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RON BRANCH SPHR MAIR - AIRS
Chicagoland Area Street Address (630) 742-0659
EMAIL AVAILABLE http://LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Talent Development / Organization Development / Work Force Planning / Facilitation / Project Management / Employee Relations/ Mediation / Reorganizations / Talent Acquisition / Regulatory /
Human Resources strategist and solutions oriented change champion with a 12+ year record of influencing and implementing corporate and local HR initiatives. Extensive experience or in-depth knowledge of all HR functional disciplines. Strong HR and Organizational leadership skills. A bias for action and the ability to implement a variety of initiatives including Organizational Development, Change Management, and Coaching. Ability to partner with and influence leaders across the organization.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Created and implemented Workforce Planning Initiative which resulted in revenue generation of $1M+. Included creative staffing, recruitment and retention initiatives along with forecasting of anticipated openings.
Created and managed cross-functional workforce planning team which reduced time to fill by 20% overall for all open positions. Implemented three-prong approach to workforce planning.
Managed and implemented Teamsters - Local 710 Chicago - Business Contingency Plan which resulted in successfully finalizing a new 5 year contract. Served as second chair during contract negotiations while resolving numerous disputes involving contract issues (benefits, salary, PTO, etc.).
Developed and implemented Inclusion & Diversity Awareness initiative (HNTB, MetLife Auto & Home). Designed and developed training, multi-level educational and awareness initiatives throughout the U.S. Created and delivered new training curriculum for Inclusion teams. Managed plan implementation and established measurements to ensure internalization of the process within the corporate culture. Member of Diversity Steering Committee.
Designed, developed and delivered management training program for supervisors and managers. Co-Created and designed all materials and training program structure for management training program. Managed plan strategy, implementation and execution. Established measurements for success.
Designed, developed and delivered Talent Management workshops (Associate Development) for all associates within the region. Conducted 50 training sessions across 5 business units within 6 months resulting in a significant increase in performance development and the implementation of formal development plans at all levels.
Increased promotion and transfer rates by 25% through improvements in the Performance Management process at Coca Cola Enterprises. Created, implemented and executed training for all managers and employees per the revised processes.
Saved over $175K in annual legal expenses for HB Fuller Company by creating an internal process for managing immigration and expatriate draft requests . Previously completed by outside counsel.
Developed and implemented Minority Recruitment Program. Resulted in a 40% improvement in minority recruiting. Created an implemented strategy, partnered with historically black universities, local universities and local community organizations to raise student awareness and interest in HB Fuller Company as a potential employer.
Developed and implemented three-week Employee Involvement training program (Commitment to Excellence) for 500 managers at H.B. Fuller resulting in improved employee engagement, retention, morale and productivity.
Reduced employee complaints by 50% through creation and implementation of a conflict resolution training program at H.B. Fuller. Enabled employee s at all organizational levels to resolve issues more expediently, effectively and professionally.
RON BRANCH SPHR MAIR - AIRS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HNTB Corporation, Chicago, IL 2011 to present.
Human Resources Director,
-Directly oversee all aspects of Human Resources for a $200 Million, 10 facility, 550 employee, Great Lakes Division/Region. 5 direct reports.
- Strategic member of Division Management Team. Consults with Leaders throughout the division, ensuring that Human Resources priorities are aligned, implemented and executed.
- Manage all aspects of corporate recruiting, including workforce planning and staffing for positions at all levels. Planned and managed the succession of key positions in the company.
-Develops innovative programs to identify, attract, develop, retain, and fully leverage the talent needed to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
-Consults and drives continuous improvement thinking and actions across the business to improve results.
-Created and implemented Change Management & other Organizational Development programs to lead the organization through change.
-Designs and implements management development strategy, including leadership development, succession planning, talent management and executive development programs.
- Partners with Human Resources Centers of Excellence to ensure business needs are addressed, resolved and service levels are met.
-Conducts all, including the most complex, employee relations investigations either independently or with the assistance of legal counsel and/or office of integrity. Proactively identifies HR issues, develops solutions and involves the appropriate resources to ensure a fair, positive and timely resolution.
- Ensures the effective implementation of talent management including performance management, succession planning, etc. Develop strategies to identify, select and monitor the development of high potential team members/leaders and consult on talent development.
-Influential in creating a learning environment/training that provides the necessary tools, education and materials to management and employees.
- Proactively utilizes workforce analytics to understand trends, positively influence business decisions and lead the development of people strategies.
Coca Cola Refreshments, Niles, IL 2009 to 3/2011.
Human Resources Business Partner,
-Managed Human Resources support for 8 regional manufacturing and distribution facilities.
-Developed Human Resources strategies for Supply Chain to ensure growth of organizational capabilities within the business.
-Provided direction for leadership teams along with implementing Human Resource programs, practices and initiatives.
-Assessed and implemented solutions that are aligned with corporate, functional, and business HR plans.
-Led organizational change management process within entire Supply Chain organization.
-Implemented a variety of initiatives by collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (Total Rewards, Learning and Development, Labor Relations, Compensation and Shared Services, etc.).
MetLife Auto & Home, Freeport, IL 2002 to 2009.
Human Resource Manager,
-Managed Human Resources department for 3 large insurance facilities (IL, Dallas, Rhode Island).
-Provided Human Resource consultation, support and strategic direction to all managers and associates within those facilities.
-Provided direction for all HR issues (e.g. employee relations, organization development, project leadership, staffing, succession planning, diversity and AAP s, risk management, compensation and benefits, regulatory, and process improvements, etc.).
Coca Cola Enterprises, Atlanta, GA 2000 to 2002.
Corporate Manager of Diversity, 2001 to 2002.
-Provided leadership and strategic direction to fully integrate Inclusion Management into the corporate culture.
-Conducted corporate cultural assessment surveys.
-Designed, developed, implemented and managed Diversity training initiative.
-Integrated Diversity into succession planning initiative.
-Established metrics to evaluate diversity program effectiveness.
Human Resources Manager, Atlanta Division, 2000 to 2001.
-Managed Human Resources support for 3 facilities.
-Provided Human Resource consultation and strategic direction to all managers and associates within those facilities.
-Provided direction for employee and labor relations, organization development, project leadership, talent acquisition, succession planning, diversity and AAP s, risk management, compensation and benefits, regulatory, and process improvements.
-Implemented Alternative Dispute Resolution process.
HB Fuller Company, Atlanta, GA 1991 to 2000.
Regional Human Resources Manager, Eastern Region, 1998 to 2000.
-Managed Human Resources support for 10 facilities, 3 of which were international.
-Provided Human Resource consultation and strategic direction for all employee relations, talent acquisition, organization development, regulatory, labor relations, risk management, process improvements, compensation and benefits, change management, diversity initiatives and AAP s.
-Implemented Alternative Dispute Resolution process. Conducted compliance vulnerability audits.
-Implemented ISO within human resource function.
Technical Sales Trainer / Field Sales, Orlando, FL,
Group Training Manager, Mpls., MN,
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
MBA Candidate, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
MA Industrial Relations, University of Minnesota
BS Education and Business, Chicago State University
SPHR Certification
HRCI Certification Instructor for SPHR & PHR candidates 1992 to present
Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst DISC
Certified - Behavioral Based Interviewing - DDI
Registered Neutral (State Mediator) State of Georgia
Certified AIRS Diversity Recruitment Consultant
Certified Management Development Consultant Novations
President s Award Recipient 2010 & 2011
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