Emil P. Cribari

Western Springs, IL ***** acrezz@r.postjobfree.com 708-***-****

Target Position: Human Resources Generalist

Extensive Union and Non-Union Experience

Spearhead programs to drive corporate performance, including strategic planning, leadership and management development and talent acquisition processes. Ensured smooth HR integration during M&A period. Manage labor relations, union and non-union activities, compensation policies and organizational procedures. Comply with all applicable HR-related Federal and State legislation and reporting requirements (AA, EEO, OSHA). Establish job grade level systems commensurate with job titles and compensation to equalize merit increases.

Safety & Workers’ Compensation Reduced Workers' Compensation premiums 25% by working with Workers’ Comp carrier. Cut reportable OSHA incidents to 1-2 annually from 5-10 injuries annually by developing safety manuals at Coast to Coast Food Services, 2010.

Compensation and Benefits Converted health care coverage from fully insured to self-insured system reducing annual premium 50% at Coast to Coast Food Services, 2010.

Labor Relations / Union Cut Union grievances 50% by better training managers on discipline and communication at Coast to Coast Food Services, 2011.

Recruitment Developed and launched ambitious recruiting initiative recruiting and hiring 200 associates in first year at 5 new locations at Intertrack, 1992.

Training Recommend, evaluate, and participate in training and development throughout career.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Planning On Boarding Change Management

Talent Acquisition Employee Retention Needs Analysis

Compliance issues Sourcing Forecasting and Budgeting

Culture Development Legal Compliance Employee Training

Professional Experience

COAST TO COAST FOOD SERVICES, Melrose Park, IL, September, 2010–December, 2014

F&B operation for Maywood, Balmoral and off-track betting facilities. Acquired parts of Intertrack in 2010.

Director of Human Resources

Report to COO. Oversee HR functions of 9 off-track betting (OTB) locations in Illinois. Manage day-to-day administrative and personnel functions including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and policy development. Advise senior management on all matters related to reorganization. Updated and standardized employee handbook, employment job application, and severance model agreement with 1 direct and 3 indirect reports with 150 employees at OTB locations.

Reorganized firm's HR functions following spin-off of Coast to Coast from lntertrack converting health and 401k plans saving over 35% per year in costs.

Audited l-9s to meet all INS regulatory requirements without challenge. Updated, corrected, and centralized location of I-9s from OTB locations for easy accessibility for audits.

Consolidated three 401k plans into one with safe harbor provisions allowing higher compensated associates to participate while meeting all ERISA testing and audit requirements.

INTERTRACK PARTNERS, LLC, Melrose Park, IL, January, 1992–September, 2010

Operated 14 off-track betting locations for Maywood, Balmoral, and Hawthorne tracks. Merged with Coast to Coast 2010.

Director of Human Resources

Ran HR functions for all 14 locations and 600 employees. Advised President on staffing and opening of new OTB locations. Oversaw comprehensive range of administrative functions and benefits for workforce of up to 600. Maintained all OTB business, liquor, and health licenses. Handled all monthly Union billing (union dues, pension, etc.). Completely revised handbook. Held P&L responsibility with 1 direct and 6 indirect reports.

Played key role in the opening of 10 new OTB facilities throughout Illinois expected to increase revenues by $22 million.

Negotiated contracts with four labor unions without business interruption.

Achieved no dollar damages in Class Action EEOC charges that EEOC dropped.

HYATT HOTEL CORPORATION, Chicago, IL, July, 1982–January, 1992

Director of Human Resources, Hyatt Technical Center, Oak Brook, July, 1988-January, 1992 Reported to VP of Management Information Systems. Managed Tech. Center administrative and personnel functions for 100 employees. Upgraded MIS nationally. Implemented new employee orientation programs and company handbook. Held P&L responsibility with 2 direct reports.

Started up HR function for MIS Division of Hyatt.

Created comprehensive college recruitment programs. Hired and developed IT and business college grads to work their way up in organization.

Director of Personnel, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Oak Brook, January, 1982–July, 1988

Managed human resource functions for a 425-room hotel with 350 employees. Oversaw hiring, orientation, training, and development of all employees. Provided hiring and training when hotel expanded from 325 rooms to 425 rooms. Initiated weekend Manager on Duty (MOD) training program for executive committee staff. Represented company and attended labor union meetings. Gained pension and insurance accounting experience. Held P&L responsibility with 2 direct and up to 5 trainees.

Reduced employee turnover 25% through selective hiring process.

Emphasized union relationships with three different locals that resulted in no arbitration or lawsuits for more than five years.

Reduced penalty from wage and hour audit via negotiations.

LINDBERG HEAT TREATING COMPANY, Melrose Park, IL, June,1979–January, 1982

Personnel Manager, 1981

Personnel Administrator, 1979

Oversaw HR functions of 250-employee, non-union manufacturing plant. Advised management committee on union avoidance. Developed comprehensive employee handbook. Held P&L responsibility with 2 direct reports.

Maintained non-union status shop against heavy union influence.

Downsized operation from three-shifts to two-shifts with no operational or employee issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Loyola University, Chicago, IL 1978

Concentration in Personnel Management

Professional Affiliations

Current Member, SHRM

Past Member, Technical Recruiters Network

Past member, Greater Oak Brook Employees Association

Past Vice President, Greater Hotel/Motel Personnel Managers Association

Of Note

Notary Public

Skill enhancement at numerous AMA seminars

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