Description
Summary Results oriented Human Resources Manager/Director with broad expertise in all areas of HR, including policy implementation, performance management, compensation, leadership development, conflict management, benefits administration, safety, recruiting and retention. Abilities/Skills * Hiring and Retention * Training and Development * Performance Management Developed Developed, implemented and directed human resource programs within company, state and federal guidelines in order to attract, retain, train and develop qualified employees for the successful operation of the division and to meet future needs of the organization. * Successfully restarted and operated division by sourcing, hiring and managing new workforce while managing existing workforce. * Using High Performance Work Place principals, created functional and positive work environment for employees. * Directed day-to-day salary administration and salary planning within company guidelines to ensure internal fairness in pay and to reward employees for their performance. * Maintained union free environment using union avoidance initiatives and work environment awareness. * Administered employee benefit programs for all levels of employees within the division. * Successfully coached and counseled employees. implemented and directed division human resource programs within company state and federal guidelines in order to attract retain train and develop qualified employees for the successful operation of the division and to meet future needs of the organization. Developed and implemented "Emerging Leaders Program" which resulted in the promotions of 17 employees to front line supervisor and manager roles. Using Birkman and Achieve Global principals successfully integrated "management style dimensions" for leadership team to utilize in day to day operations. * Maintained an active leadership role in all departments for effective business partnerships. * Created positive work environment leading to 90% retention rate for three consecutive years and becoming employer of choice in our community. * Implemented workforce requirements adhering to lean manufacturing standards which led to effective utilization of workforce. Planned directed and conducted training programs to improve employee job knowledge and productivity. Developed and implemented effective training programs that successfully integrated required skills for the productive operation of the division. * Directed safety and worker's compensation programs within legislative guidelines to reduce on the job injuries and reduced expenses leading to low worker's compensation injuries and expenses for five straight years. * Directed day-to-day salary administration and salary planning within company guidelines to ensure internal fairness in pay and to reward employees for their performance. * Implemented and administered Human Resource policies to ensure fair and consistent treatment of employees. * Successfully coached and counseled employees which provided appropriate guidelines for employee growth. * Implemented and administered employee benefit programs for all levels of employees within the division. Directly managed (and hired) team of four direct reports. * Recruited and hired all levels of employees for the division.