Paul Landers, Jr.
HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE
Visionary Leadership · Strategic Business Partner · Performance Driven Solutions
Strategic leader with strong functional competencies, comprehensive international, multiple site and non-union/union experience. Business partner recognized for driving positive changes by fostering continuous improvement initiatives and innovative approaches designed to improve productivity, quality, revenues and profits, while reducing operating costs. Excellent track record of coaching and consulting associates to employ best practices, implement key initiatives, and tackle the challenges and opportunities that leverage global collaborative human resources efforts.
· Benchmarking Best Practices | · Policy Development | · Contract Negotiations |
· Labor Cost Management | · Budget Planning | · Top Grading Approaches |
· Coaching/Mentoring | · Trend Analysis | · Corporate Integrity/Ethics |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PRECISION CORPORATION,
Manufacturer and distributor of plastic components for the pressurized consumer products industry.
Director of Human Resources,
Developed all human resources policies and programs at North American manufacturing, engineering/ design and distribution locations, with over 600 total employees, and a staff of 6 direct reports.
Served as interim Corporate Global Director of Human Resources between 2003-04.
· Streamlined and improved recruitment resulting in attracting higher caliber candidates.
· Reduced turnover from 40 % to less than 15 % with retention strategies.
· Led HR Planning Team in successfully hiring 130 associates during an 8 month selection/staffing campaign.
· Implemented company “Rewards and Recognition” and “HR Scorecard” programs which served to align human resources as a true business partner with other functional areas in the organization.
· Sourced and implemented a web-based employee performance management program, succession planning mechanism, and talent identification/ acquisition program to enhance/ improve competencies and eliminate skills gaps.
· Served as Corporate Education/Training/Communications Resource; coordinated Lean Six Sigma program.
TELETECH TELESERVICES, INC.,
In-bound customer service call centers supporting United Parcel Service.
Regional Human Resources Manager
Managed HR activities for two locations with over 1500 employees. Directed a staff of 15 human resources associates during facility start-up. Reported to Corporate VP of Human Resources, dotted line to three Regional Site Directors.
· Suggested revisions to the company medical, dental, and vision programs to increase participation from full-time and part-time employees.
· Improved quality of employees through creative recruitment/ retention initiatives, leading to a significant reduction in turnover.
· Organized internal/ external focus groups to provide directional changes that improved employee morale and increased operational capabilities at multiple locations within TeleTech.
SPHERION/ ENTERCHANGE,
Managing Director
Provider of outplacement, career coaching and talent planning services to major corporations throughout
· Directed multiple business objectives including revenue generation, human resources consultative service delivery, and management of financial activities for the
· Enhanced marketplace visibility as a quality provider of high level services for executive leadership development, change management, and career transition programs, by developing sales and marketing materials for new products and services and delivering innovative executive seminar.
Vice President - Human Resources / Training & Development
Directed all business development as well as internal and external human resource functions for 40 employees, including administration of the Chamber compensation and benefits program, employee relations, recruiting and retention programs and the creation/ implementation of formal organizational policies and procedures.
· Advised and counseled over 200
· Designed and directed training and educational programs for the Chamber staff as well as upstate member organizations.
Manufacturer and distributor of plastic components for the pressurized consumer products industry.
Human Resources Manager
· Managed all human resources policies and programs in the Greenville facility including wage, salary, and benefits programs, EEO/AA compliance, and cultural changes.
· Oversaw plant safety and environmental compliance, including HMIS / OSHA programs.
· Managed recruiting and staffing to double manufacturing facility’s headcount from 130 to 250 employees, enabling a rapid production start-up with excellent quality.
· Coordinated total facility training agenda to strengthen job-related knowledge and skills for all employees.
Other Experience:
James River Corporation,
Sara Lee Corporation,
Fluor Corporation,
MBA courses at
BS, PRTM Management (Business Administration concentration),
Certified as Professional in Human Resources, 1990
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
(1992, “HR Professional of the Year,” 1998-2003, Board of Directors,
2005-2008, Legislative Chairman)