Billy G. Hughes
Montgomery, Alabama 36104-3578
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“Do what you love and success will follow.
Passion is the fuel behind a successful career.”
~Meg Whitman
HUMAN RESOURCES LEADERSHIP
Positioning Human Resources as a Business Partner for Excellence
Strategic and innovative Human Resources Professional, who translates business vision into HR initiatives that improve performance, profitability, growth and employee engagement. Empowering leader, who supports companies and top executives with a unique perspective and appreciation that human capital is every organization’s greatest asset. Genuine influencer, who thrives on tough challenges and translates visions and strategies into actionable, value-added goals. Proven ability to successfully multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while partnering with the organization for success and sustained results.
Signature HR Qualifications:
HR Best Practices / Background in Employee Relations & People Services Work
Talent Acquisition / Diversity Driver / Staff Coaching & Mentoring
Organization & Leadership Development / Employee Performance Improvement
Strategic Planning / Goal Setting / Change Management
Development of Key Performance Metrics and Incentives
Policy & Process Design / Creative Programs enhancing Employee Engagement
Compensation and Benefits Management & Administration
Aggressive Planning and Implementation Tactics to promote Health & Wellness
Continual Improvement Partner in all aspects of Business Activities
Organization-wide Consensus Building
Community Interface Liaison between Company and Public Sector
Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership
Professional Experience:
Human Resources: Responsibilities include the following: Direct employment activities assuring properly qualified employees are recruited for open positions; Utilize all available labor sources to obtain the most qualified applicants; Develop, communicate and enforce company policies and procedures for management team and all associates;
Administer and participate in employee action plans (recognition, disciplinary, work
advancement, accommodations); Develop internal audit procedures in order to gauge quality and efficiency of work; Study and create visual data to support status of Human Resources functions; Develop programs and incentives, which capitalize on individual and/or team accomplishments; Develop, coordinate and provide training programs to the organization and/or specialized functional areas; Compliance activities in regards to federal and state labor laws; Company representative and contact for litigation issues; Oversee the administration of Environmental, Health & Safety activities; Direct the
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administration of Workers’ Compensation incorporating aggressive claims management in order to reduce claims and lower claims cost; Manage Leave of Absence, Military and Return to Work programs; Develop and maintain Affirmative Action Plan for business, if applicable; Manage employee benefits programs with communication updates to Executive Management; Prepare, present and conduct business communication meetings for all levels of the organization; Develop company leadership role in local/state organizations, charitable opportunities and educational institutions; Administer Compensation and Performance Appraisal systems; Budgeting/Financial Planning and accountability; Oversee special events planning, coordination and implementation.
Non-Profit: Responsibilities as Victim Services Assistant at Family Sunshine Center include the following: Ensuring clients have immediate access to timely and relevant information about direct services when initial contact is made; Monitoring counseling center’s safety and security system via camera surveillance; Manage telephone system by assisting callers/transitioning calls to appropriate parties; Assist visitors and donors, while adhering to established protocol including confidentiality agreements and donation forms/documentation; Assist with inventory control by monitoring usage, processing deliveries, and presenting reorder status alerts; Process incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail/packages; Receive and process all monetary donations/gift cards based on Fiscal Management Procedures; Create daily communications, which provide relevant agency information; Develop and implement employee engagement activities such as contests and motivational resources; Provide administrative support to all levels of the organization as requested and needed.
Employment:
Fruit of the Loom
Manager, Human Resources
2011 – 2017 (Montgomery, Alabama)
2009 – 2011 (Jeanerette, Louisiana
1997 – 2000 (Greenville, Mississippi)
1996 – 1997 (Campbellsville - Bowling Green, Kentucky)
1995 – 1996 (Rockingham, North Carolina)
1982 – 1995 (Kings Mountain, North Carolina)
Hunter Douglas (Metals & Distribution, Horizontal Blinds Division)
Director, Human Resources
2000 – 2009 (Tupelo, Mississippi)
Non-Profit Work
Family Sunshine Center (Human Resources / Community Outreach)
2018 – 2020 (Montgomery, Alabama) Volunteer Opportunities
(Prattville, Alabama) Volunteer Opportunities
(Wetumpka, Alabama) Volunteer Opportunities
2020 – 2025 (Montgomery, Alabama) Victim Services Assistant
Major Accomplishments:
Best in Class, Employee Retention
HR Service Excellence
Career Path Planning Business Model
Employee Engagement Motivational Modules
The Power of Positive Thinking, The Power of Positive People
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Decrease in Medical Costs (Health & Wellness Initiatives/Accountability)
Reduction in Workers’ Compensation Claims and Associated Costs
President’s Safety Recognition
OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (Star Level)
EPA’s Performance Track Membership
Company University Training Program (Educational Advancement)
The Jeffrey Langston Fund (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
David Lamar Little Foundation (Appalachian State University)
Make-A-Wish Foundation Partner / Wish Delivery
Education:
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (1982)
Major: Business Management
Minor: Industrial Psychology
References:
Russell Dewberry Sally Kepple
Senior Human Resources Officer Advertising Executive
Fruit of the Loom, Inc. Robinson & Associates, Inc.
3104 Dobbs Road 8041 Echo Heights Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010 Huntingdon, PA 16652
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Jeanette Emmons Katrice Crawford
Executive Administration Assistant Professor
Hunter Douglas, Inc. Alabama State University
1129 A County Road 681 71 Setter Trail
Saltillo, MS 38866 Pike Road, AL 36064
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“There comes a day
when you realize turning the page
is the best feeling in the world
because you know in your soul
that there is so much more to the book
than the page that you are currently on.”
~Zayn Malik