Justin Hawkins

As a seasoned Human Resource Manager and Recruiting Manager with a Global Company, I have been instrumental in developing all aspects of domestic and international human resources. My expertise includes creating and interpreting HR policies, managing HRIS, processing payroll, handling employee relations and investigations, and providing consultation and advice to executives/directors/supervisors on employment issues. I am also skilled at documenting and tracking employee issues, managing performance, and facilitating staff development. My experience encompasses working with all levels of leadership to enhance organizational capabilities, administer benefits and leave, manage employment, facilitate orientation, promote retention, provide training and development, and oversee compensation for global manufacturing companies. I led a successful talent acquisition campaign that resulted in a 35% increase in qualified applicants and a 20% decrease in time-to-fill for critical positions.

• Society for Human Resources Management Member ~ (SHRM)
• American Society for Training and Development ~ (ASTD)
• SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential Certification
• Six Sigma ~ Yellow Belt Certification ~ (SSYB)
• State of Ohio Notary Public Commission 2023 - (RE-859391)

• Union Labor Relations:
• Managed a Worker’s Compensation injury case that resulted in a jury trial, EEOC charges, several grievances, and Arbitration of Grievances, all of which resulted in wins for the Corporation.
• Collaborated with the legal team to ensure all company records, investigations, and witness statements were gathered and reported, providing a triumphant win for the corporation.
• Union negotiations, arbitrations, and grievance resolutions in OH, NC, WY, and CA facilities.
• Maintained union-free plants despite union activity and a vote that the employees declined.
• Partook in negotiations and arbitration; successfully negotiated Bump Cap arbitration for the Chemical Union.
• Partnered with Upper-Level Management to provide the HR strategy for all 6 six manufacturing plants.
• Created a Mercer Pay Scale/Position Classes for all Salary and Hourly positions.
• Oversaw all hiring for salaried roles and provided onsite management with best practices and a standardized hiring and onboarding process for production workers.
• Assisted with the HR strategy and messaging during plant closures. Worked with general managers to retain and relocate employees to other facilities in the area and end the service of others while assuring that employee retention was maintained until the facility ceased operations.
• Software Implementations:
• Transitioned (6) facilities from Paycor to Paychex; served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the business while partnering with the Paychex implementation team.
• Trained onsite management, HR, and payroll on the new system and its functionality. I visited each site as Paychex went live, ensuring a smooth transition from Paycor.
• HR Training & Development:
• Oversaw training and Development for all six plants for Human Resources employees.
• Taught courses for new and seasoned supervisors to address various HR concerns, including conflict resolution, disciplining employees, workplace conversations, diversity, workplace violence, company values, PIPs, and more.

• Human Resource Manager & Recruiting Manager (6) locations in CA, GA, NC (2), OH, and WY.
• Global Recruitment in Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Europe, Germany, Malaysia, and Dubai.
• Human Resource Manager for (3) College Campuses in Ohio.
• Regional Recruiting Manager for (3) College Campuses in Ohio.
• Provided leadership and guidance to field operations in dispute resolution, labor relations, policy compliance and interpretation, leadership development, leave management, FLSA/compensation, new business start-ups and closings, and other people-related matters.
• Worked directly with the Upper-Level Management of the manufacturing company post-acquisition and formed relationships with site management teams and their vendors.
• Conducted investigations for Hotline complaints, federal and state agency complaints, and internal or external audits, and provided coaching for all locations and regional managers on the fair and appropriate handling of such matters.
• Visited and assessed individual sites to analyze current human resources processes and procedures.