James R. Frentheway, GPHR/SHRM-SCP

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An experienced Human Resources Executive. A strategic leader and a collaborative and cooperative team member. An expert in communication and the development of high performance organizations. A consultant and advisor to business leaders and an expert in organizational dynamics, HR design and processes. Providing HR leadership to start-ups, international companies, M&A, operational turn-around activities and growing companies.

HR Professional Experience

Managing Partner – HRBeginnings LLC – 2019 – Present

• Managed consulting business providing Human Resources services to small to mid-size organizations.

• Provided communication and management training to Owners and managers.

• Counseling, coaching and consulting with business owners on benefits negotiation and implementation.

• Consulting with business owners on staffing and employee retention strategy. V.P. Human Resources – HPPE LLC 2018 – 2019 Columbus GA

• Production start-up – Responsible for all HR disciplines.

• Benefit Negotiations – Reduced Health Benefit Costs by 10%.

• Risk Management – Reduced Worker Comp, Liability and Property Insurance costs by 40%.

• Safety – Reduced Incident rate by over 60% and recordable accidents by 80%.

• Established Performance Management process and compensation structure.

• Corporate communications and community relationships. Director-Human Resources – Kumho Tire Georgia 2014 – 2017 Macon GA

• Plant start-up for internationally-based company. Green-field to operational in 13 months.

• Start-up Employee Turnover Rate of 2% or less for the first 3 years.

• First U.S. employee, direct report to President & CEO.

• Designed and implemented Compensation Plan.

• Discovered and applied government grants providing over $4 million.

• Negotiated benefits, in years when the average increase was 10%, secured a 2% decrease in costs.

• Design, coordinate and implement staffing plan for 400 employee manufacturing facility.

• Employee Relations, Legal Compliance.

• Responsible for EHS, Facilities maintenance, Security and general administration. Director-Human Resources – CTC Plastics 2013 – 2014 Dayton OH

• Responsible for all HR disciplines for a multi-site recycler/manufacturer.

• Report directly to the C.O.O. Providing organizational advice and counsel.

• Designed, developed and implemented management and leadership development training.

• Designed and implemented 0rganizational Staffing and Scheduling plan, saving over 25% in labor costs.

• Operated as a significant member of an executive management team that in 9 months accomplished a turnaround from a business that had an operating loss for over 4 years to a profitable with a 20% increase in sales and 15% efficiency improvement. Director-Human Resources U.S.A. SBS Worldwide 2011 – 2013 – Atlanta GA

• National Director of Human Resources – Multi site/multi state responsibilities, Internationally based company.

• Member of 3 person corporate management team that increased gross profit 65% in 2 years.

• Managed corporate HR issues with European Union employees.

• Negotiated health benefits, reducing costs 10% year over year.

• Designed and implemented national and regional organizational structure reducing costs 15%.

• Designed, developed and implemented national succession planning.

• Implemented a new HRIS and payroll system.

• Designed and developed a management leadership training process. Master of Arts in Leadership – Luther Rice Seminary – 2010 – 2011 Director-Human Resources – Sundance Products Group – 2007 – 2009 - Gainesville GA

• Corporate Director of HR- Reporting to the President/COO - M&A project.

• Designed, developed and implemented training all management personnel in Lean Manufacturing organizational change/operational processes.

• Provided risk-management savings of over 20% per year and negotiated a 2% reduction in health benefit costs while improving benefit coverage in an atmosphere of 20% increases.

• Created and implemented a company safety program that reduced injury incidents by over 50%.

• Developed a company “on-boarding” process to reduce turnover and protect company integrity with I-9 compliance.

• Responsible for Employee Relations, Handbook revisions and regulatory compliance.

• Standardized procedures and policies in all locations. Human Resources Manager - Piedmont Laboratories - 2006-2007 – Gainesville GA

• Trained entire organization in Lean Manufacturing/GMP and job-specific quality standards.

• Trained and consulted with managers in management processes and communication skills.

• Managed Employee Relations, legal and regulatory compliance.

• Developed hiring and orientation process. Installed and implemented a new HRIS (Human Resources Information System).

Human Resources Manager-The Home Depot - 2002 – 2005 – Dawsonville GA

• Responsible for 12 stores and over 2500 Associates.

• Trained HR Managers and answered employee relations issues.

• Investigated and resolved EEO and employee complaints.

• Hired and trained for new store openings.

• Trained supervisors and Dept. Heads in communication. President - Blue Diamond Stucco – 1997 – 2002 – Dawsonville GA

• Operated a commercial construction company specializing in stucco for commercial applications.

• Responsible for P&L, accounting, sales, estimating, training, certifications, regulatory compliance, safety, operations and management.

• Developed commercial strategy and provided customer service and a quality product. Human Resources Manager – Summit Polymers 1992 – 1997 – Sturgis MI

• First Human Resources Manager for an automotive supplier plant.

• Implemented and trained Toyota Production System in 3 plants.

• Responsible to design develop and implement all HR systems.

• Recruited, oriented, trained and developed staff for the new programs of a growing customer base.

• Managed all W.C. (Self-Insured) cases and worked with counsel on each case to develop strategy.

• Responsible for all Employee Relations activity and regulatory compliance. Prior Experience – Operational Management – General Motors Education & Certifications

Education: M.A. Leadership, Luther Rice Seminary & University -2011 B.S. Western Michigan University – Graduate work in HRD Certifications: GPHR, SHRM – SCP, SPHR, OSHA Industrial Compliance, Trainer, The Art of Listening Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, PeopleSoft, as well as ADP, Paycom, KRONOS, SAP Language Skills: English and Spanish

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