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Street Address (c) PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLECAREER PROFILEGoal: A strategically involved yet hands-on HR leadership position utilizing my strong business acumen; depth, breadth and impact of trusted HR management; employee and managerial relationship building; and passion for enhancing individuals, team, and business performance.Human Resources leader developing and executing business-impacting strategies and processes with particular strengths in strategic planning related talent management, recruitment and organizational alignment; compensation and benefits; company communication and employee engagement and coaching. Vision based, cross-functionally collaborative and very proactive leadership style implementing ideas that strengthen company values, trust, and decision making. Uses outstanding analytical detail skills and problem-solving nature toward solutions that balance business and employee interests. Inspire and develop HR direct reports across multiple facilities who have grown into successful leaders. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE2022 to current: AB Specialty Silicones, LLC. Waukegan, IL and Grapevine, TX; US Manufacture and worldwide distributor of specialty silicone chemicals. Human Resources LeaderCoach and train managers on compliance and addressing employee issues. Manage and perform recruitment, payroll on Paylocity HRIS, benefits implementation and audits, and make compensation recommendations.Recommend organizational and talent planning processes. Planned and implement supervisory training programs. Applied for and received training grant saving the company $20,000.Led ongoing, fun and energizing employee relations activities, and recognition and communication programs.Elevated company HR credibility across multiple sites. Hired and mentor HR Generalist.Support safety initiatives and led workers compensation audits. 2018 to 2022: STRAUSS BRANDS, LLC. Franklin, WILeading provider of sustainably and humanely raised high quality premium meats. Human Resources DirectorImpactful strategic and hands-on leadership advising executives and partnering with all managers on change management to position 260-person-company for growth by transitioning culture, structure and leadership tools.Upgraded a legacy culture with strengthened and clearer company values, performance expectations, recruitment and onboarding success, and accountability to build a new generation of growth.Enhanced leadership with outstanding coaching skills and various company communication improvements.Trained management in, and drove, organizational improvements in structure and upgraded talent needs.Introduced and led companys strategic planning implementation (Traction EOS) for goal alignment and focus.Decision-making and implementation of growth-oriented compensation structures and benefit cost improvements. Led two successful OSHA audits. Payroll conversion from Paychex to Paylocity HRIS.Led resolution of highly-charged Union legacy non-compliant work authorization issue, layoffs and COVID issues. Updated Union Contract and co-led bargaining. Anticipated and resolved grievances.Upgraded HR Department to a professional, reliable function. Hired and supervised two Generalists. 2014 to 2018: POWER TEST, INC. Sussex, WIMultiple award winning, private, Wisconsin machine manufacturer with global distribution. Human Resources DirectorSolo HR leader hired to build and advance a strong HR function. Collaborated with all managers in planning and delivering organizational, talent management, succession, and training/development objectives. Implemented pay ranges, job description updates, recruitment, screening, onboarding and modernized performance management processes. Managed benefits and policy updates.Recommended and implemented HR related company acquisition and plant relocation initiatives.Drove strong values, charitable and wellness initiatives. Wellness plan brought YOY insurance cost reductions. Resume of Candidate's Name
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Contd:2002 to 2013: LAMPLIGHT, INC., a division of W.C. Bradley Co. Menomonee Falls, WI Leading provider of indoor/outdoor consumer products including Tiki torches, candles, and oils. Human Resources Director 2006 to 2013; Human Resources Manager 2002 to 2006 Reporting to Division President with dotted line to Corporate HR, agile, hands on strategic leader driving change, growth and cost optimization in a rapidly changing culture. Led people aspects of business strategic planning. In addition to Division goals, delivered special W.C. Bradley Corporate initiatives and communications.Implemented, managed and performed employee attract-develop-retain initiatives: organizational and talent management; compensation and benefits; policy and risk management; and morale building activities. Managed 3 Generalists. Regularly coached all levels through complex situations and solutions to achieve goals.Collaborated with President in defining company mission and profit goals. Successfully led building of an engaged, values-based culture through innovation, accountability and excellence expectations.Defined and executed talent management initiatives. Reduced total comp as a percent of Sales while self- funding new Marketing, Technical, and Sales talent. Increased Sales/FTE 28%. China travel to assess team.Drove Divisions first SMART performance management system. Enhanced execution by selecting and using Culture Index tool to hire, align and optimize managerial and employee strengths.Sourced and developed very low-cost online training system integrated into talent and performance management goals; 87% participation. Program subsequently implemented corporate wide.Designed well-accepted self-insured Division medical plans reducing costs 25%. Managed legacy 401k Profit Sharing Plan compliance, audit and exit.Managed safety, compliance, and union avoidance. Reduced historically high workers comp cases by 95%.Designed and executed business organizational restructuring involving 140 of the 240+ employees. Teamed with Corporate CFO leading successful business turnaround, including hiring a new Executive team.Pivotal role on executive team leading change management: merger/acquisition e.g. identifying business synergies, communication policies, and due diligence. 