Human Resources Management
Resume:
DAVID MRAZ
**** ****** **** **. ***** River, OH *4116
*****.*.****@*****.***
Professional Summary:
Keen assessor who can highlight risks and reduce the possibility of unwanted results, and offers insight into possible consequences prior to decisions being made. Assists others through complex decisions. Avid reader and information gather who keeps stimulated and up to date on industry trends and best practices. Enjoys those with opposing views to talk through situations and find the best solution. Thrives in sharing cross cultural responsibilities that bring together commonalities. Brings new employees into the fold and creates events that enlist staff to know each other. Strong team builder and developer of mission statements.
Qualifications/Achievements
Researched, sampled and created new salary structure for the Cleveland Indians
Promoted to Chair, Diversity Council, leading all Diversity education and outreach initiatives
Created and assisted in the execution of President's Council (high performer development program)
Facilitated quarterly book clubs
Conducted complete exemption audit and recommended change status
Implemented new recognition programs
Created “Corrective Action Plan” to deal with employee issues
Featured in Employee Resource Council's (ERC) July 2014 HR Trends Magazine
Professional Experience
PPG Industries, Inc., Barberton, OH
Contractor of HR Generalist/Talent Acquisition February 2015 – Present
Provide all aspects of consultation and support for HR functions
Revise policy, procedure and handbook updates
Employee relations and conflict management; which includes performance coaching, counseling and management, culture change management
Administrator of the Gallup Survey process; employee engagement and satisfaction, training and development
Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.
Serve as a consultant to professional staff on classified employment, labor relations and separation issues.
Recruitment and retention; write and edit job descriptions to reflect current duties and responsibilities.
Interact professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.
Cleveland Indians Baseball, Cleveland, OH
Human Resources Generalist January 2011 – February 2015
Ownership of compensation management, recruitment, targeted training and development initiatives and employee relations
Create and implement strategies for ongoing employee engagement including recognition, recruitment, counseling and diversity education
Conduct full-cycle recruitment with emphasis on skill based interviewing and applicant evaluation
Facilitate training classes and assist in employee development, including performance evaluation training and analysis, with direct report to Assistant Director of Development and Engagement
Create innovative developmental opportunities for targeted groups
Coach and counsel on employee relation issues including performance improvement and conflict
Research and recommendation of salary structure and grading to Compensation Committee for all new positions
Research and provide recommendations for market increase and grading requests for current employees
Conduct job evaluations for current and new positions
Create and manage yearly merit increase process
Provide counsel and solutions for employee relations issues, following the corrective action plan when necessary
Audit exemption status, as needed, ensuring compliance with FLSA
Research and ensure Human Resources policies and procedures remain compliant with all local, state and federal laws
Manage job description database in Halogen, oversee yearly updates
Chair of the Diversity Council overseeing three Diversity Sub Committees
Oversee recognition programs including quarterly, annual and seasonal employee awards
Manage work-study partnership with St Martin de Porres High School and supervise four student workers
Conduct interviews, review resumes and evaluate candidates as needed
Maintain HR records, ensure confidentiality
Remain current and knowledgeable of Health Care Reform and act as back up for benefits administration
Fifth Third Asset Management, Cleveland, OH
Research Assistant July 2008 – December 2010
Database management of select stock portfolios, writing portfolio performances, and research
Research information from databases and financial records
Research of companies for potential inclusion within Analysts' portfolio providing summary reports of financials and media releases
Maintained database of several stock portfolios
Assisted in writing portfolio performances
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Writing Tutor/Instructor of Freshman Composition August 2006 – May 2008
Developed and facilitated sixteen week curriculum designed to meet major course learning objectives
Instructed, mentored and evaluated students in:
oAcademic writing skills, Critical thinking skills, Organization skills, Grammar skills, Proofreading skills, Research techniques
Education
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Master of Labor Relations, Human Resources
Master of Arts, English
Bachelor of Arts, English
Professional / Volunteer:
Microsoft Office 2010
SharePoint 2007, 2010
PeopleSoft
Kronos
Ultimate Software (all modules)
Halogen (all modules)
Basic HTML
Volunteer with Cleveland Indians Charities including Cleveland Foodbank, Rebuilding Together and Boys and Girls Club
Volunteer interviewer, Urban League of Greater Cleveland
Partners in Education (PIE) with the Barberton School District
JA (Junior Achievement) in a Day with Barberton Middle School
Partner with Goodyear in Akron on a STEM Career Day for six through twelfth grades
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