MICHAEL MILTON
HR Manager
Vine Grove,KY
Summary
Results-driven professional with over eight years of senior government contracting experience in human resources and program management, complemented by two decades of U.S. military service focused on operations planning, personnel management, and training. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management and is certified as a Program Management Professional (PMP). Demonstrates extensive expertise in records tracking, updating, and file management while effectively coordinating complex HR operations across various levels. Recognized for the ability to thoughtfully integrate new policies and procedures and creatively navigate interpersonal conflicts to foster collaborative resolutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Associate
Blue Oval SK
02.2025 - Current
- Serves as HR representative for three production area totaling over 500 personnel. Responsible for timecard audit, validations and corrections. Conduct training for supervisors in policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company goals. Track and monitor leave and absence report to ensure personnel coverage to meet daily production needs. Responsible for conducting investigation into misconduct or safety violation and administering all disciplinary actions.
- Facilitated year-end reviews and team strength presentations with human resources partners.
- Researched payroll, COBRA, disability and FMLA issues.
- Responsible for onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Deputy Program Manager
Casualty Administrative Service Support
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Responsible for daily operations and management of 18 personnel. Created a streamlined process to assist the case managers in identifying and closing or exhausting cases for the remains of unaccounted for soldiers from World War II. QC all correspondence letters to family members to ensure the right information is being sent out and received. Assist the Program manager with ensuring all personnel are cross trained on each contract line-item number (CLIN) stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Senior Operations Manager
North South Consulting Group
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Manage five contracts totaling over 100 personnel. Responsible for the recruitment, hiring and in-processing for all newly hired personnel on each contract. Oversees all HR operations including time-card updates and approvals, pay inquiries and paid time off requests are processed in a timely manner. Ensure all PWS requirements are met, and that each contract remains in compliance with Government requirements. Identifies existing challenges within contracts and implements new, efficient procedures to streamline productivity.
- Provided leadership for continual management and employee training initiatives.
Deputy Program Manager
Virtual Recruiting Center (VRC)
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Managed the daily operations of 64 personnel in the VRC. Reviewed the daily data reports for personnel and production and oversaw the monthly Commanding General and end of month reports for the Government. Assisted in identifying previous inaccurate reporting procedures and developed a new reporting system to accurately reflect true disposition data. Trained and mentored team leads to identify and correct potential problem areas responsibilities included scheduling interviews for positions, in-processing all new hire personnel, and out-processing personnel leaving the contract. Assisted PM and DPM in establishing user accounts for computer access as well as Cisco Systems. Tracked all personnel movement, position changes and promotions.
Future Soldier Outreach Representative
Virtual Recruiting Center (VRC)
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked as a Future Soldier Outreach Representative to contact all Future Soldiers scheduled to ship to Basic Combat Training within 90 days or less. Updated and tracked over 500 Future Soldiers monthly and conducted the Future Soldier Asset Inventory through telephonic and email outreach with Future Soldiers. Conducted telephone calls and email engagements with potential recruits. Posted content for social media and monitored visitors and direct messaging to address any questions or give information to potential interested personnel.
First Sergeant
U.S. Army
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Selected as First Sergeant for the deactivation of 2-2 IN at Fort Knox, KY. Responsible for transition of over 120 military personnel to their next duty assignments and civilian life. Supervised the turn in of 1200 pieces of equipment for deactivation of the unit.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration Human Resource Management
McKendree University
6 2018
Skills
- Exit interviews
- Talent acquisition
- Onboarding and orientation
- Recruitment and selection
- Organizational development
- Background checks
- Diversity and inclusion
- Interviewing techniques
- Recruiting
- Personnel engagement
Certification
Certified Program Management Professional (PMP) Aug 2024
Timeline
Human Resource Associate
Blue Oval SK
02.2025 - Current
Deputy Program Manager
Casualty Administrative Service Support
08.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Operations Manager
North South Consulting Group
10.2022 - 06.2024
Deputy Program Manager
Virtual Recruiting Center (VRC)
06.2018 - 09.2022
Future Soldier Outreach Representative
Virtual Recruiting Center (VRC)
01.2016 - 05.2018
First Sergeant
U.S. Army
01.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration Human Resource Management
McKendree University