Human Resources Management

CRAIG BARBOUR, PHR

312-***-**** *************@*****.***

Executive Summary

A dedicated and experienced HR Business Partner and Generalist with extensive experiences in developing and implementing better people practices (Human Capital Management), Full life-cycle Recruitment (Talent Management & Development), with a strong understanding of shared responsibility of targets and goals. Advising and implementing in the areas of Organizational Development, Occupational Capabilities Development, On-Boarding, Off-boarding/Relationship building/Counseling/Employee & Labor Relations/ Motivation/Job Coaching/Interviewing skills development/Compliance /Benefits Development Management along with outstanding communications skills.

Skills & Expertise

Talent Acquisition & Selection

Total Rewards & Recognition

Benefits & Compensation Administration

360 Performance Management

Social Networking

Compliance

ATS, RTS, CRM

Leadership Development

HRIS & Metrics Management

Strategic Workforce Planning & Staffing

Mass Media Marketing & Branding

Project Management

Professional Development

TAPROOT FOUNDATION Chicago, IL

Human Resources Generalist 2012-Present

The impact of each project varies; however, the expectation incorporates:

Responsibilities:

Build & develop HR Capacity, integrate HR goals with strategy, align different views in the organization about people challenges, establish a foundation for long-term improvements in HR and talent management, tackle critical issues and implement immediate fixes, operate as HR Generalist in discovery, operate as an HR Strategist in development, operate as an Organization Design Implementer in presenting deliverables.

Accomplishments: Set up Human Resources Capacity for non-profit organizations

CHALLENGER, GRAY, & CHRISTMAS, INC., Chicago, IL

Outplacement Job Coach/ Professional Services Trainer 2010-2012

Implemented the CGC program regionally and successfully placed 90% of clients within program requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Implement core program to clients in assigned territory

• Trained clients in interviewing, networking, team building, customer service and relationship development techniques

V- MODA, LC, Hollywood, CA

Human Resources Manager 2008-2009

Developed and implemented policies and procedures relating to all phases of Human Resources for start-up Consumer Electronics Company. Managed the full-cycle recruitment function across multiple platforms and business units which included; IT, Marketing, Finance and Administration. Both as an individual contributor and business partner, I contributed to the business strategy by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes. Created and enforced organization flow charts, career path reports to evaluate compensation, employee handbooks and organization infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Led the development and administration of programs, procedures and guidelines to ensure alignment with the strategic goals of the company, and establish departmental measurements that support the company objectives

• Utilized Boolean searches, networks, associations and social media to source candidates to develop talent pipelines.

• Proactively diagnosed issues and converted to HR solutions and programs along with other employee relations functions

• Coached senior management (executive team/officers) for occupational capabilities

• Implemented training materials and provided training to assigned client groups including the roll-out of HR processes.

• Managed international HR programs for Expatriates

PEARLMAN CORP, Commerce, CA

Senior Human Resources Manager 2005-2007

Senior HR Manager for 3 companies for S-Corp. Managed the full-cycle recruitment process for multi-site, multi-state business units. I supported a staff of 350 employees internationally (US, Japan, Canada). Identified trends, set benchmarks and managed operations for business units: Manufacturer/Distributor/Supplier/Sales

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Responsibilities:

• Provide HR leadership; consult to managers, team leaders with emphases on safety, employee retention and team development.

• Managed full-cycle Recruitment: Sourcing, scheduling, interviewing utilizing different methods of marketing, advertising and social media. (e.g. CRM databases, Job Boards, Job fairs and College visits)

• Initiated 360 Performance management and implementation of company-wide program

• Responsible for due diligence to set-up company for merger/acquisition. Identified outplacement opportunities/organizations.

RELIEF INTERNATIONAL (NGO), West Los Angeles, CA

Human Resources Director 2004-2004

International Relief and Development Organization (Expatriate employees/Nationals/Local Staff)

Primary responsibility was full-cycle recruitment for overseas positions. Responsible for 100 internal and in excess of 500 Nationals, Expatriates, and Local staff.

Responsibilities:

• Identified and provided solutions to complex and critical HR issues in conjunction with the UNDP

• Set-up HR Infrastructure for international development agency.

• Full life-cycle international recruiting: Iran, Iraq, Burundi, Afghanistan, Africa and China

• Coordinated Visa processing, relocation costs, and placement in secured compounds

• Implement human resource strategies to improve and define the organizational culture

• Managed International Benefits, Visa, Relocation, Expiate/Repatriate programming

PartnersBARBOUR CA, CO, IL, OR

Human Resources Consultant 2000-Present

Solution for outsourced HR generalist functions: Recruitment, Benefits, Compensation, Training, Adult-Learning and Organizational Development.

Clients: Animax Entertainment, Covenant House, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Biz Link, Inc., New Soft Media, Inc., BET Networks – Chicago, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., Damon Jackson - Chicago.

RHR Consultants, Inc Los Angeles, CA

Human Resources Generalist Consultant 1999-2003

Responsible for recruitment and benefits administration programs for a Fortune 500 client list.

• Full life-cycle recruiting over all disciplines including Finance, IT, Programmers, Architect’s, Sales, Marketing and Administration

Additional Experience

The Los Angeles Free Clinic 501(c)(3) Los Angeles, CA 2000-2001 Human Resources Generalist/Senior Recruiter. Integrated Solutions/Cybernet Ventures, Inc, Panorama City, CA 1999-2000 Human Resources Director (2 companies ~70 employees each dot com and integrated internet company). Accomplishment: I reduced recruitment costs over 400% within 3 months. City of Hope 501(c)(3) Los Angeles, CA 1998-1999 responsible for Development Center and 15 National Offices (350 Employees, Union) Human Resources Manager

Education

Society of Human Resources Management Association: (PHR) Professional in Human Resources Certification 12/2002

DePaul University Chicago, IL Bachelor of Sciences Degree 1993 -- Human Resources Management & Development

Computer Experience

Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS: ADP EZ Labor/Report Smith, Ceridian, QuickBooks, Millennium3®, Kronos, Taleo, and PeopleSoft®, versions 7.0-8.1+/SAP/ATS/Brass Ring

COMPLIANCE

Extensive knowledge of compliance-related legislation including but not limited to ERISA, COBRA, IRC Section 125, FMLA, PPACA, ADA, ADEA, EPA, HIPAA, QMCSO

Affiliations

Professional in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)

Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce

Open Hand Chicago

PAWS-LA/Chicago

Chicago Animal Care & Control

Cambridge Who's Who: Executive Industry Professional Award 2006 & 2007

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