Human Resources Employee Relations

Robert L. Heimbach, sHRBP, STA, *** Santa Fe Court, Morgantown, WV, 26508, Cell: 302-***-****, Email: ***********@*****.*** FULLY VACCINATED

SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with over 16 years’ experience in HR Management with experience in Labor/Employee Relations for Union & Non-Union facilities, Contract Negotiations & Interpretation of CBA, Grievances, Conducting Investigations, Administration, Benefits, Compensation, Safety, and Recruitment, etc. for Manufacturing and Distribution facilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Crown Cork & Seal, Inc., Connellsville, PA – HR Manager March 2013 – September 2024

Directed a staff of two and managed programs and implemented procedures related to staffing controls, job classification, staffing needs, succession, retention, best practices, and performance management for over two hundred personnel.

Administered human resources programs, personnel appraisal system, departmental budget, updated and developed new job descriptions as needed, performance management, contract administration, collective bargaining, contract negotiations, conducted investigation into discrimination, harassment or other violation of company policies, applicable laws and recommend appropriate actions.

Assisted with leading the development of Human Resources strategies and programs in support of the overall business plan and direction of the facility.

Guide managers and leaders on employee and labor relations matters with staff.

Monitor human resources areas to identify problems areas and make recommendations to address issues that will help better support the organization.

Ensure compliance with regulatory activities regarding EEO, AAP, OFCCP, Workers Compensation, Unemployment, and FMLA & FLSA.

Developed and maintained HR plant goals, HR metrics, appraisals, and employment development strategies for the process of supporting the Division’s and Corporate goals.

Served as a resource and advised the management team regarding contract interpretation, past practices and Human Resources policies and programs.

Responsible for the organization and recruitment of all Salary & Hourly staff, networking to find the best candidates and conducted employee testing as required.

Developed personnel policies, maintaining, and updating policy manuals as needed.

Conducted benefits open enrollment for all Salary & Hourly employees and answered questions and provided information regarding company benefits and compensation packages up to date.

Maintained positive, Operations Leaders, employees, and union leadership for 170 unionized USW manufacturing and distribution employees, Shop Stewards, & Business Agent and resolved 2nd & 3rd step grievances and assisted with resolving 4th Step grievances and arbitration hearing preparation.

Assisted with labor contraction negotiation process and experienced working with the Union leadership and ensured compliance with union contracts and labor laws.

Collected and analyzed employee and labor relations data/trends to identify improvement areas.

Provided employee relations support to managers and employees, regarding disciplinary actions, suspensions or terminations and provided training on best practices, labor laws.

Managed the Union bidding process, ensuring fairness and compliance with policies and contractual obligations.

Compiling and managing case management documentation, accompanying and support managers.

Utilized outside resources to monitor issues and concerns in employment law, communicating potential changes to senior management.

Air Force Active/ Reserves, – Human Resources Generalist - (Oct 1983 – April 2012) – Retired

Directed a staff of eight and managed programs and implemented procedures related to staffing control, assignments, classification, relocation processing, personal affairs, promotion, retention, and bonus program, reenlistment, performance management for over 250 personnel.

Managed fiscal management activities, financial programs, and operations, including accounting liaison and pay services; budget cost for pay, travel, economic analysis, budget estimates and funding accounts.

Administered personnel policies, directives, and procedures. Advised Airmen and Officers on military personnel issues and programs. Served as a point of contact regarding reservists for reserve military personnel actions concerning and affecting participation, retention, career development and workforce issues.

Managed training requirements with personnel on programs such as assignments, promotions, separations, retirements, benefit programs, payroll, retention, bonus, classification, training, and retraining requirements, and career progression.

Pinnacle Foods Corp., Millsboro, DE, Human Resources Generalist - (May 1999-November 2006)

Administered human resources programs, personnel appraisal system, departmental budget, updated and developed new job descriptions as needed, performance management, contract administration, collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and maintained departmental records and reports.

Supervised Human Resources Coordinator responsible for planning and implementation of personnel policies, company procedures, attendance tracking, filing, scheduling meetings and training sessions.

Conducted recruitment/retention for salary and hourly employees including screening, interviewing, and processing of applicants and new hire orientation of all salary and hourly employees.

Participated in developing department goals, objectives, training, coaching/developing, & projects/events planning and advised senior managers on human resources matters.

Assisted with wage and salary administration for salary and hourly employee wage increase determinations hourly bonus administration/calculations.

Administered medical, dental, life, COBRA, LTD/STD disability insurances, EAP programs and retirement plans, also served as liaison between employee and insurance providers to resolve benefit related problems.

Administered salary & hourly employees on benefit plan provisions to facilitate informed benefit decisions and performed data entry into PeopleSoft 8.0 Benefits Administration System.

Maintained positive employee/labor relations for 225 unionized UFCW & two hundred seasonal manufacturing and distribution employees, Shop Stewards, & Business Agent and answered 2nd step grievances and assisted with 3rd Step Grievances responses.

Administered all compliance dealing with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, HIPPA, EEO and Affirmative Action federal & state labor laws, training and briefings as new human resources programs and policies are implemented.

Maintained & conducted safety training and development, MSDS investigated accidents and prepared reports for Workers Compensation carriers in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Maintained records pertaining to diversity, EEO, and Affirmative Action compliances.

Represented management at Workers Compensation, Unemployment Hearings, and EEOC litigation.

EDUCATION

Master of Science - Human Resources Management, Widener University, Chester, PA

Master of Arts – Management & Supervision, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Arts – Board of Regents, Fairmont St. College, Fairmont, WV

Associates degree – Community College of the Air Force – Human Resources Management

HCI - Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP) Certification

HCI – Strategic Talent Acquisition (STA) Certification

Schedule for SHRM-CP Certification Exam in February 2024

Rice University – SHRM Human Resources Management Course

Villanova University Professional in Human Resource Management Course

Member National Society for Human Resources Management

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, People Soft 8 & Benefits Administration, AS/400, Kronos, and Time & Attendance Payroll System

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