Human Resources Manager

Rick Angeli *********.******@*****.***

*** ****** *** ***** • Cary, NC 27513 919-***-****

PROFILE

• Dynamic, results-oriented Human Resources professional with over 18 years of diverse experience encompassing:

• Policy Development, Benefits Administration, Organizational Development, Workforce Reduction, Employee Relations, OSHA Safety Programs, Recruiting, Training Program Rollout, New Hire Orientation, EAP, ESPP & 401K Plans, Employee Wellness Programs, HR Intranet Site, Compensation benchmarking, ERISA, HIPPA & COBRA compliance and HRIS.

• A diverse, team oriented, Senior Human Resource Professional, with a strong ability to partner with senior leadership, collaborate within the organization to drive change and impact the bottom line.

• Catalyst for a series of innovative Human Resources initiatives. Proven strengths in leadership, teambuilding, communication and collaboration. A creative thinker, problem solver, and decision maker

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Human Resources

Elster Solutions, Elster Canadian Meter, EnergyICT and Elster AMCO, Raleigh, NC 4/2007 – Present

A Multi-Utility Smart Grid Solutions and Metering Company.

Manage recruitment and hiring process for all professional positions, and established processes and tools for more efficient use of resources. Built a North American recruiting and on boarding process that includes background checks, drug test, relocation, immigration and ATS.

Moved the company away from a fully insured benefit program and assisted with negotiating company benefit packages for all US companies. Managed the downsizing of our Canadian Operations. Vital member of M&A Team and assisted with the closing of a global location, while identifying a vendor to outsource some key HR initiatives.

Created comprehensive Benefits, Safety, Performance Management and Compensation programs. Formed a NA Safety and WC Team that implemented safety programs and risk management goals to reduce costs and risks.

Established a standardized Annual Review Form. Handle all employee relation issues. Provide counsel and advice to all levels of management on personnel related issues. Assist managers and directors with disciplinary actions. Identified and developed an Annual Anniversary Award Program for Elster.

Established training programs and identified resources to deliver key programs. These resources included Outside Training Companies, the Coastal eLearning tool and in-house resources.

Created both financial and health wellness programs that are designed to educate and engage our employees and reduced premiums.

Project managed the installation of ADP Enterprise V5 and etime into all US locations. Increased utilization of our HRIS system by tracking corrective actions, training and bonuses.

Human Resources Manager

Expertech Network Installation, Raleigh, NC 6/2005 – 12/2006

A $20 million Engineering Company. (Closed US operations)

Recruited and developed positions in sales, engineering, administrative, and Director level positions.

Developed Fleet, drug and alcohol, new hire orientation, employee recognition, and effective supervision programs.

Managed recruitment and hiring process for all company positions. Conducted new hire orientation and exit interviews.

Negotiated company benefit packages including medical and 401K plans.

Oversaw key HR functions to support employees in the states.

Created comprehensive corporate Recruiting, Benefits, Safety and Compensation programs.

Handled all employee relation issues. Provided counsel and advice to all levels of management on personnel related issues. Assisted managers and directors with disciplinary actions

Worked with corporate counsel on immigration, including Visa and Green card processing

Human Resources Manager

Kidde - Residential & Commercial, Mebane, NC 9/2003 – 6/2005

A $420 million safety equipment manufacturer with 4 locations. (United Technologies)

Rolled out training programs involving workstation training, EAP, interviewing and job posting procedures.

Created and Managed annual performance review process

Recruited all levels of positions in manufacturing, engineering, finance, and customer service.

Established an on-line human resources information kiosk. Increased utilization of our HRIS system.

Dramatically improved employee morale by changing employees to 12-hour shifts.

Consistently met or exceeded all milestones, budgetary guidelines, and performance expectations.

Assisted with the setup of a plant in Mexico and the move of manufacturing operations to that location.

Human Resource Manager

AMERICAL CORPORATION, INC., Henderson, NC 1/2002 – 9/2003

A $100 million hosiery and apparel manufacturer with 5 locations (closed)

Effectively bundled health benefits program and improved benefits, reducing annual costs by 25%.

Reduced worker’s compensation insurance premiums.

Initiated 5-Sigma quality program. Created a comprehensive corporate safety program and increased safety awareness

Developed drug and alcohol, workplace violence, new hire orientation, employee recognition, and effective supervision programs.

Dramatically improved employee morale, consolidated 401K program, and increased insurance coverage for $5 million in inventory.

Led workforce reduction program, reducing staffing levels from 1,000 to 480 employees with minimal impact to quality or production.

Senior Recruiter

NORTEL NETWORKS CORP., Research Triangle Park, NC 6/2000 – 8/2001

A $15 billion global supplier of networking solutions and services.

Rolled out training programs involving interviewing, software utilization, new hire orientation, and web posting procedures.

Filled positions in marketing, finance, accounting, legal, and HR areas including VP/Director level positions.

Planned and coordinated job fairs and career expos.

Benefits Administrator

INTERPATH COMMUNICATIONS, Research Triangle Park, NC 8/1999 – 3/2000

A $150 million applications service provider (closed)

Assisted with New Hire and prepared COBRA packages.

Negotiated company benefit packages including medical and 401K plans.

Human Resources Specialist

ALLTEL CORPORATION, Cary, NC 11/1994 – 8/1999

A $3 billion communications and information technology company.

Oversaw key HR functions to support 1,600+ employees in 5 states.

Created corporate diversity, drug and alcohol, safety training, and sexual harassment programs.

EDUCATION

B.S, Business Administration

NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE, Rocky Mount, NC

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

• Safety Training Methods

• OSHA Training

• Union Awareness and Union Negotiations

• Advanced Safety Certificate, National Safety Council

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