Christopher Anderson

46 North 960 East

American Fork, Utah 84003

( (801) 368-3126 cell

* chrisand124@gmail.com

 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

·   Over 12 years’ experience working in the trenches of Human Resources

·   Progressive experience in directing innovative human resources and recruitment services for national and regional organizations in the pharmaceutics, manufacturing, military, higher education, software and construction arenas.

·   Accustomed to working within a competitive business market, communicating and delivering to CFO executives, presidents, human resources corporate and business partners

·   Have worked both internally and externally developing and managing human resources efforts to achieve maximum company goals and objectives.

·   Extensive knowledge and understanding of labor laws, benefits, worker’s compensation, safety, EEOC, COBRA, ADA, FMLA, wrongful termination, background checks, policies implementation, benefit administration, recruitment and employee relations

·   Certified knowledge of Occupational Safety(OSHA) in both General Industry and Construction.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

·                  Pass Board Member for Salt Lake City SHRM Diversity Leadership

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Safety Director/ Human Resources

LGS Industries, Springville Utah 2014 to Present. 

·   Handle all Safety, Worker Compensation and Environmental compliance issues for 4 plant locations throughout the United States. 

·   Responsible for safety and welfare of 500 employees. 

·   Assisting company with Human Resources issues and compliance issues.  Helped with hiring, terminations, benefits, and employee relations. 

 

 

 

 

Senior Human Resources Generalist/Corporate Recruiter

Doctor Alliance Group, Provo, Utah September 2013 to 2014.  (Medical Software consulting and implementation). Company changed direction and laid off 95% staff

·   Senior Human Resources Generalist collaborating with HR team to form and implement human resources policies and procedures.

·   Developed, implemented and administration full turnkey recruitment policies and procedures for both local and nationwide employees.

·   Built talent pool of consisting of applicant for future openings.

·   Use software vendor to conduct video prescreening interviews.

·   Worked with hiring managers to schedule final interview, make job offers.

·   Conducted background checks.

·   Developed HRIS tracking system.

·   Assisted in development and roll out benefit administration to all employees.

·   Working directly with Company President and Operations Manager.

·   Conducted Salary surveys with like companies.

 

 

 

 

Senior Human Resources Generalist II

Education Management Corporation, Draper, Utah March 2011 – August 2013 (Higher Education-Fortune 500) Position was eliminated

 

·   Senior Human Resources Generalist supporting all campus human resources initiatives for support staff and management team comprising of over 124 employees.

·   In charge of rolling out corporate mandatory compliance initiatives and following through with all employees that policies are implemented and fully understood in executed and recorded within specific time frames.

·   Strategic Partner with Executive Committee which meets weekly to discuss company’s leadership initiatives.  Strategic Partner with quarterly Operations Planning Committee, Key Management Team and other functional groups.   

·   Responsible for the role out and execution of employee performance evaluations, 360’s, Success Factors, annual employee satisfaction surveys, talent mapping, merit increases, benefit administration and open enrollment etc.   

·   In charged of faculty hiring, adjunct payroll, letter of appointments (Offer letters), negotiating salary offers; change of status forms sent to corporate. 

·   In charged of all hiring efforts including but not limited too; creating and managing requisitions through ATS systems; screening potential applicants; making recommendations to hiring manager; communicating with applicants on interview process and outcomes; conducting background checks; reference checks; and making final written offers.

·   In charged of all on boarding procedures with newly hired employee to include but not limited too; requesting and processing of all pre hire & at-time hire forms (Employment application; resume, new hire form, confidentiality agreement, At-will disclaimer form, employee Contract or Offer Letter, I-9 form, appropriate tax forms; Direct Deposit; Equal Employment Opportunity form; request for transcripts). 

·   Communication and educate newly hire employee on Required Policy Communication including but not limited too; Employee Handbook; Drug Free Workplace; Payroll Compensation and Accuracy Reporting; Information Security protocols; Business Ethics and Code of Conduct and other applicable policies and regulations. 

·   Heavy involved in employee relations issues, internal and external investigations, hearings, subpoenas and other legal issues.

·   Represent the campus on specific projects, including guidance on compensation; benefit, change management, policing interpretation; and communication.

·   Act role in defending unemployment actions with third party administrator (ADP).

·   Perform bi-weekly payroll for Adjunct Faculty. 

·   Coordinate wellness initiatives with national carrier.

 

 

 

Human Resources Manager/Safety Manager

Caffall Tile & Supply, SLC,Utah June 2009 – March 2011 (Construction) 250 Employees,

·   Senior Human Resources Manager for Construction General Contractor.  Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources, Safety, Worker Compensation and Facilities. 

·   Worked closely with operational managers to identify, develop and implement strategic organizational effectiveness initiatives for both divisions within corporate setting.

