Wes Robinson
Pelham,AL
Summary
Well-qualified Human Resources Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Human Resources
Zekelman Industries
08.2019 - Current
- Stood up three satellite locations on the west coast and manage from AL.
- Worked directly with the plant manager and business unit president to efficiently exit a manufacturing facility in CA with 200 union employees.
- Managed a reduction in workforce for a business unit in AL and successfully managed the initial staffing and ramp of another business unit in the same location.
- Worked to clarify and update attendance policies affecting recruiting across business units in the region
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Generalist, Human Resources (Acting HR Manager)
KBR
05.2011 - 08.2019
- Served as human resources point of contact for Birmingham, AL and Raleigh, NC operation centers supporting executive leadership and 500 employees.
- Responsible for all Domestic Assignment Conditions including mobilization/demobilization of employees to site locations.
- Conducted training for managers and employees on compliance and systems.
- Responsible for daily administrative tasks including new hire process, system updates, terminations, reporting and employee HRIS changes.
- Responsible for recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students, and temporary employees.
- Responsible for job posting on the company website, reviewing resumes, and performing telephone interviews.
- Responsible for processing new hires onboarding.
- Responsible for negotiating and extending employment offers and auditing new hire paperwork.
Staffing Coordinator (Contract)
Ambassador
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Interviewed, hired, and mentored over 200 new personnel and oversaw all staffing operations.
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes, and supporting documentation.
- Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
- Reduced risks by enforcing compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
- Coordinated and administered job fairs and other recruitment events to engage potential talent.
- Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
- Coordinated job postings and advertisements for maximum exposure and response rate.
- Utilized online applicant tracking system to screen resumes for all job openings.
- Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
Recruiter
Aerotek
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
On Site Staffing Coordinator
Superior Staffing Resources
08.2006 - 03.2008
- Recruited, evaluated, and placed candidates on contract and full-time positions
- Administered new employee orientation and educate employees on various issues such as harassment, payroll/timecard issues, benefits, wage negotiations, and individual employee development
- Resolved customer issues regarding employee performance and other service issues
- Acknowledged and counseled contract employees on job performance while acting as a liaison to the client companies
- Maintained client profile and establish rapport with all assigned companies
- Processed employee termination after assignment has ended using Smart Search and AS400
- Prepared and audit new hire packets.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting -
University of Phoenix
01.2007
Skills
- Workforce Planning
- Recruitment Strategies
- Talent Acquisition
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Relations
- New Employee Orientation
Certification
- Recruiter II Training, 06/2009
- Diversity Training, 06/2009
- Advanced Recruiter Training, 10/2009
Timeline
Manager Human Resources
Zekelman Industries
08.2019 - Current
Generalist, Human Resources (Acting HR Manager)
KBR
05.2011 - 08.2019
Staffing Coordinator (Contract)
Ambassador
01.2011 - 05.2011
Recruiter
Aerotek
08.2008 - 08.2010
On Site Staffing Coordinator
Superior Staffing Resources
08.2006 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting -
University of Phoenix
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