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- 1. GREGORY S. VANZANT 4180 Cobblestone Drive, Lakeland, FL 33813 | cell: (863)738-1450 | grbuckeye@aol.com Experienced Human Resources professional working for win-win solutions that take into account business needs and the individuals involved, as well as policy and procedure and liability, has allowed me to gain expertise in: case handling, contract language interpretation and administration, grievance resolution, P&L management, conflict resolution, and diverse public relations situations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Polk County Board of County Commissioners, Polk Co., FL October 2016 Present Employee Relations Manager This position serves as manager and the internal consultant and primary subject matter expert in the employee and labor relations areas, under the direction of the Equity and Human Resources Director. Responsible for facilitating conflict resolution, interpreting the Employee Handbook polices, and administering union contracts on behalf of management. Acts as compliance officer, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, labor laws/drug free workplace). Serves as staff assistant to the Director, completing special projects and assignments relative to all areas of the equity and human resources division, including research. Mosaic, Plymouth, MN March 2012 July 2016 HR Manager/Bartow, FL April 2013 July 2016 Provide consultative and business-focused services to the People Leaders and employees in the assigned business unit and location. Responsibilities include talent management and development, compensation, benefits, coaching/guidance to people leaders and employees, employee engagement, employee and labor relations, and day to day HR support. In addition, deliver and provide change management support for corporate human resources initiatives to these client groups. HR Generalist, Sr./Carlsbad, NM March 2012 April 2013 HR Services: Coordinate the effective and efficient delivery of day-to-day HR Services including: compensation, training and development, performance management, employee relations/investigations, communication, relocation etc. Facilitate improved performance, apply HR operating principles and make recommendations regarding organizational structure, policies and procedures, statutory and legal requirements. Facilitate the administration of policies and procedures relating to all phases of HR. Ensure that the local administration of HR plans is managed in accordance with Mosaics written standards and procedures. Employ a variety of communication strategies to ensure this workforce is receiving information in a timely and effective manner. HR Strategy: Participate in the execution of enterprise-wide HR initiatives and functions. Work in collaboration with HR Specialists to implement and administer HR projects, including affirmative action plans, attracting top talent, payroll and benefits administration. HR Business Partner: Actively contributes to the delivery, communication, and measurement of short- and long-term business strategies and plans in alignment with the broader delivery of enterprise-wide HR programs and functions, including employee engagement, workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, career management, people leader effectiveness, and other people development initiatives. Labor Relations: Maintains working relationship with Union officials and adheres to terms of the collective bargaining agreement by monitoring day-to-day implementation of the agreement concerning wages, hours and working conditions.
- 2. Meijer, Grand Rapids, MI July 1989 October 2011 Regional Human Resources Coordinator/Southern Region 2003 - 2011 First line responsibility for 31 stores spanning 3 markets (Columbus, Dayton & Indianapolis) with secondary responsibility for 19 stores spanning 2 markets (Cincinnati and Lexington-Louisville). Case Management for discipline and terminations, as well as data entry and record keeping of same for all levels (hourly through store leadership). Management of the Grievance and Dispute Resolution Process through the involvement of Operations Leadership and Union Representatives as well as grievant; ensuring resolution to maintain company culture, uphold policy and procedure and control cost. Similar responsibility for arbitrations, EEOC charges, legal suits, Peer Reviews, etc. Work with leadership, team members and customers to resolve complaints, work issues, silent whistleblower alerts and other various types of people issues. Provide education/training to Operations Leadership on a variety of Human Resource issues: ADA, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Leave of Absences, etc. Labor Relations Specialist 2003 Direct responsibility for 11 retail stores (Columbus Market), regarding all hourly team member discipline/terminations. Negotiation and implementation of bargaining agreements with union locals. Coaching of Store Leadership team regarding interpretation and implementation of union contracts, as well as company policy and procedure and work rules and guidelines. Resolution of Step II Grievances, Arbitrations, and EEOC charges, etc. Build and maintain positive relationships with Union Locals and individual Representatives. Senior Employment Specialist (Columbus, Dayton, Toledo) 2001 2003 Regional Employment Manager (Grand Rapids, MI) 1997 2001 Employment Specialist (Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati) 1993 1997 Ohio Personnel Specialist (Columbus, Dayton) 1991 1993 Retail Management (Middletown Store #061, Springfield Store #066) 1989 1991 EDUCATION and TRAINING Morehead State University, Morehead, KY B.A. Communications Minor: Public Relations Seminars and Professional Training: The American Disabilities Act; Family Medical Leave in the Work Place; Labor Negotiations I & II; Work Place Law; Employment and Staffing in the New Millennium; The EEOC and You; Leader Effectiveness Training; Diversity & Inclusion; Seven Habits of Highly Successful People