Carla S. Jones, SPHR
Shelbyville, KY 40065
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in Human Resources Management commensurate with my abilities and interests.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management with Human Resources Concentration
December, 1994, GPA 3.4/4.0
Trustee’s Scholar
WORK HISTORY
08/06 – 08/12 LLFLEX, LLC (formerly part of Reynolds Packaging Group) - a manufacturer of laminated metal, paper, and film products offering industry-leading quality and global reach. Facility located in Louisville, Kentucky employs over 140 people and is a unionized environment with three separate bargaining units.
Director, Human Resources
Responsible for all Human Resources functions in a facility employing over 140 people
Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal employment law, including any and all necessary investigations, applicable policy changes, and document filings
Recruit and staff for all open positions in the facility
Coordinate and perform training for supervision, management and staff on all Human Resources issues including policies, laws, dispute resolution and employee relations
Effectively handle any and all Union related issues for a three-union facility
Successfully negotiated three contract extensions in 2007 and three Collective Bargaining Agreements in 2008
Supervise hourly payroll function, administration of employee benefits and Health and Safety function
Administer salary payroll functions
Responsible for successful transition to stand-alone company from large, corporate based structure. This included set-up of benefits systems, new payroll system and new processes for HR department
Advise staff, Plant Manager and corporate management on Human Resources issues that affect the plant
Ensure consistency in compensation plans and performance evaluations for salary personnel
3/00 – 08/06 EMINENCE SPEAKER, LLC - Founded in 1966 and located in Eminence, Kentucky, Eminence Speaker is a leading manufacturer of guitar speakers, bass speakers and pro-audio speakers. At its peak in 2004, Eminence employed over 240 people in a non-union environment.
Manager, Human Resources
Responsible for the start-up of a Human Resources Department in a facility employing 240+ people
Developed all Human Resources policy and procedures
Developed and maintained systems to insure compliance with all federal and state regulations
Administered all benefits programs as well as investigating other benefits programs to implement
Supervised Safety, Health & Environmental, Training, Payroll, and Administrative functions
Recruited and staffed for all positions from entry level to management
Worked with supervisors to improve morale utilizing training and improved communication, as well as various other methods such as employee recognition and rewards programs, morale and motivation surveys, etc.
Created and implemented a performance management system
11/96 - 3/00 LAWSON MARDON USA, INC. – global manufacturer of food and pharmaceutical packaging located in Shelbyville, Kentucky that employs over 300 employees in a non-union environment.
Generalist, Organization Development (8/99 – 3/00)
Performed task analysis on all manufacturing positions
Worked closely with Safety department to develop computer based training system
Developed communications system for all employees
Developed and maintained up to date job descriptions for all manufacturing employees
Human Resources Specialist (11/96 – 8/99)
Assisted in the development of Human Resource policy and procedure
Answered questions for Supervisors regarding Human Resource policy and procedure, including but not limited to disciplinary actions, payroll questions, etc.
Responsible for performance review and salary updates for plant employing 300+ employees
Supervised Human Resource functions
Monitor compliance with EEO, ADA and various other federal legislation
Recruited individuals for open positions in the facility ranging from shop floor to professional
Instrumental in union avoidance campaign
CERTIFICATIONS
Senior Professional of Human Resources, 2011
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST