Hr Manager
Greater Atlanta Area
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, Campus Services, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 10/03 –5/05• Promoted to HR Manager at the University of Alabama Campus. Provided human resources support and responsibility for 9 school cafeteria locations of 350 employees including managers, supervisors, administrative personnel, food service personnel, and utility (non-union) . This operation services the University of Alabama Dining Services., generating $10 million in annual revenues.• Safety Champion for the Southern Region Campus Services. Trained personnel on: chemicals in the workplace, material safety data sheets, Health and Safety responsibilities, on the job injuries, proper lifting and fire safety, personal protective equipment, fall protection, hazard recognition. • Record keeper- Osha 300, 300A and 301 Training-Orientation both English and Spanish • Developed partnership with employee groups, colleges and school districts, manpower, government and professional organizations, agencies to facilitate employee services and training. Facilitated employee involvement teams at various levels to increase work efficiencies.• Implemented staffing strategies that streamlined processes and procedures resulting in a 20% reduction in labor costs. Eliminated temporary labor that resulted in $30,000 in annual savings in fiscal year 2003-2004 • Facilitated new hire orientation sessions every semester resulting in a 40% reduction in turnover and safety accidents.• Developed and implemented a safety incentive program resulting in $25,000 worker’s compensation expense reduction (local). • Initiated and developed college recruiting relationships with the Hospitality Program and recruited students for the summer internship program.