GEORGE HARAKAS

Address: **** ****** ****; Unit **4; Greer, SC 29651 • Mobile: 864-***-****

Email: ad2x1l@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gharakas/ January 19, 2024

Dear Omron:

While my attached cover letter and resume will give you a brief understanding of my background and experience, I have taken the liberty of listing your requirements along with my qualifications for the Human Resources Manager position. I hope this will enable you to use your time effectively today. 1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, 1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Business or related field. The Citadel.

2. At least 8+ years’ experience in Human 2. Over 8 years experience in Human Resources. Resources.

3. At least 2 years’ experience in a 3. Over 2 years experience in a leadership/supervisory role. leadership/supervisory role. 4. Experience working in a manufacturing setting. 4. Experience working in a manufacturing setting. 5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with 5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with employee development, performance employee development, performance management, management, employee relations, policy employee relations policy administration, recruitment, administration, recruitment, safety and regulatory safety and regulatory compliance. compliance.

6. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR a plus. 6. Work experience equivalent to a SHRM-SCP certification.

7. Ability to work in Microsoft Office, HRIS 7. Ability to work in Microsoft Office, HRIS programs programs (experience with ADP Vantage and/or (experience with ADP and SuccessFactors). SAP SuccessFactors a plus).

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future. Regards,

George N. Harakas

GEORGE HARAKAS

Address: 2200 Racing Road; Unit 104; Greer, SC 29651 Mobile: 864-***-**** Email: ad2x1l@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gharakas/ Senior Human Resource Professional

Human Resources Management HR Project Management Client & Vendor Relations QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Self-motivated, with 15+ years outstanding experience and very strong skills and extensive professional experience and a background that encompasses all-embracing human resources experience in successfully managing talent in a variety of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, non-profit, and technology for companies with up to 5,000 employees. Strengths: Knowledgeable of Human Resource policies and procedures; creating productive work teams; drastically reducing hiring times; identifying deficiencies in order to create training; providing ethical leadership for employees and stakeholders; excellent communication skills (able to develop positive relationships with individuals of all ages and backgrounds); self-motivated; works well independently or in a team environment; skilled at multi-tasking, customer focused, decision making, best practices, innovation. CORE COMPETENCIES

Policy Development & Design HR Project Management Mergers & Acquisitions Team Building & Mentoring Training & Event Program Coordinator On-Boarding & Mentorship Data Entry & Analysis Community Engagement Contract Management Strategic Business Planning Briefing & Presentations Employee Relations & Employee Engagement Change Management Talent Management Talent Development Budgeting Strategic Business Partner Talent Acquisition Performance Management Innovative Goal Setting Experience developing and implementing HR procedures that drive solutions for the business

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Atlas Organics. Spartanburg, SC 2021 – 2023

Atlas Organics specializes in recycling organic waste and keeping it out of landfills, then turning it into a valuable soil amendment to promote sustainable agriculture and landscaping. Through 14 sites in 8 states, we collect compost from homes and businesses throughout the country and in turn provide a quality soil amendment product for landscapers, farmers, nurseries, and home growers. We also help municipalities set up their own composting facilities.

• Managed two staff members in counseling overall compliance with a collaborative effort in recruiting and employee processes, provided interface for external agency communications with unemployment, mentorship / training, and responding to employee inquiries pertaining to benefits, concern resolutions and overall employee relations in conjunction with management, and timely personnel transaction processing via utilization of applicant tracking and payroll systems.

• Conducted preliminary interviews, referred acceptable candidates for interviews; provided candidate information regarding pay and benefits; processed pre-employment criminal background, drug-screening, previous employment verification, and motor vehicle record checks per FCRA standards and company policy; influenced / negotiated and extended offers of employment.

• Consulted with hiring managers to discuss position specifications, source candidates to include direct sourcing and leveraging select vendor partners when applicable; managed all ATS on-line applicant system activities.

• Ensured timely and effective “on-boarding” of all new employees to the company; compliance with I-9 and E- Verify requirements and processing of all new hire paperwork.

• Guaranteed consistent legal compliance with various employment laws and regulations covering the areas of labor relations, wage & hour for all employee relation interactions and continued assurance when processing personnel transactions including terminations, status changes, new hires, disciplinary, and performance evaluation actions.

• Responsible for Mergers & Acquisitions nationwide. Continued on next page

GEORGE HARAKAS

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Bondtex, Inc. Duncan, SC 2017 – 2021

Bondtex, Inc. specializes in bonding substrates together through flame lamination and adhesive lamination processes for the automotive, medical, marine, footwear, aftermarket, commercial transportation, & intimate apparel industries.

• Managed & counseled overall compliance with a collaborative effort in recruiting and employee processes, provided interface for external agency communications with unemployment, mentorship / training, and responded to employee inquiries pertaining to benefits, concern resolutions and overall employee relations in conjunction with management, and timely personnel transaction processing via utilization of applicant tracking and payroll systems.

• Conducted preliminary interviews, refer acceptable candidates for interviews; provided candidate information regarding pay and benefits; processed pre-employment criminal background, drug-screening, previous employment verification, and motor vehicle record checks per FCRA standards and company policy; influenced / negotiated and extended offers of employment.

• Consulted with hiring managers to discuss position specifications, sourced candidates to include direct sourcing and leveraging selected vendor partners when applicable; managed all ATS on-line applicant system activities.

• Ensured timely and effective “on-boarding” of all new employees to the company; compliance with I-9 and E- Verify requirements and processing of all new hire paperwork.

• Guaranteed consistent legal compliance with various employment laws and regulations covering the areas of labor relations, wage & hour for all employee relation interactions and continued assurance when processing personnel transactions including terminations, status changes, new hires, disciplinary, and performance evaluation actions.

• Made sure the HR department remains compliant with IATF (International Automotive Task Force) regulations through mentorship efforts.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Piedmont Community Action. Spartanburg, SC 2015 – 2017 PCA is a non-profit organization that provides low-income families assistance that helps them to become less dependent upon government assistance. PCA also manages the Head Start program that promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through agencies in their local community.

• Responsible for all HR issues for the organization.

• Managed a staff of 2 HR professionals and reported to the CEO. DIVISION HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Oldcastle (CRH) – APAC Ballenger Paving Division. Greenville, SC 2012 – 2015 APAC is a concrete paving company with work-crews located at several job sites across the Southeastern United States.

• Successfully initiated and managed a clean-up project for thousands of personnel documents, and created a storage system for current documents.

• Responsible for all regional Human Resource management issues.

• Communicated regularly with an interdisciplinary team including the Controller, Safety Manager, Accounting Clerks, Contractors, Sales, Vendors, Project Managers, Payroll and Superintendents. Several additional years’ experience as HR Manager/Director. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

The Citadel – Charleston, SC

Veterans@Work Certification - Society for Human Resource Management Numerous Human Resources workshops, conferences & training sessions Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & HRIS platforms MILITARY SERVICE

First Lieutenant; US Army; 1st Cavalry Division; Ft. Hood, TX ORGANIZATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management

Spartanburg Human Resource Association – Past President Greenville Society for Human Resource Management

SC Society for Human Resource Management – Past Board Member Downtown Spartanburg Sertoma Club - Secretary

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