GEORGE GIBBS

116 Calvin Park South

Rockford, Illinois 61108
Phone: 815-398-7049
Cell#: 815-540-2246
Email: gg71667a@westpost.net
SUMMARY: Human Resource professional with generalist experience in diverse indus
tries and
business cultures, in both union and non-union operations, single and multi-plan
t facilities. Self-
motivated and complete tasks in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner.
Specific areas of
knowledge include:
Employee Relations/Labor Relations - Extensive floor and field interaction, one-
on-one
and team-based process improvement and employee-involvement initiatives, associa
te and
supervisory coaching, employee-supervisor problem solving, performance managemen
t, peer review
and sensitive investigations (e.g. harassment, race relations, etc.). Negotiate
/administer labor
contracts, and manage grievance processes. Proven assessment, mediation, and ar
bitration skills.
Organizational Training and Development - Conduct skills assessment and develop
and/or deliver training interventions, including: general and business education
, management
development, team problem solving, employee involvement, diversity, and safety.
Environmental, Health and Safety - Monitor employee compliance with state and fe
deral
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, manage all aspects of worker
s' compensation,
safety and loss prevention programs. Facilitate the implementation of safety ini
tiatives.
Benefit Administration - Administer all benefit programs: 401(k), self-insured t
o PPO/HMO health
Plans, Life/AD&D FMLA compliance, EAP, LTD plans for single and multi-plant oper
ations.

Affirmative Action Plans - Development of plans and statistical analyses to com

ply with OFCCP requirements.
Staffing/Recruiting - Active in all elements of the staffing process for non-exe
mpt, exempt,
technical, trades, management, professional and seasonal personnel, and college
recruiting.
EXPERIENCE:
2008- U.S. Census Bureau, Northern Illinois.
Recruiting, Address Canvassing
Perform staffing and address confirmation functions in pr
eparation for the 2010 Census.
2005- FREELANCE HR, Rockford/DeKalb, Illinois.
 HR Administrator/Business Solutions Representative
Perform recruiting/training/general HR activities for a v
ariety of local and area firms.
Created workshops for job seekers and managers on the "do
's" and "do not's" of the job search and
interview process.
Facilitated employee/employer problem resolution processe
s.
Developed and enhanced relationships with local employers
.
2003-2004 ROCKFORD COLLEGE, Rockford, Illinois.
Human Resource Director
Responsible for overseeing all Human Resource activities.
Restored confidence in the Human Resource Department.
Instituted a simplified process for writing job description
s.
Brought employee files in compliance with ADA requirements.
Conducted workshops for students regarding job search and r
esume preparation.
activities, as well as interview pitfalls to avoid.
Assisted students in their job search activities.

2000-2002 POLAR TECH INDUSTRIES, Genoa, Illinois.

Human Resource Manager
Responsible for establishing and administering the full ra
nge of Human Resource functions.
Centralized Human Resource activities.
Implemented a Section 125 Plan for insurance deductions.

1994-1999 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, Rockford, Illinois.

Human Resource Officer
Responsible for: staffing; benefit, wage and salary admini
stration; safety, labor relations .
Implemented an interest-specific recruiting program for ta
rgeted positions.
Instituted Spanish classes for front office staff members.
Selected as representative for statewide strategic plannin
g.
Chairperson for the 25th Anniversary Open House.
Member of university-wide collective bargaining team.
1983-1994 FENNER FLUID POWER, Rockford, Illinois.
Personnel Manager
Responsible for: staffing; compliance with all local, stat
e, and federal regulations; labor relations;
benefit administration, safety programs and grievance reso
lution.
Wrote Fenner's first Affirmative Action Program.
Developed Fenner's Hazard Communication Program.
Negotiated a change of insurance carriers.
Implemented a Section 125 Plan for insurance deductions.
Implemented cost-containment features to reduce health ins
urance costs.
Instituted trade secret and patent agreements.
Wrote the employee handbook and disciplinary policy.
EDUCATION:
B.A.-Psychology/Business
Graduate Studies-Industrial Psychology
COMMISSION:
Notary Public, Winnebago County, Illinois