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Jim Esswein, Ma, Mba, Sphr

Human Resources Executive at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">FKG Oil Company</span>
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HR executive with extensive experience in talent acquisition and organizational development.
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Location
St Louis, Missouri, United States, US
Skills
  • Human Resources
  • Succession Planning
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Hr Consulting
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Jim Esswein is a seasoned HR executive with extensive experience in talent acquisition, succession planning, and organizational development. He has worked with various companies, including FKG Oil Company, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and Nestle USA, providing HR consulting and expertise in HR consulting, talent acquisition, and employee relations. With a strong educational background in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Master of Business Administration, and Philosophy, Jim has developed a unique blend of business acumen and HR expertise. He is certified as a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Credentials

  • SHRM-SCP – Senior Certified Professional
    Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
    Dec, 2015
    - May, 2026
  • CBP – Certified Benefits Professional
    WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals
    Jan, 1998
    - May, 2026
  • CCP – Certified Compensation Professional
    WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals
    Jan, 1994
    - May, 2026
  • SPHR – Senior Professional in Human Resources
    Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
    Jan, 1992
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • FKG Oil Company
    • Human Resources Executive
      • 2017 - Present

      Direct HR functions for company with 80 stores in six states and 900+ employees. Part of the company’s executive team, reporting to the President.

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
    • Sr. HR Business Partner
      • 2015 - 2017

      Advised managers and supported HR initiatives for over 1200 employees in nationally recognized 9800-employee hospital, primarily in employee relations, performance management, investigations, succession planning, coaching, and leadership development.

  • HR Business Partners, LLC
    • Senior HR Consultant
      • 2013 - 2015

      Provided interim and/or contract human resources expertise to individuals and organizations primarily in talent acquisition and recruitment, employment transition and outplacement, leadership development and training, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employment law.

  • Swank Audio Visuals (Now part of PSAV)
    • Director of Human Resources
      • 2006 - 2013

      Managed HR functions for operations in the Eastern US, Canada, the Middle East, and the Corporate World Headquarters. Supported 650 employees at over 120 locations as the company more than doubled in size between 2006 and 2012. Scope included regional support and company-wide initiatives. Repo...

  • Consulting Organizations
    • Independent HR Consultant
      • 2002 - 2006

      Provided external HR consulting to small and medium sized companies for AAIM and three other consulting organizations. Targeted client companies with 10 to 1200 employees. Recruited for professionals and executive level management, created compensation bands, designed benefit plans and brokered...

  • Nestle USA – Chocolate &amp; Confections Divisi...
    • Manager of Human Resources
      • 1998 - 2002

      Managed HR functions for two manufacturing plants of the Chocolate and Confections Division with 405 employees. Reported to Division President.

  • Emerson Electric Co. - Control Techniques Drive...
    • Division Manager of Human Resources
      • 1995 - 1998

      Managed HR functions of autonomous Control Techniques Drives subsidiary with 350 employees and 12 operations nationwide. Reported to VP of Finance and Administration.

  • J.M. Huber Corporation – Calcium Carbonate Divi...
    • Manager of Human Resources
      • 1989 - 1995

      Managed HR functions for Calcium Carbonate Division headquarters and 5 manufacturing plants across 3 states with 315 employees. Reported to VP of Human Resources.

  • Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (now Anheuser-Bu...
    • Human Resources Specialist
      • 1986 - 1989

      Completed HR projects for the Corporate Engineering Department with 434 employees, as well as for the aluminum recycling, metal can manufacturing, and label manufacturing subsidiaries.

Education

  • University of Missouri-Saint Louis
  • Fontbonne University
  • Cardinal Glennon College

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