KIMBERLY A. STEHLIK-Pochos

*** **** **** ****** . ********, IL 60441

. Cell phone 630-***-**** . E-mail acclrj@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

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Solid knowledge and experience in human resources; talent recruitment

and retention; organization and talent development; proven leadership in

multiple sites; strong labor relations; employee advocacy; change

management; planning and strategy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Ecolab, Inc. Joliet, IL

7/2011-Present

Human Resources Manager-Joliet Plant

. Managing the Human Resources function for 1 manufacturing plant and a

distribution center, with employees totaling 430.

. Partnering with the facility's leadership team on strategic business

matters that related to employee relations issues. This partnership

enhanced HR's role with the organization to ensure all business

objectives were met.

. Directly responsible for plant labor relations, providing contract

interpretation, Grievance Management for the Collective Bargaining

Agreement with the IAM.

. Created & drove a formal Competency Based Structured interview process

that was applied to all hourly positions that resulted in building and

developing stronger bench strength & succession planning.

. Created & drove a recruitment process that effectively reduced hiring

time & increased bench strength for all staff levels. This recruitment

process brought the plant in compliance with OFCCP Regulations.

. Created and drove various training programs such as: Sexual

Harassment, Discipline Training, How to Conduct Investigations and

Performance Management, EEO/OFCCP Training.

. Created & drove a New Supervisory Training Program. Training Program

consists of: Interviewing, Union Contracts, Business Etiquette,

Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Stress Management.

. Chartered Monthly 1: 1 Meetings with supervisors to enhance their

skills and to develop empowerment in their positions.

. Chartered "Breakfast with Human Resources" on a monthly basis to stay

in touch with the hourly workforce.

. 2nd chair in Negotiation's with the IAM.

. Manages Worker's Compensation Program for the site. Works closely

with Workers Compensation Insurance Company & Company Attorney's.

. Led Employment Engagement Survey for location. Working with Managers

on developing Action Plans, facilitating Brain Storming Sessions with

employees.

Alpharma, LLC. (a subsidiary of Pfizer) Chicago Heights,

IL

3/2008-12/2010

Human Resources Manager-Chicago Heights Plant

(Position eliminated due to merger with Pfizer)

. Partnered with the facility's leadership team on strategic business

matters that related to employee relations issues. This partnership

enhanced HR's role with the organization to ensure all business

objectives were met.

. Developed and implemented a company wide "Employee Free Choice Act"

training presentation; resulted in extensive communication and

education to all associates and continued a union-free environment.

. Restructure the recruitment process for the organization which

resulted in effectively reduced hiring time, increased retention and

promoted stronger bench strength for all staff levels.

. Advised management on a variety issues and policies the plant resulted

accountability and consistency with attendance, progressive

discipline, mentoring and coaching

. Chartered weekly supervisor meetings to enhance their skills and to

develop empowerment in their positions.

. Lead HR initiatives to include policy harmonization, Talent

Management, Performance Management, embedding the leadership model and

other cultural initiatives.

Moll Industries, Inc. Dallas,

Texas

2006-2007

Senior Manager, Human Resources & Safety

(Position eliminated due to company downsizing)

. Provided direction and support for six plants across the United States

& Mexico with employees totaling 1,300.

. Created and drove various training programs such as: Sexual

Harassment, Discipline Training, How to Conduct Investigations and

Performance Management.

. Developed and implemented a compensation program for all salaried

exempt and non-exempt positions which resulted in streamlined equities

on consistency and standardization; prior this program was non-

existent.

. Negotiated contract for employee benefits programs and a new vendor

for workers compensation insurance; oversaw plan design for 401K,

contract renewals and employee benefits programs.

. Recruited for corporate and plant management level positions which

resulted in building stronger bench strength.

. Partnered with corporate leadership on strategic matters including

supervisory development, talent acquisition and retention and change

management.

. Created Safety Program to include employee engagement, better safety

training, detailed management accident investigation training,

compliance with OSHA, Workers compensation regulations; program was

non-existent prior to creation and implementation.

. Implemented and directed several initiatives that positively impacted

the organization: formal company policy manual, hourly attendance

policy, revised hourly employee handbook, streamlined the processing

of employee leaves and compliance standards with government agencies.

Parmalat Bakery Group, Bolingbrook,

IL

2002-2005

Corporate Human Resources Manager

(Company filed for bankruptcy)

. Managed the HR function for multiple locations and also provided

direction for eight field Plant Human Resource Managers across the US

and Canada, with employees totaling 3,600.

. 2nd Chair in Negotiations with UFCW & Teamsters; successfully led

proposal on Economics and Drug Free in the Workplace proposals; these

proposals were accepted by the Union.

. Created and led a Human Resources Department Audit Program that

resulted in streamlined workflow processes and increased efficiency.

. Created and led a Sexual Harassment training program that educated

2,100 management & hourly employees; program was non-existent prior to

creation and implementation.

. Successfully represented the company in 8 arbitrations resulting in 6

wins, and 2 split decisions (many of the arbitrations had been

outstanding for at least 3 years).

. Created and led management training on Contract interpretation and

Grievance Prevention.

. Evaluated and established better grievance responses and investigative

methods which resulted in through grievance investigations and

reduction of overall grievances response by 50%

Sara Lee Bakery Group, Chicago, IL

1996-2002

Plant Closed June 2002

Manager, Human Resources & Safety

. Led the Human Resources/Safety function for 2 manufacturing plants and

several distribution, retail sales locations with employees totaling

700.

. Directly responsible for plant labor relations, providing contract

interpretation for ten separate Collective Bargaining Agreements (IBT,

BCTGM, IAM).

. Successfully defended a Union Organization Campaign; resulted in a

union-free status for all 26 Retail Stores.

. Developed and led Union Avoidance Strategies; such as Communication

Plans, Wage Surveys to monitor Wage Inequities, Benefit Comparisons

& Management Training.

. Oversaw Safety Program, Safety Training, Safety Committee, OSHA

Compliance & Workers Compensation for Manufacturing & Sales

Operations.

. Updated the plant's safety program & safety incentive program. Created

& drove "Accident Investigation" training to management; steadily

reduced OSHA incident rate from 18.0 (1996) to 4.25 (2002).

. Created & drove an aggressive "Return to Work" program that resulted

in a 40% reduction in Lost Time Accidents.

. Successfully drove plant's 1st American Institute of Baking Safety

Audit which resulted in a 945/1000 score.

. Created & drove a formal orientation/training program for new

employees that resulted in a 30% reduction in Turnover.

. Created & drove a recruitment process that effectively reduced hiring

time & increased bench strength for all staff levels.

. Created & drove a formal Competency Based Structured interview process

that was applied to all hourly & non-hourly positions that resulted in

building and developing stronger bench strength & succession planning.

. 2nd Chair in Negotiations with Teamsters & BCTGM.

. Chartered weekly supervisor meetings to enhance their skills & to

develop empowerment in their positions.

. Assistant Manager, Human Resources & Safety 1996-2000

EDUCATION

[pic]Dominican University, River Forest, IL

Masters of Science in Organizational Management

Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL

Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources Management

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