Mark Blaylock, MBA

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Cleveland, TN 37312

adhokh@r.postjobfree.com

423-***-**** (Mobile)

Vice President, Human Resources

Executive Summary

Human Resources Executive with proven experience leading HR processes specializing in multiple industries including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Finance and Property Management, Restaurant and Brewery, Information Technology, Utilities and in Distribution/Warehousing/Supply Chain and Logistics. I have a very broad functional expertise partnering with senior leaders to set and achieve aggressive growth objectives and performance strategies. Adept with building and sustaining partnerships with key leaders, organizational planning, executive coaching, human capital management, and performance driven management. Deliver HR process excellence for maximized results.

Skills

Payroll, Compensation & Benefits

Training, Safety & Development

Recruiting, Retention & Talent Management

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

Employee Engagement & Relations

Accounting & Budgeting

Regulatory Compliance

On-site HR Manufacturing

Performance Management

HR Strategy & Operations

Union

Planning and Diversity

Logistics/Warehouse Management

Policy Administration & Legal

Professional Experience

M&E -- Cleveland TN

VP Human Resources and Business Operations- Southeast Region -- Jan 2015-Current (business closing)

Responsible for leading strategic planning, implementation and execution of business goals encompassing all HR, Accounting, Inventory, Payroll, Staffing and IT/HRIS needs.

Identified and implemented best business practices and solutions specializing in the automotive industry as well as logistics management.

Directed and managed all aspects of the business to ensure efficient operation and profitability.

Designed and delivered creative HR solutions to sustain a positive working environment.

Continuations improvement (Staff development, IT and Software development, Laws and Regulations)

Coordinated and implemented all Safety and training.

Directed and managed Inventory and Supply Chain operations.

Responsible for key HR initiatives and HR Business Partner Strategies, Staffing and retention strategies, acquisition activities, organizational development, diversity, and inclusion.

Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws and Collective Bargaining Agreements in implementation of Compensation, Benefits and recruiting processes.

Developed Business policies, guidelines and corporate handbooks, individual employee job roles, and organizational culture.

Check into Cash/Jones Management Corporate -- Cleveland, TN

Director of HR, Interim VP of HR -- Oct 2014 – Dec 2016

Directed and oversaw all aspects of HR for 37 multi-state umbrella organization locations with multiple different sub-industries.

Delivery of annual HR programs such as performance reviews, promotions, succession planning, and action plans.

Negotiated and managed all benefits (healthcare, 401k, 5500 filings, Workers Compensation) including open enrollments.

Developed and implemented processes to standardize recruiting, onboarding, retention, and terminations/promotions for 3500+ employees including new software implementation.

Developed budgetary plans and monitored expenditures for the department in order to meet goals.

Demonstrated ability to successfully lead HR initiatives and thorough knowledge of employee relations, employment, organizational design, and leadership development.

Managed and created key HR metrics in attrition, safety, and succession planning.

Craftworks Restaurants and Breweries Corporate Chattanooga, TN

HR/Payroll Director Jan 2013 – Oct 2014

Providing comprehensive leadership and support for payroll functions serving a national company with 200+ locations and over $100M in annual revenue.

Spearheaded the implementation of a new HRIS system which reduced costs by over $100K annually.

Led and developed a national HR team, providing direction, coaching, feedback, and communication.

Designed company-wide T&D system to train staff at over 200 locations on newly implemented payroll system.

Collaborated with all corporate divisions to unify and standardize multiple software platforms including ADP.

Developed and implemented processes & programs to support growth and transition.

Liaise with operations managers for Benefit/Compensation package design and negation for both hourly and salary to remain competitive on national level.

Coordinated benefit training sessions and open enrollment to employees.

Led and directed all HR and Payroll operations and processing.

Erlanger Healthcare System Corporate/Continue Care Chattanooga, TN

Director of HR/Payroll Contract Assignment Jan 2012 – Dec 2012

Effectively provided executive leadership, vision, and management rehabilitate underperforming Payroll and Human Resources department.

Cut annual costs by over $250K by restructuring staffing strategy to reduce labor overlap and unnecessary overtime expenditures.

Designed regulatory compliance initiative to align policies and procedures with state and local laws and introduce industry best practices.

Returned business to profitability by implementing a lean staffing strategy and Punch-in/Punch-out accountability for off premises staff.

Selected and deployed automated payroll platform and worked with IT to integrate systems to collaborate with ADP payroll processing.

Managed and communicated corporate-wide benefits package upgrade, expanding benefits and providers while reducing costs. Managed the administration of all health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, pharmaceutical, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) and commuter transportation plans for all levels of employees (Full & Part time, PRN, hourly and salary).

Spring City Care & Rehabilitation Chattanooga, TN

Business Office and HR Director Aug 2006 – Dec 2010

Managed HR/Payroll/Accounting establishing measurable metrics and best practices.

Restructured Accounting and established measurable metrics for payroll and Trust Accounts.

Worked collaboratively with senior management and vendors to ensure that company benefits are competitive for industry.

Restructured H/R focusing on benefit packages that were designed industry specific to be more competitive for recruiting and retention.

Redesigned payroll policies, procedures, and pay structures.

Increased & developed productivity measurements to determine staff strengths and weaknesses, subsequently balanced teams to improve workflow and reduce idle time.

Implemented standardized salaries that solved over-compensation and under compensation problems.

DELPS Manufacturing and Distribution Corporate Madison, AL

VP Business Operations Manager, Regional HR, and Payroll Senior Manager Mar 2000 – Aug 2006 (Business Liquidated)

Comprehensively managed HR operations for Multi-state flooring Manufacturing and Distribution Centers.

Managed all Administrative, Accounting, HR, Payrolls, IT, Financing, Benefits, Worker Compensation, IFTA, Taxes and Recruiting.

Worked with multi-region distribution facilities to maximize capital investments and strategically plan for continued growth.

Regional HR Manager and VP overseeing all HR and Business Operations including Logistics, Inventories, and Supply Chains directly.

Managed all aspects of Safety and Training including the handling of hazardous materials and SDS logs.

Robinson Manufacturing Company Corporate

Human Resource generalist, HR Manager, Accounting and Payroll Manager/ 1992-2000

Education

Master of Business Administration (Graduated 2012, GPA 3.90)

Bryan College Dayton, TN

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Graduated 2009, GPA 3.75)

Major: Human Resource Management Bryan College Dayton, TN

Certifications

ITIL Best Practices Certified 2011

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