Deborah Haynes

Directed the Human Resources department - HR functions for three entities under the umbrella of Sims Crane & Equipment.

• Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
• Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
• Created succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity and long-term success.
• Implementation of compensation and benefits structures and workforce planning for growth needs.
• Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
• Restructure of process and flow of recruitment, orientation, and electronic onboarding.
• Maintained knowledge of human resources practices, and ensured company's compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Coordinated and trained management on performance evaluations, and employee accountability.
• Approximately 650 employees - 15 branches - 2 states

Managed and enhanced the HR and Safety functions for this FDOT contractor and state certified paving company.

• Developed and implemented organization's HR function, job evaluation, analysis, and job descriptions. Outlined preferred structure to meet organizational goals.
• Coached and counseled employees and teams at all levels while increasing flow of communication and retention.
• Negotiated all benefits offered, renewals and plan designs, to below-market cost and budget friendly while meeting needs of employees and company.
• Developed and implemented Employee Handbook. Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
• Collaborated with management to develop effective safety policies and procedures for various departments.
• Approximately 100 employees

Advised and trained small to medium-sized businesses in compliance for HR, Safety, and DOT.

• Prepared organizations for successful completion of various regulatory examinations without major findings or penalties levied against the company.
• Served as subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.
• HR Compliance – Implemented processes for HR functions and trained ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and timely submission.
• Safety Compliance – Implemented a Workplace Safety Program based on OSHA requirements, initiated Safety Meetings, accident investigation training and accident prevention training.
• DOT Compliance - Performed mock DOT audits to pinpoint weaknesses within motor carrier’s fleet.

Managed HR daily functions, strategic direction and guidance, enhancing employee development, engagement, attraction, and retention, and significantly reducing departmental silos.

• Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and reduced administrative workload.
• Partnered with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and determine ideal candidate profiles for vacant positions.
• Implemented targeted training programs to develop leadership skills in high-potential employees.
• Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
• Optimized payroll processing systems for accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Safety - Management of safety policies, government and company regulations and programs, managed all individual branch safety committees, performed inspections and accident investigations, maintained compliance records.
• DOT Compliance – Driver qualification recordkeeping for 45 CDL Class A/Class B drivers with Hazmat endorsements, recordkeeping of all vehicle maintenance, review logs, maintained accident register and recordkeeping of DOT random drug testing program.
• Approximately 250 employees - 12 branches - 6 states