13 Uva Court, Suite 100

San Ramon, CA 94582
(xxx-xxx-xxxx
abc@xyz.com

 

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Human Resource Manager

Well-rounded and energetic professional with 19+ years experience seeks new

challenge and opportunity to apply consummate skills in Human Resource Operations.

♦ Key areas of Expertise ♦

 

   Employee/Labor Relations

   Staffing & Retention

   Organizational Development

   Employee Development

   Succession Planning

   Reorganizations

   Legal Compliance

   Compensation & Benefits

   HR Policy Development

   Innovative Strategies

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Professional Profile                                                         

  Escalate business development through innovative initiatives that increase productivity and employee growth

• Organized and detail-oriented; spearhead comprehensive overhaul of compensation and benefit programs to maximize return on investment; provide cost control and maintain competitive edge in the job market

  Self-motivated with strong leadership qualities; experience in personnel management, training, negotiations, consulting, policy and procedure development, program restructuring, claims settlements, dispute resolution, and strategic planning

  Communicate technical and complex information easily and concisely; participated as Company representative and assisted in job fairs

  Demonstrate diagnostic and collaborative problem-solving skills; respond calmly to tough situations

  Exhibit proficiency in translating individual needs into responsive, concrete solutions; offer solid track record based on professionalism, thoroughness, and dedication

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Employment History                                                          

Director, Human Resource Management Consulting                                                      11/2005 C Present   

The Saranac Consulting Group, Inc. ▪ San Ramon, CA                                               

   Direct Human Resource (HR) contact; provide consulting services to emerging companies

   Manage dispute resolution, legal compliance, handbook and policy development, workers compensation, unemployment claims, AAP s, and benefits administration

   Provide personnel management including staffing, recruiting, and training

Director, Human Resources                                                                                        06/2005 C 11/2005  

Cendant Car Rental Group ▪ South San Francisco, CA                                             

   Represented the Company in an National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election

   Assisted in Northern and Southern California job fairs

   Implemented Company policy on records retention, employee survey, and talent management

   Managed HR function for AVIS and Budget; participated in labor agreement negotiations, and internal complaint investigations

Senior Director, Corporate & Field Human Resources                                                   01/2003 C 06/2005

24 Hour Fitness ▪ San Ramon, CA                                                                            

   Directed five Division HR Managers, three Corporate HR Managers, and all HR functions for club operations; approximately 16,800 club employees; established and maintained strong relationships

   Coordinated with Risk Management group; procured employment practices liability insurance, and process claims settlements, reducing legal exposure

   Assisted in implementing a new medical provider (Kaiser), and oversaw the Third Party Administrator (TPA) that handled unemployment claims

   Introduced formal succession planning process; developed potential leaders

   Recruited outside vendors to provide sexual harassment prevention training and background investigations; effectively managed costs

   Designed and managed a major re-structuring process

   Contributed to the development of the Total Rewards strategy

   Revised the Employee Handbook; established consistent application of HR policies and procedures

Vice President, Human Resources                                                                              10/2000 C 01/2003  

Carl Zeiss C Meditec, Inc. ▪ Dublin, CA                                                                     

   Reduced employee turnover from 30% in 2000 to less than 7% by the end of 2002; expanded community presence

   Managed all HR activities; provided advice and counsel to employees and senior management

   Revised compensation and benefit programs, and developed an executive wellness plan

   Launched leadership development utilizing outside vendors

   Secured various benefits by negotiating with brokers and insurance markets

   Introduced talent and succession planning; supported organizational growth

Regional Manager, Human Resources                                                                        01/1993 C 10/2000  

Regional Personnel Manager                                                                                    10/1990 C 10/1993 

Nabisco Biscuit Company ▪ Pleasanton, CA                                                             

   Managed field delivery of HR activities, and HR authority for the Operations/Logistic group; directed comprehensive field based HR activity for the Sales component of the workforce in 19 western states and 50+ locations

   Chief Spokesperson; negotiated over 12 major labor agreements, participated in mediation and arbitration hearings, resolved 1000+ written grievances, and 100 s of employment complaints

   Acted as non-legal Company representative in court for settlement of an age discrimination claim

   Established Company-wide policies, and assisted in design of regional compensation and benefit plans; assisted in 4 major reorganizations

   Aided in training and development program design, and field implementation

   Partook in annual succession planning and organizational development processes

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Affiliations and Awards                                                   

   Board of Directors, Member of Northern California Human Resources Association

   Member of the Society for Human Resources Management

   Former Board member/Former President, Dublin Partnerships in Education a 503(c); raise money for student grants and scholarships in the Dublin, CA -  Unified School District

   Member of the San Ramon Valley Kiwanis Club

   Employer of the Year Award, issued by IBT Local 150, DATE

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Computer/Technical Skills                                              

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Education & Professional Development                       

Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)                                                         DATE

Bachelor of Science, Cornell University ▪ Ithaca, NY                                                                      DATE

Major in Industrial and Labor Relations

Human Resource Management Courses, University of San Francisco ▪ San Ramon, CA                DATE

13 Uva Court, Suite 100

San Ramon, CA 94582
(xxx-xxx-xxxx
abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

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[Organization s Name]

[Address Line 1]

[Address Line 2]

 

Dear [Insert Name]:

 

This letter and the enclosed r sum are an expression of my interest in seeking a rewarding position as Human Resource Manager within your organization. I bring 19+ years of valuable experience which makes me an excellent match for your advertised position.

 

You will gain a dedicated and motivated individual who can communicate well with all levels of the organization. I am able to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals and create innovative solutions to complex problems. Expertise in employee and labor relations, staffing, organizational development, succession planning, policy development, and restructuring are some of my strengths.

 

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills and background might fit in with [Organization Name s] current and future needs.  Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information or to arrange an interview that best suits your schedule.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

William Prescott, SPHR

 

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