Eric Epperson Email & Phone Number

Libertyville, IL, US

Northfield, IL, US

Chicago, IL, US

• Elected by the board of directors with full responsibility for all aspects of the HR funcition: payroll, benefits, salary administration, performance management, organizational communications (internal/external).
• Negotiated and facilitated the transition services agreement for 3,000 Client Services Group employees to a private equity company that included payroll services, benefits, workers compensation coverage, risk.
• Established a retention plan for key staff that provided a merit pay component, annual incentive, and short-term/long-term incentives.
• Implemented a new payroll/employee information systems vendor (Paychex).
• Transitioned medical and dental coverage at a cost savings of $750,000.
• Negotiated employee disability settlements and reduced the outstanding reserve from $55M to $21.7M, with most of the remaining claims in the maintenance category.

Chicago, IL, US

• Responsible for leading/directing field human resources staff. Responsible for budget in excess of $6M. Key Achievements:
• Managed the reduction of 4,000+ field staff in 70+ locations.

Chicago, IL, US

• Responsible for staff of 13 supporting the largest business unit in the Kemper organization, with a population of 3,000 in 50+ locations in the U.S. and Canada. Key Achievements:
• Reduced overall cost of the HR operation by $2.5M and improved overall service delivery.
• Implemented an online human resources guide with tools to provide managers/supervisors with current HR process information.
• Developed/implemented a salary administration process and performance management process that was adopted by the organization.
• Developed and implemented a website for the human resources function that housed all pertinent information on salary administration, performance management, internal/external education courses (for personal and.
• Assumed management of the Claim Education department to support skills development.

Chicago, IL, US

• Managed all human resources functions for business units on the home office campus with a population of 4K. Responsible for a staff of 29 with five direct reports and a budget of $9M.Key Achievements:
• Established the HR structure to provide service to both corporate and line functions.o Developed HR service objectives along with management that best supported their business units.o Implemented HR workflows that were.
• Supported the implementation of a new HRIS system through senior leadership engagement and staff training, including roll-out.

Chicago, IL, US

• Responsible for all aspects of human resources, including recruiting, employee relations, employee award programs, training, and development in the southwestern U.S., with a staff of five direct reports supporting 12.
• Established strong business relationships with agency principals and key brokerage staff to resolve HR issues, develop position descriptions, and establish/implement succession plans.
• Selected as one of ten national trainers for corporate educational program focused on managing a more diverse workforce.
• Developed new staff within two years (100% turnover of existing staff).
• Key member of project team established to:o Redefine and restructure the HR function.o Re-establish HR as a viable and respectable department within the branch.Began professional career with Kemper as a Human Resources.