Oladale Ayers-Mael

472 West 5650 South

Ogden Utah, 84405
(801) 475-4582 Home
(801) 458-4270 Cell
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in a community where I can utilize my 15 years of
HR experience including development and implementation of new HR policies, defin
ition of fiscal year strategies and needs with management, employee benefits, un
ions, laborers, professionals, and contract employees, rapid paced hiring to bri
ng on skilled labor for specific projects/programs, recruitment of highly techni
cal professionals and skilled labor/operators, obtaining new business, and retai
ning existing business.
EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Manager - Raytheon, Sarcos 04/09 - 01/10
Salt Lake City, Utah Single site aerospace company that research and development
for government contractor and commercial contractors.
* Support customer base of 65 exempt and non-exempt highly skilled employees to
include Management, engineers, and technicians.
* Partner one-on-one with all levels of leadership to achieve business goals, s
trategies, and budget requirements.
* Drive change management initiatives including organizational restructuring an
d culture realignment.
* Assist in the creation, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures,
and HR standards.
* Participate in the development and implementation of Talent Management initia
tives.
* Conduct training for leadership and employees to enhance performance and deve
lopment.
* Support leadership in disciplinary process, coordinated with legal as require
d.
* Maintain excellent employee relations with both managers and their staffs.
* Implement and manage annual compensation programs.
* Conduct investigations and resolve complex employee relations issues
* Recruit senior level executives, interview, and provide recommendations for c
ompensation.
* Exercise the highest level of ethical conduct and confidentiality.
Human Resources Consultant - ATK Launch Systems 11/05 - 04/09
Promontory, Utah Multiple site aerospace company that manufactures government co
ntractor and commercial composite airplane parts, multi-million dollar rockets a
nd launch vehicles, and high volume, complex energetic (explosive) products. Thi
s is a highly regulated industry with many unique demands on HR.
* Support customer base of over 500 exempt and non-exempt level employees to in
clude Management, Safety, Quality, Metallurgical, Metrology, Chemical, Mechanica
l, and Aerospace engineers and skilled technicians.
* Flares Organization (high level of energetic) explosive in a high rate produc
tion operators with high turnover rates.
* Oversee five engineering and operations managers, six to eight supervisors an
d approximately 80 production operators.
* Continuous training for environment of respect, safety commitment and process
es for emergency situations.
* Partner one-on-one with all levels of leadership to achieve business goals, s
trategies, and budget requirements.
* Drive change management initiatives including organizational restructuring an
d culture realignment.
 * Assist in the creation, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures,
and HR standards.
* Participate in the development and implementation of Talent Management initia
tives.
* Conduct training for leadership and employees to enhance performance and deve
lopment.
* Support leadership in disciplinary process, coordinated with legal as require
d.
* Maintain excellent employee relations with both managers and their staffs.
* Worked off site as the HR lead while preparing proposal for ARES $billion con
tract.
* Implement and manage annual compensation programs.
* Conduct investigations and resolve complex employee relations issues
* Support recruiting programs including indirectly managing internal and extern
al recruiters, attending college and community career fairs, and supporting comm
unity awareness/education programs.
* Recruit senior level executives, interview, and provide recommendations for c
ompensation.
* Provide training and mentoring to junior HR staff members.
* Exercise the highest level of ethical conduct and confidentiality.
Manager, Human Resources - Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Clearfield, Utah. A global defense manufacturing company.
08/00 - 2/05
* Led college recruiting programs for engineering, contracting and business man
agement positions.
* Implemented annual compensation programs.
* Facilitated training and development courses.
* Participated in EEOC investigations and audits.
* Developed and implemented Diversity and EEO/AAP plans.
* Recruited senior level executives, interviewed, and provided recommendations
for compensation.
* Provided training and mentoring to junior HR staff members.
* Counseled employees and coordinated with managers and corporate legal staff a
s required.
* Maintained excellent employee relations with both managers and their staffs.
Director, Human Resources - Peacock Alley, Inc.
Dallas, Texas. A large, bed and bath retail store that provides luxury linens an
d fashionable bedding products for the home.
01/99 - 08/00
* Reduced turnover from 100% to 0% and facilitated increased company growth by
50%.
* Designed, developed, coordinated, and implemented all company HR policies and
procedures.
* Researched external salary data, and adjusted employees' wage to meet industr
y standards.
* Implemented an employee-training program for computer systems.
* Structured a program to integrate Spanish/English language during benefits me
etings.
* Designed and implemented job descriptions for all staff levels.
* Implemented program to ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal legal
requirements.
* Acted as primary contact with labor counsel and outside government agencies i
n labor related matters.
* Established compensation structure and policies, performance programs, benefi
t programs, and company safety and health programs.
* Interviewed executive-level candidates, and provided hiring, salary and benef
it recommendations.
* Coordinated use of insurance brokers, pension administrators, training specia
lists, and other outside vendors.
Administration/Human Resources Manager - AmeriTruck Distribution, Corp.
Fort Worth, Texas A national trucking and distribution center.
01/98 - 09/98
* Managed, developed, and motivated 25 direct reports in the trucking industry.
* Reduce turnover rate from 100% to 9% within 9 months by Utilized direct place
ment techniques.
* Facilitated consolidation of payroll, AR, and billing while overseeing 50% gr
owth in workforce.
* Reduced unemployment claim approval by 20% through documentation of employee
issues.
* Counseled employees regarding performance, behavioral issues, etc.
* Evaluated performance of staff in accordance with company policy.
* Ensured accurate and timely billing and payroll processing.
* Coordinated consolidation of 8 locations to the corporate office without disr
uption in work or lost time.
* Reduced travel cost by $1 million annually through implementation of Corporat
e Travel Policy.
Human Resources Manager/Payroll - AmeriTruck Distribution, Corp.
Layton, Utah
06/97 - 12/97
* Consolidated policies, payroll and benefits of two trucking companies with fi
ve multi-site, multi-state locations and approximately 1,500 drivers across the
US.
* Maintained corporate, regional, and local financial and human resources repor
ts.
* Implemented corporate wide 401(k) education program and increased participati
on by 50%.
* Processed payroll for multi-state locations and prepared related reports incl
uding payroll taxes.
* Had oversight responsibility for 3 direct reports.
Personnel Manager/Training Coordinator - Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.
Shawnee, Oklahoma. A national chain of large, home improvement, retail stores.
02/96 - 02/97
* Assisted in new store set-up including high volume hiring, orientation, and n
ew hire documentation.
* Reduced turnover from 100% to less than 60% through selection and planning.
* Administered benefits plan.
* Conducted periodic audits and maintained 100% compliance for safety, DOT, and
HAZMAT records.
* Conducted new employee orientation sessions.
* Processed complaints and counseled employees.
Human Resources Assistant - Eaton Corporation
Shawnee, Oklahoma A Fortune 200 manufacturing hydraulic motors
05/92 - 02/96
* Assisted in benefits coordination, pay program, and administration of company
401(k) program.
* Assisted with Worker's Compensation Reporting and Compliance.
* Ensured compliance with all state/federal requirements including Equal Employ
ment Opportunity.
EDUCATION
Masters of Science - Management
Southern Nazarene University - Bethany, OK
Bachelors of Science - Human Resources
Southern Nazarene University - Bethany, OK
COMPUTER SKILLS
HRIS - People Soft
Vurv - Staffing System
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Internet
Windows
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
* Train the Trainer: Effective Presentations
* Developing Others
* Union Avoidance
* Professional in Human Resources