Peter German Email & Phone Number

Greater Milwaukee Area

Originates and leads HR practices and objectives in Milwaukee County’s Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Division that provide a high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity goal attainment and development of a superior workforce. Human Resource initiatives include • Provides guidance to managers regarding employee coaching and discipline, improving performance or conduct, and measuring performance; interpret policies and educate managers on how to apply policies in employment-related matters.• Provides guidance and leadership to managers on the development of policies and work rules; ensure that application of rules is equitable and legal; coordinate and facilitate the rollout of new policies, rules and procedures to managers and staff. • Testifies at hearings before the Civil Service Commission.• Works with Corporation Counsel to respond to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Equal Rights Division (ERD) claims.• Applies creative problem-solving to address business needs and issues.• Communicates strategy and initiatives to business unit leaders.• Makes sound decisions based on evaluation of available information.• Research and respond to employee concerns; investigates claims and allegations, documents all findings, analyze information gathered, recommend and implement resolution.• Train Hiring Authorities on best practice recruiting methods which includes creating a job evaluation questionnaire and writing effective competency based interview questions to hire the best candidates and reduces turnover.

Greater Milwaukee Area

*Provides human resources representation in a wide range of matters including employment law and all major statutes and regulations administered by both the U.S. Department of Labor and WI Equal Rights Division.*Assists the law practice with legal research in areas that are needed.

Fond Du Lac, Wi

Moraine Park Technical College (also MPTC) is one of 16 technical colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System. The college features over 100 associate of applied science degrees, technical diplomas and certificates, with classes and labs taught by instructors with real-world experience.Responsible for administering compensation programs, managing the personnel budget and overseeing the administration of the wellness and benefit plans for the College.Prepare and present costing information and reports associated with salry administration for organizational decision making. Coordinate the issuance of annual employment contracts for managers and contract faculty.Collect and analyze market pay data to determine appropriate starting salariesand salary ranges for positions. Recommend salary schedules and structures that enable the College to attract and retain high quality staff. Complete wage and benefit surveys.Oversee, manage and reconcile the College's personnel budget. Process and verify personnel budget changes. Provide accuare salary and benefits cost information.Recommend and implement short and long term plans for employee health and wellness benefits programs.Manage self-funded health insurance plan, monitor loss ratios and maintain reserve levels within guidelines. Work with actuaries and Finance to calculate and report on OPEB liability. Manage current expense budget associated with wellness and benefits administration.Oversee the employee education and communication plan related to health, wellness and compensation plans and programs. Provide leadership to the cross-functional health and wellness team.Oversee administration of employee leave of absence and return-to-work programs, including FMLA, disability and sick leave.Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to benefits and compensation policies, procedures and administration. Recommend and conduct employee and supervisor training sessions as appropriate.

West Bend, Wi

Government Entity. Services include law enforcement protection, health and human services, educational, recreational and cultural activities, planning and zoning service, health care facilities, construction and highway maintenance and support for the judicial system.Fully responsible for all HR initiatives for 900 County employees. Directs a staff of 7. Collaborates with County Board, County Board Committees, departmental employees, Union officials, the media and the public.Develops, recommends and interprets objectives, policies, plans, strategy and procedures governing all personnel functions and services. Manages Department budget.HR initiatives include • Hiring, firing, discipline, performance evaluation and assignment of employees.• Directs administration of benefit programs and job classification system.• Recruitment, selection and placement process. • Contract negotiations with 8 labor unions.• Affirmative Action Officer.• Partners with Department Heads in evaluating staffing needs and preparing personnel budgets, employee handbooks, employee training, education and safety.Continuously improves HR processes, performance and productivity:• Transformed Department from transactional, manual, paper intensive into a proactive, professional and consultative group. Technically streamlined and lean. Increased productivity and reduced headcount.• Automated hiring process implemented and deployed Taleo on-line applicant tracking resume submittal system. Streamlined recruiting process. • Renegotiated health insurance plan saving the County over $3M on premiums. • Instituted HRA program. Awarded one of the Healthiest Counties in America by Interactive Health Solution, Health Risk Assessment vendor. • Deployed Safety Committee to identify opportunities to reduce Workers Compensation costs and improve overall safety. • Drove total compensation pay plan study with a compensation consultant. • Reviewed Pay-For-Performance and Paid-Time-Off policies.

Milwaukee, Wi

Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Gas LLC, the principal utility subsidiaries of Wisconsin Energy Corporation. Over 4,000 employees.HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANTTrusted Advisor and HR SME. Presented recommendations on placement decisions to Managers. Provided salary recommendations based on market data and internal equity. Created strategies to fill difficult positions. Recruited a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Recruited on college campuses. Technical positions included Engineers and IT professionals. Created co-op and internship programs. Collaborated with Company Foundation to administer scholarships in alignment with strategic vision.• Developed strategies to find qualified candidates with a limited budget.• Collaborated with unions to maintain relationship.• Conducted training sessions. Classes included Workplace Harassment Prevention training, new hire orientation and Interviewing for Excellence.• Conducted EEO complaint investigations. Interviewed employee and witnesses. Made recommendations.• Collaborated with Benefits Department on open enrollment, pension and 401(k). • Processed company QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders). Liaison between benefits and staffing. • Administered EEO-1 and VETS-100 reports for 4000 employees in 200 facilities.• Utilized SAP Human Resource Information System.

Racine, Wi

Modine is an independent, worldwide leader in heat transfer and heat storage technology serving vehicular, industrial, commercial, and building HVAC (heating, ventilating and air-conditioning) markets. Modine develops, manufactures and markets heat exchangers and systems for use in various original-equipment-manufacturer applications and for sale to the automotive aftermarket as replacement parts.Recruiter • Actively recruited both internal and external candidates for open positions. Worked closely with college career centers and temporary agencies, wrote and placed recruitment ads, and utilized the internet to recruit top candidates for open positions. Also worked with the company's co-op and internship programs. • Worked with Department leaders to identify and evaluate personnel requirements and initiate appropriate recruiting strategies. • Utilized external recruiting firms to fill vacancies when necessary. • Worked in an ongoing partnership with department leaders to anticipate and meet organizational, HR, employment and recruitment needs.Human Resources Analyst • Produced job position evaluations using the Hay system. All positions were evaluated according to know-how, problem solving and accountability. • Wrote job descriptions applying ADA guidelines. Helped with ISO 9002 certifications. • Performed salary surveys in local areas for non exempt employees and nation wide for exempt employees. • Responsible for the selection and placement of personnel, as well as salary administration. Used numerous recruitment strategies, including the internet. • Gave presentations to employees on company benefits, financial and retirement planning. • Administered the pension and 401(k) plans for company and subsidiary employees. Prepared pension estimates, set up retirement payments, and assisted employees with their questions. • Calculated COBRA rates, made recommendations for health and dental coverage, and compiled monthly benefit summaries.

Ms, Human Resources

Bs, Psychology