Clay Graham, Mlhr Email & Phone Number

Fayetteville, Ar, Us

Conway, Arkansas, United States

A member of the Leadership Team overseeing a turn round situation at the 250 employee metal fabrication, stamping and paint facility. Direct all Human Resources activities and responsibilities including the hourly and salaried hiring and total employee life cycle, employee engagement, staff development, union relations (UAW), contract administration, benefit oversight, communications, and community relations. Staff includes 1 Exempt Human Resources Generalist and 1 Exempt Staffing Specialist.

Northwest Arkansas

George’s is among the top ten largest vertically integrated chicken producers in America, supplying a broad range of quality poultry products. Additionally, George’s Prepared Foods, LLC is a leading producer of premium fully cooked burgers and sausage patties diversifying our protein assortment beyond poultry. From retail and deli to foodservice and export industries, our innovation team partners with our customers to create craveable insight-driven food.

Northwest Ar

Human Resources leader at the industry’s newest, largest and most technologically advanced processing plant. Direct total HR function for 1200+ employee facility with five direct reports. Great organization with a strong desire to be guided by values and convictions.

Springfield, Mo

Served as a member of the business leadership team; directed HR efforts for the manufacturing facility supporting 200 hourly and salaried employees. Reported to the President Tuthill Vacuum and Blower Systems with one HR Manager directly reporting.Key Highlights:▸ Developed and implemented a formal DOL approved CNC Machine Operator apprenticeship program to offset an aging workforce with 20% eligible for retirement in the next five years. ▸ Instituted formal process mapping for department ensuring consistent application and conformance to auditing protocol.

Salina, Ks

Directed all HR efforts at the company’s Salina pizza manufacturing facility supporting 1100+ employees (900 nonunion hourly and 200 exempt) and 120 contract employees. Reported to Sr. Vice President, Human Resources with dotted line to Plant Director; direct reports included Sr. HR Generalists, HR Generalists, Training Manager, Training Specialists, HR Administrators, and hourly totaling 27. Key Highlights:▸ Executed strategic reduction of hourly and exempt employees to meet cost reduction efforts of the location and company in ongoing sessions.▸ Transitioned workplace through aggressive change management initiatives and workforce cultural shift.▸ Implemented planned training direction to focus efforts on improved basic skills and applicable development needs.

Wichita, Kansas Area

Oversaw Compensation, Benefits, Labor Relations/Employee Relations, Affirmative Action/EEO Compliance, Workers Compensation, and Occupational Health Services for the entire company. Reported to the Executive Vice President – Hawker Beechcraft with 12 direct reports including Benefits Manager, Wellness Manager, Employee Services Supervisor, Benefit Coordinators, Sr. ER Coordinator, ER Coordinator.Key Highlights:▸ Negotiated a long-term, business-necessary contract with the local union resulting in a better business operational environment throughout difficult economic situations for the company.▸ Implemented cost-saving measures with the benefits structure and options for the company with minimal impact on employees.▸ Oversaw and led the performance pay and management incentive pay programs.

Managed HR function including, payroll, safety, and health for the Hesston facility with employment of ~400 salaried and 800 hourly union employees (USW). Reported directly to the North America Regional Director Human Resources with dotted line to the Plant Director; staff included Health and Safety Manager, Manager – Employee Relations, ER Supervisors, Payroll Clerk, HR Administrators, and 3 nurses.Key Highlights:▸ Recognized by the company for most improved safety record in 2008 and lowest incident rate in 2009.▸ Increased hourly employment by 300+ and salaried employment by 20 for increased production demands ahead of schedule.▸ Formalized training and development plans to meet production and professional growth needs.▸ Implemented salaried succession plan process to identify high potential employees and helped to create development plans.

Fort Smith, Arkansas Area

In charge of HR function for Trane’s HVAC manufacturing plant with total employment of approximately 600 employees which included 500 hourly union employees (UAW) and 100 salaried employees. Reported to the Director – Human Resources Manufacturing with dotted line to Plant Manager; staff included Supervisor of Employee Relations, ER Administrators, and Payroll Clerk totaling seven.Key Highlights:▸ Directed management development process for the salaried workforce including overseeing the performance management system, compensation process, training programs, and succession planning.▸ Served as second chair during negotiations which led to successful ratification of collective bargaining agreement.

Magnolia, Ar

Took on HR responsibilities for three chemical manufacturing facilities in Southwest Arkansas with total employment of approximately 450 and 125 third party employees. Reported to the Director – Human Resources Chemicals and dotted line to the Plant Manager.Key Highlights:▸ Revised and managed college recruiting efforts for the corporation which improved selection and retention rates by 40%.▸ Served as a member of the safety team successfully awarded OSHA VPP Star award for all locations.▸ Transitioned training process to computer-based for regulatory and development-based sessions.

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Masters, Labor And Human Resources

Bsba, Personnel Management