Terry A. Petko Human Resources Manager Resume\'

1. Terry A. Petko SPHR, REM
2326 S. Bernard, Mesa, AZ 85209
Hm. 480-354-2559 Cell 602-689-9524
tpetko@hotmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/terrypetko
Executive Summary
Guide and manage the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies and
programs for the organization through Human resource staff. Major areas: recruiting and
staffing; performance management and improvement systems; organizational development;
employment compliance and regulatory processes; policy development and documentation;
employee relations; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety; and
employee services and counseling. Proficiencies; Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Power
Point, BAAN, Internet Research, ADP and HRB.
Experience
Corporate Director of Human Resources
Pacific Wood Preserving, Eloy, AZ. 2009 – Present
Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, administering and evaluating all phases of
the organization’s human resources function. Responsibities; recruiting and staffing;
performance management and improvement systems; organizational development;
employment compliance and regulatory processes; policy development and documentation;
employee relations; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety; and
employee services and counseling.
• Develop and Manage the Human Resources program for facilities in CA, AZ, OR,
NV, TX.
• Revised Employee handbook and updated all policies and procedures.
• Reduced worker’s compensation mod rate from 0.95 to 0.82
• Worked with state, federal agencies to resolve compliance issues.
• Designed and implemented an environmental, health, and safety management
system.
• Developed accident investigation program focused on root cause analysis.
Divisional Manager Human Resources / EHS (Arizona / Mexico)
Oberg Industries, Chandler, AZ 2005-
2009
Plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities at the Arizona and
Mexico divisions to maximize the strategic use of human resources. Maintain functions such
as employee compensation, benefits, recruitment, worker’s compensation, and employee
relations. Directed site safety and regulatory compliance programs including EEOC, EPA,
DOT and OSHA
• Reduced employee turnover rate from 6.8% to 3.5%
• Reduced workers compensation mod rate from 1.12 to 0.9.
• Improved incident rate recordable (IRR) from 7.8 to 3.2 (Industry average = 9.5)
• Achieved 100% success rate for EEOC complaint dismissals.
• Worked with team to develop corporate succession planning program.
• Obtained Department of Labor trade adjustment certification for displaced workers.
• Handled AAP, OSHA, EPA and ADEQ inspections with zero penalties.
• Negotiated 2.8 million dollar cost avoidance for regulatory reporting discrepancies.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
South Bay Circuits, Inc, Chandler, AZ 1997 -
2005
Established and maintained EEOC, OSHA, DOT and EPA compliance, workers
compensation and employee training programs. Facility liaison for all regulatory agencies.
Direct management responsibility for the laboratory and waste treatment departments.

2. • Improved incident rate recordable (IRR) from 10.2 to 3.5 (Industry average = 10.0).
• Reduced workers compensation mod rate from 1.2 to 0.8.
• Handled EEOC, OSHA, and EPA inspections with zero penalties.
• Eliminated rework 42% through implementation of process controls.
Certifications
• SHRM Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
• Certified DISC Facilitator
• NREP Registered Environmental Manager (REM)
• Accredited OSHA Outreach Instructor
• Red Cross Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer
Professional Memberships
• East Valley Human Resources Association (EVHRA) 2008 -
Present
o EVHRA Board of Directors 2010 –
Present
• Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) 2007 -
Present
o Employee Health, Safety and Security Expertise Panel 2010 -
Present
• National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) 2004 -
Present
Education
University of Phoenix, Phoenix Arizona, BS Business Management (In progress)
Portland Community College, Portland, OR.