Rich Vantuinen, Sphr-Ca, Scp Email & Phone Number

Westminster, Colorado, United States

• Risk & Corporate Governance assessment of Honda Company and supplier HR programs.
• Advice on human capital, leadership and organizational challenges and development.
• Provide assurance, partner and report to Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officers and Operations Boards.
• With three Human Resource Generalists, we managed associate relations, development and policy to drive the implementation of best practices.
• Deliver strategic business plans to the executive team to influence key human resource business decisions.
• Advice, collaborate and partner with different departments, CoE’s and business leaders on human resource policy, initiatives, culture and organizational leadership.

Ft. Collins, CO

• Advised, collaborated and partnered with employer clients on human resource best practices in key areas including employee relations, policy, compensation, benefits, performance management, recruiting and talent.
• Counseled employer clients on state and federal issues, outlining strategy pertaining to ADA, ADEA, FMLA, WARN, USERRA, FLSA and OSHA guidelines.
• Provided key human resource insight as a member of the safety committee.

Denver, CO

• Implemented business strategy to drive achievement of human resource initiatives/objectives related to staffing, human resource policy and employee relations.
• Established sustainable relationships with key business partners including employees, supervisors and managers.
• Effectively partnered with executive and manager teams providing leadership in terms of performance management, talent management, policy, compensation strategy and grievance practices.
• Played a key role in lean and continuous improvement team projects outlining performance indicators (KPI’s) and metrics to measure success.

Aurora, CO

• Oversaw company human resources, safety management and supervision including Plant Manager support and facility operations.
• Responsible for multi-plant human resources/safety coverage within a 5-state region.
• Partnered with business units and executives providing leadership in areas of policy, talent & human capital, compensation, technology, automation, acquisition and reorganization to influence change and guide strategy.
• Established and cultivated positive working relationships with employees and management while maintaining a union free company.
• Implemented strategic initiatives to drive employee relations and engagement, performance management, change management, succession planning and compensation.
• Interpreted and enforced company policies and state/federal guidelines, amending policies and regulations to adapt to changing environments.

Boulder, CO

• Reviewed and revised company policies, including interpretation of state and federal guidelines such as FLSA, EEOC, ADA, Title VII, FMLA, HIPPA, EEO/AA, WC, DOL, WH, INS, and DFWP.
• Provided collaborative support and guidance to managers, owners, business units and employees on performance, discipline, conflict resolution and employee relations at multiple work sites.
• Successfully negotiated and contracted with a new 401(k) and Cafeteria Plan administrator, which resulted in a decrease of expenses of 20%.
• Implemented CO Cost Containment safety programs, which achieved a 17% workers’ compensation premium savings.
• Audited workers compensation and insurance benefit premiums/ratings for accuracy.
• Developed and administered human resource policies and handbook including recruitment processes, retention and termination procedures and INS/visa/H1-B employment.

Florence, KY

Blue Ash, OH

Organizational Leadership

Activities and Societies: Graduate Courses in Performance Management and Talent Staffing

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology