Leroy Walker Email and Phone Number

Senior Executive responsible for all aspects of human resource functions for DeKalb Medical, a 627 bed regional health facility. These functions include employment, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, HRIS, and employee and management training and development. Responsible for collaborating and participating in the development of hospital objectives. Additionally responsible for work with the board, administrators, and human resource staff. Required to be knowledgeable about the human resource function and healthcare.

500 bed facility in Chicago, Illinois

Provide daily direction to a professional staff in the research of unemployment compensation claims, disposition of policy , contract or practice issues; caseload management and project work. Developed and conducted management training sessions. Maintained overall employee relations staff accountabilities. Served as second chair for labor contract negotiations for Teamsters (1000+ service and maintenance employees; $60 million, 3 year contract). Accountability for investigation and resolution of internal grievance issues; litigation with various agencies and problem resolution for main campus as well as subsidiary locations.

Served as advisor to technical, professional and service employees and managers regarding conflict resolution, problem solving, performance measurement and assessment, employee selection, disciplinary matters, compensation, training and the legal framework in employment. Conducted grievance hearings at the third step of a four step grievance procedure (union and non-union), investigating and responding to it.

United States Defense contractor with facilities throughout the country. All positions required government clearance. Responsible for monitoring/counseling management and employee compliance with company policies and procedures including terminations. Conducted internal investigations for all discrimination charges.

Advised managers, supervisors and the employment staff on EEO laws, and interpretations. Investigated all problem employee cases to determine appropriate disciplinary actions. Established and maintained AAP for Home an Field offices. Conducted EEO/AA seminars and workshops for Home Office and Field Associates. Investigated all employee complaints of discrimination. Prepared and maintained statistical reports concerning EEO matters.

Researched and documented discrimination charges; enforced EEO rules and guidelines; reviewed and evaluated AAP's from various local industries.