MICHAEL H.

MACKECHNIE
1305 Saddlehill Lane
Concord, CA 94521
925-429-0206 - Home; 925-200-0248 - Cell
mm10b5d8e@westpost.net
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kecker42

SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Human Resources Professional (SPHR Certified) with over 3 years of Management le
vel experience and over 10 years as a Generalist/Business Partner working in the
HR field. As the HR and Admin Department Manager for a software development com
pany, I work with many different cultures and employee backgrounds to ensure pro
per policies and employment practices to enhance the work environment. Specializ
ing in employee relations and business partnering with all departments and level
s of management to enhance engagement, compliance and the overall work environme
nt. Previously, I was the HR Manager for an earth science consulting firm with
offices in California, Colorado, Georgia and Texas. I managed the development a
nd implementation of policies and procedures, payroll and benefits plans for a c
ompany that grew from 50 employees to over 75 in one year. Additionally, prior r
esponsibilities included business partnering with client companies in regards to
best business practices, employee relations, on-site consulting, training, work
place investigations, benefits administration, payroll, State and Federal legisl
ation compliance, FMLA and overall compliance strategies.
WORK EXPERIENCE

Kyocera Technology Development, Concord, CA 2008 -

Human Resources & Admin. Department Manager
* Managed overall HR functions for 140-person, multi-cultural company with 2 loc
ations in California.
* Developed, recommended, and implemented personnel policies and procedures in c
onjunction with our corporate office in New Jersey, to coincide with California
legislation.
* Engaged all levels of management and employees in employee relations issues fo
r the company.
* Planned, organized, and controlled all activities of the department and develo
pment of department goals, objectives, and systems, which included Admin. Depart
ment and AP/AR processes and procedures
* Safety Coordination
* Conducted recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel for office
s in Concord and LA.

William Lettis & Associates, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA 2007 - 2008

Human Resources Manager
* Managed overall HR functions for a 75 person firm with offices in multi states
.
* Developed, recommended, and implemented personnel policies and procedures
* Engaged all levels of management and employees in employee relations issues fo
r the company.
* Prepared and maintained handbook on policies and procedures.
* Performed benefits administration to include annual re-evaluation of policies
for cost effectiveness.
* Planned, organized, and controlled all activities of the department and develo
pment of department goals, objectives, and systems.
* Conducted recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel for a comp
any that grew from 50 to 75 employees in one year.

ADP TotalSource, Pleasanton, CA 2006 - 2007

Human Resources Business Partner
* Communicated and interpreted HR policies and procedures.
* Coached and consulted managers and associates.
* Communicated and interpreted associates on benefit changes.
Outsource Group, Walnut Creek, CA 2000 - 2006
Senior Human Resources Account Manager/Business Partner
* Monitor, advise and provide support to Client on overall compliance strategy.
* Consult and administer full benefits package to client companies along with re
solving benefits related issues.
* Assist in interpretation, application and implementation of appropriate federa
l, state and local laws and regulations, taking appropriate steps to warn/advise
Client should compliance be breached.
* Coach Clients to take a proactive approach to employee relations through the a
dministration of consistent and sound HR, benefits and compensation practices.
* Conduct workplace investigations and inquiries as requested and required.
NEC Electronics, Santa Clara, CA 1999 - 2000
Compensation & Benefits - HRIS Records Coordinator
Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA 1997 - 1998
HR Training and Development Program Coordinator
Hyatt Hotels Corporation 1995 - 1997
Human Resources Coordinator/Generalist; Employee Training Program Coordination
Fresno Grizzlies - Diamond Group, Fresno, CA 1993 - 1995
Merchandise Coordinator/Marketing and Promotions Representative for AAA baseball
club
Synergy Sports Group, Fresno, CA 1991 - 1992
Assistant Director of Tournament Operations - 1992 Ben Hogan Fresno Open
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
BS in Business Administration, 1991
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Professional of Human Resources, 2001
Senior Professional of Human Resources, 2007
REFERENCES
Available upon request