To obtain a human resources manager position with an organization that values the impact of human resources as a strategic business partner.
CARL JOHNSON
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a human resources manager position with an organization that values the impact of human resources as a strategic business partner.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Energetic and results-oriented Human Resources Manager with excellent communication and problem-solving skills dealing with staff and all levels of management. Broad background in manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, call centers, IT and start-up sites. Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to think strategically and conceptually while managing to details. Specific expertise in:
• Communication/Leadership • Employee & Labor Relations • Recruiting/Job Analysis
• Coaching/Counseling • Performance Management • Facilitating/Training
• Project Management • Workforce Planning • HR Processes/Systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS, Greenville, Texas 2008-2009
Human Resources Business Partner
Provided HR leadership to influence the organization to operate in alignment with corporate mission, vision, values, and culture while supporting the improvement of organizational performance.
• Managed site labor agreements, grievance handling, potential arbitrations and contract negotiations.
• Collaborated with the leadership team to fully understand key operations performance issues, objectives and drivers and proactively align HR initiatives for both current and future business challenges.
• Provided expertise and support in staffing, employee relations, the succession planning process, local compensation analysis and planning, and leadership of the HR team.
• Ensured close follow-up of development plans for identified employees (potential successors and high potentials).
• Managed administrative duties including maintaining employee records, payroll & utilities services.
GENERAL DYNAMICS, Garland, Texas 2005-2008
Senior Human Resources Manager
Managed all labor and employee relations functions, legal compliance and day-to-day HR administration for a workforce of 400+ employees.
• Planned, implemented and provided guidance on HR processes, plans, programs, and tools with department managers to build and enhance organizational capability (e.g., compensation, benefits, performance management, EEO).
• Developed and inspired supervisory staff to build relationships that motivates and drives the performance of others toward goal accomplishments.
• Conducted employee investigations related to internal and external inquiries, complaints and concerns and recommend appropriate remedy to resolve without the need for third party involvement.
• Managed the recruitment process to ensure requisitions are aligned with business objectives and filled within target timeframe.
ACS (AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES), Dallas, Texas 2000-2004
Corporate Employee Relations/Compliance Manager
Supported all human resources functions as a Generalist for corporate headquarters and nation-wide locations.
• Concurrently designed and deployed employee relations practices to protect both management and employee rights and foster effective work relationships in 500+ nation-wide locations.
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ACS (AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES) (Continued)
• Provided support to merger and acquisition teams with the due diligence process including project planning, tracking key deliverables against timelines, providing weekly status reports, evaluating employment practices and benefit plans, on-boarding new employees and managing outplacement needs.
• Developed and implemented process improvements for compensation, benefits, payroll and recruiting to maximize efficiency throughout regional sites.
• Served on HRIS Project Team that resulted in the company’s first HRIS, an employee services web portal, automation of various HR reports and nation-wide access to the HRIS database based on organization matrix.
THE MARTIN-BROWER COMPANY, L.L.C., Grand Prairie, Texas 1998-2000
(Distribution Center for McDonald’s Restaurants)
Regional Human Resources Manager, Midwest Region
Responsible for all human resources activities at the Dallas Distribution Center and managed the HR activities at the Houston and North Little Rock centers. Provided direction and leadership in staffing, training and development, employee relations, compensation, legal compliance and safety.
• Established HR offices from ground level in all three centers and successfully transitioned HR activities from department managers.
• Implemented new hiring process that reduced replacement lead-time by 37%.
• Reduced overtime costs by 33% through collaborative efforts of Performance Team led by HR.
• Implemented safety programs to train employees on working safe and reduced workers compensation cost by 20%+ each year over the last two years.
SAINT-GOBAIN, BALL-FOSTER GLASS CONTAINER COMPANY, Waxahachie, TX 1993-1998
Plant Human Resources Manager
Managed the HR functions at a 24-hour unionized bottle container facility. Responsibilities included employment procedures, employee involvement/empowerment, team development with staff, employee communications and recognition programs, policy development, supervisory training, benefits administration, union contract interpretation, ADA compliance, workers’ compensation and safety programs.
• Consistently maintained the lowest number of grievances out of 22 plants operated by Ball-Foster by developing a partnership with the union based on fairness and trust.
• Served as sub-committee leader on policy interpretations during national negotiations.
• Implemented plant-wide incentive plans and coordinated community projects with employees.
• Established roundtable meetings with GM and employees to provide ongoing communications.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite | PeopleSoft | ADP | UltiPro | Various software applications
EDUCATION
BS, Economics, Tougaloo College, Jackson, Mississippi
Graduate Studies, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi
MEMBERSHIPS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Dallas Human Resource Management Association (DallasHR)
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