Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Walter L. Birge
Dothan, AL ***01
Phone: 334-***-****
Cell: 334-***-****
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To progress within an organization in a manner to best utilize 20+ years experience in Human Resources Management to further the goals and profitability of the overall company.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rembrandt Enterprises, Inc., Abbeville, AL 1991 – Present
Human Resources Manager (2009 – Present)
Purchased the Abbeville, AL location March 2009
• Devised and coordinated corporate metrics driven Performance Management – Incentive based reward system. The Performance Management program reduced product labor cost by 25.44% from program launch through end of 2nd Qtr. Resulted in highest product yield ever for first two quarters. Performance Management program yielded $120,000 savings for 2nd Qtr. 2012. All KPI metrics attained new highs after Performance Management program was initiated.
• Responsible for maintaining Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Program at facility to include; Labor Cost per pound of product produced; Product Yield; Perfect Order Rate; and Customer Complaints.
• Administered all programs related to EEOC, ADA, FLSA, HIPAA, Employment Eligibility, and FMLA.
• Responsible for Recruitment, Contract Negotiation, Orientation, and On-Boarding of all employees.
• Managed employee benefit plans to include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and 401k.
• Established tracking system for OVT that resulted in annualized savings of $150,000 + at Abbeville facility.
• Directed the evaluation, development, implementation and administration of HR programs and policies including but not limited to employee benefits, payroll and HRIS systems.
• Assessed training needs and developed effective action plans to address gaps.
• Managed E-Verify System
• Created and implemented functional competency and career path models.
• Designed and facilitated training modules.
• Coached leadership group on variety of HR, process, and/or organization effectiveness topics.
• Compared and assessed turnover drivers and led action planning to effectively manage retention of key talent. Turnover at all time low of 6.06%.
• Advised managers on performance improvement plans/terminations/corrective action decisions.
• Supported managers in developing and executing workforce/resource plans.
• Coordinated with outside counsel as necessary on labor relations matters with legal implications for organization, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, OSHA and other laws and regulations.
• Developed corporate-wide attendance program.
• Responsible for developing and presenting Corporate Management Training and Team Building programs for all REI locations. The Training Program includes Root Cause Analysis, Communication, Team Building, and Employee Development and Engagement.
• Provided strategic Consulting and Human Resources support for Food Processing facilities in Renville, MN; Thompson, IA; Neosho, MO; and Distribution Center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
• Instituted Management succession plan.
• Created and maintained all job descriptions.
• Certified in ADP Payroll systems to include PAYEXPERT and Enterprise V4.
• 13 years experience managing Safety Program as it relates to OSHA, EPA, and Worker’s Compensation.
Human Resources Manager
Golden Oval Eggs, Inc. (2006 – 2009)
Purchased the Abbeville, AL location July, 2006
Cutler at Abbeville, LLC (2001 – 2006)
MOARK, LLC purchased the Abbeville, AL location April 2001
Cutler Egg Products, Inc., Abbeville, AL (1991 – 2001)
• Responsible for providing HR support to Neosho, MO facility beginning 2008
• Managed all Human Resources functions at Abbeville facility.
• Devised and instituted an employee bonus referral program.
• Responsible for corporate-wide Employee Retention program that reduced employee turnover by 35% in first year.
• Developed Staff Training and Team Building programs.
• Instituted Management succession plan.
• Administered all programs related to EEOC, ADA, and FMLA.
• Certified in ADP Payroll systems to include PAYEXPERT and Enterprise V4.
• Administered Safety Program as it relates to OSHA, EPA, and Worker’s Compensation.
Showell Farms, Inc., Dothan, AL 1987 – 1991
Personnel Director (1990 – 1991)
• Responsible for HR duties for 1500 employee facility.
• Managed a staff of 4 clerical employees, Assistant Personnel Director, EH&S Manager, and 2 Safety Trainers.
• Began employee orientation program for all new employees.
Safety Director (1987 – 1990)
• Directed all Safety Programs and OSHA compliance for this 1500 employee facility.
• Implemented exercise program that all but eliminated repetitive motion disorders.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, 1991
Troy State University, Dothan
SKILLS
Experienced in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADP Payroll Enterprise V4 and PAYEXPERT, SHRM Human Resource Generalist, Negotiation, Root Cause Analysis, Communication, Employee Engagement, and Employment training.
TRAINING
• Society of Human Resource Management - 2012 PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Course
• ADA Update – The Sweeping New Amendments and Key Cases
• The New ADA and Important New Cases
• Labor Relations
• Seven Key Steps For Union Preparedness
• Supervisor Training for a Non-Union Environment
• Labor Reform and How It Affects Manufacturing
• EEOC Update
• FLSA Update
• Trends in Employment Discrimination Law
• Federal Employment Law Update
• Application of Basic Employment Law Principles
• The Obama Administration’s Labor Agenda – What Every HR
• Professional and Attorney Needs To Know
• Using Google, Facebook, Social Networking, Public Records and
• Other Searches to Screen Potential Employees.
• “Except in California”: What to Watch Out for in Dealing with
• California Employment Laws
• 15 Employment Law Mistakes to Avoid
• Is It Time To Terminate?
• Family and Medical Leave Act – Basic Law and Practice
• Handbook Basics
• The Seven Deadly Sins of Internal Investigations
• Employee Free Choice Act
• HR Generalist
• Essentials of HR Management
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