reduce Area temporary labor.

Developed training program for Area regarding Progressive Discipline and Performance Reviews.

Legal compliance with Federal/State legislation (FMLA, ADA, DOL, HIPPA, Workers’ Compensation, Affirmative Action Plans

Defend against EEOC actions or other legal claims.

Assisted with the union campaigns in Pensacola, FL, Mobile, Brewton and Magnolia Springs, AL facilities. Includes pre and post-petition campaigns.

Successfully defeated union during campaign for Magnolia Springs.

Acted as Second Chair during labor negotiations.

Successfully bargained/negotiated the Pensacola, FL, and Mobile, AL and Brewton, AL labor contracts.

Successfully worked through employee issues during the 2012 labor strike at the Mobile facility.

December, 1996 - XANTE Corporation (Mobile, AL)

October, 2003

Xanté Corporation manufactures printing machinery - offering multi-media digital press, high speed inkjet print systems, high production digital envelope presses, heavy stock multi-media digital presses, workflow solutions, and multi-media digital printers. The company also provides accessories, such as high speed top load feeder, optional input tray, high capacity feeders, delivery conveyors, stands, drop stackers and sells consumables and supplies.

Human Resources Manager. Report to Chief Operating Officer. Responsible for managing all functions of human resources including recruitment, payroll, benefits, training, employee relations, worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, personnel records and reporting for 200 employees. Managed one direct report.

Key Accomplishments

Developed a start-up Human Resources Department – development included writing policies and procedures, implementing an employee orientation program, developed recruiting procedures, implemented a performance appraisal system and implemented the human resources administration to include compliance reporting, etc..

Developed and conducted training for managers/supervisors in areas such as interviewing skills, FMLA, sexual harassment, communication skills and evaluating employee performance.

Handle all aspects of Employee Relations. Including disciplinary actions, employee counseling, hiring and terminations; execute progressive discipline policies and procedures.

Responsible for maintenance of employee benefit plans (401(k), Health/Dental, Life, LTD, vacation, sick and personal days); also includes benefit presentations to employees and managers.

Defend against EEOC actions and civil court actions.

Oversee recruitment and selection activities.

Developed and implemented Employee Handbook.

Created Job Descriptions.

Conducted market surveys to compare position responsibilities and pay.

EDUCATION:

University of South Alabama - Human Resources Management, BS degree

Member, Society of Human Resource Management

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