Patricia Griffing, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Fairview Heights, Il, Us

Fairview Hts, Il

I am currently working as a Contractor for Lanter Delivery Systems

Madison, Il

Direct all HR functions as well as Risk Management, Contracting and Govt Compliance for this fast-growing national overnight logistics firm.

HR Business Partner on District Leadership Team. 11 locations in MO, IL, and IA. Union and non-union. Workforce Planning, Talent Review, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Payroll Integration, Employee Relations, Compensation, Performance Management, Learning Management, Safety.Developed/implemented Strengths-based discovery phase for Personnel Development Program - adopted by Territory and Sector as Best Practice.Improved communication tools to promote team identity and productivity.Drove change throughout organization - multiple new systems, new compensation Restructured Indirect Sales and Direct Sales teams, saving $200K annually.

Generalist HR responsibilities for manufacturer of food and industrial colorants. 1200 global employees.Developed and implemented new Leadership Trainee program and associated College Recruiting effort, saving $100K in recruiting fees in first season.Improved performance of non-union workforce with no agency complaints or legal actions. Defeated multiple union organizing attempts.Instituted OD program for salaried employees including 360-degree feedback, career development counseling, tied to new Performance Management and Compensation systems to promote excellence-based culture.Developed and implemented Social Responsibility Audit program.Managed restructuring at several facilities with no resulting employee legal actions.Integrated acquisitions of three U.S. manufacturing operations. Headed team to save $1.4 million/year by restructuring plant workforce according to skill levels.

HR Leadership for network of 50 company-owned semi-trailer dealerships. 800 employees in North America. Recruited to this position by EVP, formerly my boss and President at XTRA Lease (below).Managed all integration issues, as this company had just been acquired.Member of senior management team.Developed and instituted new fixed and incentive compensation plans for all employee classifications.Reduced unionized bargaining units from 22 to zero.Administered union contracts for Teamsters, Machinists, Auto Workers, and Longshoremen.Implemented Performance Management System tied to compensation.Developed skill-based classifications and compensation for service department employees.Centralized exempt-level talent acquisition for all U.S. locations.Managed Payroll, including transition to parent company computer system.

Newly created position to develop Quality Improvement Program for University staff.Drafted proposal and won approval from President's Board for new training/improvement team/incentive programs.Developed and instructed training curriculum for staff involved in new program.Facilitated Quality Improvement teams for various staff functions. First year teams saved over $500K.Developed and instructed staff seminars in Problem Solving (Quality Tools), Process Improvement, Delegation Skills (for the faculty and administrative staff of the Business School), and Team Development. Using survey software and Access Database, wrote, delivered, and analyzed employee surveys for various SLU departments, Reported back with recommendations for Employee Relations or OD interventions.Developed Access database system to automate training department registration and records. System was copied and adopted by University Police Department for their training administration.

HR Leadership for trailer leasing firm with 95 locations in U.S. and Canada, and for local trucking, specialized warehousing, and freight brokerage subsidiaries. Grew with Company from 20 locations with 100 employees to 800 employees in 100+ locations.Administered/Supervised Payroll & Benefits, including Canadian plans.Integrated three major acquisitions, each doubling company size.Developed all HR policies as company grew.Performed all accounting for Payroll and Benefits, from annual budget through P & L and audits. Developed Performance Standards for field personnel.Developed and implemented Affirmative Action Plan for this government contractor.Developed all incentive pay programs, supervised commission payments.Managed HR & Payroll computer systems, including several system upgrades. Led team to develop commission system on AS400 using Unix Mapper.Implemented Total Quality program, member of Quality Council.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration; Organizational Behavior

Bachelor'S Of Science In Business Administration, Business

Activities and Societies: Kappa Tau Zeta Sorority