Human Resources Manager

Walter R.T. Wiley

**** ********* ****** ( Dublin, Ohio 43106 ( H 614-***-**** ( C (614) 937-

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SUMMARY

A dedicated and driven human resources manager with broad-based

experience in benefits and compensation, succession planning, talent

management, training and development, staffing and recruiting,

affirmative action, organizational development, and HRIS. An

energetic leader, who builds empowered teams by encouraging

participation and accountability. Implements innovative programs that

improve cost-effectiveness. Provides detailed information on company

policies and procedures, ensuring employee adherence. Facilitates the

continued success of an enterprise by defining business strategies

that guide future direction and increase productivity.

EXPERIENCE

WALMART STORES, INC., Columbus, Ohio

Market Human Resources Manager, 2006-2010

Supported and oversaw consistent implementation of company's human resource

practices and personnel-related activities. Communicated and explained

human resources-related company directions, including facilities

performance, current plans, and actions, taken to meet business needs, to

managers in individual and group meetings. Conducted meetings with

associates, listening to concerns, researching issues, reviewing company

policies and procedures, and providing resolutions.

. Managed multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with company and

legal policies, procedures, and regulations.

. Created, developed, and implemented cost-effective processes,

facilitating policies and procedures.

. Met with associates to recognize trends, develop strategic plans, and

oversee executions for improving associate engagement. Engaged and

designed business-centered training and development programs.

. Established human resources business partnerships at market-level.

HR SUCCESS LLC, Columbus, Ohio

Principal Consultant, 2002-2005

Provided custom outsourcing services to small and medium-sized companies.

Strove to help companies grow by assisting clients in establishing human

resources infrastructure while keeping down employment-related costs.

. Implemented efficient and effective use of technology.

. Reviewed and assigned cost effectiveness of existing positions.

. Reviewed effectiveness and timeliness of policies and procedures.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Assistant Vice President and Director, Human Resources Operations, 1998-

2001

Acted as strategic partner and human resources consultant to provide

direction and leadership for all operational aspects of human resources.

Held accountability for international and domestic compensation and

benefits, annual incentive programs, affirmative action programs, Lincoln

National Assurance Corporation (LNRC) staffing programs, internship

programs, human resources administrative center, training and development,

and human resources' administrative improvement programs and projects.

. Assumed lead role in developing targeted customer satisfaction

communication initiatives and mergers and acquisitions.

. Formulated and translated human resource policies and procedures.

Served as executive project manager for outsourcing of payroll,

benefits, and migration to Windows-based, Web-enabled Human Resource

Information System (HRIS).

Assistant Vice President and Associate Director - Compensation and

Benefits, 1998-2001

Oversaw design, administration, and implementation of domestic and

international compensation and benefits programs. Managed staff of three.

Acted as division representative for corporation in compensation and

benefits, program design, and administration. Participated as key member

of various committees chartered to conceive, develop, and implement

enterprise-wide human resources initiatives. Served as key member of human

resources team designed to align human resources initiatives, such as

employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, organizational

development, and performance management, with business strategies of

corporation.

. Developed and implemented compensation strategies, including

communicating and writing relevant policies and procedures.

. Acted as chairperson to non-exempt and exempt senior-level job

evaluation committees.

. Utilized Hay Job-Evaluation System.

. Consulted and advised senior management. Integrated administrative

processes within human resources department.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

WILEY & ASSOCIATES, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Principal Consultant, 1996-1997.

Oversaw human resources consulting firm, specializing in development and

design of compensation and benefits, human resources strategies, and

employee relations consultations, Evaluated existing or proposed HRIS

systems for small to medium-sized businesses. Provided executive and non-

executive searches across all industries, with particular emphasis in human

resources administration.

ESSEX GROUP, INC., Fort Wayne, Indiana, Manager - Human Resources, 1991-

1995. Oversaw compensation and benefits, organization development, and

staffing. Held responsibility for annual company compensation of over

$130,000,000. Conducted corporate recruiting with annual budget of

$1,300,000. Managed staff of five. Evaluated, recommended, and

facilitated installation of centralized Human Resource Information System

(HRIS) on time and under budget. Served on team to evaluate acquisition

costs, including selection, relocation, hiring, drug screening, HRIS

interfaces, and benefits comparison, for company of 300 people. Consulted

on succession planning, high-potential identification, training needs,

organizational structure, and job design.

HUGHES TRAINING (CAE-LINK/SINGER-LINK CORP.), Binghamton, New York, Manager

- Human Resources, 1980-1991. Oversaw compensation, benefits, security,

and support services. Held responsibility for annual company compensation

of over $160,000,000. Supervised staff of five. Maintained purchasing and

maintenance of all related support systems, including HRMS, LTD, STD, life

insurance, medical and dental insurance, and 401(k)s. Pulled together

multiple programs offered at multiple sites into one uniform structure.

Made major cost reductions in compensation and benefit programs while

ensuring compliance. Wrote company policies for compensation and benefits.

Conducted management training sessions.

GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, St. Louis, Missouri,

Insurance/Pension Administrator, 1976-1980. Directed administration of 425

pension plans. Reviewed and approved funding structures related to thrift

plans. Defined contribution and self-funded plans, and prepared actuarial

analysis and projections. Oversaw five employees and provided guidance to

four actuarial students, ensuring compliance with government regulations.

Developed training sessions for field representatives.

EDUCATION

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Carbondale, Illinois

M.B.A., Finance, 1972

B.A., Psychology, 1970

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), 1990

Supervisory Leadership Certification - Washington University, 1985

Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), 2008

AFFILIATIONS

World at Work Society of Certified Professionals, 1989

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 2009

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