Paul S. Nation
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
972.623.8415, mobile
JOB OBJECTIVE
Seek a position in Human Resource Management which rewards achievement of organizational goals
with opportunities leading to executive levels of authority.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
11/2007 – Present Lombardi Restaurant Group; Dallas, TX
Director of Human Resources
www.lombardifamilyconcepts.com
· 700+ Employees in multi-state environment
· Comprehensive departmental management including Policy Development, Talent Sourcing/Retention, Training & Development, Sec 125 Group Benefits Administration, TWC Appeals, Payroll Processing, ERISA governed non-subscriber Injury Plan, OSHA HazCom Safety Program Development, COBRA administration, & governmental agency compliance (USCIS, TWC, EEOC, DOL, IRS)
3/2007 – 11/2007 UniMed Direct; Plano, TX
Director of Human Resources
· Develop and modify standard internal HR policies and protocol
· Maintain compliance with all government agencies (USCIS, EEOC, DOL, IRS)
· Coordinate all TWC responses for unemployment chargeback claims and determine strategies for Appeals Tribunal hearings
· Conduct strategic recruitment and retention programs
· Manage all aspects of employee relations, including conflict resolution, grievance investigations, and potential risk assessment
· Interact daily with operations management and multiple levels
· Collect metrics and report findings to various departments and executive management on HR functionality (turnover, total rewards, overtime, incentives)
2/2005 – 4/2006 Food Concepts International; Lubbock, TX
Assistant General Manager; Expansion Market New Restaurant Opening Team
· Coordinated onboarding strategies and training team efforts for new unit openings in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky
· High volume new hire orientations in auditorium setting
· Conducted behavioral testing and evaluation for all candidates
· Ensured efficient rollout of safety programs and OSHA compliance
· Developed new employees through progressive coaching and counseling
12/1999 – 2/2005 TechStat; Frisco, TX
Senior HR Generalist
· Managed staff of 30 recruiters
· Wrote and modified corporate policies and employee handbook
· Supported administrative projects by providing comprehensive analytical reports
· Managed leave of absence requests and maintained compliance with all FMLA components
EDUCATION
02/2007 – 5/2009 University of North Texas; Denton, TX - MBA in Human Resources & Organizational Behavior
12/1993 – 5/1996 Johnson & Wales University; Providence, RI - BS Foodservice Management
AOS Culinary Arts (graduated Cum Laude)
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2008 Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); Human Resources Certification Institute
Preparing to sit for this certification exam December 19, 2008
2008 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Active Member #01220510
Volunteer as mentor to the University of North Texas SHRM chapter members.