Human Resources Director

STEVEN RICHARDS

P.O. Box *** ♦ Eleanor, WV. *****

Email: ***********@*******.*** ♦ 304-***-****

PROFILE

Human Resources Leader with Extensive Leadership Experience. My focused strengths are Employee and Labor Relations, Strong HR Generalist Background, Organizational Development, Creative Thinking, Training, Teaching, and Recruiting. I am Willing to Relocate for the Right Opportunity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Director: Massey Energy, Madison WV (2008-Present)

Manage the overall provisions of Human Resources including Presentations, Member Services, Policies, and Member Programs for Over 600 Non-Union, Union Members and Contractors in a manufacturing environment.

• Employee Relations Employee Conflict and Problem Resolution.

• Labor Relations.

• Responsible for Multiple Sites.

• Recruiting and Staffing for a Production Manufacturing Environment.

• Staffing Budget, Staffing Charts, Hourly Metrics.

• Performance Management and Compensation.

• Training and Teaching Large and Small Groups.

• Employment and Compliance to Regulatory Concerns.

• Employee Orientation, Development, and Training.

• Investigations, Disciplinary Action, Suspensions.

• Safety Concerns and Accidents Investigated.

• Company Communication through Newsletters.

• Compensation and Benefits Administration.

• Employee Safety, Welfare, Wellness and Health.

• Workers Compensation, COBRA, FLSA.

• Unemployment Hearings, ALJ Appeals, Board of Review Hearings.

General Manager: Dreisbach Wholesale, Nitro, WV (2005- 2008)

Start up of new business venture, organized all logistics, building, and business development. Negotiated Pricing and Contracts with Domestic and Foreign Vendors.

• HR Duties Recruiting and Staffing, Employee Relations.

• 150% of Growth in Three Years.

• Review Monthly P & L.

• Supervised and Set Weekly Goals.

• Expediting Imports, Negotiated Contracts and Procurement of Products.

• TQM Awareness in all Processes.

• Administration, Strategic Planning, Safety Compliance and Investigations of Accidents.

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Human Resources Manager: The Crihfield Group, Charleston, WV (1998-2005) Out of Business. Responsibilities Include Interviewing, Hiring, and Training Employees. Strategic Planning and Directing. Conduct Performance Appraisals. Rewarding and Disciplining Employees. Address Complaints and Resolve Problems.

• 350 Employees in a Sales and Manufacturing Environment.

• Identifies Critical Success Factors and Developed HR Solutions, Which Supported Business Strategies and Plans.

• Change Management Leader.

• Conducted Staff Meetings with President and Controller.

• Work Closely with Line Supervisors and Managers Giving Instructional Advice on How to Effectively Handle Employee Problems and Situations.

• Uphold Ethical Work Standards and Best Practices Within the Workplace Including Challenging Decisions of Production Managers While Keeping a Good Work Relationship.

Regional HR Manager: Walter Industries Charleston, WV / Roanoke, VA (1990-1998)

Human Resources in seven offices including the states of Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

• Recruited and Trained Managers.

• Established and Administered Sales and Service Awards Program.

• Created Job Descriptions for all Hourly Employees.

• Administered Evaluations for all Managers and Sales People.

• Set Goals for Managers and Sales People on a Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Basis.

EDUCATION

BA in Organizational, Leadership, and Development cum Laude Wheeling Jesuit University.

MBA, with 3.8 GPA from University of Charleston.

OTHER FACTS

• Computer Skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and HRIS Lawson/Oracle.

• Member of SHRM.

• Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator Program.

• The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II Program.

• Self Motivated with the Ability to Work Independently and Handle Multiple Priorities and Deadlines Simultaneously.

• Dedicated to Results, Ethics, Negotiations, Problem Solving, and Policy Compliance.

• Union Experience with AFL-CIO, Teamsters, and UMWA.

• Superior Structured Decision Making through Initiating Action.

• Always Demonstrating Receptivity to Change by Embracing New Ideas and Seeking Innovative Solutions to Support the Business.

• Anticipates HR Implications of Business Strategies and Translates into Pragmatic Solutions that Contribute to the Company’s Success.

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