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Resume for Charles D. Roberts, SPHR

    E-mail: lightrider32@yahoo.com  
    Phone:     (703) 628-9195
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    Executive Summary
    A results orientated SPHR certified Human Resources executive with experience as a strategic member of corporate leadership teams. Strong business background developed over 18 years through line and staff positions in various industries. A manager with the ability to serve as a catalyst for profitable and orderly workforce change. Able to establish rapport and creditability with diverse groups ranging from union members to senior management. Business focus on achieving bottom line results while implementing sound Human Resources solutions.

    • Employee and Labor Relations
    • Benefits and Compensation Design
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Strategic Planning and Reorganization
    • Management Coaching
    • Strategic Staffing
    • Administration and Facilities Management
    • Performance Management
    • Federal and State Legal Compliance
    • Investigations and Corrective Action
    • Project Management
    • IT and Financial Recruiting

    Professional Experience

    Human Capital Resources
    2009 - Present
    Owner/Consultant
    Human Resources consultant to small and medium size businesses in Northern Virginia and Maryland. My company provides services in the areas of Benefit Administration, Compensation Programs design, HR Administration, Employee/Labor Relations, Talent Management, and Legal Compliance. Currently working as the HR Director for a pharmaceutical company in Bethesda. Implemented ADP HR and Benefits, Performance and Talent Management modules on the ADP Workforce Now platform. Implemented a global payroll system utilizing ADP Streamline for 3 foreign subsidiaries. Developed Sexual Harassment training program, revised employee handbook and company policy manual. Administered annual performance and merit increase process for corporate staff and sales organization utilizing Individual Development Plans and job function matrix.

    THE HR SOURCE
    2010-2011
    HR CONSULTANT
    Human Resources consultant engaged as the Human Resource Director for a mid-size federal Security guard government contractor. Project based work to stabilize the HR functions and to bring the organization into compliance with Federal and State employment laws and to ensure compliance with negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements. Managed the HRIS function utilizing ADP Payroll and ABRA. Implemented Talent Management program utilizing Taleo. Responsibilities include administering HR policies, programs, and procedures and the management of a full life cycle HR department that supports 3000 geographically disperse security guards most of which are in a union work environment. Planned and implemented HR support for a corporate re-organization that led to a spin-off of a division into a wholly owned subsidiary.

    Sprint Nextel, Reston, Virginia
    2007- 2009
    Manager Human Resources
    Managed the Human Resources support for five Network Services Business Units in this $40 billion telecommunication company. Provided strategic counsel during work groups reorganizations regarding culture and integration of human resources cost benefit analysis that were critical in achieving labor cost reductions of $2.5 million over a two year period. Implemented environmental climate assessments and customer work group strategic planning to reduce turnover by 25% and increase employee productivity by 10% in one year. Provided management quality consultation and implementation of personnel policies that achieved a reduction of employee absenteeism by 45% and a decrease of ethic complaints by 50% in the first year. Utilized PeopleSoft as the HRIS system.

    SecTek Inc. Reston, Virginia
    2006 - 2007
    Director Human Resources
    Directed all human resources for this employee owned Federal government contractor. Designed and implemented cafeteria flex credit benefit plan for 1000 Security Guards. Implemented ADP HR Profile payroll and benefits system on the ADP Enterprise Platform. Launched and administered PeopleSoft HRIS system. Managed new hire on boarding project of 2500 acquired Security Guards from 28 geographically disbursed locations.

    Northrop Grumman Corporation, Fairfax, Virginia
    2005 -2006
    Senior Human Resources Manager, USCIS Application Support Centers Project
    Provided Human Resources Management support to this multimillion dollar Federal Contact Applied Six Sigma concepts to recruiting and security clearance process resulting in a 90 day reduction in time to start for new hired employees. Consulted with Regional Managers and Site Supervisors to ensure compliance with all federal, state and Service Contract Act compliance. Conducted Employment and Diversity training for the clients and Northrop Grumman managers at the national Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Recommended HR related policies and procedures as a team member on a response for proposal team during an open contract competition.

    Acumen Solutions, Vienna, Virginia
    2003 - 2005
    Manager Human Resources
    Coordinated and managed the development and implementation of employment, benefits and compensation programs for this $25 million consulting company. Designed, implemented and managed competitive compensation programs, including employee incentive, performance management and merit increase which improved employee morale. Responsible for HRIS management. Development and management of an Affirmative Action Plans. Advised senior management in the spin off two corporate divisions into subsidiaries. Participated in the development of the GSA schedule for a new government services division. Re-negotiated benefit plans to realize $30,000 in benefit cost savings in first six months of employment. Developed training program in the areas of Interviewing Skills and Career Development Framework, implemented Cultural Diversity Awareness and Sexual Harassment training programs.

    Education
    Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior in Management, University of Houston - Houston, TX
    Society of Human Resources Management SPHR Certified
    Society of Human Resources Management PHR Certified

    Affiliations
    Director - SHRM, Leesburg, VA - Greater Loudoun Chapter, 12/09 - Present
    Evergreen Meadows Home Owner Association, Board of Directors - 10/07 - 10/10
    President - Evergreen Meadows Home Owner Association, Board of Directors - 6/08 - 10/09
    Scout Committee Member - Troop 1159, Leesburg, VA

    ADVANCE TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT
    Institute of Applied Management and Law - Advanced Employee Relations -2006
    HIPPA Compliance Training - Northrop Grumman - 2006
    Service Contract Act - 2005
    Six Sigma Green Belt - Northrop Grumman-2005
    SHRM Academy - 2004 - Creating HR Strategy, Building Business Strategy for HR Professionals, Business Law for HR Professionals
    HR Management in Virginia - Epstein, Becker & Green -2000
    Advanced Internet Recruiting Strategies (AIRS I & II) - 1999
    Workplace Law 2000 - Hazel, Thomas, Smith and Reed
    Front Line Management Training - LCI Training and Development
    Total Quality Management - Proudfoot Crosby