Mark Niemeyer
Chief Human Resources Officer at Children's Home Society of South Dakota- Claim this Profile
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Red Cross Instructor Training
Red Cross Instructor Certification
Experience
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Children's Home Society of South Dakota
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Human Resources Officer
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Jun 2020 - Present
Children's Home Society is South Dakota's oldest human services nonprofit organization. Today CHS provides a continuum of care of mental health treatment, education and prevention services to help vulnerable children, adults and families. As the Chief Human Resources Officer, I am responsible for driving comprehensive people, technical and operational strategies to recruit, retain and develop an engaged workforce, allowing the established, multi-location health and human services organization to fulfill its mission. As the CHRO, I am a key member of the executive leadership team, as well as being a key steward of the organization's overall strategic vision. I continue to drive... --- Team Leadership - Coach, develop and support the HR and IT staff, creating optimal levels of engagement, retention and growth. --- Employee Engagement, Culture and Retention - Partner with leaders across the enterprise to develop and sustain a culture of leadership. Engage employees through trust, support and appreciation. Measure overall employee engagement through surveys and net promoter scores. --- Employee Relations - Serve as an advocate for all employees, understanding the demands, pressures and expectations of the CHS workforce. --- Total Rewards - Continually overhaul the current total rewards system and actively review the total rewards offering to ensure market competitiveness. --- Workforce Planning and Recruitment - Anticipate workforce challenges, provide sourcing solutions, improve retention and improve the employee onboarding experience. --- Employee Development & Training - Create intentional learning, succession and leadership development plans. --- Performance Management - Define roles, goals and accountability. Reward performance based upon merit. --- HR compliance - Ensure all legal, required, and mandated compliance. --- Technology - Implement hardware, software, and compliant cloud-based technologies and solutions. Show less
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Elanco
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Strategy & Workforce Services Advisor
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
Elanco is a global provider of products that improve animal disease management and production efficiency. Its revenues in 2019 topped $3.1B. I drove a corporate-wide HR HCM (Workday & Servicenow) transformation project planning, tracking, selection and governance process. I partnered with global HR colleagues to develop streamlined HR business processes, utilizing new HCM and other HR technologies while ensuring compliance with regulations in 50 countries. I served as a Change Agent who assisted business process owners in implementing ESS & MSS philosophy in a new organizational model. I continued to drive Learning & Development documentation and training related to the new business model. Earlier, I … ---Drove an organizational transformation in 2019 to ensure successful transition to becoming a stand-alone company independent of its parent company, Eli Lilly. ---Assisted with the establishment of Employee Support Centers in Poland and Malaysia to answer questions and provide solutions to the global workforce of more than 5,000 employees. Show less
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Strategic Business Partner
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2019
In my initial role with Elanco, I created and managed innovative HR solutions for clients at multiple sites, with hundreds of employees. I collaborated with our Global HR Team in implementing HR strategies, objectives and processes. I supported assigned client groups and functional leaders in resolving issues related to employee relations, staffing and recruitment, compensation, operational excellence and other HR topics. I also advised management on issues of compliance with relevant laws and company policy/standards as well as spearheading organizational & site Affirmative Action Plans. As a Strategic HR Business Partner, I … ---Implemented organizational change, people development, career development and compensation processes to support the attraction and retention of key staff. ---Drove and developed Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives at the site level. ---Supported HR annual evaluation of performance management, talent review, and management of reward and recognition strategies.---Developed HR processes and systems related to entry, development, retention and release of employees. ---Implemented core processes, utilized COE’s and ensured high standards. ---Shepherded the successful transition of Novartis Animal Health site to Eli Lilly/Elanco Animal Health.---Began and completed the consolidation of two Iowa manufacturing sites including the closure of one site. ---Created a defined plan on employee phasing in both staff growth and staff reduction. Show less
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Marsh & McLennan Companies
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Belgium
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operations Officer
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Jun 2007 - Apr 2013
A wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh, their Agency serves the risk prevention and insurance needs of midsize companies in the US. During my tenure there, I led the Production, Sales and Service staffs, utilizing demonstrated skills in developing teams and performing with a high degree of integrity and fairness. I monitored overall department workflow, assisting in development and administration of Commercial Account procedures. I also assisted with technical areas of coverages, marketing, rating, processing, policy and procedures, and client and company relations. Among other accomplishments, I … ---Ensured that all Organizational Corporate objectives were met and achieved on an annual basis. ---Maintained 95% retention of large P&C companies. ---Achieved year-over-year sales growth of 10% while driving costs down 10% on an annual basis. ---Maintained positive relationships with Carrier Partners developing annual production and retention goals. ---Encouraged full utilization of an automation system through training and sharing of methods. Show less
