GREG S.

HOLDEN
5417 SAN CARLOS WAY 916-626-9562
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 gh97e606@westpost.net

CAREER SUMMARY
Human Resources professional (SPHR certified) with extensive broad, diverse expe
rience in all areas of people management and development in communication and hi
gh-technology manufacturing industries. Human Resources emphases include Staffi
ng, Compensation, Employee Relations, Organization Development, Training, Labor
Relations, and Benefits Design & Administration. Areas of experience and expert
ise include:
Employee Relations Negotiations Program Management
Business Partner
Change Management
Mentoring
Contract Management
Vendor Management
Budget / Cost Controls

EXPERIENCE
THOMSON GRASS VALLEY, Inc., Nevada City, CA 4/2009 - 6/2010
Manager, Human Resources
Provided Business Partner Human Resources services for locations in Nevada City,
Salt Lake City, Beaverton (500 employees)
Developed and delivered New Supervisor Training program to 20 line managers
Updated Leave of Absence Policy incorporating new FMLA regulations
Delivered Open Enrollment program via on-site presentation meetings at multiple
locations and webinar sessions
Completed successful national recruiting searches for Sourcing Manager, Product
Engineering Manager, and EH&S Manager positions
NEC Electronics America, Inc., Roseville, CA 1999 4/2009
Manager, Human Resources
Human Resources Manager for 24/7 high technology semiconductor manufacturer. Ke
y areas of accountability are full range of HR functions including staffing, com
pensation/salary administration, benefits administration, organizational develop
ment and training, employee relations/conflict resolution, internal investigatio
ns, and employment law compliance. Supervised 3
Developed and implemented contingent workforce program of 150 production worker
s
Conducted semi-annual college recruiting program; 6-8 colleges, targeting Engin
eering graduates
Developed and implemented a Variable Pay Program, covering all employees and sh
ifting focus from base pay to incentive pay based on individual and company perf
ormance
Developed and delivered various training programs, including New Supervisor Ori
entation, EEO Issues in the Workplace, Workplace Violence Prevention, Harassment
Prevention, Avoiding Wrongful Termination Claims, New Hire Orientation
Conducted organizational assessments of several key technical groups, successfu
lly implementing corrective actions to address employee and operational needs
Developed and implemented an employee roundtable communication program. Conduc
t meetings with groups of 8-12 employees throughout the company
Developed and implemented multiple resource reduction programs impacting 55% of
the employee population (over 700 employees); ensured compliance with WARN Act
and other applicable legal standards as interpreted under ADEA, DFEH, EEOC, FEHA
, etc.

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Agilent Technologies Inc. (formerly J&W Scientific) Folsom, CA 1995 - 1999
Manager, Human Resources
Corporate Human Resources Manager for high technology manufacturer of scientific
instruments. Key areas of accountability included staffing, compensation/salary
administration, organization development, training, employee relations, benefit
plan design/administration, and facilities management. Supervised staff of 5
Developed and implemented new organizational compensation plan encompassing var
iable pay plan (profit sharing bonus). Developed and introduced a new annual em
ployee recognition program
Actively involved in the acquisition process of three (3) companies from due di
ligence to their effective integration into parent organization
Developed and put into service a new performance appraisal/career development p
rogram
Sourced and selected a new 401(k) plan administrator for companys savings plan.
Sourced and selected a new medical, dental, and disability benefits program wi
th significantly greater coverage to employees and savings to company. Attained
90% participation in this new plan
Weir Pumpsystems (formerly EnviroTech Pumpsystems), Sacramento, CA
Manager of Human Resources and Administration
Site Manager for Human Resources and Labor Relations functions ISO 9001 manufac
turing company. Key areas of accountability included organization development,
compensation and salary administration, staffing, labor relations, training, wor
kers compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and environmenta
l health and safety. Supervised staff of 6
Labor relations liaison with bargaining unit representing production employees
(45% of employee population). Investigated issues pertinent to work rules, contr
act language, negotiate grievance and arbitration sessions. Conducted monthly L
abor-Management Committee meetings
Responsible for Employee Relations, including counseling, EAP, administration o
f substance abuse policy, progressive discipline, organizational intervention, o
utplacement, Plant Closure
Site Environmental Coordinator; administered compliance programs for city, coun
ty, state and federal safety and environmental regulations. Conducted monthly S
afety Committee meetings. Monitored workers compensation claims, costs and misse
d time
Site project manager for the closure of the Sacramento facility. Ensured compl
iance with WARN regulations. Planned and facilitated the phase out over a 150 d
ay period. Responsible for entire administration efforts; i.e., media relations
, security, effects bargaining, environmental regulatory compliance, reduction i
n force schedule planning, and outplacement efforts
National Broadcasting Company, Inc., Burbank, CA
Manager, Organization & Management Resources Planning
Responsible for the planning, implementation and administration of Staffing, Co
mpensation, Organization and Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, and Em
ployee Relations strategies and functions for a 1,500 employee population.
Partnered with management on organization development, training, and succession
planning projects
Advised management on matters of labor relations specific to Companys largest u
nion. Investigated grievances, interpret issues of contract language and impleme
ntation, analyze and monitor manpower planning needs
Created recruiting strategies to assist operating management in staffing open p
ositions
Annually prepared and administered company-wide Merit Plan
Evaluated and arbitrated exempt and non-exempt position evaluations using Hay p
oint system
Responsible for administration of HRIS functions; including a corporate Payroll
/HRIS system conversion
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
B.A. Degree, History, Pomona College, Claremont, CA
M.A. Degree, Education, U.C. Irvine, School of Education
SPHR Certification