PAUL K. PORTERFIELD

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Professional Summary

A Senior Human Resources professional with 20 years of progressive responsibility in all aspects of Human Resources. Proven ability to establish rapport and credibility with diverse groups of people from entry level to senior management. A resourceful and decisive professional with a strong service orientation and the ability to operate effectively in rapidly changing environments. Special expertise in the following areas:

Human Resource Consulting

Employee Relations Management

Recruiting, Staffing and Hiring

Change Management

Performance Management

Employee and Management Development

Benefits Design and Administration

HR Policies and Procedures

EXPERIENCE

Georgia Biomass, LLC. /INNOGY SE, Waycross, GA/Essen, Germany January 2018- May 2019

Human Resources Manager

A progressive Human Resources Manager providing senior level management and execution for a German owned renewable energy company (HQ located in Essen, Germany), the largest US based wood pellet manufacturing plant operating 365 days a year. Responsible for enhancing the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of employee related recruitment, retention, benefits, compensation, polices programs, and culture.

Senior Management and Executive Board member providing US based support to operations of renewable energy, specifically in the wind and solar industries for locations in Chicago and Pittsburgh and Waycross; support transition of newly acquired Everpower in Pittsburgh; assist with internal growth of Innogy SE operations with assessment, interpretation of US based policies and culture, pay plans and benefit programs.

Provide leadership planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training production managers to coach and discipline employees; schedule management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievance and counseling employees and supervisors.

Maintain organizational changes to staff through use of established recruiting, testing and interviewing programs for a challenging geographical location in Southeast Georgia; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews and recommending changes for talent attraction and retention.

Implement gainsharing program for non-exempt staff based on annual performance criteria related to plant production, quality, budgets and safety; maintain pay plans according to periodic pay surveys; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions through recommendations and revised pay structures based on geographical supply and demand.

Ensure legal compliance by monitoring all applicable federal and state requirements; conduct investigations on safety related incidents (LOTO violations, OSHA regulations, HSE considerations); representing GBM in all active and pending legal matters.

Maintain employee benefit programs by assessing current needs and trends; recommending benefit program changes and updates to Executive Board; obtaining and evaluating annual benefit contract bids; designing and implementing educational programs on benefit plans, to include 401k and wellness initiatives.

Cardinal Group Management /Resource Alliance, LLC, Atlanta, GA April 2016 –September 2017

Director of HR/Human Resources Business Partner

An HR Business Partner providing senior level leadership and coordination of company Human Resources functions. Develop and implement corporate Human Resources strategies and programs. Responsible for understanding and implementing the organizational hierarchy, corporate communication, compliance related programs and benefits, all risk mitigation, policies and procedure reviews, performance management, ongoing training curriculums, payroll and logistics for property management groups all while maintaining the highest level of service to all associates.

Recommend and maintain organization structure and staffing levels to accomplish company goals and strategies, partnering with Regional Managers and Community Managers for effective company recruitment and selection plans.

Coordinate and investigate all associate grievances, claims, lawsuits, and mediate all workplace disputes. Develop action plans with senior management and associates to determine clear paths for improvement.

Establish company policies and procedures while managing existing company policies and procedures. Partner with senior management to determine and confirm the company missions, vision and values in an effort to maintain and grow the culture and associates.

Evaluate human resources technology and solutions to improve payroll, benefit and performance management data management. Establish alternatives to senior management for collection, review, mobile applications for continued growth and support of the millennial workforce.

Partner with senior management and department managers to develop associate career paths.

Manage onsite human resource functions for property management groups as well as Resource Alliance associates providing support to clients.

Midwest Medical Enterprises/DVT Lite, Inc., Atlanta, GA December 2012- November 2015

Director of Human Resources

Solely responsible for managing all aspects of the Human Resources function, including compensation administration, employee relations, professional development, talent management, legal, performance management and payroll for Corporate Office and entire sales force for both Midwest Medical Enterprises and DVT, Lite.

Implemented two separate payroll and compliance systems for company. Paycor and ADP Run to include transitioning of 401k plan with an emphasis on talent management and self-guided performance based management.

