Human Resource Manager

Lamont P Smith MBA, Email: ********@*****.***

**** ********* ***. *********, **** 43004 Home: 614-***-**** Cell: 419-***-****

Human Resource Professional

“Dynamic Businessman with over 15 years of Successful HR Operations Management”

Accomplishments

Implement new safety programs that resulted in 30% reduction in incident rates.

Developed employee handbook and Management Leader Guide for 600 employee agency.

Evaluated and refined the recruiting and on boarding process to increase retention by 20%

Area of Expertise

Training & Development

Recruiting / Retention

Employee / Labor Relations

HR Policy Design

Career & Performance Counseling

FMLA / ADA / EEO / WC

Succession Planning

Safety Training

Employment Laws

Benefits Administration

Organizational Development

Payroll

Professional Experience

SK Food Group, Senior Human Resource Manager – Groveport, Ohio 12/2014 – Present

Manage Human Resources function for a non-union food manufacturing company start-up Ohio plant.

Provide support for 400 employees while directly supervising a department of 6

Coach and advises managers to address human resources issues and actions to be taken.

Conduct discipline and counseling sessions with supervisors and their employees needing performance improvement plans

Participate as appropriate in governmental hearings or investigations, including Department of Labor and Office of Equal Opportunity investigations.

Lead and conduct investigations into employee complaints and employee relations issues.

Analyze employee survey and exit interview data, and develop an employee engagement program to build employee satisfaction.

Developed a tool to track headcount and employee data used by Accounting, Operations and management team members

Created Succession planning program strategy.

Developed employee recognition initiatives in response to employee satisfaction survey results

Collaborated with management to create and implement a Professional Development Program with a goal of creating a culture of constructive, timely and meaningful performance feedback

Assisted in the implementation of a companywide HRIS system

Implemented leadership development training program to assist with employee career development

Introduced an reward program that was essential to the retention of key employees and to the plant ongoing success

Oversee the new hire orientation and onboarding process.

Conduct wage analysis and pay surveys to ensure competitive compensation within the industry

Ensure legal compliance with State and Federal employment laws

Maintain and update job description and position requirements

Updated and edited employee handbook and company leadership guidebook.

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First Transit, Regional Human Resource Manager –Horseheads, New York 2/2014 – 12/2014

Manage HR functions for the East Region comprised of 72 locations in 18 States.

Communicate with General Managers and other region management regarding: Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act; employee hiring and terminating processes.

Advise General Managers and location management regarding disciplinary related matters and provide appropriate recommendations in accordance to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, local, state and federal employee relations laws.

Manage and track Collective Bargaining Agreements for 58 locations in across 18 states.

Participates in union contract negotiations and help with preparations.

Provides advice on issues filed in the grievance procedure; attends hearings and drafts Company answers

Draft and file position statements to EEOC and other local, state and national agencies as requested.

Review all involuntary terminations and either approve based on policy or recommend alternative disciplinary action.

Manage and perform confidential investigations and resolution of employee relations issues, allegations and employee hotline complaints in the region of over 5600 salaried and hourly employees.

Conduct employee file audits and safety reviews for 3-4 locations per month to ensure compliance. Address HR and Safety issues and determines appropriate resolution.

Assisted in contract negotiations, Arbitrations, and grievance processes. Grievance procedures included hearing relating to disciplinary actions, discharge, and enforcing provisions of the union contract.

Coordinate Annual performance reviews and assist General Managers with review process for the Region.

Develop recruitment strategies using local labor market information, local wage analysis, employment and retention analysis, and research in compliance with company hiring standards.

Develops appropriate policies and procedures in the area of employee relations, organizational structure, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee complaints, external education and career development.

Ensures proper leave administration program are in place. Manage and track FMLA and LOA requests.

Complete and process paperwork for newly hired General Managers and Regional Staff including wage & benefit communication, travel policies, moving expenses, credit card policies, and properly completing all new-employee forms.

Maintain accurate HRIS records

FARO Logistics Solutions, Human Resource Manager – Lockbourne, Ohio 2011 – 2014

Established the company's first ever Human Resource Department, providing HR support to 1600 employees covering 5 States, including OH, CA, FL, TX and IL

Restructured policy and procedures to bring the company up to HR standards and compliance

Managed and represented the company in Workers Compensation and Unemployment Hearings.

Maintained compliance with I-9 and State and Federal postings for 5 states.

Administered employee benefits program and advised employees of benefits, directed the processing of claims, conducted and organized information and educational programs on benefits programs.

Manage and represent the organization against action and proceeding taken against the company including EEOC charges, Unemployment and Workers Compensation claims.

Investigate accidents and prepare accident reports to insure OSHA compliance

Manage and administer company compensation and benefits plan.

Brought Workers’ Compensation program into full compliance. Trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury.

Processed, track and approve FMLA Certifications and qualifying benefits enrollments

Facilitated new hire orientations, performance reviews and exit interviews

Performs day-to-day management of external vendors involved with the non exempt hiring process.

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Jewish Family Services, Career Consultant/ Project Coordinator – Columbus, Ohio 2011 – 2013

Assisted dislocated professionals with job search strategies as they seek new employment.

Facilitated training workshops including, Resume Writing, Interview Techniques and Job Search Strategy using Social Media

Developed community relations and partnerships to create employment opportunities through networking with 800+ local business leaders and recruiters

Infinity Resources, Human Resource Manager – Columbus, Ohio 2002 – 2010

Managed and coordinated full cycle recruiting activities, including internal and external placement, employee on-boarding and orientation

Work with Senior Management on Collective Bargaining agreements

Worked with Leadership to critically assess processes/hiring strategies in order to attract and recruit high potential exempt personnel to the organization.

Advised managers and supervisors in regard to bargaining unit contract queries, and progressive discipline methods and procedures.

Reduced workers compensation claims by 20% and Unemployment claims by 12%

Analyzed job requirements, wrote job descriptions, conducted wage and salary reports, and wrote employee handbook and evaluations.

Interpreted contract language and provided guidance to management and employees.

Conducted cost benefit analysis and proposal evaluation.

Coordinated the safety reports and Bureau of Workers Compensation reports

Consultant to managers on performance evaluations, goals, and disciplinary issues via Success Factors, an interactive evaluation tool.

Processed the Disability Claims and FMLA request for Human Resources.

Identify training needs, and plans, developed, and delivered formal training to management and employees on a variety of labor relations, employee relations, and associated topics.

Wheel-It Manufacturing, Human Resource Generalist – Toledo, Ohio 1995 - 2002

Performed full range of human resource responsibilities from recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.

Orientated new hires on employee benefits and eligibility

Managed and facilitated employee relations, grievances, training, coaching, discipline actions and terminations.

Implemented Employee recognition programs, celebrations and events.

Organized job fairs and hiring events

Education

Colorado Technical University

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) / Human Resource Management

South University

Bachelor of Science-Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Community Employment Assistance Network (CEAN)

Professional Association of Resume Writers

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

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