Employee Relations Manager

Location:

West Point, GA

Posted:

October 26, 2020

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Steven Tyler Byrd

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Auburn, AL 36879

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

706-***-**** work cell 864-***-**** alternate cell

Profile

Proven Human Resource professional with 20 years’ experience in employee relations, policy development, safety programs, training, recruitment and retention, compliance, and performance management. Recognized as a knowledgeable, influential manager with a genuine concern for people and a clear focus on achieving business results.

Accomplishments

Implemented 401K retirement plan.

Implemented campus wide AED program.

Decreased Worker’s Compensation premiums by $12k.

Reduced turnover by 27% in one year.

Received 90% plus approval rating in plant surveys.

Implemented Hispanic diversity staffing program

Experience

Daehan Solution Georgia West Point, Georgia 3/13 – Present

Senior HR Manager

Manage HR department for tier 1 automotive supplier of 300 employees.

Researched, advocated, implemented 401K retirement plan and restructured vacation policy to observe and recognize longevity of employees.

Responsible for Payroll, EEO and OSHA compliance, employee relations, policy and benefit administration, onboarding, orientation, conflict resolution and supervisor training.

Established a performance management plan.

Recruit hourly, salaried positions and manage staffing vendor program.

Two direct reports.

South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Spartanburg, SC 7/07 – 3/13

Safety Coordinator

Implemented and Maintained safety programs for the school.

Responsible for mandatory safety training, building inspections and safety meetings.

Completed OSHA 30-Hour training in Construction and General Industry.

Consulted with maintenance staff and contractors to assure compliance with regulations.

Conducted First Aid, CPR and AED classes and New Hire Orientation.

Administered Worker's Compensation program.

Managed employee performance management system and process new hire paperwork.

Guardian Building Products Greenville, South Carolina 6/05 - 7/07

HR Manager/Safety Specialist

Travelled throughout US to provide Human Resources and Safety support for 18 installed service branches. (30-40% travel)

Recruited employees and implemented safety programs for 10 new branch startups.

Trained management and administration in HR and safety policy and procedures.

Union County Board of Education (Adult Ed.) Union, South Carolina 2/02 – 6/05

Workplace Trainer (Position eliminated through state funding cuts)

Provided workplace training at three manufacturing facilities in Union County.

Assisted training departments with the development and implementation of training modules including Orientation, OSHA, Annual Safety, Teamwork, 5 S, Powered Industrial Truck, Ergonomics, First aid/CPR/AED, Keyboarding, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adult Education.

CMI Industries, Inc. Clinton, South Carolina 8/98 - 10/01 (plant closed)

Human Resource Manager

Managed Human Resource Department for three manufacturing plants with a total of 750 employees. Responsible for daily administration of human resources including recruiting, hiring, safety, benefits administration, employee relations, policy administration, conflict resolution, OSHA and EEOC compliance.

Primary contact for plant Safety program and conducting safety audits and OSHA training.

Russell Corporation Alexander City, Alabama 8/92 - 8/98

Employee Relations Manager

Managed in nine different facilities including: yarn manufacturing, cutting, sewing and distribution including multi-plant multi-shift operations with 350 employees.

Responsible for hiring, safety, benefits, policy administration, worker’s compensation, employee relations and affirmative action.

Experienced affirmative action and OSHA VPP audits.

Conducted audiometric, sound level, pulmonary function, and cotton dust testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama Major: Management

Associate of Science

Enterprise State Junior College, Enterprise, Alabama Major: Business Administration

Related Experience

National Safety Council and Red Cross Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

OSHA 30-Hour Construction and General Industry course completed in 2011.

Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist

School for deaf and blind middle school girls & JV boys basketball coach, Relay For Life Team Captain, School Improvement Council, YMCA soccer coach, Upward basketball coach, Youth and Children's ministry volunteer, Chairman youth committee, Deacon.

References for Steve Byrd

Business

Mr. Derek Kim

General Affairs Manager

Daehan Solution Georgia

West Point, GA 31833

706-***-****

Keith Sherlin

Director of Public Safety

SC School for Deaf and Blind

Spartanburg, SC 29302

864-***-**** (work)