Sunday, March 15, 2009

Paul Landers - Human Resources Executive Candidate

Paul Landers, Jr.

12 Charlbury St.

Greenville SC 29607

C (864) 982-4756

H (864) 458-7645

paullanders@bellsouth.net



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, Greenville, SC 2001 - 2008

Manufacturer and distributor of plastic components for the pressurized consumer products industry.

Director of Human Resources, North America (Corporate and Regional)

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., Greenville, SC 1997 - 2001

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, Greenville, SC. 1996 - 1997

Managing Director

Provider of outplacement, career coaching and talent planning services to major corporations throughout South Carolina.

· Directed multiple business objectives including revenue generation, human resources consultative service delivery, and management of financial activities for the Greenville, SC office.

· 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.

GREENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Greenville, SC 1991 - 1996

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 Greenville area businesses/corporations regarding labor relations/union organizing activities, compensation and benefits programs, regulatory matters, and South Carolina legislative issues.

· Designed and directed training and educational programs for the Chamber staff as well as upstate member organizations.

PRECISION CORPORATION, Greenville, SC 1989 - 1991

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, Greenville, SC, Training Manager, 1987 - 1989

Sara Lee Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC, E-R/ Training Administrator, 1983 – 1987

Fluor Corporation, Salisbury, NC; Greenville, SC, Industrial Relations Rep., 1980 - 1983

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

MBA courses at Furman University, Greenville, SC

BS, PRTM Management (Business Administration concentration), Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Certified as Professional in Human Resources, 1990

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

South Carolina State SHRM Council (1998 State Director)

Greenville SHRM Association

(1992, “HR Professional of the Year,” 1998-2003, Board of Directors,
2005-2008, Legislative Chairman)

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