Human Resources Talent Acquisition

MELVIN J. BOATNER

*************@*****.*** 812-***-****

Summary

Driven and decisive global HR executive offering 25+ years of experience managing human resources teams in diverse industries across geographies, to deliver compliance, personnel communication, and workforce programs. A proven track record of creating, developing, and implementing HR strategies to attract, engage and retain the talent of the organization. Flexible and focused with expertise across all facets of HR from talent acquisition and development through succession planning, Labor Relations, employee engagement, Employee Relations, and complex problem resolution.

Skills

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

Employee/Labor Relations Oversight

Drafting and Administering Contracts

Union Negotiations

Change Leadership

Advising Department Managers

Strategic HR Leadership

HR Policy Development

HR Operations and Performance Management

Regulatory Compliance

Experience

University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

Associate Director Employee Relations/Human Resources & Payroll

02/2004 – 04/2023

Provided HR strategic leadership and direction to Facilities and Services by partnering with the leadership team to develop, plan and execute the business plan and strategy.

Led a team of HR/Payroll/Administrative employees in support of the 1200 employees within the organization

Engaged as a trusted advisor, assisting with interpretation and implementation of departmental and campus policies and procedures to help drive performance

Represented the organization as a member of the management team involved in local negotiations with the union leadership.

Unions: IBEW, Plumbers/Pipefitters, Carpenters, Teamsters, Laborers, SEIU,

AFSCME, IUOE, International Association of Machinist

Indiana University Alumni Association

Director Human Resources - Director Business Operations

01/2003 - 02/2004

Managed and coordinated the departmental business functions for eight campus alumni offices, which included payroll for all IUAA employees

Managed human resource activities for Alumni Association, consulted with the senior leadership in development of policies and procedures for the IUAA

Managed the purchasing activities for Alumni Association clubs and constituent organizations

Prepared purchase requisitions and disbursement vouchers.

Visteon Automotive Systems

Human Resources Manager

10/1999 - 11/2002

Managed a team of four HR Representatives, two nurses, one doctor, six safety professionals, one trainer and one administrative assistant

Provided guidance and counsel to Plant Operating Committee and Union Leadership. Participated in local negotiations with UAW.

Chaired all third stage grievance hearings and provided appropriate disposition

Managed Plant Safety Department and ensured compliance with corporate safety objectives

Managed the Plant Medical Unit to ensure employees receive proper care and attention.

Ford Motor Co, Energy Transformation Systems

Div. Human Resources Planner, Human Resources Labor Representative

01/1999 - 10/1999

Served as the lead HR consultant to Business Unit Director and his staff on HR related issues

Provided guidance to managers on hiring, career, merit, and compensation planning for salaried employees

Provided guidance to managers on labor relations, third stage grievances, disciplinary actions, and wage disputes and served as the advisor on the negotiations team

Provided guidance to international plants located in Brazil, India, Philippines, Poland, Mexico, and Thailand as well as to two plants located in Indiana and Michigan.

Ford Motor Co

Human Resources Supervisor

02/1998 - 12/1998

Counseled managers and employees on company policies and procedures

Supervised a staff of three HR Associates

Created a New Employee Orientation Plan (specific to plant)

Created/implemented an in processing/transfer/exiting plant checklist.

Participated in local negotiations with UAW.

Ford Motor Co, Engineering /MTP

Human Resources/Labor Relations Associate

05/1995 - 01/1998

Counseled managers and employees on company policies and procedures

Recruited summer interns and entry level engineers

Conducted Diversity Awareness Training sessions for facility employees

Resolved first, second, and third stage employee grievances

Held disciplinary hearings with supervision employees and the Union

Mediated labor relations issues between management and the Union

Conducted research and tracked demands during local contract negotiations with UAW.

Castle AFB, CA

Buyer, Medical Buyer, Senior Buyer – Commodities Manager

02/1985 - 08/1993

Solicited written and oral requests for supplies and services from vendors.

Purchased items in 100 different classifications.

Provided guidance to other buyers on difficult and hard to find purchases. Determined prices to be fair and reasonable.

Supervised and directed the development buyers.

Held contract negotiations, prepared, and issued operating instructions.

Monitored annual spending budget of ten million dollars.

Reviewed and signed all purchase orders, contracts and modifications.

Conducted labor interviews on construction and service contracts.

Education and Training

University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign

Master of Business Administration

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior

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