Experience

The Systems Depot

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  Total company human resources functions which includes the Corporate Headquarters located in Hickory, NC and eight other branches located in the United States. Duties and Responsibilities: Staffing planning and recruitment for exempt and non-exempt employees. New hire orientation and develop training programs with managers. Wage and salary administration including developing and communicating incentive plans for sales staff and developing other strategic plans for all… Show more Total company human resources functions which includes the Corporate Headquarters located in Hickory, NC and eight other branches located in the United States. Duties and Responsibilities: Staffing planning and recruitment for exempt and non-exempt employees. New hire orientation and develop training programs with managers. Wage and salary administration including developing and communicating incentive plans for sales staff and developing other strategic plans for all employees. Benefit program: Annually research and determine best "win - win" plans for company and employees with vendors; communicate plans to all employees; developed new online enrollments for new plan year. OSHA compliance; Worker's Compensation Plan including investigating claims and developing safety program. Employee relations issues, develop and manage company policies and procedures and represent the company in personnel and employment law compliance. Process all needed documentation for employee issues and company representative to release employees due to performance issues or company lay-offs. Responsible for immediate supervision of the human resources staff members, receptionist/switchboard operator, and maintenance staff. Travel to all locations to assist employees, develop and investigate that all locations are in compliance for all company practices. Show less



Bernhardt Furniture Company

• Corporate Office Human Resources Manager and Corporate Training Coordinator

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2008

  Duties and Responsibilities: Recruit for exempt and non-exempt positions, maintain headcount requirements Responsible to work with and advise supervisors/managers with employee reviews. Head of wage and salary programs including overseeing annual performance increases. Review and recommend policies and procedures for the company. Immediate supervision of Corporate Office Facilities Manager, Document Imaging Staff, Receptionist/Switchboard Personnel, and Stockroom Staff.… Show more Duties and Responsibilities: Recruit for exempt and non-exempt positions, maintain headcount requirements Responsible to work with and advise supervisors/managers with employee reviews. Head of wage and salary programs including overseeing annual performance increases. Review and recommend policies and procedures for the company. Immediate supervision of Corporate Office Facilities Manager, Document Imaging Staff, Receptionist/Switchboard Personnel, and Stockroom Staff. Rent all homes for market; made arrangements with homeowners, including price negotiations. Prepare list of attendees and assigned housing arrangements. Organize, coordinate, and manage Training Programs for all levels of employees. Consult and develop with managers and employees in skill and supervisory training; personal, managerial, and organizational development; and organization and manpower planning. Chairperson for company annual United Way Campaign, annual Service Awards Banquet, CIS Tutor/Mentor Program, and Office Wage Committee. Work with managers and/or employees in the solution of employee relations issues. Process and maintain weekly time and attendance system (ITP) to transfer to payroll staff. Maintain relationships with sources in the community to be able to assist in staffing needs. Show less



Sentrol Controls Group

• Human Resources Manager/Benefits Coordinator

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1998

  Duties and Responsibilities: Total company human resources functions for the Hickory office and manufacturing location. Responsible for recruitment, wage and salary administration, OSHA compliance, group benefit plans, Workers' Compensation. Developed with Plant Manager a companywide Safety Program and reached goal of 3 Million Safe Work Hours. Chairperson for annual holiday party, service awards banquet, blood drives, and Emergency Response Team and Safety Committee.… Show more Duties and Responsibilities: Total company human resources functions for the Hickory office and manufacturing location. Responsible for recruitment, wage and salary administration, OSHA compliance, group benefit plans, Workers' Compensation. Developed with Plant Manager a companywide Safety Program and reached goal of 3 Million Safe Work Hours. Chairperson for annual holiday party, service awards banquet, blood drives, and Emergency Response Team and Safety Committee. Counseled and worked closely with employees at all levels on employee issues to resolve problems. Show less