LESLIE E. HAWKINS, SPHR
Cellular: 904-***-****
Email: ****************@*****.***
SUMMARY: Human Resource Professional with a Masters Degree and over 10 years of demonstrated experience establishing and executing Human Resources and overall business strategy, ensuring achievement of operating goals, and advocating strategic policy issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
10/09 to Present Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Director, Human Resources St. Augustine, FL
• Oversee the strategic Human Resource function for 1800 employees in $300M company with six factory locations in the U.S. and China
• Lead a team of sixteen Human Resource and Safety professionals across seven locations
• Implement a plan to centralize payroll and benefits functions to realize a cost savings of $300,000 annually
• Conduct reductions in force, including one factory closure, in compliance with state and federal legislation
• Represent the company in strategic business organizations, associations, and professional groups
• Pilot a review under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines to ensure compliance with federal legislation
• Design leadership development program to enhance leadership bench strength and promote graduate recruitment
• Perform due diligence and human resource integration activities for two acquisitions
• Employ new performance management system company wide, including manager and employee training and coaching
• Benchmark and implement HR technologies for an Applicant Tracking and Learning Management System
03/09 to 10/09 Sparta Special Servicing Vice President, Human Resources Jacksonville, FL
• Responsible for establishing and leading the Human Resource function for a start up mortgage servicing operation, including formulating and executing corporate human resource strategy and programs to align business objectives
• Plan strategic recruitment and staffing goals, including the successful hiring of 200 employees within 60 days
• Oversee the development and administration of benefits programs and compensation structures
• Select and implement HRIS and payroll systems to ensure efficiency and generate a 3% cost savings
• Created and conducted various training sessions and new hire orientation
• Write and enforce policies to comply with legislation and maximize employee engagement
• Investigate employee complaints to ensure company compliance with legislation and policy
• Directed a force reduction in compliance with federal and local legislation
10/07 to 03/09 Incepture at TriServ Alliance Consultant Jacksonville, FL
• Serve as Human Resource Consultant for a start up company preparing a proposal and business plan for military healthcare business
• Created benchmarking strategy for salary and benefits to modify policy and ensure competitiveness with the market
• Aiding in the development of a full Human Resources start up operation, including: designing a compensation and benefits program, writing job descriptions, conducting benefits and salary benchmarking, determining FLSA classifications, generating salary structure and banding, researching government contracting requirements, selecting payroll and HRIS providers, proposing benefit structures, authoring policy, producing interview and selection materials, creating organizational culture and strategy, and designing recruiting strategies to hire 1500 new employees in a 12 month timeframe
1/07 to 9/07 Oracal USA, Inc. Director of Human Resources Jacksonville, FL
• Directed all areas of Human Resource management and strategy within the company, including establishing and managing the Human Resources team responsible for authoring policy, developing and administering all benefits programs, compensation structures, compliance and reporting, performance management, employee relations, diversity, and employee recruitment and retention
• Administered and ensured execution of a new payroll system and HRIS to eliminate duplication of work and reduce payroll cost by 20%
• Established a strategy to save the company over $25,000 per month period by in-sourcing contract employees
• Created a competency based performance management system to reward and motivate top performers
• Accountable for restructuring corporate policy and administering universally throughout the company to successfully initiate corporate culture changes after a merger with a foreign company
• Responsible for leading organization into compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Managed, coached and developed a staff of Human Resource professionals
• Selected and directed a team to design and implement a multimedia employee orientation for new hires
• Benchmarked best practices for compensation, conducted job evaluations and determined FLSA status
• Designed and championed employee engagement programs to determine areas for improvement and increase employee relations
3/01 to 1/07 AT&T (formerly BellSouth Telecommunications)
2004 to 2007 Senior Human Resource Generalist Jacksonville, FL
• Directed management regarding application and interpretation of policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
• Proposed and implemented human resource process and policy changes for Network Operations Organization
• Interpreted and ensured adherence to labor agreement and maintained working relationship with CWA union
• Supported client base of 1300 non-management and 600 managers
• Developed and delivered training related to contract interpretation, policy administration and employee relations
• Recommended solutions on complex human resource issues including labor and employee relations, contract administration, contract interpretation, grievances, disciplinary action and Union interaction
• Counseled management regarding employee relations issues to identify violations of the working agreement
2001 to 2004 Staffing Manager, Human Resources Atlanta, GA
• Counseled client departments in the design and administration of selection and hiring strategies to satisfy workforce planning
• Recruited, screened, hired, promoted and transferred candidates in accordance with BellSouth Employment policies, the Union Working Agreement, and State and Federal Laws
• Processed surplus employees with contractual options and advised management in workforce adjustment activities
• Prepared and provided job descriptions, maintained and communicated benefit packages and appraisal plans
• Managed relationship with Communication Workers of America union staff
• Defended selection activity and company staffing decisions in grievance meetings and negotiations with CWA
6/00 to 3/01 Spherion at United Parcel Service On-Site Supervisor Atlanta, GA
• Managed 147 staff employees on-site at the UPS Financial Service Center and Corporate Office
• Recruited, interviewed, tested, and hired candidates in accordance with legislation and UPS policy
• Coached and counseled employees on behavioral and performance issues
• Developed and implemented effective recruiting and retention strategies for workforce planning at UPS
• Directed focus groups and exit interviews to evaluate trends and recommend changes
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
• Recipient of the Michael Jay Jedel Award for high standards of academic achievement, strong commitment to the human resources field, and outstanding leadership potential.
SPHR - Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources since December 2003
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, PeopleSoft, ADP eTime, Payforce, PCPW, ezLabor Manager, Enterprise, Taleo, Paychex products, WingSpan, and various other HRIS systems
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
2002 to Present Society of Human Resource Management Member
2007 to Present North Florida Human Resource Executive Forum
2009 to 2009 Executive Sponsor for the Sparta Activities Committee
2002 to 2007 BellSouth Emergency Response Team and “Hurricane Hero”