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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Titan Security Group is a private-equity backed (Quad-C Management) ~4,500 employee security services company with multi-site and multi-state operations across 10 states in the midwest and southeast.Lead HR team of 25 and scaled and supported rapid growth from ~2,000 employees up to ~4,500 through organic growth and acquisition, including opening branch offices in TN and FL. Develop and implement processes to improve scalability, specifically in recruiting, onboarding, talent management, and training and development. Support union negotiations, grievances, and contract administration. Introduced succession planning, career pathing, and people analytics to enable growth. Completed HR due diligence and acquisition integration. Report to President & CEO.

Chicago, Il, Us

The Parking Spot is a private-equity owned (Green Courte Partners) 2,100+ employee off-airport parking services company with multi-site and multi-state operations across 37 locations (one union location) in 17 states. Led Field HR and a team of three HRBPs and an HR Specialist, along with compensation, talent management, talent acquisition, employee relations, and people analytics. Partnered with Operations and Analytics teams to use data to drive people decisions, as requested by private equity ownership. Implemented HRBP support model and developed and implemented structured, consistent recruiting and onboarding processes. Implemented talent reviews and succession planning to better enable growth. Supported acquisition integration. Reported to Chief People Officer.

Northbrook, Illinois, Us

IDEX Corporation is a publicly-traded $2.4B, 7,000+ employee diversified operating company of ~50 business units, providing highly engineered solutions to niche markets. BAND-IT designs and manufactures band clamping solutions for a variety of applications, like automotive, aerospace, and oil and gas, and has three manufacturing sites in Denver, England, and China, with ~250 employees. Advanced Thin Films designs and manufactures advanced laser optics for multiple markets, like defense, aerospace, medical, and semiconductors, with one site in Boulder and ~60 employees. Functioned as HR leader for both business units and directed all areas of HR, including recruiting, talent management, engagement, and employee relations. Managed two direct reports, one in Denver and one in England. Developed innovative employee-led programs to drive engagement, hire great talent, and develop employees internally. Implemented a rigorous talent review process. Selected as one of 50 employees annually for inclusion in the IDEX Management Excellence Program. Reported to Group President and Group VP of HR.

Northbrook, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Served as HR leader for retail stores in western US, covering approximately 125 stores and 12,000 employees. Operated as HR business partner for regional leadership team, district managers, and store managers, and had overall responsibility for ensuring company hired, developed, and engaged the best talent in retail stores. Supervised one direct report as well as indirect reports of HR coordinators at all 125 stores. Reported to VP, HR – Sears Retail. Led cross-functional and cross-format project to redesign retail HR support structure for several pilot regions across Sears and Kmart. Also provided guidance and leadership to large-scale culture change initiative within Sears Retail stores, helping to drive the West region to the best performance of all Sears regions.

Chicago, Il, Us

HR business partner support to over 750-associate inventory management group and senior HR business partner support to sourcing, logistics, transportation, and space management, totaling more than 1,100 overall associates, two SVPs, and 17 VPs. Partnered with business leaders to develop HR strategies to help execute business strategy. Managed two direct reports. Reported to VP, HR – Supply Chain and Home Services.Partnered with Inventory leadership and HR Analytics team to use people data to analyze promotions and external hires, and increase retention of the best employees. Also used data to analyze career paths and create success profiles to increase retention, engagement and career development.

Chicago, Il, Us

HR business partner support to real estate, HR, legal, internal audit, and holding company initiatives. Supported approximately 700 associates including four SVPs and 18 VPs. Partnered with business leaders to develop HR strategies to help execute business strategy. Managed one direct report. Reported to Divisional VP, HR – Corporate Functions.Founded and led HR ICE Box (innovation, collaboration, execution), bringing together HR generalists and specialists to fix operational problems and standardize processes company-wide. Served as member of HR project management office and engagement survey team.

New York, Ny, Us

Mercer is one of the largest HR consulting firms in the world, with over 20,000 employees, advising on talent and compensation, health and benefits, retirement, and M&A. Partnered with mid-sized clients (500 to 5,000 employees) to ensure health and benefit programs fit into total reward and broader HR function strategy. Provided project management support for benefit strategy projects for large clients (over 20,000 employees) while working with geographically dispersed teams.

Franklin Park, Il, Us

Sloan is family owned and designs and manufactures flush valves, faucets, sinks, and fixtures for commercial bathrooms, in two unionized and four non-union facilities (two in US, plus China and Mexico) with over 1,000 employees. Managed all departmental staff and activities, including Safety and Security and an on-site Occupational Health Clinic. Served as representative of corporate HR for all subsidiaries. Managed seven direct reports and $2.5M budget. Direct responsibility for compensation, benefits, salaried and executive recruiting, and third step grievances and arbitrations. Led company Bargaining Committee and developed and implemented HR policies and practices. Reported to Head of HR. Led cross-functional team in design and development of first performance management system and first engagement survey. Reduced union grievances by 40% while production increased 80% through collaborative problem-solving and open communication. Led HR M&A due diligence and integration for acquisition of supplier.

Franklin Park, Il, Us

Managed compensation, benefits, and HR administration. Managed one direct report and served on the company Bargaining Committee.

Franklin Park, Il, Us

Administered all benefit programs and advised employees on training, development and career opportunities.