Manager Human Resources

Harold Taylor

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Champlin, MN 55316

941-***-**** ******@***.***

SUMMARY:

Experienced HR Professional. Expertise in employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, conflict resolution, union relations/union avoidance, policy and procedure development, affirmative action, training, talent management and acquisition, interviewing, team building and counseling. Broad knowledge of employment compliance issues. Ability to introduce organizational change/design with sensitivity in meeting the needs of the employee and the organization. Computer proficient in Word, Excel, HR Module and the Internet. Beta Gamma Sigma, National Honorary Scholastic Society. Subway Franchise Owner and Executive Recruiter -ten years prior to present company.

PROFESSIONAL HR RELATED EXPERIENCES:

TEAKDECKING SYSTEMS, INC., Sarasota, FL

Human Resources Manager 2006-2010

Responsible for HR activities relating to employee relations, talent acquisition, talent management, compensation, benefits, EEO and training and development. Served as the functional resource for employees and managers and counselled management and employees in the resolution of employee relations issues. Fostered a culture consistent with company values.

Enhanced and systemized a HR function within a luxury based manufacturing firm. Developed and directed all HR activities. Initiated and established performance management, progressive discipline and talent acquisition guidelines. Implemented flexible benefits plans and recognition programs.

Successfully completed mandated HR related projects, i.e., surveys, audits, EEO-1, and other compliance reports. Partnered with management to conduct HR strategic planning sessions in order to support and further company objectives.

Excellent ability to address and implement strategic plans for talent acquisition, retention and succession planning. Achieved voluntary turnover rate of 0%.

Conducted extensive analysis of existing HR organization and developed business plans to update all policies, ensure best practices and procedures, added value services and programs.

Introduced and maintained systematic HR software information system.

Conducted training for prevention of sexual harassment. Drove reduction of sexual harassment claims to zero.

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Created, updated, maintained and ensured HR policies and procedures were in compliance with employment laws such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, EPA, FLSA, FMLA, USERRA, COBRA, I-9 and HIPPA. Knowledgeable of labor law and collective bargaining.

Developed on boarding and orientation program for new hires, significantly reducing turnover.

Managed a successful reduction in forces program. Collaborated with management in evaluating a skills inventory and a workforce plan to determine a workforce reduction process.

Attained 100% win rate in unemployment compensation claims.

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Attained multiple promotions, including Manager, Relations Programs, Union Relations Specialist, Plant HR Manager and Specialist-Recruiting & Programs in 8 years with the company and prior to owning my own Subway franchise.

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Binghamton, NY, Aerospace Controls Systems Department

Manager, Relations Programs

Oversaw employee relations activities and partnered with 58 functional managers and 900 employees in three geographical locations, i.e., multi-location/multi -state experiences. Built good working relationships with management and employees.

Lead and developed survey to highlight employee concerns. Implemented action plans focusing on manager awareness, communications improvement, problem solving, career development, salary planning and training and development. Lead recruiting task force and developed an interview and recruiting guide.

Conducted human resource reviews to ensure adequate and timely backups and necessary employee skills and training needs were met. Wrote Affirmative Action Plan and partnered with Legal.

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Bridgeport, CT, Wire and Cable Business Department

Union Relations Specialist

Investigated complaints and prepared company positions for use in a 4-step grievance procedure, including arbitration hearings. Implemented supervisory training program to improve handling of grievances at Step 1. Achieved 6% reduction in Step 2 grievances.

Managed unemployment compensation claims, saving $36K. Managed competitive wage surveys.

EDUCATION:

Michigan State University MBA-Human Resources 3.8/4.0 GPA

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Bowling Green State University BS-Organizational Development

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