William Harrison
Paducah
Summary
Dynamic HR and Labor Relations Manager with a proven track record at Lockheed-Martin Corporation, United States Enrichment Corporation, and Mid America Services. Adept at conflict resolution and union contract negotiations. Successfully streamlined HR processes, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong employee relations. Proficient in payroll administration and performance management, driving organizational growth through effective training and relationship building.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Operator of a Used Car Dealership
Self
09.2008 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Human Resources Manager
Mid America Services
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Provided labor relation services in administrating the Collective Bargaining Agreements.
- Administered grievance resolutions
- Chief spokesperson for the company in negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement.
Labor Relations Manager
Verso Paper
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed training materials to educate supervisors on best practices in labor relations management.
- Managed grievance processes professionally, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while resolving issues efficiently.
- Provided expert guidance to senior leaders on labor relations matters, influencing key decisions that impacted overall business strategy.
- Analyzed trends in employment law, ensuring company compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
- Chief spokesperson for the company in negotiating a plant closure agreement with the union.
Site Human Resource/Labor Relations Manager
United States Enrichment Coorporation
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided expert guidance to senior leaders on labor relations matters, influencing key decisions that impacted overall business strategy.
- Supported organizational growth by successfully negotiating multiple collective bargaining agreements.
- Implemented performance management systems that promoted accountability and drove continuous improvement among the workforce.
- Ensured smooth transitions during mergers or acquisitions by effectively integrating labor relations policies from both organizations.
- Provided HR oversite in the layoff of 1300 employees.
HR Manager/LR Manager
Lockheed-Martin Corporation
01.1996 - 06.2014
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
- Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
- Regularly analyzed workforce trends to proactively address potential skill gaps or staffing needs.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management by conducting regular town hall meetings or roundtable discussions.
Electrical Mechanic
Union Carbide
01.1975 - 01.1996
- Read electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, drawings or specifications to determine job requirements.
- Tested for, located and repaired electrical malfunctions.
- Recorded and tracked maintenance activities.
- Connected circuit breakers, transformers, motors, heaters and other electrical equipment.
- Demonstrated strong attention-to-detail while executing intricate wiring installations within tight spaces.
Education
PHR Certification - Human Resources Management
Society of Human Resource Management
12-2000
Certificate of Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA01-1996
High School Diploma -
Paducah Tilghman
Paducah05-1973
No Degree - Electronics
Paducah Tilghman Trade School
Paducah, KY05-1973
Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Payroll administration
- Employee training
- Performance management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Data analysis
- Business development
- Operational efficiency
- Customer relations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Contract grievance resolution/arbitrations
Accomplishments
I have spent over 20 years working at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion plant in the Human Resources field. While in that role I was privileged to be involved in many union contract negotiations. Several of those as the Chief Spokesperson for the Company. Negotiations at the Paducah site and one at the Portsmouth site was performed in my role.
While working at the DUF6 site I was tasked with the challenge of negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with the Union which had not been done in several years. After many months of
negotiations a contract was ratified by the Union.
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Mid America Services
10.2017 - 07.2020
Labor Relations Manager
Verso Paper
02.2016 - 02.2017
Site Human Resource/Labor Relations Manager
United States Enrichment Coorporation
06.2014 - 01.2016
Owner and Operator of a Used Car Dealership
Self
09.2008 - Current
HR Manager/LR Manager
Lockheed-Martin Corporation
01.1996 - 06.2014
Electrical Mechanic
Union Carbide
01.1975 - 01.1996
PHR Certification - Human Resources Management
Society of Human Resource Management
Certificate of Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Paducah Tilghman
No Degree - Electronics
Paducah Tilghman Trade School
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