Human Resources Manager

SCOTT S. JEFFERSON III

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Human Resources and Labor Relations Executive

Forward thinking Human Resources and Labor Relations Executive with over 26 years of experience delivering exceptional human resources expertise within a variety of industries. Experience in labor and employee relations, human resource laws, and various human resource disciplines in ever-changing manufacturing environments. Familiar with recruitment, retention, training, organizational development, safety, salaried administration, benefits administration, labor laws, and union management. Outstanding manager capable of setting strategic goals, developing objectives, motivating team members, supervising personnel, and driving superior business results.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Labor Relations Skills

Employee Relations Experience

Leadership and Mentoring

Human Resources Expertise

Contract Administration

Documentation Analysis

Negotiation Experience

Safety

Union-Management Skills

Salaried/Benefits Administration

Strategic Planning

Organizational Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LIGHT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES, January 2001 – Present

Founder/Senior Pastor

Utilize organizational skills, teamwork abilities, and leadership capabilities to start new church community.

Increased church membership from 30 to 500+ members, including a second church location.

Facilitated purchase of 24,000 square-feet, $5 million facility for future growth potential.

Supervise 7-8 ordained ministers and 25 ministries.

ROHM AND HAAS CHEMICAL CO., September 1998 – December 2000

Corporate Director of Labor Relations

Enhanced all aspects of the labor and employee relations function. Utilized ability to identify and drive labor relations strategies and values that aligned with the corporate vision. Ensured a consistent approach to contract administrations, labor negotiations, issue resolution, and employee and labor relations of all types. Developed and implemented programs which ensured maintenance of successful relations throughout organization.

Chief Negotiator for all contract negations in 40+ contract locations comprising 200 contracts.

Company spokesperson in all arbitration hearings.

Supervised 40+ people responsible for labor relations activities for entire corporate structure.

Monitored changes for all NLRB, EEOC, Human Rights, and DOL issues.

Represented company during mergers and acquisitions; served as member of due diligence team.

Served as union management relation for non-union locations.

MORTON SALT COMPANY/MORTON INTERNATIONAL, INC., April 1992 – September 1998

Various Positions Held Include: Vice President (Group), VP Human Resources, Corporate Labor Relations Director, Corporate Labor Relations Manager

As Human Resources Vice President, reported directly to the President of the Salt Group. Provided human resources guidance and support in the areas of: recruitment, selection, retention, leadership development, organizational development, safety, employee relations, and employment law compliance. Collaborated on recommendations to improve efficiency, minimize risk, and reinforce company objectives.

Chief Negotiator in all contract negations; served as Chief Spokesperson in all arbitration hearings.

Company representative in all legal proceedings.

Managed all human resources and labor relations activities for United States, Canada, Bahamas, France, Italy, Spain, and Tunisia. Successfully supervised 35 people within the organization.

Personally negotiated and administered 30+ contracts.

Served as union management relation for non-union locations.

STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO., April 1985 – April 1992

Director Human Resources, Manager Labor Relations

Managed all human resources and labor relations activities for the location. Administered salaries, benefits, and contracts. Supervised safety function, recruitment, union management relations, and grievance handling.

LTV STEEL/J & L STEEL/REPUBLIC STEEL, August 1974 – April 1985

Plant Labor Relations Representative/Plant HR Representative

Provided guidance and counsel to management on all employee related problems. Administered recommendations relative to company policies, interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, and other employee relations related matters. Effectively resolved disputes through grievance handling.

EDUCATION

JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL – Juris Doctorate in Labor and Employment Law. Chicago, IL

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – Partial Credits towards Master of Business Administration. Morgantown, WV

WEST VIRGINIA WESLYAN COLLEGE – Bachelor of Science. Buckannon, WV

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