Certified Professional in Human Resources

Bill Barker, PHR

**** ********** **. **** *****, MI 48359

Cell: 248-***-**** Phone: 248-***-****

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Certified Professional in Human Resources

Human Resources Manager/Generalist with employee relations, recruiting and sales experiences in the manufacturing, technical, automotive and service industries. Deliver value in several key ways:

•Strategic business solutions to meet customer/manager needs

•Human Resources metrics and survey analysis to efficiently meet and exceed objectives

•Full cycle talent acquisition and retention

•Salary administration and reward & recognition programs

•Superior teambuilding, communication and conflict management skills

•Policy and procedure development and training

•Benefits and Payroll administration

•Organizational Development and change management

•Coach, counsel and influence business partners to utilize sound management practices

•Employment law and legal compliance (ERISA, OSHA, FLSA, EEO, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, etc.)

EDUCATION

Masters of Science – Human Resources Administration, Central Michigan University 1997

Bachelors of Science – Social Sciences/Employee Relations, Michigan State University 1990

PHR Certification – HR Certification Institute, Troy, MI 2009

Behavior Recruiting Seminars – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2000

The Counselor Salesperson – Wilson Learning, Atlanta, GA 1996

MEMBERSHIPS

Society of Human Resources Management

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Access, HRIS Systems, Trutime and ADP Payroll.

WORK EXPERIENCE

THREE C’s LANDSCAPING, INC. - Fraser, Michigan 2003-2008

Southeastern Michigan leading provider of landscape maintenance, design and build services.

Human Resources Manager / Generalist

Responsible for the Human Resources department to optimally support 125 employees.

•Talent acquisition process strategies to reduce turnover by 50% leading to annual retention growth of 12%.

•Policy and procedure development including employee handbook changes and updates.

•Led all employee relations that included awards and recognition programs and special events.

•Managed, mentored and trained division managers in the execution of Human Resources related practices.

•Coordinated and administer Payroll, Benefit Plans, Unemployment compensation and Workers compensation.

•Selected, implemented and administered safety, health and welfare programs to reduce turnover, absenteeism, increase productivity, reduce workers compensation incidents and attract quality employees.

• HR Metrics and Survey analysis that include turnover, cost per hire, absenteeism, replacement costs, divisional terminations and employee satisfaction.

•Analyzed and implemented strategic cross-training and change initiatives. Change agent leadership to prepare, communicate and motivate staff and management.

•Performed all H2B immigration processes to deliver 20-30 immigrant workers during the peak work season.

•Led staff of up to three (3)

Towne Mortgage Company – Troy, Michigan 2002-2003

Multi-state FHA and Conventional lender.

Human Resources Manager / Generalist Responsible for Human Resources functions to optimally support all multi-site customers.

•Talent acquisition procedure including innovative recruiting techniques to remain competitive as well as a structured panel interview process to ensure new hire “fit”.

•Coordinated and integrated effective culture change through off-site Team Building initiatives to enhance staff communication, rapport, accountability and productivity.

•Coordinated Group Insurance and Benefit Plans policy selection, reporting, updates and premium alteration for business needs including Health, Dental, STD, LTD and 401k.

•All EEOC compliance and reporting.

•Hired and trained Human Resources staff of two (2)

TAC AUTOMOTIVE GROUP - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 1997-2001

Information Technology and Engineering contract employment service provider to the automotive industry. (Subsidiary of TAC Worldwide Companies)

Employee Relations Manager (2000-2001)

Effectively directed a team of five (5) providing employee relations and benefit support for more than 900 contract employees located at GM, Chrysler, Ford and Tier 1 Suppliers.

•Coordinated and performed company wide re-organization. Designed, developed, implemented and maintained business operating system (BOS), cost effective policies, procedures, job descriptions and reward and recognition programs for entire staff to ensure successful change.

•Reduced cost through development and implementation of contract employee support schedule.

•Trained and mentored a staff of five (5) Employee Relations Specialist to build relationships with department managers, review performance goals, perform evaluations and develop strategies to address current issues and future business needs.

•Led and monitored payroll and benefit administration staff (2).

•Performed all H1B Visa immigration processes and Public File Access Audits.

•Maintained corporate Employee Assistance Programs.

Account Manager (1998-2000)

Responsible for developing sales and supporting contract employees on site at GM and Tier 1 suppliers.

•Requisition and relationship development with HR and department managers to grow business 300%.

•Perform all employee relations functions to ensure retention and succession of contract employees.

•Performed new hire recruiter training.

Recruiter (1997-1998)

Responsible for placement of IT and Engineering contract employees at GM, Chrysler, Ford and Tier 1 suppliers.

•Achieved 100% of recruiting goals on a monthly basis.

•Coordinated and attended career fairs.

PICO Resources – Royal Oak, Michigan 1996-1997

Corporate recruiting entity for Progressive Tool and Industries Company (PICO).

Recruiter

Provide sourcing and recruiting strategies to meet the need of the Design, IT and manufacturing environments.

•High volume recruiting for daily, weekly and monthly tooling manufacturing projects.

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