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Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

• Recruited by President of company to provide executive-level leadership and guidance to the organization and establish a more robust HR function. Collaborated with executive leadership to define the organizations.
• Served as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the President and other Senior Leadership Team members
• Transformed HR function from rudimentary to a robust organization recognized as a partner to business units and functional areas
• Developed and implemented strategies to navigate the organization through the COVID pandemic; acted as subject matter expert for the company
• Led the successful integration of benefits and payroll for a significant acquisition

Wauconda, IL

Responsible for all HR activities. Provided HR expertise and support to multiple locations and assisted in the implementation of group-wide programs and initiatives. Leveraged existing processes/frameworks while also partnering with the Company’s senior leadership team to develop enterprise-wide talent management, leadership development, succession.

Algonquin, IL

• Retained Consultant 1/2018 – 3/2018Acted as a consultant to the business, post-sale, to ensure a smooth transition for the next ownership period.Vice President of Human Resources 2013 - 2017Developed and led the HR.
• Transformed HR function from rudimentary to a robust organization recognized as a partner to business units and functional areas
• Spear-headed the development of an efficient and scalable organizational structure, including the restructuring of the executive team; Topgraded 64% of exempt positions; increased EBITDA per full-time employee by 23%
• Drove a culture of employee engagement through the development and communication of the company vision
• Developed a talent management system to identify, cultivate and hire “A” Players; increased “A” Players from 21.6% to 31.8%
• Served as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team

Lincolnshire, IL

• Recruited by CEO/President to establish an HR function and lead the effort to successfully separate the HR organization from an existing Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Partnered with President and other.
• Established a more structured approach to talent management, increasing percentage of “A” players from 26.7% in 2009 to 38.7% in 2012 and reduced “C” players from 13.3% in 2009 to 1.3% in 2012
• Worked with the VP, Operations and other members of the Operations staff to implement Lean Manufacturing processes to drive a 25% increase in average Revenue per Employee
• Developed a Performance Objective based merit increase structure / bonus plan to drive accomplishment of strategic business plan
• Leveraged knowledge and expertise through involvement in many core activities of the organization outside traditional HR role (e.g. Monthly Quality Meetings, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Team, Customer.
• Increased employee engagement by developing and implementing employee recognition programs, and improving employee communication structure through use of town hall meetings, birthday lunches with president, electronic.

Des Plaines, IL

• Provided leadership and oversight for human resources function. Hands-on management of employment, employee relations, labor relations, contract negotiation and administration, compensation, succession planning, and.
• Contributed to improving business performance by driving and aligning key business goals with both individual and cross-functional performance objectives
• Contributed to favorable union contract terms by partnering with the Area Director, HR to successfully negotiate 3 labor agreements on time
• Developed a competitive salary structure for all new hires and established guidelines for performance based merit increases for hourly and salaried, non-exempt employees by leading a project to ensure competitiveness.
• Improved the overall competencies and ensured higher performance levels of newly hired employees by developing a program to train managers and directors in conducting behavioral-based structured interviews
• Contributed to managers and directors identifying high potential candidates by leading a global HR team to develop an assessment tool