Designed and delivered new policies and procedures manual for staff. Implemented changes for Midwest Medical after Southern Medical Associates acquisition.

Recruited and retained over 100 salespersons throughout U.S. and delivered onboarding strategies for various regions of sales area to include physician offices, ambulatory surgery centers and Veterans Administration.

Provided support to CEO and other senior level management for employment related performance, mission statements and annual goals for both internal staff as well as sales staff. Developed compensation packages, sales quotas, independent contracts, confidentiality agreements and commission packages.

Solely responsible for all payroll functions for both Midwest Medical and DVT Lite to include monthly commission calculations, analysis, loss ratio, expense analyst and semi-monthly hourly and salaried employees.

Managed constant management changes to sales philosophy, tactics, sales incentives, and turnover for all sales areas within the U.S. Worked closely with Regional Sales Managers on performance, employee relations and documented areas.

Designed and implemented employee recognition program, annual benefits packages, philanthropic programs and other various employee based initiatives for both internal staff as well as sales staff.

Independent Consultant November 2009 – December 2012

Integrity-HR, Atlanta, GA April 2011- December 2012

Independent HR Business Consultant

Independent consultant providing Human Resource expertise to clients specifically with HRIS implementation (PlanSource), Benefits and Payroll administration, Performance Management, Strategic Recruiting and Workflow Management, Training and Development, Policy and Procedure Development, Workers Compensation, Compensation Management, and Employee and Management Development.

Tappan Street Restaurant Group, Atlanta, GA November 2009-March 2010

Director of Human Resources- Contract position

A disciplined Human Resources executive responsible for providing support to senior management and operations staff to all 24 Taco Mac restaurant locations in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Other areas included Employee Relations, Guest Injuries and all active legal cases, unemployment claims and hearings, and workers compensation.

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta, GA January 2002 –July 2009

Director of Human Resources

Solely responsible for managing all aspects of the Human Resources function, including compensation administration, employee relations, recruitment, professional development, budgeting, and policies and procedures for all entities under the Metro Atlanta Chamber.

Consulted with senior management on workforce planning and staffing needs; recruitment of top talent for key positions, reducing turnover from 25% to less than 5%.

Designed annual benefits programs in collaboration with senior management, carriers, and brokers based on

business plans and market influences. Conduct market research for competitive analysis of benefits package.

Regularly advised all levels of management on issues pertaining to performance management, employment law, conflict resolution, organizational changes, and HR policies and procedures.

Managed workers’ compensation claims with zero loss to company, and successfully defended EEOC filings through accurate and independent documentation.

Selected and implemented professional development programs for managers and employees based on ongoing, company-wide needs assessment.

Analyzed market data for compensation study, and provided recommendations to senior management on appropriate compensation of unique roles within the Chamber.

Designed and implemented company-wide, quarterly recognition program for all employees which is still being used today.

Managed and maintained relationships with key vendors including ADP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Putnam Investments, and Mercer HR.

Administered defined contribution plan termination from start to finish which included compensation meetings and analysis of annuity contracts, tracking former participants for distribution, 5500 filings, missing participant locations, and accompanying research to the PBGC.

Developed and implemented new recruitment process with input from management which significantly improved applicant screening and overall talent acquisition.

Implemented and managed company-wide performance management process including mid-year and end-of-year reviews.

Simmons Bedding Company, Atlanta, GA February 1997-October 2001

Sales and Marketing Representative April 2001- October 2001

Corporate Payroll Manager April 1998-April 2001

Operations Office Manager February 1997-April 1998

AFFILIATIONS

HR Generalist Certificate Program SHRM, United Way Advisory Board Committee member, Team Captain-Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk, Junior Achievement, Chick-fil-A Bowl volunteer, SHRM Atlanta, SHRM, certified adult AED/CPR, Habitat for Humanity, Strike the R Word, Lakeside High School Football Fundraising, Waycross Chamber of Commerce, Swampfest 2019

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, ADP Workforce Now, Run, HR Partner and ADP PCPW, Clientele, Paychex Premier, Paycor, PlanSource, Alliance Payroll, Paylocity

EDUCATION

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Management –December 2000

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