HR Manager
Resume:
Jeff E. Tabaka
Washington Twp., Michigan 48094
Ph: 586-***-**** / Cell: 586-***-****
Email: *******@*******.***
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Developed and implemented new tracking system for absenteeism, tardiness, disciplines, etc. making supervisors more
accountable.
• Went through a 2007 OSHA audit with no findings. Was presented recognition award at HR conference from HR VP.
• Developed and implemented a No-Fault attendance program that reduced hourly absenteeism.
• Developed and implemented HR focus boards stationed out on shop floor showing all plant measurables.
• Built strong relationships with non-union and union employees by listening and paying attention to the desires of employees.
• Successfully kept unions out of multi plant locations with active floor presence, training and union-avoidance programs.
• Reduced plant recordables by 49 by restructuring entire Health and Safety program.
• Developed and implemented safety map to track all injuries through out the plant.
• Reduced total incurred numbers - $730,000 to $151,000 in one year.
• Successfully responded to EEOC charges, all concluding with “no probable cause findings.”
• Successfully negotiated three UAW contracts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lear Corporation
Tier I Automotive Supplier, Fortune 500 Company, $15B in sales
(Rochester Hills, Mi.)
May 2005 to October 2008
Plant Human Resource Manager
(Union manufacturing plant /850 hourly employees)
(Louisville, Ky.)
January 2004 to May 2005
Plant Human Resource Manager
(Union manufacturing plant/650 hourly employees)
(Auburn Hills, Mi.)
November 2002 to January 2004
Plant Human Resources Manager
(National agreement manufacturing plant/610 hourly employees)
• Managed department (4) responsible for all HR functions.
• Was continuously ranked high potential employee from HR VP.
• Provide direction, training, and support to all HR personnel.
• Actively spend time on the floor with the hourly employees.
• Oversee training and development programs for the salaried and hourly workforce.
• Establish and maintain an effective HR budget.
• Reported and advised the Plant Manager on all areas of HR concerns that are directly related to the plant.
• Chaired all 3rd and 4th step grievance procedures.
• Monitor all succession planning, status changes, promotions, and revisions.
• Oversaw all Labor Relation and Employee Relation issues and concerns.
AZ Automotive Corp.
Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
August 2002 to November 2002
Human Resources Manager
(Union manufacturing plant/550 hourly employees)
• Managed department (2) responsible for all HR functions.
• Determine the objectives and direction of the HR department within the scope of overall Plant objectives.
• Direct the plant Health and Safety committee.
• Oversee bargaining administration, including chair of 3rd and 4th step grievance procedures.
• Oversee all plant related company policies.
Magna International Inc.
Tier 1 Automotive Supplier, $26B in sales
February 2002 to August 2002
Magna Human Resources University Student
• Six months Human Resources Training and Development Program.
• Program magnatizes students and prepares them in all facets of Human Resources.
• Studied Union avoidance, Targeted Recruitment and Selection, Principles of Leadership, Financial Accounting, Employment Law, Labor Relations, Health and Safety, Total Rewards, Building and Leading Teams among other courses.
VCST Powertrain Components Inc. & VCST Machined Products Inc.
Tier 1 Multi-plant Automotive supplier
September 1994 to January 2002
Human Resources Manager
(Union and non-union manufacturing plants/350 union employees and 770 non-union employees)
• Managed three facilities, two non-union and one union.
• Became youngest HR manager in company history.
• Implemented weekly meeting with team leaders and supervisors.
• Frequent training on union avoidance to all salary staff by myself or outside firm.
• Implemented union avoidance program.
• Updated staff when necessary of any new polices regarding union avoidance.
• Member of CUE – “Council on Union – Free Environment.
• Participated in strategic business planning and development .
• Employee relations, coaching and counseling.
• Labor relations – negotiation and administration of union contracts, grievance procedure.
• Participated in numerous mediation hearings.
• Benefits management – medical, dental, 401k and pension plans.
• Conducted safety audits.
• Recruitment and succession planning.
Ford Motor Company
May 1991 to September 1994
Human Resources Administrator
(Union manufacturing plant/350 hourly employees)
• Daily HR administration.
• Recruitment and employee orientation.
• Coaching and counseling.
KEY SKILLS
• Labor Relations/Employee Relations • LEAN Mfg., QS9000/TS16949
• Recruiting: Professional & Technical • Policy & Procedure Interpretation
• Contract Negotiations • Performance Management Programs
• Training & Development Programs • Union avoidance training
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Sciences: Psychology 1991
Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, Michigan
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