Employee Relations Manager

LESLIE P. MONTGOMERY, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Folsom, LA *0437 985-***-**** *******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

High-performing and progressive Human Resources Leader with proven track record for developing and implementing innovative yet practical people strategies and integrated solutions. Results-driven professional with a strong passion for assessing and selecting talent, building winning teams and cultures, coaching leaders for maximum performance. Well-versed in total rewards packages, communication and education, worker’s compensations, payroll, compliance and Talent Acquisition. SKILLS

• COVID-19 action to comply with requirements in

employment

• Succession Planning

• Career development programs for staff

• Performance management

• Relationship and team building

• Employment Law

• Staff Recruitment and Retention

• Affirmative Action Plans

• Benefit program development and negotiations

• Conflict resolution

• Policy and procedure improvements/development

• Human Resource Management

• Talent Management

• Employee Relations

• Strategic Business Knowledge

• HRIS Systems

• Diversity and Inclusion

WORK HISTORY

Vice President of Human Resources, 11/2014 to 12/2020 OnPath Federal Credit Union /formerly ASI Federal – Harahan, LA

• Managed all aspects of Human Resources to include Talent Acquisition, Compliance. Employee Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Training and Development, and Payroll.

• Actively participated in strategic management planning and succession planning.

• Negotiated benefit renewals annually while always considering budgets and looking for enhanced value added benefits.

• Maintained low one-digit percentage increases with high claims to premiums ratio. Increases consistently began at 10-15% increases and negotiated 3-8% increases,

• Implemented Employee Wellness Program, increased participation, and promoted plan resulting in discounted amounts towards renewals.

• Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.

• Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.

• Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands. Director of Human Resources, 04/2013 to 11/2014

St. Tammany Parish Government – Mandeville, LA

• Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands

• Managed Municipal Employees Retirement Plan, educate employees of plan options

• Implemented Open Enrollment Educational Series and Wellness Programs

• Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.

• Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.

• Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.

• Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.

HR Manager, 03/2012 to 04/2013

Resource Bank – Covington, LA

• Managed HR Department to include Recruitment, Benefits and Compensation, and Payroll, 401(k) plan

• Partnered with multiple business divisions to ensure effective communications and delivery of results and service

• Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement

• Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.

Human Resources Director, 07/2007 to 03/2012

City Of Covington – Covington, LA

• Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.

• Structured compensation and benefits programs to meet market conditions.

• Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.

• Minimized employee turnover by improving and automating the recruitment process, reducing time to fill positions.

Various Human Resource Positions

Multiple Companies – New Orleans, LA

• 20+ years of Human Resources growth from Recruiter to HR Director;

• Successfully achieved favorable company outcomes when complaints were filed with EEOC. 25 of 26 were dismissed, only 1 pursued the Right to Sue;

• Worked for privately owned company to larger corporations; EDUCATION

Loyola University New Orleans - New Orleans, LA

CERTIFICATIONS

• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

• HRCI Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)

• Taught SHRM-CP and SCP certification programs at Southeastern Louisiana University AFFILIATIONS

• Society for Human Resource Management - National Member

• Northshore SHRM - Current Board Member - Professional Development Director

• Northshore SHRM - Past President 2011

• NOLA SHRM - Member

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