Tom Walters Email & Phone Number

Hamel, Minnesota, US

Responsible for the entire HR function. Part of the management team responsible for developing and implementing the strategic plan. Develop the HR strategy to ensure that HR systems and Company culture are aligned to support the implementation of the strategic plan. Manage all day-to-day HR operations and ensure legal compliance.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Managed HR function for the company during a period of transition.
• Implemented 360 feedback process utilizing Success Factors software for entire employee base.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of a set of Core Competencies and Role-Specific Competencies to be used in a Talent Management process.
• Restructured and updated HR Process Manual.
• Managed recruitment, selection and on-boarding processes.
• Handled all day-to-day HR operations including employee relations issues.

Roseville, MN, US

• Recruited by CFO to both direct the HR function and lead change initiatives during the implementation of a $6M enterprise-wide ERP software system. Developed and executed a change management strategy to ensure.
• Developed HR strategic plan leading to approval of additional department staff.
• Led the design, development and implementation of an upgraded performance management system (including over 100 corresponding position descriptions) aligned with corporate strategy and consistent with newly installed.
• Updated HR systems and procedures to guide compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
• Designed and implemented a more powerful performance review system and trained 22 corporate managers in how to use it effectively.
• Updated compensation policies, and established consistent guidelines for bonuses and incentives.

Tokyo, JP

• Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, co-developed and co-managed HR programs and processes in all areas aligning with strategic objectives for U.S. operations employing 100+ staff and generating $58M in revenue.
• Implemented and annually updated compensation program; created and distributed Sales Compensation plans; conducted salary surveys and coordinated annual salary increases.
• Participated on team that redesigned and implemented a new employee bonus program resulting in increased understanding of individual alignment with company objectives.
• Led team in the implementation of new sales employee orientation program designed to reduce turnover and increase time to proficiency, resulting in positive employee feedback.
• Led internal team to re-design and establish a performance evaluation program that effectively identified and addressed employee development opportunities.
• Participated on internal team to modify and implement 360 degree feedback tool.

St. Paul, MN, US

• Generalist responsibilities for a $780 million division of Ecolab consisting of approximately 800 employees.
• Provided field sales and service employees HR support with responsibility for two 40 person plants, one in Memphis, TN and one in Chicago, IL.

Vadnais Heights, MN, US

• Human Resource Manager (1997 – 1999)Managed HR activities supporting 60 employees located in plants in Vancouver, WA and Montreal, Quebec and Sales Representatives spread throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe.
• Participated in the development of a divisional strategic plan that outlined key HR initiatives.
• Worked with President and Sales Managers to develop and implement a sales force structural re-organization resulting in increased sales budget.
• Coordinated 4-hour change management seminar for sales force to quicken the pace of a major structural change and ensure successful implementation.
• Led project to benchmark sales force compensation resulting in new compensation plans for approximately 25 sales employees.
• Managed yearly organization review including employee ranking, succession planning and structural issues.

Mair, Human Resorces

Ba, Psychology

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