ANDEE S. OCHS, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Marietta, GA **066

actkoz@r.postjobfree.com 770-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/AndeeOchs SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Astute, business savvy HR professional, delivering results in dynamic corporate cultures. Adept at establishing rapport and high degree of credibility at all levels of the organization. Support diverse groups through exceptional versatility and multi-industry knowledge. Achieve results by applying strong analytical, communication, and investigative skills.

Organizational Development Strategic Planning Conflict Management

Employee Relations & Compliance Training & Development Staffing & Retention

Performance Management Compensation & Benefits Diversity & Inclusion

Management Coaching Change Management Project Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COX MEDIA GROUP – WSB-TV AND COX RADIO, Atlanta and Athens, GA 2010 to 2015 Senior Human Resources Manager

Provided Human Resources leadership to WSB-TV and 11 Radio Stations supporting 500 employees.

Integrated subsidiary operations that complied with Cox Enterprises, resulting in job descriptions, salary ranges, job grades, and correct exemption status.

Managed implementation of a new HR Shared Services model for benefits and onboarding, resulting in higher employee engagement scores on survey.

Met business needs by providing strategic direction to management on multiple reorganizations / restructurings.

Saved an estimated 15 to 20% in labor costs by collaborating with project team and outsourcing contract labor for Cox Media Group Atlanta to an outside vendor.

Increased diverse hiring 15% by training managers and extending job placement ads. DATASCAN TECHNOLOGIES – JM FAMILY ENTERPRISES, Alpharetta, GA 2005 to 2008 Human Resources Director

Provided Human Resources leadership for DataScan Technologies and DataScan Field Services, including a staff of 3.

Directed transition of all HR systems from DataScan to JM Family Enterprise systems, including ADP HRIS to PeopleSoft in under 2 months.

Implemented and managed rollout of JM Family Enterprises HR policies and procedures with minimal business disruption.

Improved payroll processing by managing transition of merit system from anniversary date to calendar year for 450 plus employees, including remote employees in 47 states and contractors.

Coordinated rollout of pay grade slotting and job descriptions for all 200 positions within DataScan, resulting in better information for recruiting and more engaged employees.

Led transition of newly acquired Canadian subsidiary into JM Family Enterprises. CHEVRONTEXACO, Atlanta, GA 1996 to2004

Human Resources Manager / Business Partner

Managed Human Resources activities for Marketing, Chevron-operated Service Stations, and Terminal and Logistic Operations.

Enhanced professional development of over 50 multi-level managers through coaching and mentoring efforts.

Reduced company liability by conducting more than 30 investigations and providing recommendations in challenging and sensitive situations, including harassment, fraud, and policy violations. ANDEE S. OCHS actkoz@r.postjobfree.com PAGE TWO

CHEVRONTEXACO (Continued)

Decreased unemployment, EEOC, and workers compensation claims 50% by developing and conducting ongoing training for 130 Station Managers in all aspects of supervision.

Managed HR role of divesting 130 company-operated service stations in 3 states over 6 months by following all legal requirements.

Coordinated rollout of HR SAP for Southeast region, meeting all timelines.

Saved company 20% in costs by serving as a member of the transition team for a major rollout of benefits to an outside provider.

Achieved smooth transition for Texaco employees by being proactively involved in numerous aspects of ChevronTexaco merger.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

GALILEO INTERNATIONAL, Atlanta, GA

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Directed implementation of Broadband for Atlanta site, which included extensive communications and training.

Increased employee morale by designing and conducting training sessions “How to Prepare, Conduct, and Discuss Performance Appraisals” and “Giving Effective Feedback”. SIEMENS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION, Alpharetta, GA

Human Resources Manager

Managed all human resource generalist activities for corporate office and parts of 2 manufacturing plants with particular emphasis on benefits, employee relations, and affirmative action. DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, Alpharetta, GA

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Managed employee / labor relations, EEO / affirmative action, compensation, personnel policies, management training, organizational development, recruitment, and special projects for regional office with greater than 500 employees. EDUCATION

Master of Arts (MA), Personnel and Guidance, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL CERTIFICATIONS

SPHR and SHRM-SCP Certifications

ELI Civil Treatment Series

Lominger 360 Coach

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

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