Dr. David Xavion Lay, Ph.D.

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Memphis, Tennessee 38125

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Work Experience

Director of Human Resources

Good Day Farm, Oxford, MS

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Good Day Farm is the nation's largest Cannabis Manufacturers in the country.

Support multiple locations and oversee multiple departments with 5 direct reports and 16 indirect reports.

Design and implement process changes within the organization, focusing on communications, policy and procedure development and implementation, employee relations, employee satisfaction and employee

recruitment.

Redesign Employee Benefits by selecting a benefits broker that met the requirements and needs of the organizational goals, resulting in an increase in benefit offerings while reducing overall costs.

Implement an online benefits enrollment system.

Implement a Workers' Compensation Return To Work Program which resulted in lower claims cost.

Reduce work place injuries over 45% within one year by providing communications, trainings, investigations and department reviews, Pro-actively prevent litigation cases through development of consistent use of positive

human resource policy, procedures and best practices.

Train and coach managers on the importance of communications and documentation.

Implement a more thorough yet streamlined recruitment process resulting in better hires, less turnover, financial savings and less time to fill openings.

Implement a new wage structure built upon local and industry market data, bringing consistency to salary and wage practices along

more achievable recruitment and retention efforts.

Achieved 100% company success rate on all EEOC claims due to intensive training and development of company managers, executives and hr staff.

Create employee handbook, onboarding and all standard operating procedures in relation to HR Compliance, Training & Development, Employee Engagement and Diversity & Inclusion.

Vice President of Human Resources

THOMPSON HOSPITALITY, Bryan, TX

2010 to 2020

Thompson Hospitality is the largest minority-owned Food Service, and one of the largest Retail Food and Facilities Management companies in the country.

Serve as the VP Human Resources providing direction in the absence of the EVP Human Resources providing direction and guidance for the Area Vice Presidents, Directors, and managers within the Mid-Atlantic business units located at universities and colleges by developing proficiency in operations excellence, team effectiveness, change management and organization development.

Establish all policies and procedures pertaining to Human Resources administration and customer relations, employee and labor relations for the units' operation.

Maintain diversity and EEO compliance, training and development of staff, compensation, benefits and other employee services.

Assure all Human Resource policies, related activities and programs comply with state and federal regulations where applicable.

Responsible for communicating new policies and procedures relating to the Human Resource to all units' directors.

Ensure appropriate corporate resources in support of company and new accounts efforts. Monitor staff utilization and make adjustments to the allocation of resources in collaboration with corporate leadership.

Work as a change agent to improve and streamline unit operations, through the continuous assessment of policies and procedures, work processes and program effectiveness/value.

Provide strategic counsel and advice to the CEO, COO, CFO and members of the executive and management teams about employment, workforce planning, employee and policy issues.

Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to address employee and relations issues as they arise; offer proactive support in the form of management and leadership training, communications training, etc.; assure exit interview data is tracked and reported and that issues of concern are addressed

Ensure effective application of strategic human capital programs, tools and competitive best practices to anticipate business needs and identify solutions to meet those needs.

Handle the appeals of claims and grievances and defends management's position in disputes involving interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements for the classifications that fall under the jurisdiction of Human Resources.

Prepare arbitration briefs and acts as oral advocate for management’s position in front of arbitrators.

Conduct research on labor agreements and prior to Board of Director decisions.

Serve as a point of representation and liaison with corporate and VP of Operations on operational matters, and provide day-to-day strategic guidance and leadership as appropriate in the areas of business operations.

Human Resources Director

Tyson Foods - Atlanta, GA

2006 to 2010

Tyson provides customized food and distribution solutions to national, regional and local specialty food retailers across the nation.

Collaborate with business leaders in the development and implementation of human resource strategies and processes in support of stated business objectives in organizational infrastructure and design, change management, employee relations and recruiting and retention strategies. Appraise and evaluate effectiveness of HR policies, practices and programs, providing detailed recommendations for improvements.

Collaborated with Vice President of Human Resources and foster partnerships with regional operations directors in the in the administration and implementation of human resource programs, company employee/labor relations policies, procedures and contract negotiations.

