David Douglas acyo2q@r.postjobfree.com

**** ***** ***** **., *********, KY 42303 - 270-***-****

Qualified Human Resources Professional

Dedicated and passionate about developing people assets . Skilled in the hiring process, policy development, performance management, training, conflict resolution, and workforce compliance issues including general administration and record keeping.. History of successful interaction within diverse groups in multiple industries. Comfortable and effective communicating with professionals at all levels and adept at all practical day-to-day areas of human resources management.

Professional Experience

CRS OneSource, Owensboro, KY (Wholesale Food Distributor) September 2005 to Present

Human Resources Director:

Lead department of 3 charged with overseeing all of the human resources duties and responsibilities within this 170 employee organization.

Recruit, interview, and select all exempt and non-exempt level employees.

Conduct post employment offer background checks,drug screening and reference checks.

Conduct employee on-boarding activities including safety awareness training.

Manage myriad of HR record keeping and employee file maintenance.

Process bi-weekly payroll via ADP WorkforceNow payroll and HRIS system.

Serve as company benefits administrator (Group Health, Dental, Elective Benefits, 401K)

Compliance officer for EEOC, OFCCP, FMLA, FSLA, ACA, OSHA, HIPPA, DOT

Coach and counsel employees and oversee policy enforcement, interpretation and progressive discipline.

Advise and counsel supervision and management on myriad of HR related issues.

Oversee written policy handbook and procedure updates and job descriptions.

Oversee employee communications including publishing of quarterly newsletter.

Manage workers compensation and modified/return-to-work programs.

Oversee employee wellness activities including: annual biometric health screenings.

Facilitator for companywide training including: soft skills training, front line leadership training, harassment prevention training, safety and health training.

Organize and facilitate employee recognition and special activities.

Oversee annual performance reviews.

Coordinate charitable giving initiatives in the community.

Develop and oversee HR Dept. annual budget.

TJ-Maxx Mid-West Distribution Center, Evansville, IN May 2004 to September 2005

Employee Relations Business Partner:

Performed full-range of human resources generalist and labor relations responsibilities in this distribution warehouse operation.

Primary employee relations representative on the 2nd shift with a labor force of approx. 700 union associates.

Oversaw union contract requirements including: grievances and arbitration, job bids, transfers, seniority issues, no-fault attendance policy, investigations and progressive discipline procedures.

Performed employee orientation and on-boarding

Advised and counseled department heads and frontline supervisors regarding proper employee relations procedures, policies and practices.

Facilitated 2nd shift training activities.

Facilitated 2nd shift employee recognition and special events.

National Office Furniture (Division of Kimball International) June 2002 to April 2004

Human Resources Manager (Fordsville, Ky facility):

Led department of 2 charged with overseeing all of the human resources duties and responsibilities within this 220 employee manufacturing facility.

Recruited interviewed, and selected all exempt and non-exempt level employees.

Conducted post employment offer background checks, drug screening and reference checks.

Conducted employee on-boarding activities including safety awareness training.

Manage myriad of HR recording keeping and employee file maintenance.

Served as plant benefits administrator (Group Health, Dental, Elective Benefits, 401K)

Compliance officer for EEOC, OFCCP, FMLA, FSLA, OSHA, HIPPA.

Coached and counseled employees and oversaw policy enforcement, interpretation and progressive discipline.

Advised and counseled supervision and management on myriad of HR related issues.

Oversaw employee communications.

Managed workers compensation and modified/return-to-work programs.

Facilitated companywide training including: soft skills training, harassment prevention training, safety and health training.

Organized and facilitated employee recognition and special activities.

Oversaw annual performance reviews and employee satisfaction surveys.

Served on plant implementation team during its transition from batch production to lean manufacturing. This included hands on participation in Demand Flow Technology work flow design, developing work instructions and quality roles and responsibilities for production positions, conducting 5S events and being an active change agent.

Anchor Industries (Evansville, IN) Tent and Heavy fabric Mfg. September 1999 to May 2002

Human Resources Manager:

Led staff of two in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees for this 500 plus employee manufacturing facility.

Oversaw policy and procedural development, enforcement, and interpretation.

Oversaw benefits and workers compensation programs.

Helped establish and pioneer plant wide wellness program to encourage healthier living and to impact increasing health insurance costs.

Researched and implemented companies first H.R.I.S system (ADP HR Expert) that was linked to the company payroll system.

Led the development of a company wide performance review system for both salaried and hourly employees that provided better and fairer performance feedback to employees.

Coordinated human resources activities and programs at small satellite manufacturing facility in Florida.

Green Coal Company (Henderson, KY) Surface Coal Mining June 1989 to July 1999

Personnel/ Public Relations Manager:

First job out of college. Initially hired as a coal shipment coordinator (rail, truck, barge).

Appointed to serve as personnel manager and public relations representative at new Henderson County Kentucky surface mining operation.

Coordinated hiring mining personnel, assuring required safety training.

Oversaw required personnel administration and record keeping; most of this being developed from scratch.

Oversaw Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) compliance activities. Certified MSHA Trainer.

Responded to inquiries and complaints from residents adjacent to the mining operation pertaining primarily to blasting activities. Worked closely with county officials in terms of permitting activities, constituent concerns, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Government with Minor in Business Administration

Western Kentucky University 1989

Affiliations

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

American Payroll Association

International Food Distributors Association HR Training and Steering Committee

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power /Point, Publisher)

Certifications

ADP WorkforceNow Payroll and H.R.I.S certification

OSHA 30 hour training certification

Department of Transportation Certification

7 Principles of HACCP

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