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Robert Porter

Robert Porter

Atlanta,United States

Summary

Extensive background in HR leadership, including working with organizational executive teams to maximize employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance. Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing team building programs, and writing personnel manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports. Offers strong management, supervisory, and office administrative skills.

Human Resources executive with deep experience in talent management, organizational development, and strategic planning. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and driving impactful results. Adept at navigating complex challenges and adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in leadership, conflict resolution, and employee engagement. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.

Driven [Desired Position] with extensive leadership in Human Resources. Successfully managed large-scale organizational change initiatives and fostered culture of continuous improvement. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and employee development.

Human Resources professional with keen focus on driving impactful organizational strategies. Proven track record of enhancing employee engagement and implementing effective talent management programs. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs.

Experienced with strategic human resource planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Utilizes innovative approaches in talent acquisition and employee retention. Track record of fostering inclusive and productive workplace cultures.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Human Resources

Gas Express LLC - Circle K
04.2022 - Current
  • Execute the overall HR strategy to drive a culture of high employee engagement in alignment with our business strategy
  • Demonstrated leadership, supports executive team collaboration, and provides on organizational change management strategy and priority of change management initiatives within the organization
  • Provided leadership and expertise for the full scope of HR functions on all issues related to human capital management
  • Responsible for directing all the people functions of the Company in accordance with the policies and practices of the Company, the ethical and social consciences of business and society and the laws
  • Developed staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the Company for positions of varying responsibility
  • Identify appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the Company
  • Served as a strategic partner to the Management team in the development of company plans and programs to advise on the potential impact on people, resources, and logistics
  • Developed human resource planning models to identify competency, knowledge, and talent gaps and develop specific programs for the filling of the gaps
  • Areas of activity will include talent management through proper succession planning programs for key contributor and management positions, training, and development programs for preparing employees for more significant responsibilities, and general business development programs to enhance employee knowledge and understanding of the Company and the industry
  • Developed and implemented short and long-range programs and initiatives to drive organizational effectiveness, professional development, and overall management and performance of employees
  • Continually assess the competitiveness and equity of all programs and practices across our global offices and against relevant companies, industries, regions, and markets
  • Anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management
  • Build, manage, and motivate impactful HR team to meet and exceed organization and departmental goals and objectives
  • Extract and share relevant insights to coach and empower
  • Serve as the corporate liaison to advise and consult on cross-functional policies, processes, and facilitate relevant internal communication to employees, managers, and departments in all global offices
  • Define and monitor relevant metrics, ROI, and KPIs to proactively diagnose and address employment and operational-related trends
  • Provide business leaders with data, findings, and recommendations of client organizations' 'health' by assessing trends in performance, employee engagement, manager feedback, attrition, turnover, etc
  • Defines and implements HR organization-wide policies including but not limited to areas of compensation; benefits, recruiting, employee relations, affirmative action, career development employee communications, and employee safety
  • Contributed to the development of employer branding and driving strategies that support the ability to deliver a 'best places to work' culture
  • Manage and support the assessment of organizational needs and the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of team members, particularly executives and emerging leaders
  • Responsible for providing a variety of total rewards to remain competitive in the marketplace
  • Leader for the Crisis Management model to prevent and resolve issues at the earliest sign of issues
  • Coordinated the activities, programs, and strategic HR plans of other HR departments throughout the Company

Director of Human Resources

Lexington Plastic Surgeons
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • As the Director of Human Resources and a member of the practice executive team, I am responsible for overseeing 6-locations in GA, NY, NJ, FLA, MD, TX, and CA
  • I create strategies that support the high performance of Clinical and Support staff, develop and advise executive leaders in modern human resource policies, and ensure concepts are implemented and continue to shape the organization per state and federal requirements
  • I work with executive leadership to set policy direction and practices key to realizing short- and long-term business needs including the evaluation of the organization's policies and procedures and updating employee handbooks and other policy material for distribution throughout the company
  • I also ensure regulatory and legal compliance and am strategically involved in talent acquisition, development, retention, and employee engagement
  • I design and manage Training and Member Experience development programs to promote the hiring, development, and retention of talent in alignment with the company's goals and instrumental in achieving our mission
  • Provide day-to-day HR leadership including performance management, employee relations, organizational design, employee metrics reporting, coaching, and succession planning
  • Develop and update job descriptions, perform detailed job duties develop, manage, and monitor employee evaluation and appraisal cycles, and complete compensation analysis for executive, professional, and hourly employees
  • Perform administration of employee benefits for medical, dental, vision, 401K across all company locations
  • Conduct recruitment efforts for 30-50 candidates monthly including scheduling and conducting interviews, counseling and advising supervisors in candidate selection, pre-employment screenings, employee onboarding and company orientation, and benefit selection
  • Conduct payroll budget for more than 1.5 million dollars monthly
  • Provide guidance and support to senior leadership and company managers and supervisors in effective employee engagement for conflict management, discipline, and employee motivation

