I am seeking to find a role as an HR manager/regional HR manager, or HR Director in the construction industry.
J.A. Pemberton
503 Nashville Road
Russellville, KY 42276
270-726-9364 (Home)
518-221-3847 (Cell)
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Objective: Seeking a managerial position in Human Resources with a growing and progressive organization.
Experience:
HR Management: 8 years’ worth of human resources leadership in automotive manufacturing, both unionized and non-unionized.
• Organizational development initiatives
• Handling of grievances from Step 2 through arbitration
• Development of goal-oriented performance review system
• ISO 14001 policy development and implementation
• Utilization of 5-S tools to create visual workplace on a cross functional team
 Management of HR function for a unionized shop of 250 individuals
 Strategic planning, including talent management, succession planning, development of plan for reorganization activities
 Representation of the company during labor contract bargaining
 High volume recruiting for both hourly plant positions and professional positions
 Oversaw employee relations for 650 employees
 Led organizational development activities such as lean manufacturing implementation, employee involvement programs, M&A cultural change, and conflict management
 Coordination of open enrollment and special events
 EEO investigation
 Development and delivery of union avoidance training for all management staff
 Management of several successful projects, including ergonomic work station design, performance management training for first-line supervisors, development of a mentor program, and proactive safety programs
 Development of plant leadership on-boarding program to increase retention and familiarity with organizational culture
 Well versed in employment law, including response to EEO concerns
 Diversity program management
 Ergonomic workstation re-design
 Project management leader including QS 9001 certification, cost savings, JIT manufacturing, and development of employee-management relations improvement
Human Resources Generalist Experience: 6 years of progressively more responsible generalist roles from HR Assistant to HR Generalist.
 New hire orientation
 Represented company at arbitration hearings, UI hearings
 Lead the development and management of safety programs and training
 Performed JIT training on safety topics, sexual harassment, and diversity
 Development of policy and procedure consistent with state and federal guidelines
 OSHA compliance and safety training
 Assisted HR Manager with interviewing and screening of applicants
 Maintained all employee records accurately
 Administration of benefits
 Accurately processed payroll for 550 individuals
 Conducted new hire orientation
 Assisted in training needs analysis
Other Skills:
• Computer proficiency with all Microsoft Office Products
• ADP, PeopleSoft, AS 400, Crystal Reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Six Sigma problem solving
• Action Research Consulting
• Lean Manufacturing/JIT
• Visual Workplace
• Ergonomics/Job Demand Analysis
• Cultural competency with Middle Eastern, East Asian, South Asian, European cultures
Education:
Master of Arts Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL. Concentration in Workplace Diversity. Currently attending online, cumulative GPA 3.94
Master of Business Administration, Baker College. (Michigan) Concentration in Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior—graduated magna cum laude.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Baker College. Concentration in General Management—graduated magna cum laude.
80+ credits in Computer Science, Cleary University.
Wayne County Community College: Industrial technology studies including SPC, blueprint reading, machining, quality inspection methods, basics of industrial engineering.
Membership:
Society for Human Resource Management, General Member
Logan Economic Alliance for Development-Member
Audubon Society-General Member
Arbor Day Foundation-General Member
2009 Goals: What I am currently working on:
SPHR Certification
Progressing to Intermediate Spanish speaking ability
Professional References:
(These are a combination of direct supervisors, those who reported directly to me, and peers)
Jeff Estes (EHS & HR Generalist)
M: 270-316-4163 W: 270-726-0276
Mike DeCocco: (VP of Human Resources)
M: 919-522-8055 W: 919-845-4008
Steve Pelfery (Manufacturing Group Leader) M: 586-306-5792
John Donovan (Director of Global Sales) M: 270-847-3587
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