Human Resources Manager

James W. Downey

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Summary of Qualifications Human Resources professional with 24 years experience in all areas of human resources administration and management.

Education Masters Degree, Labor and Human Resources

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Social Sciences

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

Professional Experience 10/2007 – 1/2011 State of Ohio, Department of Youth Services

Columbus, Ohio

Deputy Director - Human Resources Division

Performs short-term and strategic long-term planning for the Human Resources Division

Supervises Bureau Chiefs of Labor Relations, Personnel, Payroll, Benefits, Training and EEO

Acts as a consultant to management staff regarding complex human resources issues including those with legal implications

Participates in Executive Staff meetings

Represents Director at meetings and to stakeholders

7/2002 - 9/2007 National Youth Advocate Program

Hilliard, Ohio

Director - Human Resources

Recruited applicants for open positions

Developed job descriptions for all positions

Coordinated, administered and evaluated wage and salary program

Acted as consultant to management staff regarding complex human resources issues including those with legal ramifications

Acted as EEO and Affirmative Action Officer

Administered, evaluated and made recommendations on personal policies and procedures

Gathered and reported data re: employee census, turnover and exit survey feedback

Planned, coordinated and conducted management training programs

Assured proper administration of employee grievance process

Supervised human resources department staff

Conducted site visits for consultation with Executive Directors as required

8/2001 - 6/2002 Sofa Express

Groveport, Ohio

Human Resources Manager

Recruited, interviewed and hired applicants

Acted as consultant to management staff regarding legal issues

Administered workers compensation and safety programs

Managed unemployment claims

Served as liaison to legal counsel surrounding pending legal issues

Supervised human resources department

7/1986 - 8/2001 Southeast Inc. Mental Health &

Recovery Services

Columbus, Ohio

Director, Human Resources

Recruited and interviewed applicants

Developed job descriptions for all positions

Coordinated, administered, and evaluated wage and salary program

Designed, coordinated and evaluated performance evaluation program

Acted as consultant to management staff regarding legal issues

Acted as EEO and Affirmative Action Officer

Administered, evaluated and made recommendations on personnel policies and procedures

Planned, coordinated and administered employee orientation program

Conducted exit interviews

Planned, coordinated and conducted training and staff development program

Assured proper administration of employee grievance process

Supervised human resources department staff

9/1980 - 7/1986 Harding Hospital

Worthington, Ohio

Mental Health Technician, Psychiatric Technician

Engaged in crisis intervention and made community referrals

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