HR Manager/Recruiter

Thomas Doyle, PHR 404-***-****

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Supporting business growth

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Dynamic, self-driven and results-focused Professional in Human Resources with 13 years of experience recruiting qualified personnel and planning for growth, profitability and performance improvement within fast paced, multifaceted organizations. Astute analyst, strategic thinker and change agent with proven ability to align human resources with corporate goals. Articulate and persuasive speaker and skilled trainer. Excel at forging collaborative relationships with executives and business managers. Organized new divisions and directed operations at multiple locations for Travelport LP., Gannett and Employer Resources. Experienced Human Resources leader for multiple functional areas including Sales/Advertising, Production/Manufacturing, Call Center Operations, Circulation/Distribution, Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, News, and Marketing.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Business Strategy Workforce Planning Recruitment Training Organizational Development Benchmarking Performance Management Change Management Employee Relations Compensation Benefits Administration: Medical, Dental, Pensions, Investment Compliance Continuous Improvement Succession Planning Workers’ Compensation Retirement Risk Analysis Discipline Exit Interviews Process Improvement Community Relations Conflict Resolution Job Descriptions Manuals & Documentation ADA EEOC

CAREER TRACK

SR. HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER: Travelport LP. 2008 - 2010

Atlanta, Georgia

H.R. generalist with full responsibility for 500 employees in multiple countries within the Technology Division of Travelport, a global leader in travel technology. Responsible for overall management for all recruitment functions for the Americas. Partnered with CTO and V.P. level management worldwide to ensure alignment between the tactical needs of the division with the strategic needs of the company.

Successfully managed significant synergy related downsizings to meet corporate objectives during the merger of Worldspan and Gallelio under the Travelport umbrella.

Partnered with management globally to bring alignment between pay bands and job profiles.

Lead strategic initiative with the Technology Division’s senior leadership team and the CTO to conduct manpower planning assessments and divisional re-organizations to leverage workforce talent.

Represented the H.R. function for all of Americas on a multi-functional global team to implement full global recruitment outsourcing. This was a critical, year long project that consisted of vendor appraisal/selection, new applicant tracking software selection, review and revision of all hiring related policies, and alignment of recruitment process flows globally.

Developed and implemented strategic plans to address ongoing vacation accrual issues while balancing employee relations with company’s financial performance needs.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER: Gannett (Indianapolis Star/Indiana Newspaper Group) 2003 - 2007

Indianapolis, Indiana

Spearhead organizational development, recruitment, training and performance management and benefits administration for 700 employees of 4 newspapers within this leading international news and information company. Conduct needs assessment and confer with business leaders to define needs and address problems. Design strategic plans, policies and communication programs and services that unfailingly deliver human resource excellence. Develop and control budgets; monitor productivity; establish performance benchmarks; assure legal compliance; and lead change initiatives.

Hired as Senior HR Consultant in 2003, a management level role replacing 2 HR Directors and 2 HR Specialists. Promoted to Human Resources Manager due to exceptional results.

Devised people strategies that advanced business plans and improved organizational effectiveness and increased employee satisfaction.

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Reduced non-payroll human resources expense by 30%; cut worker’s compensation incidents by 89% and costs by $150,000.

Orchestrated 6 force reductions and organizational consolidations at The Chronicle-Tribune in partnership with senior management.

Played pivotal role on transition team for the Journal & Courier conversion to the Berliner format including building a new production facility and changing every major business process.

Helped the corporate legal team to successfully defend 2 wrongful termination suits and 6 equal employment opportunity (EEOC) claims.

Established training programs for managers covering Performance Management, Family Medical Leave Act, Sexual Harassment and other areas.

EMPLOYMENT / RECRUITMENT MANAGER: ACT Manufacturing 2001 - 2002

Atlanta, Georgia

Collaborated with company executives and line managers to establish corporate goals and determine labor force requirements. Devised effective recruiting and staffing strategies. Oversaw recruiting, interviewing and candidate selection. Ensured compliance with EEOC and Affirmative Action requirements. Designed and implemented new programs and practices.

Enacted safety programs that reduced OSHA recordable and lost-time accidents by 25%; instituted new hire orientation process that improved performance and productivity.

DIRECTOR: Executive Placement Services 1998 - 2001

Atlanta, Georgia

Assisted client corporations to define human resource needs, establish key qualifications and recruit key management personnel. Employed cold calling, internet search, referrals, advertising and other resources to attract talent. Screened and interviewed prospects and tendered employment offers that met client specifications to top candidates. Managed key client accounts, budgets and profitability.

Initiated the start-up of a firm Accounting/Finance division; promoted from Senior Consultant to Director position in 2000.

Recruited highly qualified candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions and assured compliance with federal and state employment regulations.

OPERATIONS MANAGER: Employer Resources 1997 - 1998

Calhoun & Rome, Georgia

Launched 2 new business offices in 6 months; developed support staff and negotiated service agreements with local companies; directed operations to optimize efficiency and profit.

Consolidated payroll departments into a single entity and saved the corporation $30,000 in annual expense; created incentive programs that motivated staff and increased productivity.

Previous positions include:

Owner/General Manager – Hardbody Fitness, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

Manager – World Class Gym, Atlanta, Georgia

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

National Association of Personnel Services Certified Personnel Consultant

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Army Infantry Honorable discharge

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