Human Resource Professional
Resume:
JOHN E. WILHAM
Paducah, KY 42001 ********@*****.***
Summary
Accomplished Human Resource professional with proven expertise in direction of multiple human resource functions, development and implementation of policy and procedure, innovative staffing and recruitment practices, benefits administration, employee development, employee relations, labor relations, legal compliance, budget management, industrial safety, medical services, etc.
Professional Experience
Mar. 2015 - Present Salesman Flooring America Paducah, KY
-Responsible for retail sales and customer service for all types of flooring for residential and commercial projects.
Aug. 2014- Mar. 2015 Sales Associate Lowes Corporation Paducah, KY
-Responsible for retail sales and customer service throughout the store, specifically in flooring and hardware.
Mar. 2013 – Apr. 2014 Manager Human Resources Honeywell Corporation Metropolis, IL
-Responsible for development and implementation of HR policy and procedure
-Managed employee relations / labor relations / training programs
-Ensured legal compliance to federal and state applicable policy impacting HR program
-Maintained organizational staffing levels through recruitment of blue collar and white collar employees
-Maintained superior HRM results by counseling and disciplining employees as required
-Ensured planning, monitoring and appraisal of employee work results
Nov. 2009 – Mar. 2013 Human Resource Operations Manager United States Enrichment Corp Kevil, KY
-Directed HR function for 1300 employees including establishment of personnel policy and procedure, employee/labor relations, staffing, etc.
-Maintained budgetary responsibility for the HR Department and participated in establishment of annual goals and objectives
-Member of negotiating team for contracts with United Steelworkers and the Security, Police, Fire Professionals (SPFPA) international unions
-Designed, implemented and administered Employee Development Programs including mentoring and succession planning
-Provided direction to operations regarding appropriate courses of action relating to disciplinary matters, conducted hearings and defended actions in arbitration
Apr. 2007 – Nov. 2009 Human Resources Manager Briggs and Stratton Corp Newbern, TN
-Designed and implemented manpower plan for start-up facility and hired 981 employees in FY-1
-Directed facility medical services and occupational safety programs
-Negotiated and implemented contract with staffing agency for on-site service providing seasonal employees
-Developed and implemented Employee Handbook outlining all applicable HR policy and procedure
-Designed “pay for performance” compensation system and performance evaluation system for hourly EE’s
-Designed and implemented Employee Sales Program to reduce damaged/excess inventory and scrap
Dec. 2000 – Apr. 2007 Human Resources Manager Bekaert Corporation Dyersburg, TN
-Introduced Change Management to a highly insulated organization
-Designed and implemented policy and procedure manual that served as the basis for business turn-around
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-Reduced worker compensation cost from $1.3 million annually to $135 thousand annually. Reduced associated lawsuits from 15 per year to 2 on the average
-Created high performance, self-governing work teams that reduced employee complaints by 80%
-Reduced job classifications from 34 to 11 through job redesign and consolidation of like skills
Other Professional Experience (additional information available upon request)
1999-2000 Vice President, Human Resources Wise Alloys, LLC Muscle Shoals, AL
1997-1999 Director, Human Resources Quebecor-Petty Printing Effingham, IL
1989-1997 Manager/Director Human Resources Ingersoll-Rand Corp. Mayfield, KY/Woodcliff Lake, NJ
1974-1989 HR Manager/Asst. Const Supt/LR Mgr Tennessee Valley Authority Various Locations
Education
Murray State University B.S. Degree, Engineering Technology / Construction Technology
Numerous Professional Courses and Certifications
Other Items of Interest
-Proficient in all Microsoft applications
-Previously held Nuclear Regulatory Commission access clearance and Department of Energy “L” clearance
References
Available upon request
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