Human Resources Generalist / Director

Michael E. Powell, SPHR

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Sandusky, Ohio 44870

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CAREER SUMMARY

Respected Human Resource Business Partner with extensive experience managing a broad range of human resource functional areas in manufacturing and financial services work environments. Organized, detail-oriented, dedicated, flexible, and approachable business resource.

Behavior-Based Interviewing/Recruitment Employee/Management Training & Development

Performance Management Compensation/Benefits Administration

Manager-Employee Labor Relations Excellent Communication, Facilitation, Coaching Skills

Merger/Acquisition Safety & Health

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

First Citizens Banc Corp, Sandusky, OH 2001 - 2009

Human Resources Director

Reported to Senior VP – Operations. Responsible for holding company and Affiliate companies’ human resources activity for a 360-employee operation (27 locations). Managed a four-person department covering recruitment, benefits, and payroll.

 Developed company performance management system including position descriptions, evaluation of internal equity and market classification/competitiveness, and creation of a new performance appraisal document and process improving consistency of evaluations, the quality of manager-employee communication and improved employee development.

 Implemented behavior-based interview questions/guides for recruitment process of all candidate position interviews resulting in a 20% reduction in turnover in entry level non-exempt positions.

 Spearheaded creation of internal “Resource Guide” resulting in an internal document identifying appropriate contact for answers to questions that were being generated internally or by external customers improving customer responsiveness.

 Provided guidance to management personnel regarding performance management, disciplinary action options, and interpretation of employment law/regulation information, recognition options, as well as the application of policies/procedures/practices.

 As part of the organizations “due diligence team”, successfully integrated/transitioned employees from three different acquisitions into company’s human resource, compensation, and benefit plans.

 Led management through workforce restructuring & reductions with a proactive communication strategy without adverse action.

 Created and piloted “On-boarding project” for new hires and internal transfers as an employee retention tool. Trial implementation showed quicker integration and engagement of employees to their roles in first six months. Resulted in recommendation to expand program/process to rest of organizational departments.

 Developed an internal “Training & Development Resource Guide” identifying outside training resources for areas related to regulatory compliance, banking courses for various internal departments, and computer training topics thus providing a vehicle for improving employee skill/talent development.

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ICI Paints / The Glidden Company, Huron, OH – 1990 to 2000

Manager, Human Resources

Reported to Plant Manager and Director-Industrial Relations. Responsible for all site human resources functions for a multi-plant, 3-shift manufacturing operation of 250 employees. Given additional responsibility in 1996 to be the HR contact for manufacturing operations in Georgia (110 employees) and Texas (130 employees).

 Introduced with local SHE Manager, a procedure for managing work and non-work related injuries to minimize time away from work; recognized for establishing “Best Practice” in manufacturing area.

 Served as active member of corporate benefits task force for the development, communication, and implementation of a flexible benefits program for 4,000 plus employees; received over a 90% employee approval rating and CEO special recognition.

 Organized and coordinated a manufacturing site implementation team to establish the company’s first “Alternative Dispute Resolution Process”, as an enhancement to employee benefits and communication.

 Conducted wide variety of employee training workshops at multiple company locations for all levels of the organization covering: benefits, compensation, performance management, supervisory skills, sexual harassment, workplace violence, work teams, etc. as part of a continuous education improvement process.

 Authored numerous behavioral interview guides as part of the DDI behavior interview process for production/maintenance, non-exempt, and exempt positions, which lead to lower employee turnover rates.

 Assisted Site Manager in developing and establishing work teams in a Greenfield start-up operation involving work cells and job rotations; as well as introducing work teams to an existing site as a means to improve operating performance and job satisfaction.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Toft Dairy, Inc, Sandusky, OH

HR Manager

Created and initiated formal human resources function for a growing manufacturing operation

covering recruitment, position management, classification, compensation, benefits, and employee/labor relations.

EDUCATION

M.A. Personnel Management, Labor Relations, Public Administration

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

B.S. Criminal Justice (Pre-Law) & Business Administration

The Defiance College, Defiance, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

- Certified Instructor Trainer Maximizing Performance, DDI

- Certified Targeted Selection Interviewer, DDI

- Advanced Human Resources Supervisory Certification, Employers Resource Council (ERC)

- Leadership, Enrichment, and Development Sandusky (LEADS)

- Completion & on-going attendance of various SHRM approved seminars for strategic, tactical, and regulatory knowledge

- Completion of Lean Six Sigma White Belt Course

ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS

- Member, Erie County Human Resources Association (including Past President)

- Member, Erie County Chamber Business Services Committee

- Past Trustee, Erie County Chamber of Commerce

- Active volunteer in Perkins Local Schools (PTO, Athletic Boosters)

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