Human Resources Manager

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WENDELL B. DEBOSKIE

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Business Partner with over ten years of Human Resources Management & Organizational Development experience in Union and Non-union Environments. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills accompanied by strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated successful partnerships, working with organizations to enhance bench strength and retain key talent through succession planning, career development, leadership development and engagement initiatives.

EDUCATION

PAUL QUINN COLLEGE (MAY 1997)

B.S. – Organizational Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Johnson Controls, Inc., Human Resources Operations Manager

(05/11 – 06/30/2012)

Johnson Controls, Inc., Regional Human Resources Manager – AR, LA, MS, NM, TN, TX (11/07 – 05/11)

• Strategic and tactical Human Resources responsibilities within a Fortune 100 HVAC/Building Efficiency company.

• Multi-site liaison and HR Business Partner for approximately 1100 union and non-union employees.

• Supervisor and mentor for 8 direct reports and 5 indirect reports.

• Highly skilled in complaints investigation, reduction in force and termination procedures. Diplomatic and tactful manager, providing counsel for employee relation issues and disciplinary actions.

• Design and conduct personnel training in Performance Review Management, Sexual Harassment, Interviewing Skills, Diversity, Management and Supervisory Leadership.

• Ensure the best utilization of Account and Site personnel through the development and review of periodic status reports concerning headcount, turnover, and position openings.

• Represented the company in community out- reach and meet government compliance while increasing sales results.

FMC Technologies, Human Resources Manager – Houston, TX (03/07-10/07)

• Overall responsibility of Human Resources administration for the Operations and Quality departments.

• Advisor to management on the appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.

• Conducted employee exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation. Prepared employee separation notice and related documentation.

• Partnered with Organization Development to manage special projects/initiatives.

• Established MBA recruiting relationship with targeted universities.

• Administered 360 degree measurements and feedback, leadership development, performance measurement and coaching.

Kinetic Concepts, Regional Human Resources Manager – AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, NE, NM, OK, TX (10/01 – 3/07)

• Integral member of team with multi-site responsibility for all Human Resources activities for Home Care, Acute Care and Extended Care (approximately 400 sales and service employees).

• Built effective and on-going recruiting programs to target Clinical Consultants, Service Consultants, Account Exec., and Sales Managers.

• Highly effective HR Leader with demonstrated ability at improving efficiency of supported groups. Continuously teamed with Organization Development in managing key projects and initiatives.

• Strategic partner responsible for on-going needs assessment related to

organizational development & intervention, performance

management, training & development, and staffing initiatives.

• Developed, implemented and managed New Hire Orientation process, improving employee on-boarding experience, and attributing to a 13% decreased attrition.

• Advised management on appropriate resolution of employee relation issues.

• Presented management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.

• Prepared employee separation notice and related documentation, and conducted exit interviews.

Coca-Cola Enterprise Inc., Sr. Human Resources Specialist, Dallas, TX

(7/00 – 10/01)

• Direct responsibilities for advising management and staff on company policy and procedures, maintaining employee relations, EEOC, Diversity, and Human Resources planning initiatives.

• Successfully prepared and developed effective Affirmative Action strategies to promote a culturally diverse work force.

• Achieved company hire goals through campus college recruiting, screening, interviewing, and employing of exempt and non-exempt personal.

• Devised training plans and coordinated training for all department employees.

United States Gypsum Company, Human Resources Manager – GA & NC (8/97 – 6/2000)

• Multi-site responsibility for all Human Resources activities for 364 employees within a manufacturing and building materials environment.

• Ensured a safe, union free environment through an effective HR partnership with on –site Plant Manager.

• Maintained EEO and Affirmative Action programs.

• Built effective and on-going recruiting relationships with targeted Diversity schools and organizations.

• Partnered with management teams in planning, developing, monitoring and measuring the achievement of business goals, as well as human resources and organization development strategies

• Facilitated succession planning discussions and presentations to management teams.

• Developed competency models for various job levels and provided development solutions.

• Administered safety programs per OSHA/MSHA regulations and coordinated plant safety audits.

• Overall responsibility for maintaining employee relations, wage survey, budget planning, and benefits administration.

• Revised performance evaluation and salary administration process resulting in an increase correlation between pay and performance

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work within aggressive timeframes with minimal supervision

United States Gypsum Company, Human Resources Supervisor, Galena Park, TX

(8/95 –8/97 )

• Administered Human Resources functions for a 180 employee (50 salaried, 130 hourly) manufacturing facility in Galena Park, TX.

• Assisted Human Resources Manager in recruiting, interviewing, training, and development of entry-level personnel.

• Responsible for employee relations, planning company activities, conducting safety training, and processing administrative paperwork.

• Assisted in the implementation of organization culture change with special emphasis on self-directed work teams.

TRAINING

EmpowerU - Leadership Awakening

Zenger-Miller Basic Principles

Zenger-Miller Frontline Leadership Certified

Advanced Safety/Employee Relations Training

Behavioral Interviewing

Targeted Select Interviewing

Fundamentals of Safety

- Hazardous Waste Response

- Lockout/Tagout

- Confined Space

- Bloodborne Pathogens

- Hazard Communication

- Respirator Protection

- CPR/First-Aid

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, PeopleSoft Tools, Taleo

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