Brandon Minner

Brandon Minner's Experience:

• HR Generalist at General Dynamics AIS

  January 2007 - September 2007

  Transferred to GDAIS as part of an internal divestiture. Returned to GDC4S in 2007. No break in service with General Dynamics.

• HR Manager at General Dynamics C4 Systems

  2005 - 2007

• Human Resources and Benefits Manager at Orthologic (now Capstone Therapeutics)

  2000 - 2005

  Manage HR functions, including recruiting, benefits administration, performance management, compensation, training and development and employee relations. * Managed successful transition of company divestitures in July 2001 and December 2003, resulting in a more focused product offering and a more profitable business. * Managed a successful acquisition in August 2004. * Initiated management effectiveness surveys for management development, which increased corporate bench strength. * Implemented several culture and management training initiatives including Situational Leadership II. An improvement in employee morale and leadership and a decrease in turnover were realized. * Designed, negotiated, communicated and administered all benefits programs. Implemented benefit plan design changes which resulted in savings to the company. * Implemented and installed HRIS System that improved timeliness and compliance. * Developed Policies and Procedures Manual and trained all employees, including management. * Manage annual employee performance appraisal and merit process. * Contribute to overall effectiveness of the HR department by demonstrating commitment to the Company's basic beliefs and guiding principles. Facilitate Benefit Enrollments and Process Benefit Changes * Coordinate STD, LTD and FMLA Notifications * Review All Billings for Accuracy and Update for Prompt Payment * Maintain Updated and Accurate Benefits Deductions in HRIS and Flex Benefit Program * Troubleshoot Employee Benefit Issues * Process 401(K) Enrollments, Loans, Withdrawals, Distributions, and Rollovers * Coordinate with Plan Audits and Preparation of 5500 Filings * Process Worker's Compensation * Administer Termination Process * HRIS Functions - Including Monthly Reports and Updating Queries * Compliance Checks for Annual Updates of Inoculations (TB, Hepatitis-B, Bloodborne Pathogens) * Maintain Procedures Manual, Corporate Training Database, and Benefits Files

• HR Generalist at Express Scripts

  1999 - 2000

  High-Volume-For Exempt and Non-Exempt Staffing * Responsible for Coordinating and Facilitating On-Site and Off-Site Job Fairs * Conducted Interviews and Phone Screens for All Positions * Coordinate Recruiting Activity Including Employment Requisitions, Advertising, Resume Screening, Interviewing, Offers and Background Checks * Revised and Conduct New Hire Orientation * Perform Salary Administration and Respond to Employee Inquiries Regarding Compensation * Provide Counseling On Performance Management and Employee Relations Concerns * Process New Hires and Terminations * Ensure Compliance with Federal, State and Local Labor Laws, as well as Company Human Resource Policies * Handle Various Human Resource Projects and Other Duties as Assigned * Promote Employee Morale and Recognition Programs * Process Worker's Compensation * Maintain Employee Files

• Supervisor, HR Service Center at Tosco Marketing Company/Circle K

  1994 - 1999

  Supervised 18 HR Coordinators/Call Center Representatives * Provided Benefits, Payroll and Personnel Administration and Support to 23,000 Employees in 32 States * Ensure Compliance with Federal, State And Local Labor Laws, as well as Company Human Resource Policies * Provided HR Policy and Employment Law Interpretation to Include EEOC, ADA, FMLA, IRCA, FLSA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and Section 125 * Daily Interaction with Plan Providers to Confirm Enrollment, Eligibility and Claims Status

• HR Manager at General Dynamics Mission Systems

  April 2005

  GD C4 Systems and GD AIS merged and created GD Mission Systems. No break in service with General Dynamics.

• HR Manager at General Dynamics C4 Systems

  2005

  Directly responsible for administration, facilitation and delivery of employee relations interviews, investigations and disciplinary actions for up to 1,000 employees across 42 states * Responsible for design, creation and monitoring of performance management tools such as performance improvement plans * Initiated and currently lead a case management review process resulting in increased consistency with employee relations actions across the company * Develop and deliver training and job coaching related to performance improvement, supervisory skills and interpersonal skills. * Designed curriculum for in-house four-day manager foundations training program - only manager training offered - and facilitate modules * Conduct Reductions-in-Force including form compilation, statistical analysis, legal consultation and review, logistics, message communication and outplacement coordination * Implemented several culture and management training initiatives including Situational Leadership II resulting in an improvement in employee morale and leadership and a decrease in turnover. * A member of Policies and Procedures Committee responsible for development and change and trained all employees, including management. * Successful defense of unemployment claims in numerous states * Present annual benefits enrollment meetings, benefits change meetings, benefits education seminars for up to 7,500 employees nationwide * Suggest, review and determine benefit plan costs, designs, additions and removals * Serve as employee advocate for claims issues, provider interaction, plan document explanation and general education * Designed and implemented a comprehensive, enhanced, easy to use employee benefits page on company intranet. * Assisted in successful termination of prior company 401(k) plan and transition of assets to new company plan through design, communication and administration.