Mark A. Myers
Home 502-***-****
Louisville, KY 40245
Cell 502-***-****
abkx48@r.postjobfree.com
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Summary
Experienced Human Resource professional with strong background in
compensation, benefits, recruiting and information systems. Demonstrated
experience in project management, attention to detail, leading cultural
change with excellent employee relation skills. Certified Compensation
Professional.
Work Experience
Daikin America, Inc., January 2010 - Present
Human Resources Manager
Develop and maintain an employee relations climate that creates and permits
a stable and productive workforce. Manage and coordinate all functions of
employee relations, including employment, employee relations, compensation
and benefit services, manpower planning and training and development.
Supervise the payroll process.
. Developed a Bonus Plan for the Corporation that pays based on Company
and Individual Performance.
. Modified the hiring process to develop a pool of qualified candidates
ready for employment.
. Worked closely with the Production Managers to identify needs in their
respected areas and developed action plans to address these needs.
. Attend 6:00a.m. shift-change meetings on a daily basis throughout the
plant to establish an HR presence and availability.
. Served as a fiduciary with the 401k plan and overseeing the Benefits
Committee.
. Developed and conducted training in the areas of Diversity, Sexual
Harassment, Leadership and Interviewing.
Zeon Chemicals L.P., April 1994 - May 2009
Director Human Resources (July 1999 - May 2009)
Sr. Manager HR / Compensation & Staffing (July 1998- July 1999)
HR/Compensation & Staffing Manager (October 1995 - July 1998)
HR / Compensation Specialist (April 1994 - October 1995)
Managed and administered corporate compensation programs including
conducting/participating in salary surveys; developing merit matrixes and
recommending changes to ensure compensation objectives, including pay for
performance, are followed and a competitive edge in the marketplace is
maintained while supporting the corporate culture.
. Conducted mandatory annual salary administration training and ensured
management and employees understood pay-for-performance programs.
. Designed, calculated and ensured accurate distribution of the bonus
and incentive programs for the Officers, Sr. Management and the
remainder of the organization.
. Determined the effectiveness of Zeon's compensation programs, policies
and procedures and recommend revisions to Sr. Management accordingly.
Participated as a key member of the Sr. Management Team, leading committees
in the areas of Organization Development, Succession Planning, and
Compensation.
. Counseled management and employees in various areas including but not
limited to job evaluation, salary administration, performance
management, benefits and other human resource matters.
. Determined the effectiveness of Zeon's compensation programs, policies
and procedures and recommend revisions to Sr. Management accordingly.
. Served as a trustee of the benefit programs ensuring competitive, yet
affordable benefits.
Overall Program Administration and Generalist Duties
. Provided HR generalist duties for R&D, Sales & Marketing, Texas Plant
and Administration areas.
. Designed and conducted training for all employees in the area of
performance management, salary administration, cultural change and
interviewing. Certified Trainer: DDI & Pritchett HVCC
. Worked closely with the International Transferees, providing Visa
support, determining compensation levels, writing contracts and
assistance with relocation to a new environment.
. Administered the Service Awards program for the entire Corporation.
. Provided HRIS leadership, determining direction and supporting daily
activity. From implementation of the SAP HR system to ongoing updates
and maintenance I was the individual making the decisions.
. Led the staffing efforts for the Business Development, R&D and
Administrative areas. Turnover for the position hires was minimal and
worked diligently to only hire the best of the best
Mark A. Myers
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Louisville Gas & Electric Company, January 1985 - April 1994
Compensation Coordinator, January 1985 - April 1991 & April 1993 - April
1994
. Administered the Company's performance management program, including
statistical analysis and preparing reports with relevant information
for Sr. Management.
. Counseled employees and management in job evaluation of new or revised
positions, wage & salary administration and performance management.
. Planned and designed the implementation and maintenance of
computerized compensation programs.
. Assisted in the administration of short and long term executive
compensation pay programs.
. Developed / conducted training presentations pertaining to various
compensation programs.
Manager Human Resource Information System, April 1991 - April 1993
. Managed the establishment and ongoing maintenance of the Human
Resource Information System and related computerized applications for
the Human Resource area.
. Coordinated the annual budget for the Human Resource managers,
ensuring compliance with establishes requirements and deadlines.
. Provided high-level research on unusual projects, recommending
direction and plans.
. Provided necessary training to all levels of employees in matters
relating to Human Resources.
Indiana University
Adjunct Professor - 4 Summer Sessions
Taught "Compensation & Benefits", a 400 level undergraduate business class.
This course is intended to introduce the major topics within the area of
wage and salary administration, which includes compensation and benefit
systems. It seeks to identify the principal factors that influence the
design and administration of these systems. It includes a description of
compensation and benefit terminology and laws, as well as a survey of the
theoretical and conceptual issues involved with special attention given to
the application of these concepts to current issues in the field (including
computer applications).
Education & Certification
University Of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, Masters of Science in
Social Work (MSSW); Key area of concentration : Administration
University of Louisville, BS Sociology; Concentration in Statistics
WorldatWork (formally American Compensation Association), Certified
Compensation Professional (CCP)
Certified DDI Trainer in Behavior Based Interviewing
Certified DDI Trainer
Leadership Skills
. Past Chairperson, Co-Chairperson and Planning Team for the Local Chapter
of the Louisville Compensation Association.
. Multiple speaking engagements at the University of Louisville, Bellarmine
University and Indiana University Southeast on compensation, benefits and
recruiting topics.
. Member of the Sr. Management team of Zeon Chemicals, leading the
Compensation Committee.
. Recipient of the 2001Special Award at Zeon Chemicals for installing and
implementing SAP HR, saving the Company over $700,000.
. Speaker at the University of Louisville Speed School Senior Symposium for
Chemical Engineers for 14 years.