Human Resource Professional

Jack D. Reid

Hopkinsville, Kentucky *****

www.linkedin.com/in/jack-reid-phr-shrm-cp-82666915

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Human Resource Director and Manager

Recruitment and Retention/ Change Management / Conflict Resolution / Strategic Planning

Personnel Development / Benefits Administration / Lean Manufacturing

Accomplished and results-oriented leader with more than 20 years of experience, and continuous success in corporate human resource management, training and development, safety management, and business development. Committed to enable the development of executive strategies, initiatives, and business objectives by focusing the power of the organization’s people. Adept at driving strategic human resource planning to provide the organization with the best people talent available and to position the organization as the employer of choice by being aware of policies, practices, and trends within the industry.

Highly experienced in developing progressive and proactive compensation and benefits programs to provide motivation and rewards for effective performance. Strategic business partner, equipped with an aptitude to work with leadership teams to translate business goals into aligned human resource initiatives. Ability to manage simultaneous projects in a complex, constantly changing environment.

Areas of Expertise:

Strategic Human Resource Planning

Budgeting and Resource Management

New Business Development

Corporate and Technical Training Programs

Reporting and Succession Planning

Legal and Safety Compliance Oversight

Employee Communication and Engagement

Turnover Reduction and Management

Cross-functional Team Building and Leadership

Continuous Performance Improvement

Professional Experience

Valiant Integrated Services, Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Human Resources Director(2013 to 2018)

Increased gross sales by 40 million in four years by working as an active leadership team member and delivering strategic direction.

Developed and initiated corporate plans for a variety of human resource matters such as compensation and benefits. Headed team members for OFCCP audits and EEOC complaint defense, and led multiple initiatives related to international and domestic trainings. Maintained management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures. Served as a lead negotiator for labor and union negotiations, and provided leadership and support to program managers, supervisors, and site leads. Managed end-to-end workforce planning, including needs assessment, recruitment/selection, and on boarding.

Selected Contributions:

Improved bottom line results by more than 15% above goal for four years by developing and implementing strategic plans.

Increased salary and bonus compensation by more than 5% above budgeted objective, and reduced turnover rate by 25%.

Douglas Autotech Corp., Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Corporate Human Resources and Safety Manager(2011 to 2013)

Enabled the organization to achieve 10% bottom line increase for three continuous years by developing on-boarding and training plan.

Assisted with the process of organizational development that addresses succession planning throughout the organization. Delivered hands-on leadership and guidance to lead and streamline human resource activities for two plant operations. Planned and analyzed all human resource metrics, including employee relations, staffing and recruiting, compensation management, benefits management, organizational development, employment practices, and safety. Reduced workers compensation insurance premium by 200K annually.

Selected Contributions:

Improved understanding and industry knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OSHA regulations, and TS16949 auditing procedure.

Achieved significant reduction in Experience Modification Rate (EMR) from +1.0 to .80 to achieve desired results for business.

Refine Tile, LLC, Elkton, Kentucky

Director of Human Resources and Safety(2010 to 2011)

Boosted production and efficiency by 10% in one year as well as reduced turnover by 20% through management training programs.

Defined and recommended employee relations practices to establish positive employer-employee relations and promote a high level of employee morale. Met and exceeded company, plant, state, and federal requirements by identifying and resolving issues associated with human resource, safety, and business. Assisted and trained managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity. Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.

Selected Contributions:

Developed and implemented human resource metrics including, safety, compensation and benefits management, turnover management, employment practices, and training and development.

Assessed and updated safety procedures and policies to ensure worker safety and compliance with all regulatory standards.

Maintainer Corporation of Kentucky, Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Human Resources and Safety Manager(2006 to 2009)

Provided strategic vision and direction for all aspects of human resource, which reduced turnover by 25%, increased production by 25%, and increased efficiency by 10%.

Headed a wide range of human resource activities, including recruiting, staff training and development, policy compliance, succession planning, safety program, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement program. Managed and updated human resource records, and compiled comprehensive reports regarding hiring, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.

Selected Contributions:

Functioned in conjunction with executive management team to drive key business and implement performance initiates by transforming human resource from administrative role to strategic business partner.

Handled complex staffing duties such as dealing with understaffing, firing employees, and leading disciplinary procedures.

Additional experience as human resources and safety director, training director, human resource generalist, center manager, composition manager, consultant, business development coordinator, and technical/educational instructor within the areas of human resource, safety, training and development, consultancy, composition, and business development.

Education

M.S., Organizational Communication Murray State University, Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, Murray, Ky.

B.B.A., Marketing National University, San Diego, California

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Human Resource Certification Institute

SHRM-CP •Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional

Professional Associations

National Member, Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM), 2001 to Present

Member, Western Kentucky SHRM, 2001 to Present

Foundation Director, Western Kentucky SHRM, 2005

President, Western Kentucky SHRM, 2004

President Elect, Western Kentucky SHRM, 2003

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