Roy Barnett, SPHR

Experience

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  Foresters

  Oct 2000 - Jul 2007

  Senior Human Resources Consultant

  FORESTERS, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2000-2007Foresters is a life insurance and financial services company that is more than 130 years old. A not-for-profit that donates its proceeds to children’s charities, Foresters employs approximately 1,200 employees throughout the United States, Canada,and Great Britain.Senior Human Resources Consultant, North AmericaSupervised HR services to approximately 40 field sales offices, Marketing, Fraternal, and other corporate divisions in various states and Canadian provinces. Duties performed included, but were not limited to:•Resolution of Employee/Labor Relations issues, including harassment and discrimination investigations, resulting in six and seven figure settlement reductions/eliminations.•Transformed HR services from transactional processing into strategic partnership.•Stellar delivery of Training/ Organizational Development initiatives and implementation of Change Management initiatives.•Instituted “Electronic”HR- including development and implementation of electronic HR platforms for compliance training, code of ethics disclosure, and more.•Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to all Legal Compliance/State and Federal statutes. Show less

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  Wayne State University

  Oct 2007 - Aug 2014

  Senior HR Consultant

  Wayne State University is a 140 year old, urban based, research university. WSU has an enrollment of nearly 34,000 and over 8,000 employees. Wayne State offers over 300 degree programs.Duties include but are not limited to:Provide strategic, consultative services and guidance on all HR/employment matters, including recruitment and retention, onboarding, performance management and succession planning, employee and labor relations, organizational development, etc., to university schools, colleges, and divisions.Compile and analyze human resource data/metrics for decision-making purposes including support of collective bargaining, internal and external assessments, workforce enhancement, and more.Develop and implement a multitude of HR programs and processes, including recruiting and retention, Performance Management Process, FMLA administration, etc.Counsel employees on employment problems/issues. Investigate complaints both formal and informal. Serve as a liaison to state and federal employment and regulatory agencies.Represent Employment Service Center and develop partnerships with key stakeholders and Central Offices such as Labor Relations, Office of General Counsel, Office of Equal Opportunity, Organization and Employee Development, OISS, and more. Show less

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  DCP Midstream

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  Senior HR Business Partner

  DCP Midstream is the largest producer of NGLs in the U.S. We’re also the largest natural gas processing company in the U.S., gathering and/or processing about 12 percent of our nation’s gas supply. Supports the Propane Pipeline, Terminal & Storage Operations located in MASS, MI, ME, NY, NH, OK, PA, TX, VA and VT. Focus on providing excellent internal customer service, driving organizational change, supporting initiatives and programs that will drive the strategic direction of the HR function, and being a strong advocate for employees.*Consults with and advises management team on organizational planning, salary administration, and employee development, and other human resources services.* Administers and interprets labor agreements; provides labor relations support during contract negotiations.*Advises management on employee performance and conduct issues in accordance with defined policies and procedures, the collective bargaining agreement (if applicable) and state/federal law; done on both an informal basis as well as through taking adverse action. As necessary, assists with appropriate investigation and follow-up.*Facilitates the Talent Management Process including workforce planning and strategic human capital planning, succession planning and developmental planning within client group.*Advises, counsels, and guides management and employees in interpretation of human resources policies, plans, and programs. *Monitors the changing regulatory environment developing recommendations to the business to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.*Conducts analytical and other preparatory work for grievances, arbitrations, mediations, depositions, trials, agency charges, and collective bargaining, to include investigation, data compilation, factual research, statistical analysis, and drafting of witness statements and other responsive documentation. Participates with standing meetings between Management and applicable union. Show less

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  Ken Garff Automotive Group

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

  Regional HR Manager

  Our company is the eighth largest automotive group in the US and we are continually growing.Support our dealerships within the Detroit Metro, MI/Des Moines, IA region.Create the right staffing foundation to strengthen and support our dealerships.Partner with Regional Area Vice President, General Managers and Managers, payroll/human resources, and employees. Build a culture that focuses on treating both our employees and our customers R.I.G.H.T.. Ensure that we are hiring and retaining the right people, helping to handle employee relationships within the region, strengthening our leadership team, and supporting our processes and procedures through training and mentoring. Preside over monthly meetings with both individual HR reps and the collective group of HR reps for my territory. Teach, train, and coach.Drive region to higher morale, increased productivity and employees who never want to leave.Implement, improve and manage a HRIS system and hold employees responsible for complete and proper input of data.Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management. Essentially, a very involved coach, counselor, mentor and advocate.Dive in and understands the business. Recognized by managers and employees as an expert in all disciplines of the business. Show less

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  Mercy Health

  May 2019 - now

  Senior Partner- Labor and Colleague Relations

  The Senior HR Partner, Colleague and Labor Relations is an experienced and trusted partner who provides guidance and colleague and labor relations subject matter expertise to Regional Health Ministry (RHM) leadership, managers, and colleagues in promoting and fostering of a fair, positive, and collaborative working environment. In collaboration with Regional Health Ministry (RHM) management, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and Regional Colleague and Labor Relations leadership, the Senior HR Partner, Colleague and Labor Relations contributes to the development, implementation, and management of colleague and labor relations strategies, philosophies, processes, and programs. Show less