Michael Knepper

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Houston, Texas 77090

Cell: 936-***-****

E-mail: acuyb2@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

HR Executive with over 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience delivering comprehensive, integrated HR solutions, creating and transforming, non-existent, or dysfunctional HR departments into value-added, strategic organizational partners. Managed HR departments for organizations ranging from 600-8000 employees.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Strategy/Policy

Compliance

Benefits

Performance

Payroll

Compensation

Labor/Chief Spokesperson

Training

Quality Mgmt.

Diversity

Safety

Employment/Staffing

HRIS

Culture Change

Microsoft Applications

Adobe Applications

EMPLOYMENT/STAFFING/RECRUITMENT/DIVERSITY/SUCCESSION PLANNING

Implemented three reductions-in-force using early separation, attrition, schedule changes, facility closures, etc., eliminating 1200 positions saving $100M over a four year period, balancing cash flow availability to minimize reductions.

Developed position control system which eliminated overstaffing, improved forecasting, federal reporting, and master scheduling of staff. Saved $1.2M per year from zero-based hiring.

Planned and implemented HR functions for five plant startups in TX, Columbia, Singapore, Amsterdam and Aberdeen Scotland.

Improved minority recruitment/retention/development through relationships with local universities.

Developed community support program with agencies, faith-based organizations, and community organizations.

Implemented profile tools to predict employee success and improve retention, expanded mentoring program through RACI active management model resulting in improved performance and retention, implemented improvements in background investigation and record-keeping.

Successfully managed audits/complaints with EEOC, OFCCP, DOL, SPBR, SERB, Civil Service, civil courts.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Designed and implemented various skill-based, performance-based, traditional and executive compensation programs.

Implemented value-based health plans, wellness programs, eligibility audits, facilitated labor/management committees.

Implemented several deferred compensation programs in both private and public sectors.

Provided consultation for creation of public collaborative purchasing arrangements and Taft-Hartley Trusts.

Successfully managed FLSA audits

LABOR/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS/CULTURE CHANGE

Managed both union and non-union locations. Experience with four international unions in both private/public sectors. Grievance administration through arbitration advocacy, mediation, ADR.

Chief spokesperson in concurrent negotiation: achieved inflationary caps on healthcare. Negotiated both multi-tier wage schedules, as well as consolidation of multiple schedules, collaboration initiatives, work rules, etc. No work stoppages.

Created an internal investigation function, improved and provided training in due process.

Led a culture change initiative that resulted in improved performance and employee retention.

DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING/PERFORMANCE

Redesigned administrative and classified performance evaluation tools implementing objective metrics.

Designed/implemented literacy, skilled-trade apprenticeship, machine operator, safety, & quality training programs.

Delivered supervisor and leadership training.

Designed and implemented E-Onboarding including training for harassment, discrimination, safety, orientation. ?

Project Lead/Lead Trainer for Continuous Improvement and ISO implementations

OPERATIONS/QUALITY/SAFETY/PAYROLL

Supervised non-HR functions of Purchasing, Technology, Payroll

Served as Interim Director of Quality for a multi-site plastic co. during a 6 mo. hiring freeze.

Implemented comprehensive safety programs resulting in record days without LTA, and savings

in worker’s compensation.

Served on advisory committee for urban schools.

Supervised payroll for 600 FTE, multi-state mfr.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2015- Present Interfaith of the Woodlands/ Vice President of Human Resources Houston, TX 2014-2015 Elite Transportation/ Chief Operations Officer Wichita, KS 2013- 2014 McCoy Global USA/ International Human Resource Manager Houston, TX

2011-2014 San Jacinto College/ Instructor: Business Strategy and Project Management Pasadena, TX

2002-2013 Workforce Solutions/ Human Resource Manager Houston, TX

1999-2002 NFL Europe – Amsterdam Admirals/ Professional Athlete Amsterdam, NI

CERTIFICATIONS

Business Writing

Certified Workforce Expert

Accountability Methods

Labor Market Intelligence

Tracking Customer Service

Testing and Assessment

Workforce Development Systems

Understanding Family and Domestic Violence

EDUCATION

1999-2001 University of Houston/ Master of Art: Sociology Houston, TX

1996-1999 University of Houston/ Bachelor of Science: Sociology Houston, TX

AWARDS RECEIVED

Deans List (4 years), Full-Football Scholarship, Texas scholar, Who’s who academics, Who’s who sports, 1st team All- Conference USA (football, 4 years), High School All-American (football), High School All-State (Football), All-North Texas Area (Football), High School All-District (football), Oil Bowl MVP and MVP Defense District.

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