Resources Manager Employee Relations

MIKE ABRAHAM

Murfreesboro, Tennessee 615-***-****

****.***********@***.***

www.linkedin.com/in/mike-abraham-b5643914/

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Over twenty years of diversified manufacturing experience and the ability to aggressively manage in the fields of Human Resources, Labor Relations, Safety and Environmental on a multi-facility level. Self- directed, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a history of being responsive and persuasive at all organizational levels. Recognized skills include:

• Investigatory Skills

• Dispute Employee / Labor Relations

• Policy Development and Enforcement

• OFCCP / AA Compliance

• Payroll & Benefit Administration

• Training and Development

• EEO Compliance

• Risk Management

• Recruiting and Onboarding

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ideal Clamp Products, Incorporated, Smyrna, Tennessee 2019 – July 2021 Human Resources Manager

• Responsible for executing all key HR initiatives for the company’s headquarters and providing internal employee support and driving functional excellence and process improvement with two direct reports.

• Leads and directs employee functions such as selection, hiring, and development of employees, including making salary decisions, conducting performance reviews and creating development plans.

• Provides advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and practices to promote an ethical and compliant work environment.

• Works with management team on all employee issues such as progressive disciplines, involuntary terminations, leave of absence, ADA requests, benefits eligibility and enrollment, etc. as well as promotions and employee recognition programs.

• Recommends new approaches to processes, policies and procedures to achieve continual improvement in efficiency.

• Provides dedicated guidance and coaching to managers and employees with specific focus on: employee relations, performance management, career development and talent assessment, hiring and retention, employee advocacy / engagement, and application and training on workplace policy processes.

• Ensures that best quality candidates possible are hired for positions; with the HR Team members enhances and implements appropriate recruiting, screening and selection methods to comply with Federal Contractor-OFCCP Guidelines; ensures appropriate onboarding of new hires.

• Responsible for overseeing development of the annual AAP and providing for timely filing of the required Governmental reports.

• Coaches Manages & Supervisors in a variety of areas including recruiting & retention, talent management, employee development, and organizational change.

• Investigates sensitive matters with potential legal implications and responds appropriately.

• Manages the salary and hourly pay plans and performance appraisal program.

• Assists in developing annual group insurance plans and provides hands-on participation for Open Enrollment requirements.

• Develops the Human Resources Department annual budget.

• Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations of employee relations, performance, policy violation issues and recommends countermeasures to resolve. Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues.

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Parthenon Metal Works, LLC, La Vergne, Tennessee 2011 - 2018 Division Manager, Human Resources, Environmental & Safety

• Responsible for all HR functions including: Risk management and environmental compliance, strategic planning, staffing, training, benefits administration, payroll, Employee Relations, and Performance Management for two manufacturing facilities with 200+ full time and temporary workers.

• Worker’s compensation claim filing and management.

• Restructured the recruiting process with an emphasis on hiring the best possible candidate and streamlined and improved the orientation and training program to maximize safety performance and retention.

• Periodically updated the employee handbook and personnel policies to ensure compliance with changing federal and state regulations.

• Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to employee relations and safety compliance.

• Advised managers and supervisors on employee counseling, disciplinary actions and other employee relations issues.

• Provided counsel on legal and labor relation issues.

• Supported and led efforts to a 72% reduction in the incident rate.

• Initiated employee involvement and communication programs.

• Managed FMLA and other leave benefit programs.

• Responded to claims and appeals for unemployment benefits.

• Investigated and responded to EEOC inquiries with a 100% dismissal rate.

• Recruitment and selection of employees to fill professional and managerial positions.

• Mediated employee disputes; addressed employee concerns.

• Designed and performed required training as appropriate for personnel in the areas of employment law, pre-employment orientation and safety.

• Devised and implemented an hourly, skill / metric based compensation program with the goal of reducing turnover and stabilizing the workforce that resulted in dramatic turnover reductions and a highly skilled workforce.

Weir Minerals – Linatex, - Gallatin, Tennessee (Formerly Linatex Corporation of America) 2010 - 2011 Human Resources Manager

• Fully responsible for all functions of a Human Resource Department for an extremely fast paced and growing 90+ employee manufacturing center.

• Oversaw the transition of policies, benefits, payroll and HRIS system after acquisition by Weir.

• Recruitment, orientation and benefit enrollments for all exempt and non-exempt positions.

• Provided counsel on legal and labor relations issues to various managers.

• All aspects of payroll (ADP’s Workforce Now – HRB) and benefit administration.

• Roll out and maintenance of Linatex’s Pay for Skills Program. A skill-based compensation program.

• Worker’s compensation claim filing and management

• Applicant tracking / OFCCP compliance

• Labor relations

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Universal Safety Response, Incorporated - Franklin, Tennessee 2008 - 2010 Human Resource Manager

• Developed a non-existent Human Resource Department into a fully functioning unit of a fast-paced company with tremendous growth providing support for approximately 100 employee/partners.

• Revised the company handbook and updated policies and practices to be compliant with state and federal regulations.

• Payroll administrator.

• Investigated labor relation issues as they relate to performance and/or disciplinary matters.

• Responsible for most functions of benefit administration and unemployment claims.

• Recruited, interviewed and hired numerous qualified candidates for all functional areas.

• Acted as the Affirmative Action Administrator for the company.

• Developed a non-existent applicant tracking system and OFCCP compliance training outline for managers involved in the recruiting process.

Leggett & Platt, Inc., Textile & Fiber Products Division - Nashville, Tennessee 1993 - 2008 Division Director of Human Resources

• Promoted from Division Safety and Environmental Manager in 1997. Responsible for up to 21 manufacturing facilities in various states, reporting directly to the Division President with up to seven direct reports.

• Ensured company practices complied with both federal and state laws; successfully represented and defended the company during the investigation and response to numerous employee complaints made to internal or external sources.

• Negotiated multiple Collective Bargaining Agreements (UNITE & IUE/CWA). Represented the company during union grievance procedures and prepared the company’s defense for arbitrations.

• Oversaw numerous plant closings, divestitures, and acquisitions. Ensured compliance with the WARN Act. Assisted those displaced by closings in their reemployment search efforts.

• Wrote and implemented employee handbooks.

• Completed wage and employment surveys and established programs / policies to ensure strong employee retention and morale.

• Investigated and responded with statements of position to approximately twelve various EEOC charges resulting in 100% dismissal without prejudice.

• Spoke informally with company personnel to mediate and facilitate interpersonal communication among the participants in order to resolve human relations issues.

• Recruited and selected employees to fill vacant administrative and managerial positions.

• Evaluated staff proficiencies and made solution recommendations.

• Ultimately accountable for all benefit, budgetary and administrative aspects of the department which included the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Murray State University

Major: Occupational Safety & Health

Specialization – Industrial Hygiene

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