Experiencd Human Resources Maager

LISA M. GARVER

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Human Resources professional with multi-site responsibility encompassing union labor contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, safety committee and accident investigation coordinator, in a manufacturing environment. Expert proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PeopleSoft.

Professional Experience

Simmons Bedding Co. – Atlanta, GA 06/07–11/08

Human Resources Manager

• Responsible for all HR functions at 100+ unionized manufacturing facility

• Key member of Plant Leadership Team (PLT) responsible for daily operation of manufacturing facility

• Managed staffing, recruiting, training, and associate relations

• Facilitated Safety meetings, guided safety initiatives and maintained OSHA records

• Managed one direct report

National Envelope – Austell, GA 07/06 – 06/07

Human Resources Manager

• Responsible for all HR functions at 200+ unionized manufacturing facility

• Managed payroll conversion to ADP Enterprise system

• Developed New Employee Orientation process

• Managed Safety program and maintained OSHA records

• Managed all workers compensation claims and files

• Responsible for staffing of all production and salaried employees

• Managed grievance procedure and union contract interpretation

• Managed two direct reports and implemented cross training initiatives

Temple-Inland – Doraville, GA 07/94 – 01/06

Area Human Resources Manager

• Multi-site full range Human Resources responsibility

o Four plants (Two 100+ employee unionized facilities and two smaller (less than 30 employees) non-unionized sites

• Managed multi-site payroll function with 2 direct reports

• Managed payroll and HRIS conversion from Harry Rohdes system to JD Edwards One World/PeopleSoft system

• Coordinated and prepared Affirmative Action Plans

• Ensured compliance with state workers compensation requirements

• Developed and implemented New Employee Orientation curriculum and procedures significantly reducing administration and processing time

• Administered and maintain OSHA required documentation to ensure regulatory compliance

• Developed Accident Investigation kit and training program for Management and Supervisors

• Developed, implemented and administered Employee Safety Participation program

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Lisa M. Garver – Resume

• Assisted in all facets of two successful collective bargaining contracts including negotiations and mediation.

• Managed the labor relations policies, practices and grievance procedures including preparation and participation in arbitrations.

• Developed and implemented new organization structure to include HR Administration position to facilitate Area Strategy.

o Designed plant HR administration function

o Recruited, hired and trained two direct reports

Human Resources Coordinator - Fort Worth, TX 07/94 – 06/97

Provided administrative support for five Regional Sales Managers and General Sales Manager. Maintained confidential account and pricing records and prepared weekly sales analysis reports. Performed general HR administrative duties.

Education

BBA - Business Management/Human Resources - Kennesaw State University

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