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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 long-term talent management strategy. Lead the HR function to support the organization’s overall growth initiatives. Oversee all areas of HR including recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits, training, organizational development, employee relations and HR legal issues.• 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 management and talent acquisition strategies and initiatives.

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 function to support the organization’s overall growth initiatives. Partnered with the executive leadership team to drive a culture of growth, aligned with the company’s objectives. Developed human capital planning strategies to provide the company with the best talent to ensure achievement of goals.▪ 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▪ Directed the administration of employee benefit plans; streamlined costs to ensure minimal impact to company and employees; set strategy for benefits and wellness initiatives.▪ Successfully integrated eight acquisitions (tuck-in and full-scale); created and implemented Human Resources integration plans; developed staffing strategies as well as consolidation of payroll and benefit plans▪ Managed litigation to ensure a level of risk commensurate with the company philosophy

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 senior management staff to drive achievement of strategic goals. Hands on management of organizational development, talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, training and regulatory compliance.• 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 Service / Technical Support, Daily Production Meetings) to enhance efforts and foster success• 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 bulletin board, quarterly employee newsletter, and an employee handbook• Recruited and hired non-U.S. based employees• Integrated succession planning and skills gap analysis to strengthen senior management staff as well as overall employment base, and plan for eventual management succession

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 leadership development and retention initiatives for high potential employees.• 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 of salaries and pay for performance• 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• Ensured adequate bench strength for key positions with the development and implementation of a succession plan