·   Developed and implemented a total revision of all Human Resources/Safety policies and procedures.

·   Brought company up to legal compliance for immigration status, employment law, etc.  

·   Emphasized performance management, retention, coaching, change management and conflict resolution.

·   Strategic Manager developing programs to foster and forecast growth.

·   Implemented team building and safety incentive programs.

·   Handled and administered benefits to all employees including shopping for benefits plan designs and strategies to work with New Health Care Reform issues and vendor relations.

·   Conduct recruitment activities including hiring procedures, on boarding, e-verification, and entering files into payroll systems. Involved with all methods of recruitment activities including establishing partnerships with universities, workforces services, construction management, online job centers (monster, indeed, CareerBuilder, etc.)

·   Investigated fact finding for employee issues, concerns, and disciplinary actions.

·   Active role in Managing the Unemployment Process including, filing appeals, compiling the company’s case, and representing the company in hearings for positive outcomes.

·   Worked with payroll processor with garnishments and other state requirements.

·   Consult with managers and employees to provide advice and counsel regarding disciplinary processes, performance improvement issues, and career development.

·   Constantly looking and revising new methodologies to improve delivery of human resources functions to company. 

·   Conducted yearly revisions of company policies and formulating changes to reflect current regulations and company structure.

·   Participate in annual compensation process including conducting salary surveys, management reporting and discussions regarding incentives and bonuses.

·   Constantly monitors company on performance using statistical data, forecasting measures and culture impact studies.

·   Prepare, audit and reconcile benefit billings including medical, dental and supplemental insurances.  Worked with payroll administrator in compiling Union payroll documents.

·   Administered and coordinate with 401k, Medical, Cafeteria and other insurance plans enrollments during both on boarding procedures and open enrollment.   

 

 

Human Resources Manager/Safety Manager
Haulmark Industries., January 2007- December 2008 (Manufacturing) 230 employees, plant closed

·   Senior Human Resources Manager for trailer manufacturing in transportation industry. Responsible for all aspects of human resources program management; administrative, fiscal.

·   Responsible for recruiting, orienting, training and supervising 130 staff, was able to reduce staff turnover from 68% to 14% by improving staff orientation and training, professional development, and mid-level management coaching.

·   Oversight of all aspects of staff performance; performance evaluation, progressive discipline, mediation of staff disputes and grievance procedures in accordance with state and federal laws.

·   Leadership in the setting and achieving of strategic and organizational goals.

·   Established training programs for staff in regard to all aspects of workplace performance and professional development.

·   Oversight of Worker Compensation Program including all safety functions.  Eliminated past claims and greatly reduced claim reserves. Eliminated injuries from occurring by promoting strong work ethics programs.

·   Investigated fact finding on employee issues, complaints, and with regards to disciplinary actions.

·   Active role in Managing the Unemployment Process including, filing appeals, compiling the company’s case, and representing the company in hearings for positive outcomes.

·   Acted as employment advisor to managers, supervisors and employees on disciplinary processes, performance improvement issues and career development.

·   Heavily involved in total quality management methodologies including Six Sigma, 5 “S” and Toyota Way.

 

Senior Partner Human Resources /Safety Coordinator
Twinlab Corp., 2001-2007 (food manufacturing) up to 750 employees,

·               Administrative, fiscal and human resources management of a large nutritional company; 500 full time employees and 150 staffing employees housed in various locations.

·               Responsible for the recruitment and supervision and performance evaluation of, administrative, production and professional staff. 

·               In charge of recruiting efforts for Call Center and customer support.

·               Provided training to enhance workplace performance at all levels of staffing.

·               Wore hat as Training Coordinator for the company, providing resources for professional development, succession planning, technical training, etc.

·               Worked closely with operational managers to identify, develop and implement strategic organizational effectiveness initiatives for both divisions within corporate setting.

·               Developed and implemented a total revision of all Human Resources/Safety policies and procedures.

 

·               Served as backup in administration and delivery of Human Resource activities including but not limited to: Benefit Administration; New Hire Orientation; legal representation; incentives, garnishments, unemployment and holiday parties.

·               Served as Worker Compensation & Safety Administrator. Developed Return to Work Programs.  Reduced overall accident rate from mod rating of 1.7 to .4. Chaired Safety Committee.

·               Prepare, audit and reconcile benefit billings including medical, dental and supplemental insurances for employees on national wide basis.

·               Responsible for tracking EEOC tracking and recording.

·               Used crystal reports to generate, track, trend various reports and metrics.

 

 

 

EDUCATION

·                                       Bachelor of Arts, Communications.  BYU             

o Well versed in multiple computer applications including; MS Word, Excel, Power Point, HRIS, ADP, ATS, Kronos, Lawson, OSHA etc.