Michael Darling
Human Resources Manager
Wayne,Maine
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with extensive experience at the Maine Army National Guard, excelling in program management and organizational leadership. Successfully managed HR functions for over 500 employees, enhancing efficiency and compliance. Proven track record in budget management and employee training, fostering a culture of excellence and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Branch Manager
Maine Army National Guard
08.2022 - Current
- Served as a principal advisor to senior leadership, managing and implementing programs impacting vacancy announcements, retirements, and separations, ensuring timely and accurate administration of HR actions for over 500 full time employees.
- Forecasted, Managed and executed annual budgets of over $500,000, advising on travel, medical, and resource allocation requirements. Served as a focal point for resource allocation organization wide.
- Supervised HR Assistants and Specialists, providing guidance on personnel programs, work performance, and training needs, directly increasing workplace efficiency.
Officer Personnel Manager
Maine Army National Guard
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with US law, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and National Guard Bureau regulations, enhancing workplace efficiency.
- Served as principal advisor to senior leadership on officer related HR issues, ensuring timely and accurate administration of HR actions on over 300 personnel.
- Managed HR functions for over 300 officers including on-boarding, promotions, terminations, separations, and retirement planning.
Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Branch Assistant Manager (NCOIC)
Maine Army National Guard
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed HR functions for over 200 full-time employees including on-boarding, terminations, separations, and retirement planning. Maintained pay, personnel, and administrative files in accordance with State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations.
- Analyzed Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and state policies, ensuring proper implementation of retirement services for Soldiers, retirees, and their families.
- Processed transition documents for various retirements and separations, publishing DD Form 214 worksheets and other necessary documents, ensuring 100 percent pay accuracy, preventing out of service debts.
- Provided individual counseling and assistance on personal affairs, benefits, and services, serving as the state subject matter expert on Combat Related Special Compensation and Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay programs, and advising on Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) options and entitlements.
Human Resources Assistant
Maine Army National Guard
09.2006 - 11.2017
- Played a key role as manager for the interactive personnel electronic records management system and system administrator for 7 additional HR systems by leading a team of 2 personnel along with additional supervisory responsibility of 25 personnel during weekend duty and annual training time.
- Conducted strength accounting and management of 2,000+ personnel by working effectively as an administrative supervisor in the enlisted personnel department.
- Served as a key team member during transition and execution from legacy systems to new Integrated Personnel Pay System-Army by ensuring data quality and processing.
- Rendered training on systems, processes, regulations, and best practices to personnel throughout the departments.
Human Resources Specialist
Maine Army National Guard
09.2000 - 09.2006
- Typed military and non-military correspondence in draft and final copy, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS).
- Prepared and processed requests for transfer or reassignment, maintaining officer and enlisted personnel records, enhancing personnel management and individual Soldier readiness.
- Coordinated evaluations, promotions, and ceremonies, ensuring timely administration and compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Education
Master's Degree - Management with a focus on Human Resource Management
Excelsior College
01.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Professional Studies with a focus on Business & Management
Excelsior College
01.2014
Associate's Degree - Applied Science with a focus on Admin Management Studies
Excelsior College
01.2011
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Program Management
- Human Resources (HR)
- Oral Communication
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Operations Management
- Policy
- Talent Management
- Career Management
- Budget management
- HR policy development
- Resource allocation
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Public speaking
Work Availability
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Timeline
Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Branch Manager
Maine Army National Guard
08.2022 - Current
Officer Personnel Manager
Maine Army National Guard
03.2020 - 08.2022
Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Branch Assistant Manager (NCOIC)
Maine Army National Guard
11.2017 - 03.2020
Human Resources Assistant
Maine Army National Guard
09.2006 - 11.2017
Human Resources Specialist
Maine Army National Guard
09.2000 - 09.2006
Master's Degree - Management with a focus on Human Resource Management
Excelsior College
Bachelor's Degree - Professional Studies with a focus on Business & Management
Excelsior College
Associate's Degree - Applied Science with a focus on Admin Management Studies
Excelsior College
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