Human Resources Manager/Labor Relations/Employee Relations

RICK L. MURPHY

*** *** ***** ****** – Auburn, NY 13021

315-***-**** – acy58a@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in Human Resources Management with demonstrated skills in researching and analyzing data; making decisions objectively, systematically and logically; and communicating proficiently.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Manager Silgan Containers

April 2011 – September 2016 Lyons, NY

* HR business partner working closely with the organization's senior leaders in order to develop a HR agenda that closely supports the overall aims of the Company;

* Succession planning - identifying and developing internal people with the potential to fill key business leadership positions in the Company;

* Employee engagement - building relationships between the Company and our employees;

* Organize, direct and manage all aspects of Human Resource functions including employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, benefit administration and administration of payroll (ADP);

* Negotiate Collective Bargaining Agreements and maintain relationship with Local Union;

* Plan, implement and evaluate human resources policies, programs and practices with a focus on positive implementation and with a goal of positive production;

* Work with employees and government agencies to enhance the workforce and to insure a workplace free of discriminatory practices;

* Resolve complex human resource issues through appropriate investigation, utilizing root cause analysis and applying corrective actions;

* Prepare, maintain and file all records and reports related to Human Resources including counseling reports, incident reports, safety reports and Company Policies & Rules;

* Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations with regard to disability, unemployment compensation, worker’s compensation; EEOC, OSHA, Wage and Hour, etc.;

* Participate in daily, weekly and monthly onsite management and leadership meetings (production, continuous improvement, safety, etc.) with a focus on team building;

* Maintain a standardized recruitment process, including the development of job descriptions, screening, interviewing, testing, hiring and training (Corporate Websites, Monster, Career Builders, etc.);

* Recommend and maintain organizational structure and staffing levels to accomplish company goals and objectives;

* Conduct Salary surveys;

* Attend job fairs, organize hiring events at County Workforce Development Agencies, Implement advertising through newspapers & local radio stations, and conduct hiring events at the Company;

* Carry out public relations and networking as a member of the Village and Town Chambers of Commerce, the Village and Town Boards, the Wayne County Business Council, the Workforce Investment Board, the FAME Hiring and Training Committee, and the FAME Pipeline Committee;

* Involved with 5S, TPM, Continuing Improvement, Safety Committee, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Quaizan Events;

* Writing Grants to obtain money for training, writing Waste Elimination Improvements (WEIs) and Ideas In Action (IIA);

* Member of the Workforce Investment Board, the FAME Executive Committee, FAME Pipeline Committee and Chairman of the FAME Hiring & Training Committee; and

* Member of SHRM.

Human Resources Manager Smith Trucking, Inc.

June 2000 – February 2011 Auburn, New York

* Planned, directed and managed HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, payroll (Paychex), and benefits;

* Designed, implemented and evaluated Company policies & procedures, human resources programs and practices;

* Complied with federal, state and local laws and regulations with regard to EEOC, unemployment compensation and worker’s compensation;

* Prepared, maintained and filed all records and reports related to Human Resources;

* Worked with employees and government agencies to enhance the workforce and to insure a workplace free of discriminatory practices;

* Supervised, scheduled and coordinated drivers, tractors, and trailers; and

* Administered contract negotiations; and all other legal matters.

Employee Relations Manager Extended Stay America Inc.

January 1999 – January 2000 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

* Directed and managed Human Resource functions including payroll (ADP), benefits, and recruiting;

Planned, implemented and evaluated employee relations and human resources policies, programs and practices.

* Developed resources; reviewed employment practices; advised department heads on personnel matters and procedures to enhance the workforce and to insure a workplace free of discriminatory practices;

* Investigated and responded to employee grievances and EEO complaints at the informal and the formal stages; and

* Established recruitment, interviewing and employment practices to comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Equal Pay Act of 1963, The Civil Rights Act of 1966, The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Bankruptcy Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

Attorney & Counselor at Law Law Offices of Rick L. Murphy

Coral Springs, Florida

* Administered office and office staff;

* Acted as General Counsel for various Corporations and Professional Associations;

* Presented seminars and litigated in all areas of Employment and Labor Law including workers compensation, unemployment compensation, wrongful discharge and EEOC violations;

* Drafted employment agreements, employee handbooks and personnel forms;

* Advised clients in the area of hiring practices, termination procedures and employee benefits; and

* Researched and drafted contracts negotiated settlements and litigated in all areas of labor law, business law, contract law and finance.

EDUCATION

Nova University Law School Juris Doctor

Syracuse University Bachelor of Arts

References will be provided upon request

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