Corporate Human Resources Manager

• Aug 2017 - Present

Director of Human Resources

• Oct 2000 - Jul 2016

*Key member of the management team for an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of lighting fixtures in the residential and commercial market. *Responsible for delivering high level HR services to a population of up to 800 employees in the US and Canada. *Authority for collective bargaining unit management, partnering with Union Business agents(CMRJB & IBEW) regarding employee relations resolution; grievances; arbitrations;employee benefit programs and training. *Provide support and expertise for contract negotiations; key resource on benefits programs, wages and contract provisions. *Provide daily support and guidance to the Plant Manager and Operations supervisory team regarding contract interpretation , training , staffing and disciplinary actions and processes. *Responsible for the implementation and administration of employee benefit programs. Recognized company representative with vendors and providers for annual plan review ,cost containment and renewal of benefits programs such as medical(traditional and self-insured), dental , group term life, health savings accounts and 401(k) Plans. *Oversee deployment of annual open enrollment event including education on tools and resources. *Facilitate annual performance review event; provide leadership to upper management team, manage and consult on annual merit program including change management and succession planning. *Work closely with Safety team- providing leadership and support for training compliance, wellness initiatives and accident administration. *Manage workman's compensation administration;settlement processes etc. *Primary company representative to manage employee relations matters, internal investigations, state and local agencies ( EEOC, IDHR, DOL ). *Possess overall responsibility for the development and daily activities of the HR team responsible to deliver the administration of payroll, FMLA , recruitment and policy administration. Show less

Director of Human Resources

• Jan 1990 - Aug 2000

*Responsible to manage the daily activity of the HR team for a personal injury law firm to provide benefits ,payroll and consultative services to a large employee population in various locations *Provide leadership and guidance to the executive and supervisory staff for annual performance and talent management, recruitment and organizational development. *Lead on project initiatives for resource enhancement, upgrading HRIS systems and training. *Successfully implemented and administration of benefit programs, including 401(k) plans, heath, life and disability coverage. *Company authority to manage and resolve internal complaints and procedures including acting as the company representative with state and local regulatory agencies. *Provided leadership and support for the transition of acquired firms, merging benefit programs and resources, employee relations, design and implementation of training programs throughout the organization. *Experience in management of settlement processes, client relations, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Show less