David Ledbetter Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

With MacLellan Integrated Services, I am excited to drive improvement of business practices to ensure legal compliance and fair treatment of employees and develop, implement and deploy Human Resource policies in a manner that promotes a positive and productive work environment. I’m counseling Managers in employee performance management. I also manage worker’s compensation issues, unemployment insurance claims, benefits and medical leave compliance.

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Labor Relations Manager responsible for consulting/coaching leaders, managing the recruiting process, payroll oversight, employee engagement, performance management, employment law compliance, union contract & grievance management and dispute resolution.

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Function as key HR strategic business partner with business leadership teams to develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies. • Be a credible coach and confidante to these leadership teams, as well as a strong employee advocate• Provide leadership, guidance and counsel on matters related to talent, organizational change, human capital, labor relations, employee engagement etc.• Develop and execute HR plans, processes, and programs aligned with business objectives, including organizational design, succession planning, talent management/acquisition, goal alignment, employee engagement and communications• Provide guidance to leadership on talent management/development and succession planning to ensure the right talent capabilities and bench strength are developed to support the business• Serve as expert in change management processes to positively impact organizational effectiveness; provides guidance and coaching to leadership team on change management;• Drive and enable cultural transformation to support a Progressive, Diverse, and Inclusive environment.• Develops a sustainable strategic workforce plan for the organization• Collaborates with other sector HR leaders to share best practices, critical needs issues, and sector initiatives.• Provides coaching and guidance to managers on organizational development related matters, including organizational analysis, strategy, structure and key processes to support organizational/business needs• Builds and supports an employee engagement strategy that facilitates organizational performance and enables successful organizational change• Coaches and advises on appropriate total rewards strategies, programs, and tools to enhance organizational performance and employee engagement• Focuses on operational excellence through innovation, efficiency, process excellence, and accountability.• Will assist with plant HR function.

Meadowlands And Homer City Pa.

• Design, develop, coordinate and administer business partner human resources efforts for the Joy location in Houston, Eighty-Four and Homer City, Pennsylvania in a high-impact, relationship building approach. • Proactively address labor relations by partnering with manufacturing leadership and front line supervisors to foster positive/partnership relationship.* Participate in labor/contract negotiations.* Participate in or lead Grievance and Arbitration meetings. • Lead coaching & performance management activities in alignment with Learning & Development processes and business objectives. This includes the administration of the Global Performance Planning and Assessment System and compensation (merit/ bonus) administration.• Lead recruiting activities for hourly & salaried positions within the manufacturing group. Interview, screen and select candidates for key positions.• Support and assist in the Operational Excellence (lean manufacturing) initiatives at the Homer City, PA Plant location. This may include partnering on change management activities, leadership support at employee meetings, etc.• Direct staffing needs and development efforts (succession planning). Design, facilitate and conduct training programs based on identified needs. Identify candidates for the Learning & Development training programs and assist in the coordination of these efforts.

•Identifies legal requirements and governmental reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.•Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.•Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.•Administers performance review program.•Prepares and administers budget of human resources operations.•Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation. •Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce turnover.•Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.•Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services, such as complementary staffing, relocation services, outplacement services, etc.•Oversees organizational training and development program.•Conducts research on salary, benefits, and employment practices to ensure market competitiveness.

Supervised multiple manufacturing lines producing automotive components. Responsibilities included scheduling labor, training technicians, process improvements, and the efficient management of labor, raw materials (scrap reduction activities), and a safe clean work environment. This position also required the effective presentation of daily, weekly and monthly performance to PBM goals.

Mba, Business

Graduated May 2010 - 3.85 GPA

Mhr, Business

Education record