Human Resources Manager

JAN (Yawn) JONES

503-***-**** - ************@*****.*** – 44652 W. McCully Mtn. Rd., Lyons, OR 97358

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Researched, developed and implemented the first random drug testing in the woods products industry.

Reduced worker comp cost by more then 50% by initiating aggressive return to work program.

Resolved numerous grievances by bringing Supervisor and worker together.

Won arbitrations due to solid documentation and collaboration with supervisors.

Implemented management training program regarding successful leadership.

Facilitator for building strong inter company Teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Managing and Supervising:

Spear head implementation of compliant personnel policies: ADA (American with Disabilities Act), EEO (Equal Employment Opportunities), wage and hour and benefit administration, OR-OSHA requirements.

Automate and systematize rote and mundane functions to improve operating efficiencies.

Through the team process, develop ‘out of the box’ recruitment and personnel retention methods.

Labor Relations / Complaint Resolution:

Labor contract administration, complaint resolution (grievance) & arbitration preparation, member of contract negotiating team.

Direct all aspects of Labor Relations team through implementation of third step grievance and arbitration.

Structure work environment where fear, failure, and blame are not responses and/or defenses.

Incorporate active listening to unravel challenges and rebuild – be it systems, technology, or people.

Union avoidance planning and implementation.

Project Initiation / Implementation

Initiated, developed and implemented the first county government Employee Assistance program (EAP).

Initiated, developed and implemented first countywide computer system.

Revised the in-house documentation and monitoring workers compensation system for a savings of over $500,000 the first year.

Initiated, developed and implemented the first random drug testing program in the woods products industry.

Partnered with OR-OSHA in the development of a pilot safety and inspection program in the woods products and metals manufacturing industries.

Passion for Customer (Employee) Care Excellence:

Instill a philosophy of immediate response to customer (employee) inquiries – no such thing as “do it tomorrow.”

Value each individual customer (employee), exceeding expectations.

Act and serve with integrity and trust, essential ingredients for successful, long-lasting customer (employee) relations.

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Motivating and Training:

Analyze company culture and structure to pinpoint obstacles and create new pathways or adopt existing model to build an environment of solutions and forward movement.

Recognize hidden solutions, already existing or external, through research, active listening, and observation.

Help personalize company vision and goals by implementing strategies to create ownership/advocates.

Team Building:

“My job is to make the team successful” – accomplished by coaching, nurturing, and stretching to reach beyond an individual’s comfort zone to maximize personal/professional excellence.

Create an environment to link team members’ strengths as the beginning of all endeavors.

Capitalize on company structure, budgets, and timelines to build a “let’s do it” framework.

EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Manager, Mastercraft Furniture, Stayton, OR (8/13-4/15)

Senior H R Coordinator, Boise Cascade, Inc., Monmouth, OR.(4/06-10/08)

Employment Specialist II, Oregon Employment Department, Salem, OR (2/03-03/04)

Human Resources Manager, Selkirk Metalbestos, Nampa, ID (8/00-5/02)

Human Resources Manager, Kinzua Resources, Heppner, OR (2/96-9/99)

Human Resources Manager, Willamina Lumber Company, Willamina, OR (3/86-10/93)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Management & Communication, Corban University, Salem, OR

Business & Accounting, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, OR

Team Building, Northwest Leadership Institute, Eugene, OR

Conflict Resolution / Negotiation, Zenger – Miller, Portland, OR

U. S. Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, Honorable Discharge.

Languages: speak read and write; English and French.

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