2000 to 2002: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION Brookfield, Wisconsin$500 million manufacturer of high grade power tools and accessories for contractors and consumers Human Resources ManagerGeneralist duties within a 3-shift, 280 person, ISO 9001 facility with 7 Lean Manufacturing Cells. Initial priorities on growth-oriented staffing, employee relations, and performance management were quickly refocused to a 135-job relocation to MS, with only 35 Automation Technology positions remaining in Milwaukee.Customized interactions with Cell Managers catering to differing styles and experience. Utilized creative approaches in resolving inherited pockets of conflict between long tenured employees and more recent hires.Pre-emptively identified potential liabilities through successful investigations and responses to Workers Comp, ADA, Sexual Harassment, Race/Age Discrimination, Affirmative Action and Unemployment scenarios.Improved Cell capacity and productivity 17% by designing and implementing a 12-hour shift alternative.Successfully led a multi-phase staff reduction supported by early retirement, retention/exit packages and open application process. Pro-active communication strategies yielded claim free, on-schedule results. 1993 to 2000: PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION Wisconsin and Illinois locations Global manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems for mobile, industrial and aerospace markets Human Resources Manager 1995 to 2000; Recruiter & HR Coordinator 1993 to 1995Reporting in a matrix Division-Corporate structure, high-achieving recruiting and onboarding results while leading benefits, compensation, and employee engagement activities for 500 employees at up to four multi- state locations through various M&A changes. Hired and trained multiple HR Generalists at various locations.Management partner strategizing and delivering organizational changes, resource optimization, and rapidly evolving goals following acquisitions, consolidations and divestitures. Provided HR due diligence information.Drove Safety and Workers Compensation gains by increasing employee accountability, improving training and strengthening return to work programs, investigations, and insurance carrier relationships. Resume of Candidate's Name
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Contd:EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTBA Psychology and Communication (Organizational emphasis); UW--Milwaukee. GPA: 3.55SPHR Certification, January 2014; Earned renewal May 2017ISO 9000 and QS 9000Lean Principles and Cell Manufacturing with KaizensLomingers Leadership Architect Development SystemServant LeadershipTraction/EOS Operating SystemCulture Index (similar to DISC)MEMBERSHIPS AND PERSONAL INTERESTSHamilton Education Foundation Board Member (previously)Waukesha Business Alliance Council (previously)Sussex Food Pantry Volunteer (previously)National Brittany (spaniel) Rescue active involvement.Hiking, Swimming, Family, Camping/GlampingTwo Letters of Recommendation follow.Letter of Recommendation from the President I worked for at Lamplight. Joel R. BorgardtEMAIL AVAILABLETo whom it may concern:As the President of Lamplight, Candidate's Name served the organization as an outstanding Chief People Officer. When I joined the company, Cheryl was the glue holding the people together after two very difficult years. She quickly became my trusted advisor and a key member of my executive leadership team that executed a major turn-around plan, followed by a growth plan that generated record profits. Most importantly, Cheryls leadership was instrumental in ensuring that Lamplights core values were lived every day by everyone. She also laid the foundation to transform the organization into a high-performance team which was a key enabler to our financial success. Cheryls value to me, the management team, and the entire organization is driven by the following characteristics:1. She built the trust and confidence of everyone in the building. People could come to her with any issue and trust in her advice and confidentiality. This was critically important given the diversity of our workforce.2. Cheryl is a problem solver. She takes the initiative and gets things done. She has the courage to make decisions, to learn from her decisions, and be highly accountable for the results. 3. She is a values-driven person and business leader. This contributed to her ability to build strong relationships and helped our team deal with a high degree of change. 4. Cheryl was a strong strategic partner. She understood all parts of the business which enabled her to help me and my managers get the right organization structure and talent to execute our plan. 5. Cheryl has a keen sense in assessing talent and their fit to the role and our culture. I am confident that Cheryl can be a valuable member of any organization that values culture and performance. Sincerely,Joel R. BorgardtPast President and Chief Operating OfficerLamplight Farms, Inc.Letter of Recommendation from the President I worked for at Power Test, Inc. Subject: Letter of Recommendation for Candidate's Name To whom it may concern,I had to pleasure to work with Candidate's Name for over 3 years while serving as president at Power Test Inc., in Sussex, WI. During our time together, Cheryl provided exceptional HR insight and experience, and also played an important role on our leadership team as we crafted our way toward continued growth in some challenging markets.Throughout our time together, Cheryl always demonstrated an outstanding, positive, productive, and collaborative attitude and always looked for a win-win solution that would benefit our companys interests, as well as the interests of our employees and her fellow leaders. At Power Test, we had a motto of We Make It Better for our customers, our employees, and the world around us. Cheryl embraced that motto and always strived to make the world a better place for all three of our critical stakeholder groups. I enjoyed my time working with Cheryl and I appreciated her professionalism, intelligence, energy and integrity, and I would recommend her for any significant Human Resource leadership position.Very best regards,Pat Koppa, presidentPFlow Industries, Inc. |
