Bill Herman Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wi, Us

A member of the corporate leadership team overseeing all Human Resources Strategy and Administration for two manufactures of HVAC products; Aprilaire and driSteem.-In partnership with the CEO have developed and executed a progressive human capital strategy to support the company's continual growth and transformation-Leading organizational change in a high growth environment-Lead and supervise strong leaders and teams in the functional areas of HR, Safety, Admin and Facilities. Ensure resources are in place to deliver against HR and Business Unit plans.-Manage labor relations with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Five year labor contract negotiated in 2015. Zero Grievances in the past three years.-Employee focused initiatives resulting in Best Place to Work designation and Workplace Superstar designation-Developed and deployed a comprehensive initiative of worksite health and wellness imbedded in a targeted monetary incentive approach tied to health insurance premiums-ISO 9001 Certified Internal Auditor

Manage labor and employee relations issues and actions (National Treasury Employee Union); responsible for performance management, HRIS, recognition and reward systems, staffing and classification.

Responsible for all functional areas of Human Resources. Accountable for the development and implementation of HR strategies to support the future growth of the organization.•Worked closely with management to establish performance criteria, expectations and holding employees accountable in meeting expectations to raise performance standards. •Designed and implemented a monetary incentive approach tied to health insurance premiums to control claims utilization supported by a comprehensive wellness and health education initiative.•Enriched benefit offerings with the addition of low cost/cost neutral options: identity theft insurance, eldercare/dependent care services, legal and financial services, on-site biometric screenings.•Increased credibility and respect for the HR function by providing responsive services to employees and assistance, coaching and support to management.•Evaluated, selected and implemented new HRIS, Payroll and Time management systems.

Responsible for all functional areas of Human Resources: recruitment, training, employee relations, compensation, benefits, legal compliance, employee development and performance management. Partnered with Senior Management Team to link HR strategies to business outcomes. •Developed cutting edge performance management initiatives. Created a learning environment which enhanced leadership and employee development.•Created a unique approach for compensation increases by transitioning accountability to frontline leaders. Developed a very effective yet simple incentive compensation plan.•Managed the transition of the organizational structure from hierarchical to team based.•Capable in resolving conflict and handling difficult and sensitive personnel issues. Work effectively in coaching managers in dealing with challenging situations.•Successfully led a long-term initiative to develop a culture conducive for employee engagement. Maintained average employee tenure of 14 years.•Developed a nationally recognized approach for containing health care costs resulting in an average five-year premium increase of 4.6% vs national average of 13%. No cost shifting to employees.Inaugural recipient of the Wellness Councils of America Platinum designation

Responsible for all functional areas of Human Resources. In addition, full reporting responsibilities for the Administrative Division of over 100 employees.•Structured an administrative reorganization of support departments to upgrade quality and level of services provided.•Developed innovative diversity recruiting initiatives. Led a retention project to determine gender turnover issues and inequities. •Developed creative outplacement techniques to transition marginal employees thus minimizing impact of terminations on morale and reducing firm exposure to unemployment claims.

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