Clyde Tate
Titusville, Florida ***** 321-***-**** acxxy1@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/clydetatehrd International Human Resources Director
Accomplished, dedicated, and energetic bilingual human resources director with over 27 years of diverse and progressive experience leading large-scale human resources efforts for high-profile organizations. Seasoned in driving full-cycle recruiting and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, records management, policies, and legal compliance initiatives. Proven track record of successfully negotiating results, developing teambuilding programs, drafting employee handbooks, and creating corporate policies, job descriptions, and management reports. Hands-on leader and collaborator with excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and analytical skills and a proven commitment to the human resources field. Areas of Expertise
Department Startup Employment Law Employee Relations
New Employee Onboarding Staff Development & Coaching FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
Mediation & Advocacy
Policy Development
HRIS Technologies
Training & Development
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Organizational Development
SELECTED CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SERVICON SYSTEMS, INC. 2015 – Present
Human Resources Manager
Lead all aspects of human resources for the company, including all recruitment, employee and union relations, compliance, benefits, and LOA administration for 800 union and 200 non-union employees.
Direct and mentor a high-performing team of three direct reports, including an HR Generalist, HR Representative, and Benefits Clerk.
Oversaw the successful adoption and implementation of the ADP Workforce Now version 10 and HRB system. 4OVER, INC. 2013 – 2014
Regional Human Resources Manager
Served as the organization’s first Regional HR Manager with responsibility for the HR activities of multiple statewide and international plant locations.
Led a large-scale project that successfully unified remote locations with standard performance appraisal and disciplinary action language while simultaneously updating employment policies and procedures.
Drafted and implemented an employee handbook.
PROTEIN, LLC, 2012 – 2013
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Successfully stabilized hiring practices and updated internal employment policies and procedures.
Rewrote the employee handbook in collaboration with the company President and Chief Financial Officer.
Advised executive management on a diverse range of legal compliance issues and legal strategies.
Led and mentored a national staff of HR and safety managers across plant locations in multiple states. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES, 2010 – 2013
Human Resources Director
Directed the hotel’s HR activities, which entailed creating formal policies and procedures and managing multiple systems and processes, including payroll and personnel records, and management counseling.
Guided the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems, and programs.
Collaborated with senior management in policy/procedure development and full cycle recruiting. Clyde Tate
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES, 2010 – 2013 (continued) Human Resources Director
Designed and implemented training and orientation programs, including sensitivity training and employee reinvestment performance programs.
SELF REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 2009 – 2011
Human Resources Manager
Directed all HR functions for a non-profit church, which involved managing all staff recruiting, employee training, and benefits administration efforts.
Oversaw disciplinary actions and managed all personnel records.
Co-chaired annual benefits meetings and led new hire orientations and exit interviews.
Promptly resolved any conflicts between employees and insurance carriers. ADDITIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
AIR FAYRE, INC. 2008 – 2009
Human Resources Manager
Established a formal HR department in a startup company supporting 500+ employees.
Developed and implemented a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs.
Created orientation, sensitivity training, and employee reinvestment performance programs.
Successfully executed the LAX employee badging process and program for security clearance. Various HR Management contract assignments (2007 - 2008) Assisted family in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans (2006 – 2007) SANDBERG FURNITURE MANUFACTURING, INC. 2000 – 2006 Human Resources Director
Led a newly-created HR department, which entailed liaising with executive management in strategic planning and driving full cycle recruiting.
Led all aspects of Human Resources in recruitment, workforce development, employee relations, compensation, and employee health and wellness for 500+ employees of which 97% were Spanish monolingual and unionized.
Established processes to enhance organization performance and readiness, including succession planning, leadership development, performance planning, staffing, training and education.
Earned a certification in workers’ compensation, successfully lowering exposure and achieving savings of $110K in premiums for the company.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Business Administration Columbus University, Jackson, MS (In Progress) Secret Security Clearance
OSHA 30-Hour Certified