Wesley Locust
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Enhance communications by removing barriers and building relationships between all associates to support company goals.
Well-qualified Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Human Resource Manager/Human Resources Manager
Present Elevate Textiles
Mt Holly, NC
03.2007 - Current
- Lead HR department, with responsibilities including employee relations, benefits communication, security ID and badge system, policy updates, hiring, AAP compliance, EEOC and harassment investigations, Workers’ Comp, OSHA, FMLA, Hearing Conservation, and payroll approvals.
- Advise and counsel Operations Managers and Company Executives in policy interpretations, legal compliance, dispute resolution and recommendations
- Manage all hiring functions in the United States, which includes manufacturing plants and warehouses
- Planned and coordinated milestone events and celebrations (Gastonia Grizzly A&E Employee Appreciation)
- Indirect responsibility to s
- Reported directly to the VP of Human Resources, and managed three Human Resource Managers in the US
- Implement and manage global Employee Opinion Survey using Survey Tracker software/scanning package
- Planned and provided support for plant consolidations and closings
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Conducted company-wide employee satisfaction surveys.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Collaborated with senior management and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Worked as effective team member while contributing to local and regional HR projects.
- Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Served as representative in various civic and community functions to further enhance company image and develop additional business.
- Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
Quality Manager/Resource
American & Efird
- (4+ years)
- Led the implementation of American Efird’s Quality Plan of assigned territories
- Assisted in the design and development of Total Quality Management (TQM) tools
- Provided on-site training and direction on TQM process improvement initiatives
- Served as a Quality Management System resource to all departments, including Canada, from production through administration
- Conducted internal audits for QS-9000 and ISO-9000 certifications
- Assisted in establishing and implementing the company’s Complaint and Action Response System
- Member of the Customer Certification Team
- Development of Standard Product Database System
- Facilitated process improvement teams
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Manufacturing Manager
American & Efird Inc
- (6+ yrs)
- Assistant Plant Manager
- Managed and responsible for all plant personnel, operating cost, profitability, production, and equipment evaluation
Education
B.Sc. - Textiles Management
NC State University
Human Resources PHR Certification - Human Resources Management
UNCC
Charlotte NCSkills
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Dispute Mediation
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Hiring Trends and Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Labor Relations Coordination
- Advising Department Managers
Timeline
Corporate Human Resource Manager/Human Resources Manager
Present Elevate Textiles
03.2007 - Current
Quality Manager/Resource
American & Efird
Manufacturing Manager
American & Efird Inc
B.Sc. - Textiles Management
NC State University
Human Resources PHR Certification - Human Resources Management
UNCC