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Posted on: 2008-04-09

Joyce Oakley

209 North Fork Street

Jackson Center, OH 45334-0721

937-596-6400 (Home)

CAREER PROFILE Strategic Human Resources manager and proactive business partner to management in performance and customer-driven organizations with a strong HR management background that includes employee relations, recruitment and employment management, multi-site management and organizational development. Managed HR for over 500 employees. Reduced turnover by 50%, cut health care costs and unscheduled absenteeism by 10%.

Areas of Expertise include:

Affirmative Action…Benefits and Compensation Administration…Budget Planning…Cost Control…Culture Change…Diversity…Employee Relations…HR Policies and Procedures Development…Labor Law…Non union and union experience…Payroll administration…Problem Analysis & Resolution…Proactive Management…Procurement…Project Management…Public Relations…Recruitment and Employment Management…Strategic Business Planning…Succession Planning…Team Building and Leadership…Training and Development…Safety

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Advanced Composites, Sidney, OH (multi-plant responsibilities)

Human Resources & General Affairs Manager February 2006 January 2008

Overall responsibility included recruitment and employment management. Solved employee relation issues in the best interest of company goals and objectives while maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction. Developed and wrote policies and procedures, job descriptions and employee handbook. Responsible for company benefits programs including broker management, designed benefit changes, renewal processes, and open enrollment. HR business partner who supports all levels of management in HR areas on talent acquisition, federal and local laws, promotions/transfers, training and development. Negotiated the vending, uniform and temporary labor contracts. Facilitated the performance management program including succession management, talent sourcing and selection, performance reviews and management skill development. Served on top management team. Conducted employee survey, compiled data and communicated results to all levels of the organization.

Reduced turnover by 50% while supporting board objective to maximize organizational performance, by designing a more effective recruitment and orientation process.

Conducted employee survey and communicated results to management and workforce

Reduced health care costs by $250,000 by introducing a two-tiered plan.

Established and implemented organizational training and development programs designed to enhance job proficiency, employee advancement and succession planning. Conducted training seminars on a myriad of human resource related courses: Sexual Harassment, Conflict Resolution, Teambuilding, Motivating Your Team, etc.

Wright State University, Celina & Dayton, OH

Part-Time Adjunct Instructor September 2002 – Present

Instruct students in a variety of business courses such as Human Resource Management, Economics, Business Communication, Small Group Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Leadership, Marketing and Management Theory at Wright State University.

Shelby County School Systems

Substitute Teacher February 2008-Present

Teach a variety of subjects (Math, Grammar & Composition, Spanish, etc.) for Grades 4-12.

Production Products, Inc., Columbus, Grove, OH

Human Resources & Safety Manager September 2005-February 2006

Accountable for establishing the Human Resources Department for the start-up of a newly created automotive stamping company. Responsibilities included, new hire orientation, benefits, policies and procedures, employee development, safety, training. Other responsibilities included negotiating the vending, uniform and temporary labor contracts, recruitment, workforce planning, interviewing and hiring of all Plant Management and operational staff positions.

Concerted Manufacturing, Nevada, OH

Director of Human Resources & Safety September 2004-May 2005

(Acquired ConAgra’s buildings; plant closed due to financial difficulties)

Built the entire HR Department for a newly created food processing company. Designed the policies and procedures, training programs for Professional management development, new hire orientation and employee development and safety. Responsibilities include recruitment, workforce planning, interviewing and hiring of all Corporate Executive Staff and Plant Staff positions. Designed wage scales for all executive staff, exempt and nonexempt employees. Developed, compiled and wrote the employee and safety handbook. Initiated and worked closely with the State agency to screen and test all applicants. Served on top management team.

ConAgra Foods, Nevada, OH

Human Resources & Safety Manager September 2003-September 2004

(Hired to close plant; operation relocated to Iowa))

Served on the top management team. Developed human resources policies and procedures, responsible for recruitment, training and organizational development and strategic planning for the facility. Plant population was 70/30% Hispanics and had excellent employee relations with the employees. Developed, implemented and trained employees on all safety programs. Strategic partner of a management team that was assembled to implement processes and controls necessary to stabilize the plant prior to consolidation and closing. Maintained highest level of professionalism, productivity and employee morale.

Alcoa Home Exteriors, Sidney, OH

Human Resources Manager June 1997-June 2003

Served on the top management team. Cut unscheduled absenteeism 10% by developing new policies and winning buy-in. Developed and communicated benefit changes to the workforce. Instructed several Harvard Business classes at Alcoa University and Connect the Customer training where lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts were used. Day to day duties included employee relations, recruitment, development of policies and procedures. Enforced affirmative action plans. Strategic partner of a management team that designed and implemented a Human Design System, which engaged and developed employees at all levels of the organization. Reduced employee turnover by 50%. Provided on-going training of the Alcoa Business System (modeled after Toyota Lean Manufacturing Production System), which helped improve productivity and reduce long-standing quality issues. Improved morale (measured by surveys) by providing and teaching a variety of classes related to issues such a Conflict Resolution, Listening Skills, Victim/Creator, etc.

Trutec Industries, Urbana & Springfield, OH (multi-plant responsibilities)

Human Resources Manager January 1995-June 1997

This position directly managed and coordinated all aspects of Human Resources and payroll administration for a multi-location company. This position’s responsibilities included internal communications, exempt/nonexempt recruiting and staffing, employee activities, benefit and wage administration, safety training and administration of the arbitration/grievance policy and training and development of the workforce. Split management duties between both facilities, involving regular travel while managing HR personnel in both locations. Coordinated health and medical insurance coverage and premium negotiations with insurers. Communicated two successful changes of Insurance companies providers for employee group benefits. Assisted with the design, development and implementation of ISO 9002 program. Conducted and communicated to the workforce the transition of 401K-trustee change.

EDUCATION

M.B.A., Business Administration, Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, Wright State University, Dayton, OH

AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management

Chamber of Commerce Human Resources Group

American Society for Training & Development

Junior American Club

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