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Graco
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Peru
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manufacturing Cell Manager
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May 2005 - Jun 2007
Graco is a global manufacturer of equipment that moves, measures, mixes, controls, dispenses and sprays all fluids. Revenues were ~$1.6B in 2019. While continuing to serve as an HR Manager for Graco (see below), I was chosen to manage the entire 24/7 operation of a production and distribution manufacturing cell to achieve both cell and site production results. I identified world class manufacturing techniques and drove continuous improvement to improve product quality, operations and throughput. I directly managed 35 employees at remote site. While there I … ---Recruited, hired and trained direct reports in production assembly, machining, planning and engineering.---Established performance objectives for all employees and measured performance against the objectives.---Kept productivity at 95% while maintaining quality at 95%.---Implemented a cost-saving Kanban system that minimized the amount of production inventory needed.---Established all manufacturing cell budget, operating, capacity, labor and production objectives.---Fostered an employee safety first environment and a speak-up culture.---Built rapport with suppliers and clients to ensure delivery and supply of raw goods and finished products.---Implemented a Q11 process to drive an employee-owned continuous improvement initiative.---Assisted in the implementation of a new SAP production planning platform for the manufacturing cell. Show less
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Human Resources Manager
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Mar 1998 - Nov 2005
In my initial position with Graco, I led all HR functions in a newly created greenfield site and maintained fullaccountability to the greater corporate headquarters. I managed all site HSE safety, workers compensation, environmental, recordkeeping, reporting and return to work programs as well as all recruiting and pre-hire activities for exempt and nonexempt employees. Other responsibilities included annual wage and salary reviews/surveys; salary/benefit administration and performance reviews; employee relations, conflict resolution and counseling. Among other achievements I … ---Ramped up multiple shifts of employees to cover increased site operations covering 7 shifts and 24 hour a day operation.---Implemented and developed succession management and pay for performance incentive plans.---Liaised between the company and community (Chamber of Commerce, Police and Fire Departments and Charitable Organizations.---Created, implemented, and evaluated employee training and development programs to meet company’s current and future work force needs.---Played an instrumental role in the development of the organization’s succession management system.---Assisted and worked closely with all divisions of factory management, collaborated to develop future growth opportunities and served as factory manager in absence of plant manager. Show less
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Personnel & Safety Administrator
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Sep 1997 - Mar 1998
Although I wasn’t with Mahle long, I played a major role in helping the organization achieve its ISO 9000 certification. I recruited and hired employees; implemented a nationwide recruiting network; and developed and wrote all company personnel and safety policies. In addition, I managed all workers’ compensation and employee benefit plans and performed all wage and salary reviews. I also organized cost-reduction efforts through internal employee recruitment and reduction of work-related injuries. As Safety Administrator, I organized and conducted personnel and safety orientations. ---I drove the number of OSHA recordable incidents and associated workers comp costs down by 20% in 6 months. Show less
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Interstates
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United States
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Construction
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500 - 600 Employee
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Assistant Personnel & Safety Director
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Oct 1991 - Sep 1997
Here I managed all HR issues for company, traveling to 10-12 job sites nationwide with 15-120 employees per job site to ensure proper compliance with company procedures, deadline protocols, and employment standards and laws. I also assisted with the development and maintenance of company policies; managed all dental, health, and life insurance plans; workers’ compensation claims; and the administration of 401k and profit-sharing plans. Additionally, I participated in all labor relations and negotiations in both union and non-union settings. I also sourced, screened and hired personnel to fill positions at sites nationwide. I maintained all necessary records, documentation and licensure for corporation, including professional engineers and journeyman electricians to conduct business nationwide. I ensured compliance with all OSHA standards and maintained all required OSHA documentation Show less
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Education
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2003 - 2005
University of Sioux Falls
Masters of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General -
1985 - 1989
Dordt University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
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