KIM MORGAN
***********@*********.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmorganphr
SYNOPSIS
Human Resources Professional offering 15 years of diverse experience delivering full Generalist HR support to ensure legal compliance with a culture of safety, productivity and responsibility. Outstanding record in staff retention, economies, complaint avoidance and culture development. Excellent relationship skills, solid business and legal insights allow me to be trusted advisor to senior management and counselor to staff.
EXPERIENCE
2009 – present¬ Self-Employed Cumming, GA¬¬¬¬¬
Chemence, Inc. – contract recruiter (entry to senior level); consult with HR management on compliance, process and culture issues.
Morgan Investment Properties, Lanier Imports –Administrative support, input to marketing and project design efforts, ethics and best practices.
Networking and community activites to maintain HR skills; Treasurer for local PTSA Board, volunteer event coordinator.
1999 – 2009 Advantis Technologies, Inc. Alpharetta, GA
Chemical Manufacturing/Sales – headquarters (Acctng, Cust Svc, IT, Marketing, Sales, Production & Service Techs)
Human Resources Manager, 2002-2009
Advised senior management and department supervisors on:
Change Management Compensation/benefits/WC
Compliance (multi-state) Employee Development/retention
Recruitment/Planning Ethics/Dispute Resolution
Org/Leadership Analysis Performance Management
Strategic Allignment Coaching/counseling/guidance
Partnered with Corporate HR, Executive team and brokers on design of various HR programs (benefits/wellness, compensation plans, succession/development, rewards, community involvement); implemented, communicated and managed same for multi-state business unit.
Served as “expert” contact for all staff on HR matters; coached senior members on all employee relation matters including hirings, performance management, development and retention; conducted investigations and terminations as needed. Championed performance reviews as development tool with focus on succession, increased capabilities, efficiency and retention.
Collaborated with senior and department leadership to develop strategies, policies and culture needed to drive the business forward profitably and safely.
Analyzed and gained management consensus on adjustments to policies, compensation and reward plans etc. to meet pending changes to business objectives, corporate priorities and economic conditions; included job analysis, salary research and best practice analysis.
Managed full recruitment and onboarding process; direct hires and temp-to-perm, interviewing and selection advisor, screening and hiring, orientation for all new hires. Exit interviews analyzed for trends and intervention needs.
Researched and presented (personally or vendor-provided) training programs to meet changing needs of the company to ensure compliance, safety and development needs being met; tailored program content and delivery method to match audience (onsite or remote, staff or leadership, technical or soft, etc).
Successful workplace maintained with minimal turnover, due to multi-faceted employee development and effective relationships. Positive, safe and productive work environment noted by vendors and customers.
Acted as backup and advisor to SHE manager on program components; responsible for office safety training, WC/incident claim management, vendor relations, board hearings. Generally first contact for all incidents as SHE Mgr was shared and often offsite.
Dispute avoidance/resolution via maintenance of open dialogue and proactive HR involvement and trust; interceed directly or through manager coaching as appropriate. Performed fact-finding inquiries, recommended corrective actions/termination as needed.
Human Resources Assistant, 1999-2002
Assisted HR Mgr. with communication of benefit programs and company policies, employee relations, maintenance of databases and files.
1994–1999 Flowers Baking Company Tucker, GA
National Baking corporation - Unionized
Human Resources Assistant - Payroll
Began tenure as a temp assisting with a plant closure in Rome, GA. Transferred to Atlanta facility as receptionist/HR assistant. Promoted to group regional headquarters as HR Assistant, with responsibility for:
Payroll, benefit administration, employee relations and records management. Experience with “constraints” of delivering HR within a unionized environment of varying strengths.
EDUCATION
University of Georgia Athens/Atlanta, GA
M.P.A., Masters of Public Administration -1994
Concentration: Personnel Development
North Georgia College Dahlonega, GA
B.S., Bachelor of Science - 1992
Concentration: Political Science
CERTIFICATIONS
2007 – PHR Certification