GEORGE N. KILLIAN (GREGG)

Lascassas, TN ***** 615-***-**** ad4cd1@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-killian-phr-shrm-cp

SUMMARY

A dedicated and accomplished Eagle Scout, who is a people-focused Human Resources professional, with experience in servant leadership, performance management, interviewing, progressive discipline, and staff development. Possesses a proven ability to utilize a unique, flexible, and transparent approach to support leaders, develop relationships, and solve problems while effectively prioritizing multiple demands, setting aggressive goals, and adapting quickly to changes. A strategic thinker, who drives associate relations and HR initiatives, improving associate engagement, culture, workforce planning and development, and associate performance.

EXPERIENCE

ESSENDANT La Vergne, Tennessee

Human Resources Manager 2019-2023

Supported 200 associates in facilities located in Colorado, Illinois Minnesota, and Utah. Delivered HR plans, projects, programs, and related activities involving associate relations, communication, workforce planning, talent assessment, coaching, training and development, selection, de-selection, performance management, and orientation.

·Supported “Develop the Bench” and promoted company’s continuous education programs by implementing the apprenticeship program to increase capabilities of mid-level managers, master’s program to develop capabilities of senior leaders, and internship program to bring in strong and motivated entry-level associates.

·Identified training and development needs for managers and hourly team leads.

·Reduced turnover and increased quality of hire by increasing leadership capabilities with training and development programs.

·Project Management; Developed and implemented the Washington State Sick Leave Program.

·Managed and ensured compliance E-Verify process, overseeing both initial verifications and recertification cases for entire company.

·Developed effective relationships with business partners and supported overall company objectives.

·Coached and counseled operations managers and department managers on sensitive associate relations issues.

·Identified concerns with associate relations and implemented appropriate action plans while educating managers with pro-employee philosophy.

·Conducted thorough and impartial associate investigations, demonstrating expertise in resolving complex workplace issues.

ESSENDANT La Vergne, Tennessee

Associate Relations Manager 2016-2019

Supported 300 associates in facilities located Missouri, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, and Washington State.

·Provided value-added services to enhance associate experience. Ensured the effective implementation of HR plans, projects, and programs to positively influence the results in assigned locations.

·Identified training and development needs of associates and conducted effective training programs.

·Managed processes, performance management, compliance activities, and associate development.

·Created and implemented the Associate Engagement Survey and Associate Stay Conversation process.

·Conducted annual site visits, performing associate round table, facility audits, and associate file reviews.

·Utilized wage analysis program to ensure wages remained competitive in each facility.

·Proficiently implemented and managed HRIS system, enhancing operation efficiency and ensuring accuracy.

·Expertly maintained, updated, and applied progressive discipline procedures, fostering a fair and consistent approach to associate performance issues.

ESSENDANT, FORMERLY UNITED STATIONERS SUPPLY COMPANY 2015 La Vergne, Tennessee

Human Resources Generalist 2001-2016

Supported 350 associates in facilities located Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas.

·Responsible for the delivery of new-hire orientation, selection and de-selection, performance management, associate relations, communication planning, talent assessment (both new hires and current associates), coaching and facilitation.

·Worked with facility leaders to drive effective workforce planning, including planning and forecasting talent needs. Participated in candidate sourcing, assessment, and selection as appropriate.

·Provided facility-level support regarding the company’s compensation and benefits practices. Ensured internal equity and that compensation practices were market competitive.

·Developed effective relationships with business partners and supported their needs in a manner consistent with overall company and functional objectives. Coached and counseled facility leaders on tactical issues and sensitive associate relations issues.

·Promoted positive associate relations by visiting company facilities, conducting associate relations reviews, and monitoring facility health.

·Influenced Affirmative Action Plan goals through grassroots partnerships.

·Recruitment management for Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas markets.

·Conducted and completed initial and open enrollment benefits.

·Instructed corporate and local training programs with exempt and non-exempt associates for company policies on harassment, safety, new-hire process, termination process, leave of absence, FMLA, labor organizing, interviewing skills, performance coaching, and performance management.

·Directed and supervised a dynamic team within the human resources department and office staff, providing leadership, guidance, and support to multiple employees to ensure efficient workflow, collaboration, and achievement of departmental objectives.

UNITED STATIONERS SUPPLY COMPANY La Vergne, Tennessee

Human Resources Coordinator 2000-2001

·Coordinated all aspects of new-hire orientation and onboarding that included confirming the completion of the manager’s HRIS onboarding step, creation of orientation folders, facilitation of new-hire orientation, and I-9 processing.

·Supported managers and associates with HR technical questions and issues.

·Tracked and conducted new-hire follow-up meetings and exit interviews.

·Managed payroll for exempt and non-exempt associates.

·Maintained associate time and attendance for corrective actions.

·Maintained all employee personnel files.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Vocational Specialist, 1998-2000. Promoted and developed employment positions for qualified disabled candidates. Managed daily operations within the local organization. Maintained and fostered interpersonal relationships with community leaders and business owners for appropriate candidate placement. Interviewed and evaluated applicants to determine eligibility for services. Counseled disabled individuals and provided vocational rehabilitation services.

STATE OF TENNESSEE, Nashville, Tennessee, Disability Claims Examiner, 1997-1998. Adjudicated an authorized disability claim payments for benefits offered under state governmental social insurance programs. Interviewed and corresponded with claimants, agents, and medical professionals to correct and investigate questionable data. Prepared written reports of findings.

EDUCATION

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Bachelor of Social Work

CERTIFICATION

Professional Human Resources Certification, PHR

Society for Human Resources Management Certificate, SHRM-CP

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows, Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Internet Explorer, UltiPro, Cornerstone, Ethics Point, ServiceNow,

AWARDS

Disability Claims Examiner of the Year

CEO Award

Bravo Award (3)

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