Director of Human Resources

Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, P.C.
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • As a key member of the practice leadership, I oversaw the day-to-day aspects of all Human Resources and Personnel functions related to the practice, partnering with other directors and senior executives to develop new business initiatives, foster employee engagement, and mobilize talent
  • HR Organization Leadership: Provided ongoing review and recommendations for improvement of the practice’s policies, procedures, and personnel matters
  • Maintained responsibility for organizational compliance with human resources federal, state, and local regulations
  • Supervise and manage the day-to-day activities of administrative support staff
  • Provided day-to-day HR leadership including performance management, employee relations, organizational design, employee metrics reporting, coaching, and succession planning
  • Conducted Recommended, evaluated, and participated in staff development
  • Manage employee retention program
  • Conduct Exit Interviews to improve the practice’s benefits program and environment
  • Supervise and manage all HR aspects of staff and practice
  • Coordinate with Provider Lead, to ensure appropriate staffing support for provider schedules
  • Manage vacation/PTO for all staff, inclusive of monitoring provider PTO schedules and ensuring all systems are aligned
  • Review overtime with staff to create process improvements to minimize overtime
  • Staff Recruitment & Hiring Process Management: In collaboration with the leadership team, created new job descriptions and managed job postings
  • Reviewed existing job descriptions to ensure they were an accurate reflection of actual responsibilities
  • Managed process for resume screening and applicant interview process
  • Ensured appropriate and fair interview processes and candidate evaluation under human resource rules and regulations
  • Manage process for new hire screening, offer letters, and pre-onboarding
  • Complete compensation analysis for executive, professional and hourly employees
  • Staff Orientation & Training: Developed and managed programs for new employee orientation, onboarding and continued training
  • Managed ongoing required training schedule for clinical support staff
  • Developed training processes for administrative staff
  • Developed and led the performance evaluation process to through quarterly reviews, talent development planning, manager feedback, coaching and facilitation of performance management training

Human Resources Generalist/Training Coordinator

Frank's Detail Inc
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Provided leadership and management of a full range of HR functions, to a revenue generating business
  • Partnered with key company executives to drive employee engagement, morale, and performance in an environment experiencing both significant external and internal organizational change
  • Established and implemented short- and long-term corporate human capital plans, which included maintaining or improving employee relations, talent acquisition and development, succession planning, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, and performance management
  • Designed an employee engagement strategy that improved morale, retained talent, and increased business continuity through multiple changes with the executive leadership team
  • Ensured the Company adhered to federal and state guidelines/mandates for benefits and human resource policies (i.e
  • ACA, FMLA, PLA)
  • Planned and implemented Employee Recognition Programs
  • Built strong relationships with senior management, hiring managers, and HR business partners to enable systematic decision-making across teams and departments
  • Fostered employee and organizational development, encouraging strengths and identifying potential areas of growth
  • Developed and taught extensive training programs for management/employees on diversity inclusion, leadership, change management, sexual harassment, and legal compliance

Regional Director of Human Resources

Healthcare Services Group, Inc
09.2002 - 04.2018
  • Recruited to develop, implement, and manage HR functions of a new company branch in Savannah Georgia, guiding the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems, and programs
  • Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs
  • Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; administer HR budget; and handle HR generalist workplace issues
  • Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of the Atlanta office
  • Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives, and new-employee orientation
  • Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization
  • Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind the branch’s employee-retention rate of 89% within an industry where high turnover is the norm
  • Negotiated approximately 50 salary offers and dozens of sign-on bonuses/relocation packages annually at both the exempt and non-exempt levels
  • Brought workers’ compensation program into full compliance
  • Instituted preferred providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury
  • Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous record keeping and ensuring that the company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible
  • Developed employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy, and benefits information

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • HR Program/Project Management
  • Staff Recruitment & Retention
  • Orientation & On-Boarding
  • FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
  • HR Policies & Procedures
  • Performance Management
  • Benefits Administration
  • Employment Law
  • Mediation & Advocacy
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Compensation design
  • HR policies development
  • HR analytics
  • Global HR experience
  • Talent management
  • Employment law
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Training leadership
  • Training development
  • Occupational safety

Timeline

Vice President of Human Resources

Gas Express LLC - Circle K
04.2022 - Current

Director of Human Resources

Lexington Plastic Surgeons
08.2020 - 04.2022

Director of Human Resources

Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, P.C.
04.2019 - 06.2020

Human Resources Generalist/Training Coordinator

Frank's Detail Inc
04.2018 - 04.2019

Regional Director of Human Resources

Healthcare Services Group, Inc
09.2002 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Arts -

SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY

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