Experienced Human Resources Generalist

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John Barkley

Objective Human Resources Management position where commitment and dedication will add value to operations.

Experience 1997 - Present Stock Building Supply Acworth, GA.

HR/Safety Manager

 Multiple location HR/Safety Responsibility

 Included Manufacturing & Distribution Operations

 Responsible for all facets of HR administration including New Hires, terminations, DOT/OSHA compliance, policy administration, etc.

 Recruit, interview, and evaluate applicants to provide hiring recommendations to managers.

 Supervised Maintenance personnel; developed safety programs and procedures to include welding, lockout/tagout, machine safety, etc.

 Conducted monthly Safety Audits and trained entire facility on mandatory OSHA topics, in addition to location-specific topics (upwards of 375 associates)

 Maintained records of all training for all associates; including refresher training to reduce the number of workers compensation claims and their associated costs.

 Maintained all HR statistics, job descriptions, org charts, end employee listings that ensure that each group are maintaining employee metrics as identified in job descriptions.

 Served as Fleet Maintenance coordinator, maintaining all service records on company-owned & leased vehicles.

 Purchased facility supplies (Safety, general warehouse, maintenance parts)

 Administered/Communicate benefit programs – welfare, disability, life insureance, 401(k), ESPP, etc.

 Provide guidance to managers and supervisors regarding coaching and disciplinary issues.

 Develop and maintain programs, activities, and processes that create a working environment that fosters a stable and productive workforce with high levels of morale.

1994 - 1997 Starcrest of Cartersville Cartersville, GA.

Environmental Services Supervisor

 Supervised facility housekeeping/laundry staff.

 Purchased facility supplies & maintained inventories.

 Performed supervisory duties including interviewing, hiring, performance reviews, scheduling, etc.

1992 - 1994 Tip Top Poultry Rockmart, GA.

HR/Personnel Manager

 Managed HR staff for poultry operations.

 Implemented programs and policies for accident reduction, safety, employee new hire processes, etc. to reduce turnover and accident frequency.

 Supervised security staff.

1988 - 1992 Seaboard Farms Canton, GA.

HR Supervisor

 Responsible for interviewing and selection of new associates.

 Reduced turnover rate to less than 40% (from nearly 100%)

 Responsible for benefit administration, and supervision of security staff.

Education 1986 - 1991 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA.

 Major in Marketing

Interests Exercising, running, gardening, carpentry, computers.

Certifications: Certified Safety Auditor (NASP) – 2005

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist – 2009

Professional Human Resources (PHR) – Anticipated December 2009

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