Human Resources Management

FRANK L. AMATO III, PHR

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PLACENTIA, CA 92870

714-***-**** (cell) 714-***-**** (home)

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OBJECTIVE: Result oriented Human Resources - Employee Relations professional with extensive proven Human Resources/Employee Relations, Recruiting, Program Development, Training and Counseling experience. A strong leader who excels in team building by establishing working relations with all functions and levels of management and personnel. Excellent analytical abilities in decision making, problem solving, negotiating and planning. Experience in developing, organizing and implementing major programs on time and within budget.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

November 2011 to August 2012 Southern California Edison San Onofre, CA

HR Consultant, Employee Relations & Engagement –Employee Relations subject matter expert at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Responsible for investigation of employee violations of SCE and NRC policies and procedures. Formulate the implementation of disciplinary actions in accordance with SCE and SONGS policy. Oversee the drafting, and implementation of Performance Improvement Plans for all level of employees.

March 2007 to November 2011 Northrop Grumman Corporation Azusa, CA

Employee Relations Generalist

Responsibilities include day to day employee relations matters for the Electronics Sector campus with 1050 active employees. Investigate and resolve employee issues and concerns including, but not limited to allegations of sexual harassment, employee misconduct and wrongful termination. Providing counsel to management on various aspects of employee performance issues including individual counseling of employees. Provide management training on corporate driven Performance Appraisal System (PAS) and Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Primary point of contact for Company initiated processes such as the: Dispute Resolution Process and Disciplinary actions. Created database to track Employee Relations actions including; investigations, terminations, active and resolved ER matters. Process facilitator for corporate downsizing of exempt and salary non-exempt staff. Continuously seeking opportunities to pro-actively interact with management and employees concerning people issues and concerns.

2006 - 2007 HR Solutions Irvine, CA

Human Resources Consultant

Acting Human Resources Manager for shipping and operations office of an international container company, Hapag-Lloyd, located near the port of Long Beach.

Position required extensive, proven expertise in Human Resource and Employee Relations. Provided consultation to management on Collective Bargaining Agreement, employee concerns, grievance resolution and contractual interaction. Investigated, reconciled and put forth recommendations on corrective action in accordance to established Client Company policy. Completed reorganization of Employee Relations files to bring them in compliance. Other responsibilities included providing oversight on relocation of Client Company personnel to consolidated location and construction of new office space. Acted as primary point of contact for telecommunication, network and facilities issues, working with corporate resources, and outside vendors to rectify issues. Interacted with Client Corporate counterparts on Human Resources, Employee Relations issues.

2006 Outsource Telecom Los Angeles, CA

Human Resource Manager

Provided Human Resources infrastructure to a fast growing temporary agency specializing in the telecommunication and medical fields. Completed Restructuring of training and development, rewards and recognition, policies and procedures to more closely align, and in compliance with, state and federal laws. Strategically partnered with senior management for the implementation of company wide directives and initiatives such as, Management Practices, Constructive Feedback, Performance Evaluations and Corrective Action.

2002 –2005 Kimstaff HR Irvine, CA

Director of Human Resources

Responsible for all Human Resource policy and procedures for a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), serving approximately 180 client companies with an employee population approaching 2900. Designed employee policy handbooks for customer companies and provide new employee and management orientation. Provided advice and counsel to clients concerning wide range of Human Resources issues, including, but not limited to, hiring practices, termination processes, implementation of corrective action, investigation of sexual harassment allegations, discrimination, labor law violations.

2000 -2002 Boeing Satellite Systems El Segundo, CA

Human Resources Generalist

Addressed employee's issues and concerns and provided alternatives and solutions based on Boeing Satellite Systems' policies and procedures. Provided Human Resources support to client management group in the implementation of corporate driven people processes. Interacted and consulted with management concerning recruiting and staffing needs and provided forecast data to Staffing Organization. Provided Human Resources support at the request of upper Management during difficult managerial transition. Assisted and guided client management group in the implementation of an employee/management personal development program: System to Achieve Results (STAR).

1996 - 1999 Boeing Military Transport Aircraft Long Beach, CA

Human Resources Representative

Interacted with employee's on their issues and concerns from inception to conclusion. Provided employee counseling on personal and business-related matters. Mediated disputes between employees and/or between employees and their managers. Preparation, review and facilitation of negotiations between management and union representatives. Performed administration of collective bargaining agreements, including, but not limited to, wording interpretation, grievance processing, mediation and arbitration cases.

1994 - 1996 McDonnell Douglas Corporation Cypress, CA

Sr. Paralegal

Prepared pre-litigation matters for further litigation processing. Obtained discovery evidence, interviewed witnesses and drafted legal memorandums. Located and obtained evidentiary documentation for production.

EDUCATION:

California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA - Bachelor of Arts Degree in History

SHRM - Professional in Human Resources

University of San Diego - Certificate – Civil Litigation Paralegal

Dale Carnegie – Public Speaking

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Additional training and education: Internet Recruiting; Conflict Mediation; Violence in the Workplace; Personal Communications; Sexual Harassment; Abnormal Behavior; Attendance Control; Effective Discipline; Investigative Techniques; Microsoft Office; HRIS and IBM Mainframe Applications, Project Management, Managing, Planning and Implementing Change. Theory R - Value of the Person, Kronos, Crystal Reports

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