MITCH PARNELL, Jr.

adzz74@r.postjobfree.com - 812-***-**** – Chattanooga, TN

Professional Experience

Sese Industrial Services US Corp. May 2023 – Current

Human Resources Generalist

Chattanooga, TN

●Worked in tandem with supervisors and managers to standardize training for operators and office staff with a polyvalence matrix

●Established a comprehensive rubric to determine eligibility for raises including market analysis, internal wage bands, and performance evaluations

●KPI reporting and analysis to develop action plans to address problem areas

●Defined proper workflow for filling vacant positions and a streamlined application process for employee application, review, and feedback

●Coached our recruiter in proper resume review, interview standards, and simplified onboarding flow by leveraging various vendors and developing standard work

●Put in place dedicated daily office hours to ensure that our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift employees had ample support for their needs

Astec Industries, Inc. August 2020 – April 2023

Astec – Manufacturers Rd

Human Resources Generalist November 2021 – April 2023

Chattanooga, TN

●Employee Engagement

oGroup lead for the Voice of OneAstec Change Agents, conducting pulse surveys to collect employee sentiment on key drivers and developing proposals to address areas of concern

oDelivered donuts to employees at main plant and satellite locations to increase participation in both the pulse surveys and benefits open enrollment

oRevamped employee recognition program by highlighting accomplishments in town halls, displays on internal multimedia devices, and planned to expand to the employee newsletter

●Learning and Development

oAdministered training courses through Skillsoft for professional growth and charged with developing a training curriculum for prospective managers

oRolled out Astec Career Journeys, a system utilizing existing skill matrices, market data, and an extensive job description consolidation effort to define pathways for upward mobility

oParticipant and collaborator for the Astec Leadership Program with emphasis on communication, change management, and DE&I

●Recruiting/Onboarding

oCollaborated with supervisors and hiring managers to develop a streamlined process flow for scheduling, feedback, and job offers to lower TTF and meet headcount needs

oConducted orientation sessions for all new hires for both Corporate and Manufacturers Rd to ensure smooth transition into the organization

●Employee Relations

oCounseled supervisors and leads on how to handle difficult employees as well as coaching on communication strategies and change management

oUtilized various techniques to deescalate situations and pacified disgruntled employees

●Special Projects

oNominated as a Chang Facilitator for Project Helix, the driving force behind Astec’s Oracle Transformation acting as a go-to resource for project updates, questions or concerns

oDelivered both in person and virtual training for all 600 employees on Oracle HCM and took the imitative to create training binders complete with step-by-step walkthroughs for self service

Astec – Corporate Encompass April 2019 – November 2021

Human Resources Analyst

●HRIS Analysis

oCoordinated collection of employee PII data from 19 different locations including 7 international firms for the implementation of Oracle HCM

oDeveloped and utilized validation tools to ensure accuracy of data including negative testing, v-look ups, and manual validation procedures

oPrepared and delivered trainings and presentations via web-based and in-person platforms to managers in regards to usage of HCM modules Core HR, Recruiting and Onboarding

●Special Projects

oDesignated as an SME for the Onboarding Module of the Oracle HCM project

oLed a team of HR colleagues to produce a consolidated employee handbook for all domestic Astec locations

oUtilized audio and video editing software to create step by step instructional videos for vital employee self service functions

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) April 2019 – July 2020

Corporate Management Trainee

Evansville, Indiana

Management Development Program providing rotational assignments in key business drivers

●Operations

oCollaborated with operations manager to conduct 2020 profit center inventory by supervising cycle counts, checking variance levels, and verifying discrepancies.

oRefined receiving procedures to optimize picking times, eliminate redundant paperflow, and initiate the transition to a digitally based system

oOrganized projected sales data for forecast presentations at both regional and divisional levels

●Purchasing

oProvided inventory analysis recognizing core vendor turns and optimizing service level percentages for non-VMI lines

oWorked collaboratively with account managers and outside sales staff to apply pricing matrices by identifying current activity level, perceived account potential, and overall gross profit

oNegotiated Special Purchasing Agreements with core vendors to resolve non-utilized rebate claims affecting over 1200 products and group codes

●Talent Acquisition

oUtilized variety of psychometrics (Wonderlic, TMA, SII, 16PF) to assess suitability for key positions

oBuilt decision matrix utilizing composite data from the aforementioned metrics as initial screen for accelerated management tracks

oRepresented organization for on-campus collegiate career fair

●Special Projects/Key Deliverables

oOrganized the 2020 Industrial Solutions Expo – Evansville confirming vendor participation, promotional distribution, attendee registration and outreach

oDirected warehouse merger of NCSS and Louisville – Metro overseeing material transfer, inventory layout, and ensuring continuity of critical business functions throughout

oConducted Annual Pricing Review for Toyota Manufacturing of Indiana verifying prices on over 13,000 individual products

Education

Auburn University Est. Completion May 2024

Master of Business Administration

Auburn, AL

University of Southern Indiana Completed December 2018

Bachelor of Science: Health Services

Evansville, Indiana

Professional Affiliations/Volunteer Work

Castle Senior Citizen Outreach Program – Project Coordinator

Auburn University’s Big Event – Group Lead

BigHouse Foundation – Group Lead

Sigma Phi Epsilon – Alabama Alpha - Brother

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