Experience

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  MRA - The Management Association

  • Greater Milwaukee Area

  • HR DIRECTOR

    • Jul 2014 - Mar 2015
    • Greater Milwaukee Area

    Human Resource Partner providing comprehensive HR Services to member companies.

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  HR Leaders, Business Partners & Consultants

  • Greater Milwaukee Area

  • HR Leader | HR Generalist | Strategic Business Partner

    • Dec 2013 - Aug 2014
    • Greater Milwaukee Area

    Independent HR Business Partner providing support to small and medium size organizations.

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  Weasler Engineering, Inc. an Actuant Company

  • West Bend, Wisconsin

  • Global HR Leader | HR Manager | Strategic Business Partner

    • 2000 - Dec 2013
    • West Bend, Wisconsin

    Created a consolidated centralized HR function, transitioning reporting relationships and job responsibilities from managers and Operations personnel to Human Resources. Responsibilities included Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Performance Management, and Labor Relations. Managed the integration of all HR processes, policies and benefits to new corporate structure. Transition included implementation of new payroll, timekeeping, benefits, merit planning, performance management and talent acquisition systems.Created employee surveys and facilitated focus groups to evaluate employee satisfaction and engagement. Compiled and analyzed results and implemented solutions to address to concerns including Quarterly Town Hall Meetings, One on One Program, and creation and presentation of Change Management program.Instituted corporate competency program (ALE – Actuant Leadership Expectations) including incorporation of expectations in position descriptions, interviewing questions, individual goal setting and performance evaluation processes. Facilitated Leadership Integration Exercise with executive management to accelerate the assimilation and productivity of new leadership.Facilitated Performance Calibration session with executive management to ensure consistency in the evaluation of employee performance.Collaborated to implement pre-employment competency exam greatly enhancing the quality of hire and retention of employees.

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  B & J Consulting

  • Southeastern Wisconsin

  • Principal | Strategic Business Partner

    • 2001 - 2011
    • Southeastern Wisconsin

    Independent contractor providing HR leadership, management coaching and comprehensive HR services to small and medium size companies including Weasler Engineering, Inc. Developed and implemented a customized performance management system including creation of customized behavior and performance expectations.Facilitated Wellness committee through the development and implementation of a multi-faceted companywide wellness initiative achieving over 75% participation in the annual 3-Step Health Risk Assessment process. Developed and presented management training in Sexual Harassment, Interviewing & Selection Skills, Employment Law and Performance Feedback. Created and implemented Harassment Policy and investigation process satisfactorily resolving all issues internally.Research, recommend and implement welfare benefits, including collaborating in the design and administration of self-insured medical plan.Managed FMLA administration, compensation programs, reductions in force, disciplinary actions, terminations, severance agreements and out-placements.

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  WBON - Women Business Owners Network

  • Strategic Business Partner, B & J Consulting

    • 2001 - 2005

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  EPIC Staff Management (PEO & HR Consulting)

  • Southeastern Wisconsin

  • Director, Human Resources | Strategic Human Resources

    • 1998 - 2001
    • Southeastern Wisconsin

    Conducted Human Resource audits providing written documentation reporting on compliance issues, process improvements and HR best practices. Provided HR outsourcing solutions for client companies personally and through management of HR Specialists. Services included handbook and policy development, job descriptions, FLSA audits, employee benefits, FMLA administration, payroll, discipline issues, compensation and training.

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  United States Bowling Congress/Women's International Bowling Congress

  • Greendale, Wisconsin

  • HR Manager | Services Director | VP Customer Satisfaction | VP Administration

    • 1985 - 1998
    • Greendale, Wisconsin

    Participated in the redesign of association management and business processes to transition four membership organizations into a single shared services company. Merged staffs and deployed new benefit, compensation and performance management systems.Member of four-person Executive Team responsible for all association and member services. Served 3,300 local and state associations and over 2,000,000 members. Provided leadership to a $14M business unit presenting over 60 events, conventions, and competitions. Managed multiple departmentsAccountable for all facets of Human Resources including Labor Relations (negotiations and contract administration), Compensation (job evaluation, salary range admin, merit planning), Employee Relations, Benefits Administration (health, dental, defined benefit plan).

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  Aqua-Chem, Inc.

  • Greater Milwaukee Area

  • Human Resources

    • 1973 - 1985
    • Greater Milwaukee Area

    Held various progressively responsible Human Resource positions. Extensive recruiting including college recruiting for technical positions. Affirmative Action, HRIS system implementation and maintenance, Compensation and job evaluation.