Strategic Human Resources Leader
Resume:
TRINA FALEER, SPHR
St. Charles, Illinois 60175
acqlx1@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/trinafaleer/
SUMMARY
An industrious and results-driven Human Resources Leader, with extensive experience in organizational development, change management, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, employee and labor relations, leadership development, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, talent management, strategic planning, and international. Cultivates strong cross-functional relationships to drive corporate transparency, unity, and efficiency. Hires and builds top-performing teams to support a challenging and multicultural corporate environment. Lays the foundation for continued success with a solid commitment to excellence.
EXPERIENCE
FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Lincolnshire, IL 2014 – Present
Vice President of Human Resources
Report to the Chief Financial Officer, partnering with the CEO and senior executive team, supporting 250 employees across six locations (one union) and managing three direct reports. Lead all strategic and tactical human resources functions and activities for the company including three warehouses and one plant.
Planned and executed a reduction in force and business realignment across four locations
Negotiated annual benefit plan renewal and costs for 2015 for three divisions
Executed a $30,000,000 divestiture and integrated two acquisitions
Created and implemented a compensation structure to support business objectives
FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS, McHenry, Illinois 2012-2014
Director, Human Resources/Business Partner
Reported to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, partnered with two business unit Presidents, and supported 900 employees across three locations in the U.S., Canada, and Singapore, including a 350,000- square-foot warehouse. Managed three direct reports. Oversaw strategic planning, change management, organizational development, international projects, executive coaching, talent management and succession planning, employee relations, safety and workers’ compensation, staffing, and compensation and benefits.
Spearheaded policy consolidation project for group, resulting in cohesive policies and programs.
Orchestrated multiple reductions in force due to consolidation and realignment of businesses and sales force, resulting in $15,600,000 in savings and no loss of service.
Slashed on-site clinic costs by $50,000 annually by negotiating vendor pricing and fees, and reduced workers’ compensation costs by 53% through tighter case management.
Led leave-of-absence outsourcing and implementation project for the division.
FUJIFILM HOLDINGS AMERICA CORPORATION, Hanover Park, Illinois 2010-2012
Senior Human Resources Manager
Reported to the Vice President of Human Resources, with dotted-line responsibility to the Graphics Systems Division President, supporting two businesses with 560 employees across 17 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Managed two direct reports. Led all human resources activities for the division.
Drove reorganization and consolidation of customer service centers, resulting in $2,500,000 in savings and no loss of service.
Led policy and compensation harmonization projects for division, resulting in cohesive programs. Recruited and hired 45 sales, technical, and customer service positions.
THE FALEER GROUP, St. Charles, Illinois 2009-2010
President
Consulted with clients to analyze and determine their HR needs. Designed and implemented solutions for companies, which included recruitment, succession planning, OD, process improvement, policy design, compensation, and benefits design.
AKZONOBEL, Chicago, Illinois 2008-2009
Director, Human Resources - North America
Reported to the Vice President of Human Resources, with dotted-line responsibility to two business unit Presidents. Led three direct and five indirect reports, providing HR support for 775 employees across nine locations, including six manufacturing facilities, one research and development facility, and two SBU headquarters, and producing $800,000,000 in revenue.
Served as member of two SBU leadership teams. Participated on global project teams for HR, including international travel.
Created and implemented HR strategy for two SBUs, including staffing and compensation.
Drove and implemented annual talent management and succession planning process, resulting in four employee moves.
Led labor relations strategy, including arbitration and contract negotiations, resulting in improved union relations. Maintained union-free status in three plants.
Directed benefits harmonization and shared-services projects for business unit, resulting in better benefit pricing structure.
Spearheaded integration of $110,000,000 business acquisition with 220 employees in three locations, resulting in no loss of revenue and only 1% attrition rate.
Developed and implemented leadership development training plan for two SBUs, with 60 managers trained.
Supported operations in Canada, U.S., Mexico, and Brazil, as well as project work in The Netherlands.
SARA LEE CORPORATION, Downers Grove, Illinois 2004 - 2007
Director, Human Resources - Supply Chain, 2005-2007
Reported to Vice President of Human Resources, Supply Chain, with dotted-line responsibility to two Vice Presidents of Operations. Served as member of two group leadership teams. Directed eight HR managers in eight manufacturing facilities, including four union plants with approximately 5,500 employees and $2,200,000,000 in revenue.
Developed HR staff to migrate toward more strategic HR delivery model.
Sponsored HR project teams to develop core supervisory training curriculum, consistent FMLA tracking and administration, common employee handbooks, and global business practices training.
Drove annual talent management and succession planning process, resulting in improved employee moves.
Created strategy and oversaw three contract negotiations and three effective bargaining negotiations, resulting in improved union relations and more contract flexibility. Maintained union-free status in four plants.
Led planning and execution of two union plant closings and major downsizing of another, due to network optimization.
Reengineered recruiting process as part of project team.
Director, Human Resources - Sales, 2004-2005
Reported to the Vice President of Human Resources, with dotted-line responsibility to the Chief Customer Officer. Supported sales and trade spending organizations with 200 employees. Served as member of sales leadership team. Developed sales organization HR strategy, aligning with business objectives.
Designed, implemented, and staffed new sales organization structure within seven months, resulting in increased sales.
Created sales organization HR strategy, including reorganizing sales group.
Led sales staffing and transformation planning for company move to Chicago, achieving time and cost goals.
STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, Dayton, Ohio 2001-2004
Director, Human Resources
Reported to Vice President of Human Resources, with dotted-line responsibility to the President. Led team of 11 direct reports, including ten HR Managers and an Administrative Assistant, and provided support for the $680,000,000 document and label solutions strategic business unit, with 1,862 employees in nine manufacturing facilities (two union: Graphics Communication International Union), 14 warehouses, 250 field engineers, and 135 corporate associates. Served as member of SBU leadership teams. Directed labor relations strategy, including negotiations and arbitrations.
Merged two SBUs and implemented new organizational structure, resulting in cost savings.
Drove adoption and implementation of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, resulting in improved processes, quality, and cost reductions.
Redesigned structure to reflect cost-reduction actions.
Implemented new manager and peer assimilation processes, improving orientation times and engagement.
Completed due-diligence analysis for potential acquisition.
Planned and implemented downsizings of SBU, including one plant, four warehouse closures, and 115 corporate associates.
Developed electronic 360-degree feedback procedure to improve performance information.
Led annual employee-engagement survey and action planning, increasing scores by 5%.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
BORDEN FOODS CORPORATION, Columbus, Ohio, Human Resources Manager
EDUCATION
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, M.A., Psychology; B.S., Psychology
CERTIFICATIONS
Senior Professional in Human Resources
Action Workout Coach
Conducting Training Needs Analyses
Zenger-Miller Instructor
Strategic Leadership, The Next Paradigm
Leading Transformational Change, Monsanto Leadership Program
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Six Sigma Champion
Leading with Safety, BST
Advanced Management Program
AFFILIATION
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC)
COMPUTER SKILLS
PeopleSoft, ADP EV5, ADP Vantage, Humanic, SAP, ADP VirtualEdge, MS Office, Success Factors
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