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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR847.525.3785 EMAIL AVAILABLE https://LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE SUMMARYData and results-driven professional with progressive HR leadership experience in CPG, food processing, manufacturing, media, pharmaceutical, retail & transportation industries. Brings subject matter expertise across the HR spectrum including benefits, branding, compensation, employee & labor relations (first chair union contract negotiator), talent acquisition & management, safety, and strategic initiatives. Conversant in the Spanish language and well-versed in California labor laws. Believe in DEIB.EXPERIENCESR. HR Advisor & ConsultantEBM III HR Consulting Solutions, Niles, IL 5/2023 to present Offering HR solutions in compensation, compliance, talent, training and general HR and Labor Relations consulting. Implemented Workday and provided customized compliance solutions to meet all compliance needs. Teamed with outside counsel and internal stakeholders and launched anti-harassment training (In-Person / Virtual). Worked with Smart Care HR team to make Workday implementations successful. Deploy ChatGPT for HR Administrative tasks. Vice President of Human ResourcesStampede Meat, Inc., Multiple Plants Locations in GA, IL, NM, TX & Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 2/2022 to 5/2023 Founded in 1995, Stampede Meat specializes in custom-made, center-of-the-plate beef, pork, and chicken products for restaurants, retail, military channels, and pet food. Traditional and E-commerce marketing channels. Developed and re-designed the HR department, covering AM/PM shifts from clerk to HR Manager, and improved organizational performance by implementing Ceridian/Dayforce Payroll HRIS. Reinvigorated Safety initiatives resulting in improved metrics = fewer accidents and injuries. Optimized Performance Management processes. Obtained over $300K in government grants by initiating WOTC programs. Labor Relations DirectorConGlobal, Darien, IL 3/2020 to 11/2021 Negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements with Teamsters and other unions located throughout the U.S. for this Integrated Intermodal Service provider. Creatively resolved differences/grievances between Management and union members. Performed day-to-day labor relations activities, including contract administration, labor management meetings, arbitration/grievance management.HR Advisor & ConsultantEBM III HR Consulting Solutions, Niles, IL 5/2018 to 3/2020 Delivered HR solutions in compensation, compliance, talent, training and general HR and Labor Relations consulting. Recent engagements included EH&S and HR initiatives including compensation design, creating/delivering on-boarding solutions, EEO & OSHA compliance and reports, Performance Management = OKR method. Clients include Cannabis Industrial, Pharma and Technical Search Companies. Director of Human ResourcesABT Electronics Inc., Glenview, IL 4/2014 to 5/2018 Independent retail brick and mortar and E-commerce family-owned business, operating the Chicago market since 1936. Led HR team of 6 for all HR and Payroll functions for 1,500+ Non-Union Employees and drove engagement through the design and implementation of engagement programs validated survey and external recognition by: BBB Torch Awards, Chicago Tribune Top Workplace (#1 in 2016). Designed and delivered effective Safety programs resulting in a 39% decrease in OSHA reportable accidents while Candidate's Name , Page 2increasing headcount by 22%. Chaired Safety committee and reduced Workers Compensation spend by 20% for 2 consecutive years. Mediated employee relations issues resulting in decreasing and eventual absence of EEOC charges. Improved brand by creating/managing social media presence with Glassdoor, Indeed and LinkedIn. Implemented new HRIS / Payroll system (ADP to Ceridian/Dayforce). Director of Human ResourcesStampede Meat, Inc., Bridgeview, IL 2013 to 20141,200 non-union employees, multiple locations in IL, Private Equity, Protein Solutions Improved organizational performance by designing and implementing Talent enhancement initiatives including Stampede Universitys Butchers Certification Program and Alchemy Training Systems Managed USDA/HACCP/OSHA compliance Training & Safety programs Instituted performance management and work productivity initiatives and updated tri-lingual communication channels.Director of Human ResourcesAGI-Shorewood/Atlas Holdings, Multiple Plants Locations in CA IL, KY, & MA 2010 to 2012 Kept all Packaging and Printing plants union-free through pro-active employee relations campaigns. AGI-Shorewood is a Global specialty packaging business and an Atlas Holding (Private Equity) Co. with operations in Europe, North America, Asia, and Latin America. 1,300 non-union employees, ISO 9001 certified. Directed HR, EHS, and strategic change management initiatives and reduced operational redundancies, with successful transformation of human capital and manufacturing infrastructure across several Printing and Packaging facilities. Acquired top talent utilizing social media, cost effective and systematic interview processes to rebuild staff and hired critical business development, customer service, IT, Production, Project Management and Quality teams. Managed Foreign Labor Certification and VISA processes, EEO Data, DOL, EEO & OSHA, and WARN Act. Executed all HRIS transactions in both ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian. HR Advisor & ConsultantEBM III HR Consulting Solutions, Niles, IL 2009 to 2010 HR OD & Compensation Consultant for Walgreens contracted via Ossanna Consulting Performed compensation analysis for Duane Reed acquisition, and human capital integration due diligence. Conducted job description interviews with Walgreens Executive team. VP, HR (promoted from HR Director)Irish Dairy Board Holdings (now Ornua), USA (6 DCs incl. California) & Dublin, Ireland 2002 to 2008 Headquartered in Dublin, Irelands largest exporter of Irish dairy products. Redirected traditional human resource function with value-added programs with end goal of attracting, developing, motivating and retaining top employees. Managed/motivated HR team of 12 across the US. Developed and executed strategic initiatives and support systems for Payroll, HRIS, AAP-EEO Data, DOL, and EEO& OSHA. Labor Relations First-chair Negotiator, successful decertified Teamsters at Oregon DC. Mitigated risk by launching Harassment Prevention training programs. Managed Affirmative Action plans and passed multiple OFCCP audits. Wrote the Companys first employee policy handbook. Implemented HRIS / Payroll (ADP to Ceridian). Designed and implemented DOL compliant ATS. Negotiated workers compensation settlements consistently below expected exposure values and saved over 1.2 million in benefit costs. Designed and developed an effective succession planning process. Managed student J1, H1B VISA processes, securing talent and reinforcing Irish marketing strategies. Candidate's Name , Page 3EDUCATIONQUINLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois, MBA with concentration in HR/HRISLAWRENCE UNIVERSITY, Appleton, Wisconsin, B.A., Major Cultural Anthropology, Minors in Art and Spanish Produced Photo Ethnology of Habitants/Precaristas de Cujubuqui, Costa Rica. LOYOLA ACADEMY, Wilmette, Illinois College Prep.Studied and learned Spanish in Madrid, Spain. Ran Con Vacas en Pamplona, Spain. CERTIFICATIONSSHRM-SCPProgram on Negotiation Certificate, Harvard Law School SHRM Labor Relations Certification, SHRM Annual conferences HR Project Management Certificate, DePaul University Food Safety / HAACP Alchemy Systems Food Safety Facilitator Ongoing HR & Law seminars to stay ahead of regulatory and workforce issues + HRCI credits Ongoing Udemy Business learning segments, e.g., HR Analytics using Excel. ChatGPT Community & Professional ExperienceDistrict 71 Niles Public Elementary School Board Member and President Niles Girls Softball CoachNiles Library Referendum LeaderNiles Ethics Compliance Committee LeaderSHRM Conference & Exposition VolunteerHacking HR Member and ContributorLinkedIn Articleshttps://LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE I have a sense of humor |