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West Palm Beach, FL, US

Florida

Accepting virtual contract / interim human resource roles in South Florida, US; Consideration given to other US and International assignments.Recently completed a 2 year assignment building and implementing the HR strategic infrastructure for a company headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. Built & implemented the vision, strategies & HR initiatives to.

Greater Chicago Area

Top talent is a challenge to find in today’s shortage of great people. The mission of Strategic HR Advisors and Castle Executive Search, both veteran owned, is to assist our clients to achieve and maintain their competitive business advantage. We approach this in many ways including finding, attracting, and nurturing the very best professionals and.

Greater Chicago Area

Veteran owned business and management consulting firm serving small to mid-size corporations providing a full array of Human Resource, and Lean Business services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. Consult in the areas of human resources and lean business services with a primary mission to maximize the return of each client’s.

Williamsburg, Iowa

• Appointed the corporation’s Chief of Human Resources to establish the vision, strategies and initiatives to position the business as an employer of choice. Created a world-class model and introduced progressive.
• Designed and executed a comprehensive employee-management communications strategy… Show more Appointed the corporation’s Chief of Human Resources to establish the vision, strategies and initiatives to position the.
• Designed and executed a comprehensive employee-management communications strategy with emphasis on labor law education, management training, and ongoing coaching to ensure adherence corporate policies and industry.
• Led the identification of underlying issues, create risk avoidance solutions, and implement tools to proactively manage the workplace environment, health and safety. ­ - Reduced workers compensation claims from $1M+ in.
• Defined the corporate philosophies and models for performance-based compensation, succession planning and career pathing to sustain a multi-year history of professional and management bench strength development. ­.
• Expanded the corporate reputation as a well-respected industry leader and increased market awareness through alliances and relationships with universities, trade associations and other regional/community groups. Show.

Greater Chicago Area

• Rebuilt the HR organization as a business partner and services provider, restoring credibility with management and employees, while significantly reducing operating costs in the first six months.
• Reviewed compensation and benefits; proposed creation of performance-based program for management and sales.
• Updated a 10-year-old employee handbook to make it more employee-friendly and compliant with new employment laws. Rolled out the new manual while revitalizing employee orientation… Show more
• Updated a 10-year-old employee handbook to make it more employee-friendly and compliant with new employment laws. Rolled out the new manual while revitalizing employee orientation and communication programs.
• Hired technical and professional specialists, and personally led management recruitment, saving $400,000 annually by bringing the function in-house and placing the right talent in key roles significantly faster.
• Outlined a comprehensive performance evaluation and career development plan, a first for the company that has provided an objective, consistent means for staffing, internal promotions and succession planning for 100.

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Recruited as the Senior HR Executive and member of a newly appointed senior management team for the company’s W.A. Whitney division. Led business culture transformation from complacency to rapid growth and innovation. Evaluated people and performance levels, identifying areas to lower high turnover and workers compensation costs, while upgrading talent..

Appointed the top HR Manager in a fast-paced production facility. Engaged in dual strategies of upgrading HR programs and services while forging climate of collaboration between management and the United Steelworkers of America (USWA). Led a team of six HR generalists and oversaw a $750,000 budget for recruitment, training and HR staffing. Launched a.

Fostered positive labor / management climate with the United Paperwork’s International Union (UPIU). Oversaw contract administration, grievance and arbitration, consistently interpreting labor law and the collective bargaining agreement. Reduced absenteeism 20% and negotiated an alternative duty to reduce workers comp costs.

Greater Chicago Area

Launched HR career in a pilot plant within a plant concept. Changed the culture in a deeply rooted union organization and facilitated the introduction of self-directed work teams, eliminating several layers of supervisors / managers. Led training programs to empower the labor force into new modes of thinking and decision-making.