Human Resources Management

Dayton Richardson

Carmel, New York ***** Phone 845-***-****

Mobile 646-***-****

Email: **********@*******.***

Summary

Seeking an executive position directing aspects of a Human Resources group; including administration of corporate policies, compensation

and benefits, collective bargaining agreements and employee and labor relations.

Core Competencies

A highly organized, goal oriented professional with core experience in all facets of human resources management. A team player with a

strong work ethic, commitment to excellence and attention to detail with exemplary communication and platform skills.

• Employee and labor relations

• Performance Management

• Coaching, mentoring and team management

• Policy and procedure development

• Training and development

• Stakeholder management

Accomplishments

Human Resources

• Responsible for creating a newly formed HR Team, hiring team members, training where necessary, thus increasing department productivity and efficiency.

Labor Relations

• Trained and coached managers and supervisory personnel via “Protocol Meetings” in the administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Company Policies and Procedures and management practices that resulted in improved work group performance and a reduction of employee relations concerns and grievances.

Experience

Human Resources Manager 06/1997 – 06/2010

New York Power Authority Astoria, Queens New York

Served as the Regional Chief Human Resources, EEO and Labor Relations’ representative, ensuring implementation of and adherence to applicable Federal, State and Corporate Human Resources policies, and interpretation and administration of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Provide administrative direction and support for all phases of employment, compensation and benefits, employee performance policies including performance management and improvement, Employee Assistance Program, Fitness for Duty, Dispute Resolution, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and training programs including prevention of harassment, work place ethics, workplace violence and diversity training.

Regularly consult with Senior Management on various HR topics such as diversity, training and development of staff in order to enhance business goals and strategies.

Additional Skills and Responsibilities

Labor Relations:

• Provide advice to senior management and operating managers relative to a wide range of HR issues and their application to bargaining unit and non-represented employees; including collaboration with the Law Department on issues related to discipline, employee complaints, performance management, discrimination claims and unionization attempts.

• Participated in all phases of contract negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements; establishes and maintains positive labor-management relationships, interprets collective bargaining agreements, administers grievance procedures and represents the Authority in the settlement of labor grievances and bargaining unit disputes.

• Oversee the application of step wise discipline by providing day-to-day interpretive guidance on policies and labor agreements to site management; lead the consensus decision making process for labor relations, disciplinary and performance issues for consistency across operations.

Employee Relations:

• Investigate employee relations concerns including sexual harassment and discrimination claims, poor performance and employee complaints; administer Dispute Resolution Policy for non represented employees; make recommendations to resolve concerns in best interest of the Authority; activities may include fact-findings, mediation, facilitation, prepare executive summaries of findings.

Employment and Training:

• Performed all phases of employment, including recruitment, selection and screening, employment testing; new employee orientation and training.

• Assisted in development and delivery of comprehensive training and related material for executives, supervisors, and staff in prevention of harassment, discrimination and anti-retaliation, diversity, and employee policies.

• Develop and implement training on HR related subjects; employment law, diversity, management practices, and prevention of harassment for first line supervisors and managers.

Coaching:

• Advise executives, managers and staff in the interpretation or application of employee relations policies, particularly harassment, termination, performance management, and work-family issues.

• Coached managers and supervisory personnel in the administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Company Policies and Procedures

• Coach managers and administer all aspects of employee terminations including communication and execution of waiver agreements and related terms and conditions.

Director of Security 06/2010 – Present

New York Power Authority White Plains, New York

Security / Safety Positions 12/1980 - 06/1997

Based on work history including Nuclear Navy Submarine Security, Nuclear and Conventional fueled Power Plants, was designated by NYPA’s Executive Management Team as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) at New York State’s largest non-federal electrical utility to spearhead our NERC CIP Compliance Program at our four largest hydro-electric power generating stations across New York State. Wrote the Authority’s NERC CIP Physical Security Plan and supporting procedures and documents to ensure regulatory compliance within the parameters of Critical Infrastructure Protection requirements.

A NERC Audit conducted by NPCC resulted in “No Findings” and cited NYPA’s Security Program as an Example of Excellence and “one of the best we have seen in terms of defense in depth and protection”.

• Serves as the Authority’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all facets of the Authority s Response to North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Projection Standard CIP-006; Cyber Security – Physical Security of Critical Cyber Assets.

• The Director Corporate Security leads the overall management and direction of the New York Power Authority’s Security organization and is responsible for the safety of 1,500 plus NYPA employees, contractors, and critical high value assets at its’ various Electrical Generating Stations and related facilities and properties located throughout New York State.

• The Director Corporate Security develops / directs and communicates strategic initiatives programs, policies and guidelines to promote a safe and secure work environment in compliance with Federal, State and Local Regulatory requirements with emphasis on critical infrastructure protection of the Bulk Power System. This position is also responsible for leading confidential investigations and acting as liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies when necessary.

• The Director Corporate Security is accountable to the New York Power Authority (NYPA) for the successful execution of his/her responsibilities in furtherance of NYPA’s North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards Compliance program as set forth in Corporate Policies CP 10-4 and CP 2-9.

• The Director Corporate Security is responsible for performing specific tasks identified in Business Unit Policies and Procedures that support Corporate Policies CP 10-4 and CP 2-9 and compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. The Director Corporate Security is identified in NYPA’s NERC Reliability Standards Compliance Responsibility Matrix established and managed pursuant to Power Supply Business Unit procedure PS-TC-01-005-R00 Compliance Responsibility (or its subsequent revisions).

Education:

Graduate Certificate in Labor Relations - Cornell University School of Industrial and labor Relations, State University of New York - 2003

Master of Science – New York Institute of Technology labor and Industrial Relations, Old Westbury, New York - 1992 Graduated Masters Degree Program with Distinction; 3.89 average

Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management – Adelphi University, School of Administration, Garden City, New York - 1987

Bachelor of Arts – State University of new York at Oswego – Public Justice, Oswego, New York - 1979

References provided upon request

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