JOSHUA WATTLEY

Dallas, TX (260) 312-6831 - jwattley@gmail.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with comprehensive experience delivering results driven solutions for organizations.
Imparting leading solutions for organizations by using mediation and negotiation skills to influence key stake
holders. Natural ability to cultivate positive and productive working relationships with leadership, teams and
customers by operating with integrity, honesty, actively listening and closing communication gaps.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

L3 Technologies - Greenville, Texas - September 2015 to Present

Labor Relations Representative at a Leading Department of Defense contractor. Facility employs 6500
employees, 1600 of which are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and generates more than $2
billion dollars annually.

Advised senior level management, including Directors and Vice Presidents, to implement strategic labor
relations and personnel management practices within the organization.
Performed as a key contributor to the successful negotiation of two separate collective bargaining
agreements covering more than 1600 bargaining unit employees.
Limited employer liabilities by providing consultation to management to ensure successful interpretation
and administration of collective bargaining agreement.
Created and implemented reoccurring standardized training programs for management and supervision.
Zealously conducted investigations into allegations of ethics and company policy violations.
As an HR signatory authority performed compensation analysis for all offers for prospective employees
100k or less in annualized salary.
Routinely utilized working knowledge of employment laws and regulations to respond appropriately to all
employee and labor relations matters for an employee group of more than 2200 employees
Researched, analyzed, and drafted responses to EEOC complaints, effectively limiting liability for the
employer.
Contributed successful management of the grievance procedure resulting in the accumulation of zero
arbitrations and a period of general labor peace.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US - Kokomo, Indiana- June 2014 August 2015

Labor Relations/HR Generalist for a Top Automotive Manufacturing company at the largest transmission
manufacturing site in the world. Working in the Power-train Division with more than 12,000 employees,
8000 unionized.

Supported plant leadership in personnel management which led to increased productivity, lean
manufacturing and thriving performance and productivity.
Supported and represented the company in a successful collective bargaining agreement negotiation for the
Kokomo Casting facility
Delivered strategic changes within the organization to support lean manufacturing efforts concerning all
unionized personnel
Supervised both elected and appointed union representatives regarding pay, attendance, schedules and
assignments within facility
Investigated, negotiated and resolved grievances at steps 1 and 2. All while managing the grievance
resolution budget staying well within organizations budgetary expectations
Assisted in creating and presenting training for supervisors, nearly 1200 in total, covering all elements of
their roles and responsibilities
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Ascension Health MSC - Indianapolis, Indiana - November 2013 June 2014

HR Benefit Specialist in centralized HR, financial, and supply service to a network of healthcare
ministries located throughout the United States. Servicing more than 150,000 employees across 18 states.

Functioned as subject matter expert over employment related benefits and payroll administration
Investigated, evaluated and administered leave of absence benefits to both union and non-union employee
groups. Average case load of 250 claims.
Served as subject matter expert in HIPAA, FMLA, Short & Long-Term Disability, Worker's Compensation,
ADA, Military, Company and Personal leave of absences
Advised and guided managers and employees over company policies, federal, state and local compliance
related to leave of absences and ADA accommodations

Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis, Indiana - January 2011 November 2013

Human Resources Assistant at a leading community college in the US. Campus of more than 1200
employees and 10,000 students.

Backed the HR Director and HR Assistant Director in HR related functions that included, benefits,
compensation, general administration, on-boarding and training.
Avidly investigated, analyzed, and administered all worker's compensation and student accident claims,
clearing more than $30,000 in outstanding claim payments with company insurer
In charge of part-time employee contracts; administration, budgetary assignments, and resulted in100%
percent accuracy and accountability

Indiana Army National Guard Multiple locations December 2007 December 2013

Human Resources Sergeant Honorable Discharge in 2013

Traditional service, spending three years in HR leadership as a Non-Commissioned Officer. Normally

assigned 5-8 direct reports. Coaching, counseling, training, personnel reporting and management were key
responsibilities of this role.

EDUCATION

Masters Degree Organizational Management/HR Management

Forbes' School of Business
Ashford University San Diego, California

SALUTE National Honor Society for Veterans Member

SHRM Student Member
Indiana Department of Corrections Volunteer

Bachelors Degree - General Studies

Organizational Leadership Minor
IPFW - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated

Conflict Resolution & Community Mediator Certification
Fort Wayne Community Schools Elementary School Tutor