Erich Kurschat Email & Phone Number

Downers Grove, Illinois, Us

As the founder of Harmony Insights LLC, I help companies and consultants leverage the DiSC model as a common language for strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Through my work, I aim to...* Assist professionals to increase self-knowledge and personal awareness.* Provide professionals with the tools to become well-rounded, effective leaders.* Coach behavioral adaption to improve conflict responses and resolution.* Mentor professionals to develop stronger sales skills by identifying unique customer styles.* Make leaders more effective by understanding the dispositions and priorities of employees.* Teach leaders to facilitate better teamwork and minimize team conflict.

Chicago, Il, Us

HRHotSeat (HRHotSeat.com) is for anyone who is convinced that there are better ways to attract, retain, and engage the people who matter most to our businesses.In short, we are an inclusive mastermind community of real HR pros solving real HR problems.OUR MEMBERSHIP... includes company-based HR practitioners of all levels and specialties, as well as consultants, service providers, business owners, students, and pros in transition who desire to stay on top of current HR trends, strategies, best practices, and resources. (Members are preferred to have current/previous HR practitioner experience.)OUR MISSION... is to move the human resources discipline forward together, propelled and inspired by a collaborative environment of trust, support, honesty, integrity, and respect. OUR GOAL... is to establish a community of HR pros who are committed to helping one another grow, build, innovate, achieve, and serve.OUR MEETINGS... offer members the opportunity to network, present challenges, share insights, and brainstorm solutions -- all within the unique context, format, and structure of a traditional peer-oriented mastermind group.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Intalegence is a Chicago-based boutique Recruitment and Advisory firm that serves Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms and their portfolio companies. We offer Advisory Services that span the entire People function in their Portfolio Companies to including HR and Talent Strategy, Talent Analytics, Psychometric Assessment, Leadership Development, Executive Search, and much more.https://www.intalegence.io/

Chicago, Il, Us

Developed policy and directed/coordinated human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services by performing the following duties:Managed employee compensation and engagement activities including: - Bonus program, performance appraisals, salary increases and employee engagement surveys - Creation and implementation of online performance reviews - Improved compensation practices including expanded salary ranges, bonus consideration- Timekeeper/scheduler solution execution and payroll card optionDirected employee behavior training, management and workforce related topics including:- Instruction of DiSC behavioral assessment and progressive coaching classes to new hires - Corporate office initiatives seeking increased employee morale and roadblock resolution- Coordination of corporate disciplinary meetings/documentation and terminationsResponsible for departmental related support tools and activities including:- Led HR related functions of multiple company acquisitions- Maintained HR communication tools including company intranet and online HR pages - Managed relocation services provider vendor relationships- Coordinated policy revision documentation for all corporate departmentsMember, Compass Group HR Strategic Technology Council (May 2013 – August 2015)

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed employee compensation and engagement activities including: - Oversight of bonus program, performance appraisals, salary increases- Design of consolidated performance review template for field hourly employees- Aiding the execution of new timekeeper/scheduler solution to field locations- Implementation of companywide management employee survey onlineManaged employee behavior training, management and workforce related topics including:- Investigation of and response to employee complaint hotline reports- Facilitation of DiSC behavioral assessment and progressive coaching classes to new hires- Coordination of company training programs and graduation-related eventsOversaw departmental related support tools and activities including:- Creation and editing of human resources processes and supporting documentation pieces - Editing and implementation of revised employee handbook- Maintenance of company intranet pages- Consolidation and simplification of management job descriptions and performance reviews- Assisting the creation of responsible alcohol service manual- Editing support docs for Diversity Advisory Council and preparation of diverse hire statistics- Coordinate collection and submission of data for EEO-1 reporting- Supervise HR Coordinator and HR Assistant personnel

Chicago, Il, Us

Assisted in employee training, management, compensation and development including: - On-site orientation of post-acquisition concessions employees - Union grievance mediation participation- Coordination of internal employee complaint investigation and response- Train courses on progressive coaching to new management-level employees - Meeting facilitation and homework review for company’s top training program- Administration of field incentive compensation program.Participated in recruiting, development of HR departmental processes and efforts including: - Recruitment for open positions at Lambeau Field in Green Bay - Aligning recruiting efforts and initiatives - Editing of training manuals and program memos- Participation in high-level succession planning meetings - Administrative recruiting tasks during transition in position- Conducting on-site internal HR audits- Renovation of company’s employee voice program- Oversight of HR documentation such as Cost of Living Adjustments and Salary-related forms- Realignment of management job descriptions with company values

Chicago, Il, Us

Coordinated employee related activities such as:- Companywide anniversary and employee recognition programs- Design of online employee recognition program intranet presence- Research and establishment of consistent corporate relocation efforts- Facilitation of corporate dining card program- Organization of department community service events- Maintenance of salaried employees personnel files - Delivery and management of college job fair recruiting kits- Initial resume reviews, phone screens, and candidate testing for open job positionsResponsible for department-related duties such as:- Redesign of corporate in-field training program for intranet access- Coordination of corporate department core policy updates- Cultivate vendor relationships, including relocation services provide- Oversight of corporate office touchpad security system

Chicago, Il, Us

Coordinated employee related activities such as:- Maintenance of employee directory - Coordination of employee anniversary and recognition programs- Oversight of salary employee personnel files- Assisting Director of Recruiting- Process and track invoices and employee referral bonuses- Administration of in-field training program for corporate employees- Facilitate new corporate employee orientation program and conducted field- Conduct field exit interviewsResponsible for department-related duties such as:- Establish HR intranet tool improvements including employee directory search functions- Coordinate updates to HR core policy documentation. - Facilitated new corporate employee orientation program- Conduct field exit interviews- Organization of department community service events

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology, Philosophy

High School