Manager Project

Richard C. Hart ***- *** - **** (Mobile)

* ********* ***** ***- *** - 9509 (Home)

Gaithersburg, MD 20878 l7x3h9@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY: Results-oriented senior human resource professional with cross-functional management experience in recruiting, retention and recognition programs, employee relations, staff planning, affirmative action, project management, systems implementation, compensation plans, performance measurement and workforce management with focus on biotechnology, IT, sales, intelligence, scientific, engineering, government contracting professional positions and functions. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strategic HR partner and trusted adviser to executive level. Interact effectively with all levels of staff, management and clients. Broad international experience.

EXPERIENCE:

RH HR Consulting February 2012 – Present

Director – Offering tactical and strategic HR best practices, programs and consulting services to Companies.

Director Human Resources 2006 – January 31, 2012

QIAGEN - As North America HR Business Partner, in this $1.2 billion and 3,700 employee global biotech firm. Focused HR support to the business critical Life Sciences and MDx Departments providing HR best practices and programs and manager coaching across functional areas. Was responsible for:

• Building strong relationships with business units to execute strategic cohesive workforce planning, recruiting, talent and performance management and retention programs.

• HR Consulting with management team in a matrix work environment on employee relations matters including legal issues, complaints, discipline, coaching and counseling. Supervised and/or conducted internal investigations and recommended actions necessary to ensure appropriateness and compliance with company policy and Affirmative Action Plan.

• Serving as the company liaison with inside and outside counsel in the furtherance of immigration work authorization processing and tracking on national and international assignments.

• Participating in mergers and acquisitions integration and presented onboarding process and procedures.

• During the 18 month absence of VP of HR was on the Americas Management Council as the HR Business Partner and HR Consultant at the table with senior executives developing and implementing strategic policy and programs.

• Accomplishments:

Designed and implemented a comprehensive Applicant Tracking and Reporting System

Developed meaningful recruitment metrics as a tool for hiring decision making, staff planning, monitoring and communicating recruitment effectiveness.

Reduced time-to-fill open positions by 22% and payment of agency fees by 53%

Implemented a Performance Measurement & Potential Analysis Program and a Succession Plan.

Managed the analysis, configuration, conversion and implementation of an ADP Payroll System.

Rolled out a comprehensive new Global Grading, Position Title and the Job Profile programs.

Supported the development of the Company Branding Program with a focus on being the employer of choice.

Director, Employment and Employee Relations June 2006 – July 07

Digene Corp (Acquired by QIAGEN in 2007)- Provided leadership and guidance to the organization on recruiting, staffing and employee relations in a cGMP environment with FDA regulation and guideline approved product in this $200 million, 600 person biotechnology firm. Experience included:

• Directed staff and external vendors in the delivery of a creative, aggressive, effective, cost efficient and strategic recruitment program. Utilized Radford Survey information to ensure competitive offers and maintain an above market compensation plan.

• Provided operational leadership to the recruitment organization and managing the full life cycle recruiting with an emphasis on timeliness of the process and acquiring quality talent.

• Conducted contract negotiations, relationship and performance assessment for multiple sourcing resources including online job boards, contingent and retained search firms, and staffing vendors.

• Ensured compliance with laws and regulations relating to all business practices and especially in EEOC/OFCCP Affirmative Action Program filings.

Accomplishments:

• Evaluated and selected a recruiting technology (applicant tracking system) software tool as part of the strategic hiring process.

• Designed forms and workflow to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruiting processes.

• Established HR as a customer service oriented organization.

• Created vendor management plan focused on identifying key resources and partnering for success.

• Rolled out, with the Compensation Manager, the new company wide multi-level Compensation Plan.

CACI, Arlington, VA 1996 - June 2006

Senior Manager, HR Programs (2005 - 2006)

Directed the centralized employment function of this, at the time, $2 billion and 9,500 employee information technology government contracting firm. Oversaw the analysis of performance metrics, employee referral program, job fairs/career invitationals, retention initiatives, and job posting functions. Designed and implemented a strategic CACI Hiring and Retention System (CHRS) web-based applicant tracking system.

Accomplishments:

• Developed an enhanced Employee Referral Program that generated over 800 new employees in 2005 that provided 42 percent of all hires.

• Retention program lowered by 10 percent the voluntary attrition rate.

• Identified work-life issues, wage and salary plans, career development and training, and redeployment program as major retention factors.

• Implemented key changes during roll-out of the CHRS that increased efficiency in the recruiting and hiring workflow and system utilization.

Senior Manager, Recruiting and Staffing Department (1996 - 2005)

Managed CACI’s North America recruiting functions, of two managers and ten recruiters with a $1.54 million department budget, generating over 2,000 hires per year, on average, for five diverse technical business groups, field offices and corporate staff. Familiar with the SCA requirements, fixed-price, IDIQ and cost plus government contracts.

Accomplishment:

• Developed effective HR policies, procedures, and resources that were instrumental and contributed to CACI achieving its aggressive growth goals and becoming an employer of choice.

• Built a service-oriented recruiting department of matrixed employee and contract recruiter professionals in a decentralized nationwide execution of recruiting activities.

• Created a cost effective Recruitment Services Vendor Program to manage over 90 contingency and retained professional services agency relationships.

• Developed and conducted strategic recruiting and staffing training modules for the CACI Project Manager School.

• Facilitated the assimilation of personnel, policies, and procedures of companies/organizations acquired through mergers and acquisitions.

• Teamed with Employee Relations Department to create EEOC and AAP training programs.

• Developed a company-wide College Recruiting Program that included 16 colleges and universities.

SRA INTERNATIONAL, Fairfax, VA 1992 - 1996

Director, Employment

Managed recruiting and hiring of technical professionals for commercial and government contracts in this, at the time, 1,300 employee firm with six HR professionals that supported eight business units and field offices. Enhanced HR database systems and recruiting processes resulting in a shortened hiring cycle and higher employment offer acceptance rate. Developed interviewing and hiring process skills training courses. Created a New Hire Orientation and a Welcome Aboard program. Improved the recruiting and hiring processes through innovative initiatives such as “Career Invitationals” for selected professional hi-tech skill categories.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Medical Service Corporation International

• PRC, Inc.

• Paul-Tittle Search Group

• BDM Corporation

• White House Communications Agency Top Secret+ Clearance - Inactive

EDUCATION:

Certificate, Professional Project Management, QIAGEN, 2011

SHRM and AMA Human Resources Courses, Seminars, and Workshops

Certificate, Employment Law Accreditation Course, American Staffing Association, 2003

Certificate, Management, Leadership Development Institute, 1990

George Mason University, Business Administration

University of Minnesota, Liberal Arts Major, Science Minor

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Member

Strategic Alliance of Maryland Employers (SAME) Member

HR BioAlliance - Member

Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) – Prior Workforce Committee

Human Resource Association, National Capital Region

Washington Area Recruiters’ Network (WARN)

Strategic Alliance of Virginia Employers (SAVE)

Washington Technical Personnel Forum (WTPF)

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

BioSpace Career Fair, Orientation Program Panel 2009

VetJobs Radio, Q & A Broadcast 2006

Trinity College, Guest Lecturer 2003

NAACP Job Fair, Employer Panel 2002

GW University, Joint Workforce Planning Committee 1999

Right Management, Outplacement Counseling of Clients 1996

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