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James Duke Moses

Duncan,SC

Summary

Accomplished HR Professional with over 30 years of experience in both small and large manufacturing environments, complemented by a solid background in educational settings. Expertise spans 17 years in HR management, focusing on multi-level production teams and enhancing organizational effectiveness through cultural change and performance consulting. A progressive leader with a strong business acumen, dedicated to optimizing profit margins via innovative training programs and continuous improvement strategies. Recognized for exceptional character, teamwork, attention to detail, and unwavering integrity.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR MANAGER

HYUNDAI MOBIS
Savannah, GA
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Directed comprehensive HR operations for the launch of Hyundai MOBIS Mega Plant.
  • Managed recruiting, onboarding, and payroll processes.
  • Developed policies for greenfield sites in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Coordinated training programs for new employees and existing staff members.
  • Drafted job descriptions based on current roles within the organization.
  • Developed processes for onboarding new hires into the organization's culture.
  • Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
  • Organized and facilitated team-building activities, including monthly staff meetings.
  • Developed and implemented HR strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
  • Directed transition of payroll systems from SAP to Paylocity.
  • Coordinated workers' compensation insurance and managed claims.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and distributors.
  • Administered contracts between clients, contractors and suppliers.

SR HR Manager

Plastic Omnium IES
Greer, SC
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • HR Manager for Tier 1 automotive supplier to BMW and Volvo.
  • Directed HR functions at PO’s biggest international plant.
  • Generated consistent daily and weekly KPI reports for leadership.
  • Directed activities of HR business partners, administrative staff, and training personnel.
  • Managed FMLA, STD, LTD, WC processes along with onboarding and orientation.
  • Conducted daily GEMBA walks to ensure continuous process improvements.
  • Implemented various initiatives, achieving a decrease in workforce while enhancing production capacities.
  • Responsible for UKG, KRONOS, and ADP payroll resolutions.
  • Direct responsibility for WC case investigations and resolutions.
  • Direct responsibility for three contract workforce companies, managing the day-to-day headcount needs for the shop floor.
  • Facilitated meetings between stakeholders, including executive leadership, legal counsel, and department heads, to discuss compliance matters.
  • Investigated complaints from customers regarding violations of company policy or applicable law and regulation.
  • Assisted with investigations into allegations of fraud or misconduct within the organization.

HR Manager

Mercedes Benz Vans
Charleston, SC
08.2021 - 11.2022
  • HR Manager responsible for nine direct reports that included HR administrative and HR operational teams consisting of employee relations, investigations, payroll, benefits, training (FMLA, WC, STD, LTD), and seven HR business partners for all departments with over 2,000 employees.
  • Delivered weekly KPI summaries to CEO, highlighting key metrics.
  • Maintained success factors, KRONOS payroll, and SAP management systems.
  • Supported the creation of an inaugural Mercedes Benz Vans apprenticeship program alongside Trident Technical College during summer 2022.

  • Prepared reports summarizing recruitment activities, turnover rates, absenteeism trends.
  • Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures.
  • Developed processes for onboarding new hires into the organization's culture.
  • Coordinated training programs for new employees and existing staff members.
  • Organized and facilitated team-building activities, including monthly staff meetings.
  • Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions and salary negotiations.
  • Coordinated workers' compensation insurance and managed claims.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex HR problems that impacted operations management and business direction.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining investigation findings and recommendations.
  • Interviewed witnesses, victims, and suspects concerning incidents under investigation.
  • Performed background checks on individuals associated with an investigation.

SR HR Manager

Grupo Antolin
Spartanburg, SC
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Directed HR activities at various locations, supporting a workforce of over 950 across three manufacturing plants.
  • Achieved turnover reduction with optimized temp staffing.
  • Provided senior management and corporate with daily and weekly KPI reports.
  • Restructured plant headcount, temporary workforce, and shift models.
  • Responsible for nine direct reports in areas of safety, employee investigations, FMLA, WC, benefits, payroll, training, recruiting/hiring at all levels, onboarding, cultural change, employee relations, expat management, and community outreach.
  • New plant launches to support the build-up of production and warehousing
  • Advised senior leadership on trends in the industry related to employee engagement initiatives and best practices.
  • Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment brought forward by employees or external sources.
  • Developed and implemented Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Coordinated training sessions for staff members in areas such as diversity awareness, customer service skills, harassment prevention.
  • Identified potential areas of risk or non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations concerning employment practices.
  • Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, performance management, disciplinary actions and terminations.
  • Conducted recruitment activities such as job postings, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions.
  • Supporting major OEMs, BMW, VW, Mercedes, GM, Honda, and Volvo.
  • Process improvement leader that resulted in $4.4 million in savings.

Sr. HR Training & Development Manager

Benteler Automotive
Auburn Hills, MI
11.2016 - 10.2018
  • Multi-Site Sr. HR & Training Manager for North American Academy Development.
  • Developed and implemented local training solutions while executing global strategies for eight U.S. plants,
  • Directed comprehensive employee support activities including recruitment, internships, training and skill enhancement.
  • The scope of the program was apprenticeship setup, training and development for production and maintenance, talent management, technical training, shop floor engagement practices, performance consulting, succession planning, and instructional design.
  • Coordinated grant applications and tuition aid management for individual plants.
  • Delivered monthly summaries on project advancements to the board.
  • Collaborated with the global HR Director on project status updates.
  • Managed benefits administration, payroll processing, and training programs.
  • Researched current trends in corporate training methods.
  • Compiled reports detailing cost savings derived from implemented programs.
  • Designed, developed and delivered instructor-led classroom training sessions.
  • Maintained records of all completed courses and associated documents.
  • Organized workshops, seminars and conferences for staff development purposes.
  • Provided technical guidance for designing, developing, delivering and evaluating training materials.
  • Established partnerships with external vendors providing specialized services or resources.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
  • Developed testing and evaluation procedures to drive effective outcomes.
  • Analyzed training needs to develop new programs or modify and improve existing.

