Senior-Level Human Resources Executive eager to contribute global leadership background as well as expertise in driving compliance toward supporting the employer in optimizing performance.

 

 

Offering significant experience recruiting/hiring, strategic planning, organizational development, performance management, HRIS administration, compensation, and benefits administration. Excel in building peak-performing teams, managing budgets, controlling costs, and advancing organizational directives through innovative programs and initiatives.  Outstanding abilities in labor relations, cultural diversity, conflict resolution, EEO, compliance, and policy/procedure development.  Facilitate transparent communication between staff and senior management, and expedite workflow to attain organizational objectives. Display superior multi-tasking, communication, planning, and interpersonal skills.   

Selected Achievements:

• Strategically integrated policies and procedures following merger without increasing hard costs and maintaining 100% business continuity.
• Overhauled corporate recruiting process which accelerated the filling of positions, improved quality of candidates and hires, and lowered attrition at key locations.
• Reduced health care expenditures without passing increase onto employees while concurrently increasing benefits.
• Avoided loss of quality talent during assembly and roll-out of new post-merger leadership team.
• Significantly elevated employee morale by implementing a communication program comprised of Town Hall meetings, monthly newsletters, and Intranet access.
• Resourcefully created and implemented well-received executive compensation program after emerging from Chapter 11.
• Applied dynamic leadership talents toward directing cross-functional team in deploying PeopleSoft program worldwide, slashing required platforms from 75 to two.

         Confidently represented management in negotiations with European work councils and unions.

         Directed investigative teams in analyzing and responding to complaints regarding compliance.

 

 

Tyco Fire Suppression and Building Products, Lansdale, PA, 2007 to 2008

Vice President C Human Resources

         Spearheaded efforts to achieve seamless merger and integration of two operating companies with a focus on designing global HR structure, realigning compensation and benefits, and driving effective performance management.   

 

Exide Technologies, Princeton, NJ/Alpharetta, GA, 2002 to 2006

Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Communication

• Applied advanced knowledge of global HR leadership toward orchestrating corporate activities spanning compensation/benefits, recruiting, training, organization development, and executive coaching.
• Reporting directly to company CEO, held accountability for corporate-wide communications, policy and procedure development, and employee relations.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

American Express Company, New York, NY, 1998 to 2002

Senior Vice President

• Steered strict budget compliance while navigating global human resources functions such as benefits administration, Workers Compensation, and HR strategy development and implementation.
• Supervised daily operations of HR call centers and installed HRIS (human resources information system) to track and maintain vital data.

         Relied upon to provide Executive VP of HR with expert feedback on operational and performance issues and recommendations through direct reporting.

 

Viad Corp (formerly The Dial Corporation), Chicago, IL, 1990 to 1998

Vice President, Human Resources C Exhibitgroup/Giltspur        (1995 to 1998)

         Championed the development and implementation of a human resources function for a tradeshow and marketing firm.   

         Decisively recruited and hired staff, administered compensation, led organizational development and performance management, and managed HRIS.

         Advanced from role as Corporate Director of Employee Benefits for Dial Corporation (1990 to 1995).

 

Prior background includes roles such as:

 

Manager of Employee Benefits, Eaton Corporation       

General Counsel, Aon Consulting (formerly Booke and Company)

Regional Regulatory Counsel, Ford Motor Company    

 

 

JD, University of Michigan, Law School, Ann Arbor, MI

BA Degree, California State University, Hayward, CA

Graduate Studies, Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, CA

 

Additional Training:

 

Lominger Performance Assessment                   Ethics & Compliance                 Executive Coaching

Zenger-Miller Train the Trainer                             Time Management                     Leadership Excellence

Managing and Mentoring Employees                  Effective Interviewing                Conflict Management

Project Management

 

 

 

Community Healing Network-Founding Vice President of Board of Directors; Boys & Girls Clubs of America-Harlem Advisory Board; Newark School of the Arts; International Institute of New Jersey-Search Committee and Chair for Human Resources Committee; Carl Lewis Fund By-laws Committee, Fundraising and Program Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a human resources management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I offer a seasoned background in directing broad-based HR operations, proficiency in employee relations, and advanced expertise in compliance, performance management, compensation, and full HR leadership, specializing in developing and launching HR departments from the ground up. To complement these qualifications, I offer strong experience in recruiting, staffing, change management, and budget administration.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, experience, and leadership. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the [insert name of position] position, and I am convinced now, more than ever, that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make a valuable contribution to your company.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone numbers so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy