Human Resources Manager
Resume:
KENNETH T BEASLEY
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Email: *********@***.***
OBJECTIVE
Results oriented Human Resources professional seeks to be a strategic partner to the management team, utilizing analytical, problem-solving, coaching and team building skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Self-employed 2005 - Present
Consultant/Entrepreneur
Started Human Resources consulting business targeting small employers that can not afford a full-time human resources manager.
Country Inn & Suites 2007 - Present
Night Manager
Responsible for compiling all financial reports, occupancy reports, transmitting credit card data. Supervise front desk, resolve guest problems. Supervise breakfast personnel.
Suburban Propane – Whippany, NJ 2004 - 2005
Area Human Resources Manager
National provider of residential, commercial and industrial propane and household appliances with sales of almost $2 billion. Responsible for five regions with 120 locations and over 1200 employees in six southeastern states, with 85% travel. Responsible for proactive employee relations management. Business partner with managers, counseling them regarding employment related issues, employee discipline, employee development and training, safety and Workers Compensation and performance management. Business Partner with Regional Managers, counseling them in areas such as strategic planning, succession planning and performance management. Recruited managers and sales representatives through college recruiting, internet postings. Developed and facilitated training for managers in union avoidance, performance management, FMLA, FLSA, ADA and recognition of drug and alcohol abuse. Resolved conflicts. Investigated EEO charges, making recommendations to management and legal counsel on action to be taken. Managed alternative dispute resolution system for Southeast US.
Self-employed 2003
Human Resources Consultant
From May to November 2003, was independent contractor at a Toys "R" Us distribution center, filling the Human Resources Manager position while the incumbent was on medical leave. Responsibilities included recruiting, employee relations, wage and benefit administration, payroll and workers compensation and safety. Investigated EEO charges and employee complaints. Supervised two Human Resources Assistants. Additionally, spearheaded the seasonal hiring effort, hiring 350 temporary employees in a nine-week period.
Suburban Propane - Whippany, NJ 1996 - 2002
Human Resources Manager
National provider of residential, commercial and industrial propane and household appliances with sales of $1 billion. Responsible for four regions with 100 locations and over 1000 employees. Proactive employee relations management. Provided day to day guidance regarding employment related issues, employee discipline, employee development and training, safety and Workers Compensation and performance management. Business Partner with Regional Managers in areas such as strategic planning, succession planning and performance management. Recruited managers and sales representatives. Developed and facilitated training for managers in union avoidance, performance management, FMLA, ADA and recognition of drug and alcohol abuse. Resolved conflicts. Investigated EEO charges, making recommendations on action to be taken. Served on corporate Health and Welfare Benefits Design Committee.
• Member of team that developed on-line policy manual, new employee handbook.
Country Home Bakers - Atlanta, GA 1986 - 1996
Human Resources Manager
International manufacturer of frozen dough bakery products. 400-employee union plant. Responsible for recruiting management, professionals, nonexempt employees and OTR drivers, labor relations, training, ADP payroll, wage and benefit administration, safety and security. Supervised Assistant Personnel Manager, receptionist, A/P clerk, five security guards. Responsible for negotiating vendor contracts, liaison with insurance carriers.
• Instituted new hiring processes to ensure quality new hires. Reduced turnover from 200% in 1986 to less than 10% in 1996.
• Served as chief spokesman in contract negotiations. Reduced grievances by 90%.
• Instituted programs and policies that resulted in a reduction of Workers Compensation losses from $488,000 in 1986 to less than $100,000 in 1988. Reductions continued and were $30,000 in 1996.
• Drove change initiatives that affected the culture, processes and jobs and resulted in the plant improving from the poorest performing of four plants to the highest performing in efficiency, quality and safety in two years.
• Started cross-function work teams to study jobs and processes to increase efficiency and safety.
EDUCATION
Auburn University - Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Science - Major in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations.
Minors in Psychology, Sociology and Accounting. Worked full-time while attending college full-time.
OTHER
Earned Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, some experience with PeopleSoft
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