Open To Work
Richard M. Johnson Jr.
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Manager with the Department of Defense, skilled in talent acquisition and workforce relations. Achieved enhanced employee performance through data-driven strategies and effective performance evaluations. Expert in compliance management, fostering a productive work environment while implementing successful retention initiatives. Proven ability to resolve conflicts and drive organizational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Department of Defense
Riverside, CA
01.2000 - 03.2025
- Led and managed human resource functions, including recruiting new employees and building relationships, driving visibility.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Used data and analytics to improve company processes for recruitment, selection and onboarding.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
- Collaborated with subordinate managers to develop comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of each individual team member.
- Approved/disapproved vacation and sick time, benefits, job services, and employment discrepancies.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Facilitated communication between staff by conducting regular meetings to discuss concerns or suggestions.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Led the development of performance management systems, including goal setting, performance reviews, corrective action plans, and disciplinary procedures.
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
- Approved promotions and wage increases are based on employee performance.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
Education
MBA - Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA07-2016
Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education And Development
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Trident University International
Cypress, CA06-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02-2014
Skills
- Workforce relations
- Performance evaluation
- Data interpretation
- Talent acquisition and development
- Compliance management
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$80000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Human Resources Manager
Department of Defense
01.2000 - 03.2025
MBA - Management
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education And Development
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Trident University International
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force