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Responsible for managing HR function of chemical manufacturing company. Directed the selection and implementation of new HRIS and Payroll system. Led the design and implementation of total compensation, health and welfare and retirement programs to improve employee engagement and support business growth objectives. Member of Board of Directors.

Researched and provided recommendation for implementation of HRIS and payroll system. Recommendation accepted. Partnered with benefit brokers to design total competitive benefit package for small manufacturing firm.

Managed Human Resource function and successfully operated as HR Business Partner with site leadership team to proactively resolve business issues. • Set strategic plan to maintain union free status after previous management experienced 3 campaigns in 8 years. No organizing campaigns experienced during tenure. • Partnered with site leadership to reduce staffing by 23% while sales increased over 25%. • Developed competitive compensation plan and administered wage and benefit… Show more Managed Human Resource function and successfully operated as HR Business Partner with site leadership team to proactively resolve business issues. • Set strategic plan to maintain union free status after previous management experienced 3 campaigns in 8 years. No organizing campaigns experienced during tenure. • Partnered with site leadership to reduce staffing by 23% while sales increased over 25%. • Developed competitive compensation plan and administered wage and benefit budget of $13M. • Redesigned compensation system to reduce annual hourly turnover from high of 30% to 7%.• Increased supervisory capability by implementing supervisory development series; received state grant to supplement cost of training. • Facilitated development of diversity / communications training to resolve employee relations issues and increase emotional IQ of traditional hourly workforce. • Reduced incidental absenteeism by 60% through implementation of reporting system, auditing mechanism and supervisory development. Show less

Managed Human Resource function and advised facility management regarding strategic and tactical business issues. * Outsourced Medical Benefit Administration - negotiated contract with TPA to administer local medical benefit claims of approximately $50,000/month.* Aided in development of site strategy to meet future business needs. Counsel for management and associates regarding specific issues and concerns - critical in becoming an employer of choice.* Conducted wage surveys for… Show more Managed Human Resource function and advised facility management regarding strategic and tactical business issues. * Outsourced Medical Benefit Administration - negotiated contract with TPA to administer local medical benefit claims of approximately $50,000/month.* Aided in development of site strategy to meet future business needs. Counsel for management and associates regarding specific issues and concerns - critical in becoming an employer of choice.* Conducted wage surveys for hourly associates; executed merit planning/administration of salaried associates wage and benefit budget of $5M. * Facilitated workforce planning discussions and executed 10% staffing reduction. * Developed and executed hiring systems for management and hourly associates in compliance with Affirmative Action / EEO guidelines. * Implemented Performance Management system - trained and guided managers to administer performance management plans. Executed forced ranking reviews and facilitated developmental follow-up. Show less

Advisor to line management regarding organizational effectiveness, employment laws, company policy and disciplinary process in a union free environment * Business Planning: Developed training business plans and managed 18 production trainers to meet ISO 9002 and governmental training compliance requirements. Annual budget of $800,000.* HR Reporting System: Developed GUI-interface to HRIS. Implemented system and trained managers and staff to extract HR data and produce… Show more Advisor to line management regarding organizational effectiveness, employment laws, company policy and disciplinary process in a union free environment * Business Planning: Developed training business plans and managed 18 production trainers to meet ISO 9002 and governmental training compliance requirements. Annual budget of $800,000.* HR Reporting System: Developed GUI-interface to HRIS. Implemented system and trained managers and staff to extract HR data and produce statistical reports and listings. * Selection Systems: Led development of Team-Based Selection system focusing on peer review of employee behaviors. Created promotional system to promote most qualified candidate versus previous seniority system. * Organizational Effectiveness: Expert at creating and utilizing feedback systems to address employee concerns to increase retention. Implemented a standardized new-hire orientation program. * Associate Development: Managed creation of career development plans for salaried employees and identified cost effective training resources to fulfill identified gaps and enable employees to more effectively contribute to business goals. Show less

* Succession Planning: Initiated implementation of standardized Succession Planning and Management Development process to field business units. Developed standardized systems to catalog information using standard MS Office tools.* OASIS (see previous position): Managed 3rd party consultant to enhance OASIS product for increased usability/flexibility. * Organizational Effectiveness Audits: Managed and executed OE Audits in retail and warehouse locations to resolve organizational… Show more * Succession Planning: Initiated implementation of standardized Succession Planning and Management Development process to field business units. Developed standardized systems to catalog information using standard MS Office tools.* OASIS (see previous position): Managed 3rd party consultant to enhance OASIS product for increased usability/flexibility. * Organizational Effectiveness Audits: Managed and executed OE Audits in retail and warehouse locations to resolve organizational conflict and improve employee retention. Show less

* Decision Support Analysis: Definition and discovery of information used in decision-making including workforce planning, compensation, incentive plans, turnover and succession planning. * All Systems Go: Developed and managed selection system for a new retail format. Managed project to completion within $50,000 budget and within 2-month period. Approximately 80 associates affected in reorganization. * Organizational & Associate Information System (OASIS): Led the development and… Show more * Decision Support Analysis: Definition and discovery of information used in decision-making including workforce planning, compensation, incentive plans, turnover and succession planning. * All Systems Go: Developed and managed selection system for a new retail format. Managed project to completion within $50,000 budget and within 2-month period. Approximately 80 associates affected in reorganization. * Organizational & Associate Information System (OASIS): Led the development and successful implementation of an ad-hoc query tool for use with the corporate HRIS. Implemented project that serves 100 users in corporate and field locations. Managed project team of 7 associates.* Automated Affirmative Action Plan (AAP): Provided leadership to develop and implement a system to electronically produce annual AAPs that resulted in saving $100,000 annually for the N.A. marketing division. Total cost under $6,000 versus similar products priced at $100,000. Show less