Liaised with union representatives and management teams in the preparation of contract negotiations, grievance resolution, and contract negotiation and interpretation. Counsel employees and management during the grievance process.

Advised senior-management team on union ERISA issues and health benefit issues.

Evaluated job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.

Designed, evaluated and modified benefits policies to ensure that programs were current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.

Analyzed compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan.

Created and submitted Affirmative Action Plan analysis and report to all appropriate federal agencies.

Processed all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Human Resources Manager/ Consultant

ATL HR Mgmt & Consulting, Inc., Atlanta, GA

2004-2006

Provider of consulting and human resources management services for the health care industry.

Educated, consulted and influenced management teams regarding talent recruiting and selection efforts, and assimilation, development and retention strategies.

Directed human resources department functions in accordance with most current applicable federal, state and local guidelines and regulations.

Consulted with clients on all aspect of HR functions.

Assisted clients with investigations gathered and analyzed information to ensure that employment actions comply with established policies and CBA.

Conducted CBA analysis and positive employee relations action planning.

Improved efficiency ensured consistent application of HR policies and procedures across all business platforms through the restructuring, and streamlining of key organizational processes.

Played a lead role in the analysis of business process, process engineering and redevelopment resulting in a more streamlined and seamless process interaction between business units, customers and support services.

Accountable for the supervision and administration of employee welfare plans including health, disability and life insurance plans, employee assistance and 401(k) programs.

Planned, directed, and coordinated compensation and benefits activities for clients.

Designed and implemented company's Human Resource Information System. Regional Human Resources Manager

Wal-Mart, Inc - Atlanta, GA

1999 to 2004

Wal-Mart is the second world's largest and most versatile retailer.

Managed human resources support for 10,000 employees in 30 locations. Assisted in the investigation and resolution of discrimination related claims. Developed and administered training workshops. Supervised staff of four.

Counseled employees and management in addressing performance and behavior issues, conflict resolution, termination, harassment prevention and career development concerns Provides management consultation and support on all human resources matters for all LCS- managed communities and employees in the assigned group.

Keeps abreast of all legal issues affecting the human resource’s function and participates in developing or changing policies as needed.

Reviews, edits, and recommends changes to community employee handbooks.

Ensures a consistent application of human resources policies, procedures and practices within assigned area of responsibility.

Provides consultation and direction to Market Human Resources Manager and Personnel Managers regarding internal LCS human resources activities, including the movement of employees, training, compensation, recruitment, and employee relations.

Actively participates in the external recruitment efforts of Walmart for field assignments including recruitment strategy, interviewing and selection.

Provides direction and assistance on workers’ compensation, unemployment, policy development, compensation, training, benefits, and employee relations issues. Conducts, consults and provides support on-site to stores on issues like wage & hour audits, EEOC claims, and harassment investigations.

Conducts HR audits at stores and assists in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of Market HR Managers.

Delivers training for market & regional employees. Consults with and assists in the development of LMS based training programs in conjunction with Walmart's identified external training partners.

Education

Ph.D. Organizational Psychology

New York University

New York, NY

MBA Business Administration

Leonard Stern School of Business

New York, NY

Bachelors of Human Resources Management

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Areas of Expertise

Arbitration Proceedings Mediation & Dispute Resolution Benefits Administration Union Contract Negotiation Employee & Labor Relations Collective Bargaining Agreements Career Training & Development EEOC Investigations & Litigation Employee Relations Employment Law Employee Recruiting & Development Organizational Development Compensation Analysis Performance Evaluations Mentor & Counselor Payroll Administration Executive Level Presentations Metrics Definition Safety DOT Regulations

Computer Skills

MS Office Suite

Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook MS Project Publisher Additional Software

Lotus Notes Crystal Report WordPerfect QuickBooks 2000 Samix Abra Gallagher SQL Visio Infoflo ManMan ADP Kronos Lawson BrassRing Time & Attendance

Shiftboard Quest EZPlanet Ulti-Pro Peoplesoft Ceridian Workday Expense Wire

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