Brian Risch Email & Phone Number

Tokyo, Jp

Responsible for critical management of the HRIS capabilities across Komatsu America Corp. and Komatsu Mining Corp. in the United States and globally. Primary responsibility for setting the strategy and vision, defining the HR technology roadmap and managing the day-to-day tactical operations of the HRIS function.

Tokyo, Jp

* Overall Human Resources support for corporate office and field HR staff* Implemented applicant tracking system (ATS), ADP VirtualEdge as well as two (current) SuccessFactors modules (Goals & Performance); implementing several additional SuccessFactors modules across two companies via acquisition* Responsible for workers' compensation initiatives with proven success in reducing frequency and severity issues; partner with TPA and broker on safety initiatives

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Advised and consulted with business partners on HR issues, implemented strategies for all areas of HR. * Initiated HR strategy and solutions by providing guidance and counsel to business partners on HR related issues (i.e. compensation analysis, pipelining for staffing efforts, identification of organizational culture and communication hurdles and solutions ultimately creating a culture of training and educational development, etc) * Co-chair of Communications/Change-Management team for certification pilot program. Led change management efforts for major employee certification program to further the CNA brand and make the company more competitive in the marketplace. * Identified, developed and facilitated training programs to build high performance teams (communication., rewards and recognition, diversity skills, etc)* Served as a member of the Emergency Management Team for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and New York Transit Strike

Houston, Texas, Us

Independent contractor for someone on FMLA* Managed WC for all locations and FMLA as applicable* Advised on employee relations issues

Supervised design/implementation of business-related initiatives involving organizational design, recruitment programs, leadership development programs, and compensation and benefit programs. * Implemented innovative and cost effective compensation and benefit programs to attract, retain and motivate staff resulting in over $50,000 in savings. * Reduced legal expenses by over $25,000 (50%) through strict procedures regarding terminations and RIFs* Developed human resources development programs, ensuring employee skills and competencies met requirements for current operations and future business goals* Managed development and implementation of safety programs ensuring compliance with legislated requirements. * Developed and implemented training, orientation, management assessment and succession planning programs. * Created Employee Life Cycle program to educate managers on complete employment process establishing a turn-key approach for different scenarios

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Served in Employment Manager capacity while this position was being recruited for - all staffing for exempt and non exempt positions for luxury brand hotel

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Responsible for the overall Human Resources function of a parent company with four subsidiary companies totaling 95 employees. Supervised a staff of two. Significant accomplishments included:* Reduced medical/dental insurance renewal rate by more than 10%* Introduced a four-prong Flexible Spending Account benefit allowing innumerable benefits to employees as well as the company* Re-negotiated company's LTD and STD plan with the enhanced benefit of an Employee Assistance Plan* Lowered turnover by more than 20% through effective recruiting and performance management* Revised and facilitated corporate education and training program

Responsible for designing, implementing and directing Human Resources functions, including: compensation, employee development, recruitment, benefit and stock administration, performance management, employee relations, and organizational change efforts for 24 employee company. Defined key roles for functional areas through work profiles, business objectives and performance indicators. Significant accomplishments included:* Led initiatives and managed projects that supported strategy and change throughout the life-cycle of organization* Created Human Resources compliance collateral for all regulatory areas including handbook, policies, payroll, and all related activities* Created and implemented strategies to focus on winning and building trust and overall communication at all levels of the organization

Acting Director of Human Resources (2001) * Led senior team through lay-off procedures and guidelines; facilitated all aspects of reduction in workforce (severance agreements and releases, etc.)* Worked directly with CFO and General Counsel regarding legal aspects of RIF* Managed dissolution of human resources department, including employee relations, retention issues, and all other issues during company closureHuman Resources Manager (2000 - 2001) * Researched salary competitiveness using salary surveys* Reduced cost/hire by more than $2,000 by increasing in-house recruitment efforts* Consolidated and renegotiated recruiting agency agreements to maintain consistency, decreasing fees by more than $15,000* Researched and developed initial company policies including LOA, relocation, cell phone, on-call compensation, exit interview, etc.* Created and implemented travel policy, and initiated contract with local agency and major airline to reduce travel expenses

Illinois, 60616, Us

Responsible for benefits, workers compensation, employee and labor relations issues for 400 employee, three union hotel. Managed three employees. Selected accomplishments included:* Reduced costs by conducting unemployment hearings on all protestable claims* Promoted employee satisfaction by organizing and conducting annual employee opinion survey* Created amicable collective bargaining relationship by interpreting union contracts and partnering with union agents* Forecasted annual wage plans by conducting wage surveys and labor costing

Illinois, 60616, Us

Responsible for staffing new hotel with zero employees to 200 within one month of opening. Selected accomplishments included:* Recruited and hired all charter employees for 800-room union hotel (opened June 2, 1998)* Co-facilitated pre-opening job fair (over 5,000 applicants in attendance)* Administered and complied with AAP and EEOC initiatives* Created all employment related processes (forms, databases, communication, etc.)* Created referral bonus incentive for current employees allowing for 5% reduction in turnover

* Administered and maintained medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, retirement and dependent care benefits of 484-room hotel* Coordinated workers compensation administration* Organized employee wellness programs* Trained staff on controlling alcohol risks and other focus topics* Counseled employees within progressive discipline policies* Conducted weekly new-hire benefits orientation* Implemented corporate-wide workers compensation claims management software* Managed staff of two

Chicago, Il, Us

* Lowered frequency and severity by 7% from prior year (reduced claims cost by over $50,000)* Developed more efficient accident reporting procedures/administration* Trained all employees in OSHA-mandated topics

Chicago, Il, Us

* Assisted in decreasing turnover by 5% through effective recruiting* Assisted in hiring over 900 employees for 2,019-room hotel* Implemented cost-effective criminal background verification process

Ba, Hospitality Business

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