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MICHAEL H. MACKECHNIE1305 Saddlehill LaneConcord, CA 94521925-429-0206 - Home; 925-200-0248 - Cellmm10b5d8e@westpost.nethttp://www.linkedin.com/in/kecker42

SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTSHuman Resources Professional (SPHR Certified) with over 3 years of Management level experience and over 10 years as a Generalist/Business Partner working in theHR field. As the HR and Admin Department Manager for a software development company, I work with many different cultures and employee backgrounds to ensure proper policies and employment practices to enhance the work environment. Specializing in employee relations and business partnering with all departments and levels of management to enhance engagement, compliance and the overall work environment. Previously, I was the HR Manager for an earth science consulting firm withoffices in California, Colorado, Georgia and Texas. I managed the development and implementation of policies and procedures, payroll and benefits plans for a company that grew from 50 employees to over 75 in one year. Additionally, prior responsibilities included business partnering with client companies in regards tobest business practices, employee relations, on-site consulting, training, work

place investigations, benefits administration, payroll, State and Federal legislation 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 locations in California.* Developed, recommended, and implemented personnel policies and procedures in conjunction with our corporate office in New Jersey, to coincide with Californialegislation.

* Engaged all levels of management and employees in employee relations issues for the company.* Planned, organized, and controlled all activities of the department and development of department goals, objectives, and systems, which included Admin. Department and AP/AR processes and procedures* Safety Coordination* Conducted recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel for offices in Concord and LA.

William Lettis & Associates, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA 2007 - 2008Human 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 for the company.* Prepared and maintained handbook on policies and procedures.* Performed benefits administration to include annual re-evaluation of policiesfor cost effectiveness.* Planned, organized, and controlled all activities of the department and development of department goals, objectives, and systems.* Conducted recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel for a comp

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any that grew from 50 to 75 employees in one year.

ADP TotalSource, Pleasanton, CA 2006 - 2007Human 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 - 2006Senior 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 resolving benefits related issues.* Assist in interpretation, application and implementation of appropriate federal, state and local laws and regulations, taking appropriate steps to warn/adviseClient should compliance be breached.* Coach Clients to take a proactive approach to employee relations through the administration of consistent and sound HR, benefits and compensation practices.* Conduct workplace investigations and inquiries as requested and required.NEC Electronics, Santa Clara, CA 1999 - 2000Compensation & Benefits - HRIS Records Coordinator

Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA 1997 - 1998HR Training and Development Program CoordinatorHyatt Hotels Corporation 1995 - 1997Human Resources Coordinator/Generalist; Employee Training Program CoordinationFresno Grizzlies - Diamond Group, Fresno, CA 1993 - 1995Merchandise Coordinator/Marketing and Promotions Representative for AAA baseballclubSynergy Sports Group, Fresno, CA 1991 - 1992Assistant Director of Tournament Operations - 1992 Ben Hogan Fresno Open

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONSBS in Business Administration, 1991Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CAProfessional of Human Resources, 2001Senior Professional of Human Resources, 2007REFERENCESAvailable upon request