Experience

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  Wilsonart

  • Director, Benefits and Wellness

    • 2014 - Present

    Managed plan design, implementation, communication, and administration of organization's domestic benefit programs, including health and welfare plans and retirement plans. Ensured benefit programs adhered to current compliance regulations and supported organization's strategic objectives. Oversaw on-site wellness centers and company-wide wellness program. Led team of seven, including three direct reports. Developed long-range benefit strategy, plan design, and contract negotiations in partnership with executive leadership and benefits broker. Administered employee health and welfare benefit plans, including medical, dental, life, disability, accident, COBRA, FSA, voluntary benefits, and company 401(k) retirement plans.• Launched wellness centers and implemented new company-wide wellness program that saved $180,000 annually.• Earned RWYC Board Service Award.• Received CEO Award for successful launch of employee wellness centers.• Implemented spousal surcharge, with estimated annual savings of $400,000.• Employed dependent verification process, with estimated annual savings of $500,000.• Applied tobacco surcharge and tobacco-free facilities that saved $200,000 per year.• Designed and implemented 401(k) investment fiduciary committee and served as participating member.• Managed four 401(k) plans and three health and welfare plans.• Managed compliance of all plans, including plan documents, 401(k) audits, 5500 filings, 1095s, non-discrimination testing, PCORI fees, SARs, and SPDs.

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  Wilsonart

  • United States
  • Wholesale Building Materials
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director, Human Resources

    • 2005 - 2013

    Organized, directed, and evaluated human resources, including recruiting, training and development, employee relations, human resource information systems, employee communications, compensation and benefits, safety and security, and employee health centers. Led team of 27, including nine direct reports. Served as member of executive leadership team. Developed and administered programs, procedures, and guidelines to align workforce with company’s strategic goals and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Produced and managed annual budget that included human resources services, a new employee recognition program, company philanthropic giving, and administration. Headed human resources portion of successful spin-off from parent company to become independent company.• Implemented formal performance management system for exempt and non-exempt employees that utilized online tracking tool and eliminated paper process.• Oversaw restructuring and job elimination processes and plant shutdown, as well as provided separation agreements and transition support with dignity and respect for employees.• Recognized with CEO Award for successful spin-off from parent company.• Designed and executed pay-for-performance program and bonus program for hourly employees that replaced increase process.

  • Human Resources Manager

    • 2004 - 2005

    Developed and implemented personnel policies and procedures. Maintained employee handbook. Established and managed strong and productive working relationships across all organizational levels. Partnered with management to plan and implement strategies for short- and long-term staffing needs. Provided training to all levels of leadership on human resources policy and procedure, including harassment training, performance management, and employment law basics. Collaborated with management to conduct people and process studies, speak-up sessions, and management quarterly updates as part of employee engagement process. Recommended solutions necessary to enhance positive employer-employee relationships, develop employees, build morale, and increase productivity.

  • Training and Development Manager

    • 1999 - 2004

    Created and implemented training programs. Oversaw employee development. Directed activities to enhance skills, increase productivity, and develop careers cost-effectively and in accordance with company’s business strategy. Led team of six. Managed design, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of training and development programs to align with business and individual needs. Conducted needs analysis to identify development needs and drive appropriate solutions. Directed implementation of company-wide high velocity culture change training course to all employees as part of merger process with new parent company. Earned CEO Award for successful company-wide culture change training program. Produced and managed annual budget.

  • Human Resources Manager

    • 1997 - 1999

    Provided leadership and expertise to plan, develop, implement, and administer policies, procedures, and practices that affected employees and employment experiences. Partnered with management and across human resources function to deliver solutions to meet business objectives. Led team of six. Managed and resolved employee relations issues. Conducted thorough investigations, as well as advised managers on addressing complex issues. Responded to employee and management concerns. Guided management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and training. Interpreted company policy and practices, and maintained knowledge of legal requirements to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance in decision-making, using sound judgement. Partnered with legal department when needed.

  • Training and Development Specialist

    • 1996 - 1997

    Designed and delivered employee training courses, including leadership, communications, problem-solving, team-building, and time management. Acted as key contributor in the design of leadership basics training program for early and mid-level management. Conducted people and process studies that examined departmental functions for leadership and process improvement.

  • Total Quality Specialist

    • 1990 - 1996

    Delivered total quality training, including process improvement training, team-building training, team facilitation, and team recognition. Performed on executive leadership team to design total quality and recognition process. Participated in regular executive meetings to design and review total quality process.

  • Management Intern

    • 1988 - 1990

    Participated in various projects, and learned key departments. Led IT project that updated passwords and assisted with IT training coordination and equipment processing. Acted as key contributor in initial research that led to implementation of company-wide total quality program.