D. Nicholas Lehman Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Sole human resources lead for $100M press release, communications and consulting program portfolio in a matrixed business ledger organization with 400 employees and 55 first and second line managers. Developed and executed human resource strategies in talent management, organizational effectiveness, compensation and benefits, and employee relations to meet/exceed program metrics.  Lead and executed 1st operational first-line leader development program to build both operational acumen and fostering leadership community. Successfully delivered two (2) cohorts to 27 Cision leaders. Analyze key HR metrics, identify areas of opportunity and partner to develop mitigating action plans. Drive leadership development, manager/employee coaching, and performance management. Create proactive solutions to drive and facilitate change initiatives and continuous improvement projects in support of both the client group and broader corporate business. Increased overall employee engagement via execution of stay interviews, new manager assimilations, listening tours, client group employee surveys, updated new hire orientation, and develop recognition tools. Partnered with leadership to develop effective strategies on Return to Office (RTO) for two (2) US locations, Albuquerque, NM and Cleveland, OH. Provided critical HR counselling to execute multiple cost containment/RIF events to both meet financial goals while both mitigating risk and minimizing disruption in service. Delivered successful Content Services Editor position transition to enable both delivery of effective press releases and drive higher pitch rates & new sales opportunities for the PRNewswire business.

I am a dynamic and analytical Senior Human Resources Business Professional that delivers innovative and effective human capital solutions to meet business, programmatic, and customer requirements. Able to diagnose a problem through multiple lenses; microscopic/macroscopic, contractor/subcontractor, etc.. Proven professional that excels in complex and constantly changing business environments.Please contact me via LinkedIn or at lehmanosu@gmail.com.

Bethesda, Md, Us

$90M engineering, information technology, and logistics program portfolio in a matrixed, mixed business ledger organization with 300 employees and 15 first and second line managers. Supported three (3) functional areas in growth sector area of $700M, 1,450 FTE product line. Served as Human Resources New Business Management Lead for all major capture opportunities ($500M+) Developed and executed human resource strategies in talent management, organizational effectiveness, compensation and benefits, and employee relations to meet/exceed program metrics.  Directed implementation of workforce strategies. Key involvement in Corporate and Business Area initiatives focused in succession planning, talent management, product line growth strategies Led 100+ job code audit resulting in a 3% increase to program ROS. Developed and executed first product line Reverse Exchange program (25 pairings); 7% decrease in attrition. Decreased attrition of key demographic via (4) engagement activities and creation of Zero to Five ERG Member of product line’s Six Sigma team focused on business growth; 33% decrease in recruiting cycle time. Organized subject matter expertise and HR new business strategic support resulting in over $9B of new orders for the organization, including a $7.5B corporate focus program. Created Successor Team; Developed material and trained fifteen (15) human resources professionals in the areas of new business capture support. Selected as business-area representative on corporate-wide HR project focused on defining and standardizing corporate talent-management metrics.

Arlington, Va, Us

RIS- Provided human resources support for 200+ employee remote site client groups. NCS – Human Resources support for 1,000 employee team situated at central location and satellite sites. RMS – Supported a 1,300 employee client group across operations, engineering, information technology and finance in a $1.3B aerospace business Learning and Talent Management Lead for 1,500 employee product line.  Led corporate-wide knowledge retention project to recognize, retain & transfer critical knowledge. Achieved successful 1st Quarter compliance audit to identify the site's progress toward AAP goals. Ensured (4) Affirmative Action Plans for 150-employee unit were audit-ready for OFCCP.  Served as Union Relations Lead for collective bargaining agreement for 50+ employee bargaining unit.  Developed/implemented 1st Site-Wide Summer Internship Program; lead to 75% offer acceptance. Formulated program to assimilate, utilize and network site’s high potential workforce (“Aim High”) Developed portable university recruitment strategy to complement site’s strategic hiring goals. Hosted University Outreach Learning Event for National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) chapters. Ran three (3) focus groups identified in Employee Opinion Survey as key areas of improvement.  Co-Managed 4,000 employee rating and rankings tool for annual performance reviews. Created leader development program for early/mid-career operations high potential employees.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

Performed weekly manpower plan and all steps of inverse layoff process at large, unionized plant of over 2,000 employees.Investigated and answered Step 1 and Step 2 grievances; processed and issued attendance discipline for employees; actively involved in resolving daily union/management labor issues. Attended local union-management contract negotiations. Performed research needed for negotiations.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Provided labor relations support for union attorneys covering 35+ collective bargaining agreements across Northeast Ohio area. Completed numerous grievance arbitration fact sheets covering wide range of employment issues (termination/discharge, job bidding, crew assignments, and bad faith bargaining); Analyzed past grievance answers and composed union position statements and statements of fact. Performed wage and contract term comparables in contract negotiations; Executed cost analysis on various union proposals, (health care, clothing stipends, and shift premiums)

Master'S Degree, Labor Relations And Human Resources

Bachelor'S Of Science, Business Administration And Management, General