Human Resources Manager

BRETT D. ZALL, MBA-HR, SPHR

*****.****@*****.*** • 559-***-****

Dynamic and skilled human resources professional with SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications and a MBA, Specialization in Human Resources Management. Contribute and support the organizations' mission and values, strategic plan, and financial goals, while keeping a pulse on the attitude and direction of the work force and providing a resource for cutting edge benefits information and other HR related information to all employees. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Expert in multiple areas of human resources, including employee engagement strategies; developing, coordinating, and administering a learning and development program; change management; administering workers compensation; organizational growth, succession planning; performance management; minimizing unemployment claims; and creating job descriptions.

• Adept at recruiting, successfully filled hourly and management positions in manufacturing, wholesale food distribution, and post-secondary education industries.

• Developing and maintaining innovative self-funded workers compensation and employee health and wellness plans.

• Have been involved in all aspects of the payroll process and expert in California labor wage and hour laws.

• Expert in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Lotus Notes, various payroll software applications, security swipe card software applications, security camera applications, and HRIS applications. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LYONS MAGNUS, INC. – Fresno, California

Vice President, Human Resources 1/2013 - Present

Director, Human Resources 10/2008 – 1/2013

Lead and direct the HR department functions and overall HR strategy to support growth, for the Corporate Headquarters, Fresno Plant, Kentucky Plant, and nation wide sales force, while reporting directly to the President/COO. Lyons Magnus, Inc. manufactures and distributes fruit fillings, syrups, desert toppings, and beverages, while operating 24 hours a day, 5 - 7 days a week, with 1,000+ employees nationwide. Developed, implement, and administer all HR functions and HR budget enterprise wide in a fast paced environment. Manage all aspects of HR day-to-day operations including recruiting, a self-insured workers compensation and health insurance plan, discipline, safety, employee relations, and payroll, while managing four direct reports and three indirect reports, including the HR Manager at our Walton, KY manufacturing plant. Key Contributions:

• Instrumental in filling 150+ full-time positions including all levels (Coordinators, Managers, and Directors).

• Modernized and streamlined all HR processes, including a job requisition system, Human Resources Information System, new hire orientation, exit process, and workplace accident investigations.

• Implemented and manages company self-insured health plan, which includes a wellness program that directly correlates with the employee share of the premium.

• Implemented and manages learning and development program that has achieved a significant amount of hours of training hours since October 2008 and met requirements for several 3rd party food safety audits.

• From a HR perspective, managed acquisitions by the Company, including the successful on boarding and ensuring success for new employees from the acquired companies.

• Implemented and manages a new employee performance evaluation program with metrics for new employees.

LIDESTRI FOOD AND BEVERAGE, INC. – Fresno, California 7/2005 to 10/2008 Human Resources Manager

Lead and direct the HR department functions at the Fresno, CA manufacturing plant, while reporting directly to the Corporate HR Director, who’s office is at the Corporate Headquarters in Fairport, NY and reporting indirectly to the Fresno, CA – Plant Manager. LiDestri Food and Beverage, Inc. manufactures pasta sauce, salsas, dips, and drinks, while operating 24 hours a day, 5 - 7 days a week, with an average of 175 employees per week. Develop, implement, and administer all HR functions at the Fresno, CA manufacturing plant. Manage all aspects of HR day-to-day operations including recruiting, workers compensation administration, payroll, discipline, safety, security, and managing one direct report (HR Assistant). Key Contributions:

• Successfully pursued and implemented a more inexpensive Workers Compensation carrier for policy year 2007 and 2008.

• While managing Safety, 2006 OSHA recordable injuries rate dropped 75% compared to 2005. Safe recordable injury rate was maintained for 2007 and 2008.

• The Fresno plant is considered the role model for the corporate wide wellness program, which was rolled out in early 2006. Received Silver Award for Wellness program from the State of California.

• Able to successfully argue and win three out of four unemployment claims in front of California Unemployment Appeals Board and won six other unemployment decisions before it went to appeal.

• Was given the task to improve Site Security. Improved the Third Party Site Security Audit score by 110% from the August, 2006 audit to the December, 2006 audit. Excellent score for 2007 and 2008. QUALITY COLLEGE OF VOCATIONAL CAREERS, INC. – Fresno, CA 7/2001 – 7/2005 Human Resources Manager

Steered and directed multiple aspects of Human Resources for Quality College of Vocational Careers, Inc., a private post-secondary educational school, with 50 employees. Job Duties & Key Contributions:

• Designed new employee orientation package and established and facilitated all new employee activities and sessions, which provided (for the first time) continuity in all company and benefit information presented verbally and in writing.

• Assisted President in budget reconciliation and other forecasting/planning activities for all departments.

• Implemented a revised employee evaluation program, which allowed for improvement on identified problem areas before final evaluation.

• Researched and implemented benefits program, which allowed employees to design their own benefits U.S. FOODSERVICE, INC. – Fresno, CA 12/1998 to 7/2001 Human Resources Generalist

Directed day-to-day Human Resources operations for a national corporation’s Fresno, CA Distribution facility, which employed 50 employees. U.S. Foodservice is a wholesale foodservice distributor to restaurants, schools, and hospitals.

Job Duties & Key Contributions:

• Payroll Manager - Managed all aspects of payroll at division level.

• Worked as liaison between the Local Teamsters Union and management, was apart of management, helped resolve grievances.

• Scheduled and screened full-time job applicants and coordinated applicant testing and pre-employment physicals.

• Created job descriptions for hourly employees.

• Established and administered service award program and administered Workers Compensation. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Masters Business Administration (MBA) with Specialization in Human Resources Management National University, California

Bachelors Business Administration National University, California Society Human Resources Professionals – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certified Member, Human Resources Association of Central California Board Member – City of Fresno Chamber Business Education Committee Member – Fresno County Office of Education - Career Technical Education Strategic Plan Initiative Business Taskforce

SELECTED WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING

2016 HRO Today Forum – Chicago, IL – May 1, 2016 – May 3, 2016 2015 Human Resources Executive Health and Benefits Leadership Conference – Las Vegas, NV – April 8, 2015 – April 10, 2015

2013 Mid-Sized Retirement & Healthcare Plan Management Conference – San Francisco, CA – September 9, 2013

– September 11, 2013

2013 SHRM Staffing Conference – Las Vegas, NV – April 28, 2013 – April 30, 2013 2012 Mid-Sized Retirement & Healthcare Plan Management Conference – San Francisco, CA - March 18, 2012 - March 21, 2012

SHRM – Strategic Human Resources: Delivering Business Results Seminar – Las Vegas, NV – September 14, 2010 – September 15, 2010

2009 SHRM Staffing Conference – Chicago, IL – April 28, 2009 – April 30, 2009 Certificate of Completion - Spanish for the Manufacturing Industry – October 2007 Voluntary Protection Application Workshop – Las Vegas, NV – April 3, 2007 through April 5, 2007 Cal/OSHA Workshop – Fresno, CA – January 10, 2006 through January 11, 2006 Attended many Human Resources Association of Central California and California Employer Association luncheons, with a wide range of topics including: Performance evaluation, Strategic Leadership, California Labor Law update, Workers Compensation, conducting a proper investigation, and etc.

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