Human Resources Business Partner
Resume:
Jeffrey A. Lambert
Orrville, Ohio 44667
***********@************.***
SUMMARY:
Experienced and results-driven Human Resources Business Partner with a strong track record in employee relations across all organizational levels. Adept at navigating challenges while supporting both leadership and employees to foster a positive and productive workplace. Skilled in coaching leaders, enhancing their capabilities, and ensuring alignment with business needs and best practices. Recognized for delivering creative, practical solutions that drive organizational success and earn leadership trust.
SKILLS:
Employee Relations Investigations Conflict Resolution Business Partner
Talent Acquisition Compensation Performance Management Succession Planning
Learning/Development Change Management Turnover Analysis Merger Acquisition Divesture
Compliance Policy Collaboration Global Organization
Mult-site
Experience:
STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies, Mentor, Ohio
Global leader in infection prevention, contamination control, surgical and critical care technologies. The Applied Sterilization Technologies business offers contract sterilization services through processing facilities in U.S., Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Canada. Operations are a high value 24/7 business in multiple locations. Union/Non-union
Senior HR Manager- 8/9/2004 to 2/14/2025 (Restructure)
Responsible for multiple facilities in the US, and experience at international locations
Guide and support HR business partners in the field to ensure practice consistency
Process improvements, system integrations and the development of new practices
Acquisition integrations/facility closures
Employee Relations
oLead investigations initiated by complaints or corporate ethics call line
oAnnual employee engagement survey
oMentor, coach and support managers
oPrepare/oversee development plans for underperforming employees to bring about change and improve productivity
Training/Development
oAssess training needs for management and hourly workforce and provide resources
oDeveloped Union Avoidance training for all locations and Successful Behavior in the Workplace
Succession Planning/Talent Management
oMeet with Zone Director, VP of Operations to discuss talent, succession and development strategies
Recruitment/Selection
oIdentify relationships and negotiate staffing agency contracts for facilities
oRecruit and interview for production supervisors, plant managers, quality managers and maintenance managers
oRecruit and identify skilled labor candidates for facilities
Annual Budget
oOperations budget support for headcount and change justifications
oWorks with facilities to determine manpower planning and requirements for fiscal year
Salary and Wage
oParticipate in annual wage structure evaluations for locations
oPrepare job offers for salaried positions
Notable Successes at STERIS
oUnion Relations - Successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements for Whippany, NJ and Northborough, MA locations
oDefeated union organization attempts in Whitby, CA and South Plainfield, NJ
oReduced time to fill open key positions by 25% to improve business efficiency
oImproved employee relations with human resources and local plant management
oEstablished physical capacity program for material handlers and operators with ergonomics team to reduce workplace injuries and enhance profitability
oEstablished HR practices in a growing and undeveloped human resources environment during course of employment
oImplemented effective attendance policies for facilities that meet the cultural difference at each location
oDesigned and implemented performance evaluation system for hourly positions
Burner Systems International, Mansfield, Ohio
Whitegoods manufacturer supplier serving the gas appliance industry through machining and assembly of orifices and aluminum tube gas lines. Supplier to Maytag, Whirlpool and Amana for gas stoves and clothing dryers. 250 employees over three shifts, non-union. Facility closed and relocated to Mexico
Manager, Human Resources/Safety - 12/2003 to 8/2004
Overall responsibilities for the HR function. Two HR generalists.
Responsible for all human resources, training and safety activities Major accomplishments included:
Staffing for factory and professional positions
Developed and administered health insurance plan and employee benefits
Shearer’s Foods Inc., Brewster, Ohio
Snack foods manufacturer and distributor which was eventually sold to a private equity firm. Produced potato chips, corn chips and other crispy snacks for company and private label brands. 400 employees over three shifts, non-union.
Manager, Human Resources - 12/2001 to 3/2003
Overall responsibilities for the HR function
Reported to President/CEO. Two HR generalists.
Major accomplishments included:
Developed and implemented a competitive and cost-effective health insurance program.
Established EEO-1 compliance - Ensure legal compliance for state and federal employment laws
Union avoidance. Pushed back organizational attempt without a vote
Refined policies that employees could understand
Burner Systems International, Mansfield, Ohio
Whitegoods manufacturer supplier serving the gas appliance industry through machining and assembly of orifices and aluminum tube gas lines. Supplier to Maytag, Whirlpool and Amana for gas stoves and clothing dryers. 250 employees over three shifts, non-union.
Manager, Human Resources/Safety - 8/2000 to 12/2001
Overall responsibilities for the HR function. Two HR generalists.
Responsible for all human resources, training and safety activities Major accomplishments included:
Staffing for factory and professional positions
Developed and administered health insurance plan and employee benefits
The Will-Burt Company, Orrville, Ohio
Metal fabrication, machining, assembly and producer of telescoping masts. ESOP. Produced parts for John Deere, Caterpillar, Volvo and its own product line of telescoping masts, for emergency vehicles, news vans, lighting and military. 350 employees over three shifts, non-union.
Manager, Human Resources - 12/92 to 8/2000
Overall responsibilities for the HR function supervising three individuals in this metal fabrication, machining, paint and assembly manufacturing company.
Education:
Duquesne University, BSBA with emphasis in Human Resources
Continued education in HR practices and employee relations law
HRIS – SuccessFactors (SAP)
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