Jon Sligh, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Lead, manage and operate SafeFlow Dryer Vent Cleaning - Pittsburgh’s certified dryer exhaust specialists.

• Advise clients and solve business challenges including HR assessments, coaching, policy design, HR compliance, recruiting, performance management, employee relations and leadership training.
• Recruit, train, and coach employees and specialists to meet company objectives.
• Analyze metrics to improve advertising spending, sales, customer satisfaction and operating costs.
• Research and build vendor relationships with suppliers to maximize product offerings and service.

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, US

• Reported to CEO, developed new HR department, strategies, and teams to support the expansion of a leading logistics company with 750 employees globally, 12 locations and $1 Billion in top line revenue.
• Developed the HR department including new procedures, policies, HR technology and solutions to ensure compliance, HR service delivery, improve talent acquisition and retention, and develop a high-performance culture.
• Increased U.S. headcount by 82% (from 247 to 449) by implementing new HR systems, automating old manual processes, analyzing, and responding to recruiting metrics.
• Decreased turnover 81% (104% to 23%) by creating a new total rewards design, improving onboarding, and implementing new performance management, training, and coaching programs.
• Achieved Top Workplace 2022 by creating new programs to collect and respond to employee feedback including employee surveys, stay interviews, and communications teams.
• Contributed to billion-dollar sales goal via due diligence, acquisition, and integration support.

Pittsburgh, PA, US

• Reported to CEO, led a team of 4 for a leading manufacturer with 400 employees and 10 locations to support rebranding and reorganization leading up to COVID-19.
• Reduced time to fill by 67% (60 to 20 days) with new compensation and talent acquisition programs.
• Implemented HR ticket system to improve average HR delivery time by 98% (from 7 days to 2 days).
• Maximized engagement and retention by implementing new performance management programs, employee surveys, new communications, and crisis management teams.

Mississauga, Ontario, CA

• Reported to Global HR Director, led the HR strategy and team of 9 for the U.S. region of a global engineering firm with 800 employees and 18 locations across the U.S.
• Created a shared-services HR model to improve HR effectiveness and service delivery.
• Supported due diligence, acquisition, and integration of 2 engineering firms, 250 employees and created a new organizational structure and business unit to broaden portfolio and customer base.
• Reduced financial liabilities through effective resolution of complex employee relations issues and policies that decreased excessively high PTO balances globally.

Houston, TX, US

• Reported to HR VP, supported Northeast region of a leading Natural Gas Compression services company with $55 million in sales. The territory included 2 business units, 10 locations, and 200 employees.
• Improved leadership skills through 360-degree assessments, development plans, and coaching.
• Saved $500K+ annually, increased productivity with new technology solution for random drug screens.
• Supported 30% decrease in overhead costs with careful analysis, reductions in force, outplacement services, and office closures to maintain profitability during market decline and restructuring.

Deerfield, IL, US

• Supported the rebranding of United Stationers and affiliate companies to one Essendant. Led all HR operations in a territory of distribution centers including 5 business units, 6 facilities and 300 employees.
• Supported the assimilation of 5 brands under one new company with communications and training.
• Increased sales by more than 100% for top customers by designing and staffing new shifts.
• Decreased turnover by 50% and supported the achievement of “most improved facility” (#2 out of 56 locations) via new wage program for tenure and performance, improved onboarding, and training.

Cleveland, NC, US

• Reported to VP Operations, managed HR operations and team of 2 to support a lean plant transformation and culture change in a leading water technology manufacturing company.
• Hired and retained 200+ employees via creative solutions to support 130% company growth.
• Supported 65% increase in productivity via talent development, employee engagement programs, and organizational design including designing and staffing new shift structure.
• Generated $80,000 verified savings through new engagement program that empowered employees.

Davidson, North Carolina, US

• Member of Ingersoll Rand's Accelerated Development Program and Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Managed Human Resources projects, facilitated training programs, and administered HRIS and generalist activities in the.
• Lowered time to fill by 76% from 60 days to 14 days by establishing approval authorities matrix and empowering local leadership.
• Certified Ingersoll Rand Facilitator, delivered training in Frontline Leadership, Coaching for Performance and Behavioral Interviewing to over 200 new and developing Leaders across the U.S.

Davidson, North Carolina, US

• Managed Human Resources projects and administerd generalist duties in the support of Trane Residential Sales teams.
• Analyze metrics, trends and market data to determine the root cause of high voluntary turnover within the unit, and make recommendations to improve retention.
• Developed dual career progression ladders to promote transparency and development plans.
• Partnered with Compensation Manager to adjust compensation strategy and develop clear communication plan to align with company values and mission.
• Improved Territory Manager retention by 30% with enhanced compensation plan, development plans, career progression ladders and stay interviews that improved action and support.

Davidson, North Carolina, US

• Member of Ingersoll Rand's Accelerated Development Program and Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Managed Human Resources projects and supported global business unit team of more than 1,500 employees across China, Mexico.
• Led global employee engagement survey for U.S., China, and Mexico; collaborated with global and national teams to communicate goals and survey results, analyze results through focus groups, develop and execute action.
• Assist with the acquisition, merging and assimilation of Trane into Ingersoll Rand.
• Assist with change management and restructuring activities including reductions in force, business unit and facility closures, outplacement programs, communications, and site consolidation.
• Supported operations move from La Cross, Wisconsin to China.
• Completed skills gap and job analysis, developed job descriptions and interview guides, selection process and onboarding plans, and trained leadership teams to improve talent acquisition and retention.

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology, Sociology

Intensive Language Training

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resources Management