Reliability Manager/Engineer

IAC Inc.
Spartanburg, SC
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Responsibilities included process improvement management in three plants that involved safety, training, TPM, takt time, and headcount reduction.
  • Directed comprehensive process improvement initiatives throughout three manufacturing sites and their respective regions.
  • Directed activities of a team of 8 specializing in PLC and robotics.
  • Orchestrated implementation of innovative training program targeting apprentice technicians in production and maintenance.
  • Oversaw comprehensive management of all operations related to shutdown improvements.
  • Oversaw environmental health and safety protocols for three manufacturing facilities annually.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.

Human Resources Supervisor

BMW Manufacturing Company
Greer, SC
10.1995 - 02.2015
  • Directed human resources and coordinated training efforts over a span of twenty years.
  • Responsibilities included apprenticeship program development, recruiting, payroll, training and curriculum development, the hiring process, college and high school recruiting programs, equipment design, classroom design, and team member rotational training for all employees.
  • Managed the Training and Development Center (TDC) for 15 years, developing training programs for production, maintenance, apprentices, co-ops/interns, and all management levels within the organization.
  • Scheduled meetings between managers and employees as needed to address any issues.
  • Supported the establishment of a scholars' initiative impacting high school and technical college learners.
  • Developed a maintenance, production, and front-line management training program that included PLC/robotic and safety programs for all operational cells.
  • Formulated onboarding curricula for incoming personnel.
  • Established leveled curriculum to enhance technician skills.
  • Managed payroll processing systems including time tracking, attendance records, leave requests.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department.
  • Provided guidance on benefit enrollment processes including health insurance options.
  • Conducted interviews, hired new staff, and conducted onboarding processes.
  • Organized team building activities to promote a positive working environment.
  • Conducted exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination or resignation.
  • Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.

Maintenance technician & Area Leader

Kemet Electronics
Mauldin, SC
09.1988 - 09.1995
  • Maintained optimal functionality of production equipment through scheduled upkeep.
  • Developed TPM task force to conduct hourly quality checks.
  • Directed setup processes for nearly a hundred machines and supervised fifty operators in the evening.
  • Managed processes related to shutdown schedules and relocating equipment.
  • Directed training and equipment setup during a year-long assignment in Mexico.
  • Trained our foreign Hispanic colleagues on equipment set up and maintenance
  • Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
  • Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
  • Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
  • Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
  • Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
  • Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

Strayer University
Greenville, SC
09-2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Strayer University
Greenville, SC
05-2011

Skills

  • HR reporting
  • Recruitment and staffing
  • Organizational development
  • Health benefits
  • Workers' compensation
  • Salary administration

Certification

  • Certified MIG Weld Instructor
  • Certified Forklift Instructor
  • Certified Robot Programmer for KUKA Robotics
  • Certified Production Technician (CPT) in: (Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Logistics and Production) Spartanburg Community College
  • 2000 hours of HR training in 'Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace' union awareness and employee relations
  • Proficient in all Microsoft applications
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Proficient in KRONOS/UKG, ADP and UltiPro payroll system

References

  • Marvin Muzzarelli, Owner, BMW MC/REMAT, LLC, 100 Fortis Dr., Duncan, SC, 29334, 864-848-6986, muzzarelli@kw.com
  • Tina Scott, HR Manager, Motus Integrated formerly Grupo Antolin, 304 John Martin Rd, Spartanburg, SC, 296, 803-622-6558, Tina.scott@motusintegrated.com
  • Mark Melnick, Learning & Development Manager, Benteler Automotive, 2650 N. Opdyke Rd., Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, 1-574-440-1926
  • Alex Rogers, HRBP Plastic Omnium, 310 Genoble Rd, Greer, SC, 29651, alexandre.roger59@gmail.com, 864-825-1711
  • Ron Afflebach, HRBP Paint and Maintenance, Mercedes Benz Vans, Ladson, SC, 717-880-4843, rafflebach@comcast.net
  • Deidra McGrew, HR Generalists, Hyundai Mobis, 455 Tucson Drive, Ellabell, GA, 31308, Deidra.Mcgrew@mobis.com, 912-695-2676
  • Chloe Pakalnis, HRBP Plastic Omnium, 310 Genoble Rd, Greer, SC, 29651, Chloe.pakalnis@gmail.com, 616-216-5903

Timeline

HR MANAGER

HYUNDAI MOBIS
02.2024 - 09.2024

SR HR Manager

Plastic Omnium IES
11.2022 - 08.2023

HR Manager

Mercedes Benz Vans
08.2021 - 11.2022

SR HR Manager

Grupo Antolin
10.2018 - 10.2020

Sr. HR Training & Development Manager

Benteler Automotive
11.2016 - 10.2018

Reliability Manager/Engineer

IAC Inc.
06.2015 - 11.2016

Human Resources Supervisor

BMW Manufacturing Company
10.1995 - 02.2015

Maintenance technician & Area Leader

Kemet Electronics
09.1988 - 09.1995

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

Strayer University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Strayer University

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