JOHN A. BIDESE Cell phone 480-***-****

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SUMMARY

Highly-experienced Human Resources and Payroll Professional with a proven track record of facilitating profitability through expert development and management of human resources and payroll initiatives. Special expertise in building and leading top performing teams, turning around troubled organizations and establishing HR departments from scratch. Adept at directing all HR functions within a corporate environment, and region/division including recruiting and selection, talent development, employee relations, organizational development and policy design. Experienced at utilizing advanced technologies to improve employee service levels and overall organizational performance. Experience within retail, supply chain/logistics, transportation and distribution and manufacturing industries.

Additional capabilities include:

Recruiting and Selection Policy Design Employee Relations Talent Development Employee Engagement Business Transformation Process Improvement Risk Management Benefit Design and Administration HR Strategy Leadership Development Competency Management Training and Development Compensation Design

Labor Relations Performance Management Coaching and Counseling Employment Law EEO Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EPIC STORES CORP, Phoenix, Arizona

A publicly-traded startup retail thrift store chain

Director of Human Resources, 2015 – 2016

Accountable for human resources, payroll and safety strategy for 10 retail stores located in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Texas.

Created human resources strategy including new employee handbook, performance management process, benefit and compensation strategy and administration, safety and health initiatives and revised operational policy manual, reducing operational costs by 25%

Developed employment practices guidelines for regional store management teams, minimizing risk to violations of employment laws and regulations resulting in no EEOC complaints filed

Slashed payroll budget by 35% by implementing rightsizing strategies while maintaining high customer service levels

SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO., LLC, Phoenix, Arizona

A privately-held retail rental equipment provider for construction sector

Director of Human Resources, 2012-2013

Accountable for human resources and payroll strategy supporting 56 branch locations and Corporate office covering California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee. Supervised 10 Human Resources professionals.

Created the human resources strategy for the talent growth of employee population from 700 to 1100 in ten-month period

Proposed and implemented new health benefits redesign with online open enrollment process resulting in a 20% reduction in administrative costs

Led project team in conversion to new payroll provider, Ultimate Software (UltiPro), enhancing employee service levels and reducing overall costs of payroll processing by 15%

Researched, developed and implemented new regional wage ranges to enhance the recruitment of qualified candidates and retention of current employees

RSC EQUIPMENT RENTAL / UNITED RENTALS, Gilbert, Arizona

A publicly-traded national retail rental equipment provider for the industrial, residential and construction sectors

Region Human Resources Director, 2011 – 2012

Accountable for human resource and operational strategy in support for 37 store locations within the West region covering California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Supervised HR Generalist.

Championed and facilitated performance management process during pre and post merger with United Rentals, resulting in 100% compliance

Facilitated the branch closure process covering four locations in California market with no EEOC complaints filed

Accomplished a turnover rate below 10% during merger period through face-to-face communication meetings and other communication strategies

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., Tempe, Arizona

A publicly-traded major building service provider in the Building Efficiencies Division for West Region

Senior Regional Human Resources Manager, 2010 – 2011

Accountable for human resources strategy of five unionized branch offices based throughout the West region

Implemented recruitment, selection and team building program utilizing work style preference tool resulting in a 15% reduction of turnover rate and higher regional employee engagement scores

Prepared regional succession plan and overall workforce planning process enhancing productivity and region realignment resulting in improved high potential retention rates

NANOVOLTAIX, INC., Tempe, Arizona

A privately-held start-up manufacturer of capital equipment and developer of advanced technologies for the solar, bio-fuel and other renewable energy industries

Director of Human Resources and Environment, Health & Safety, 2008 – 2010

Accountable for creating and implementing the human resources, environment, health, safety and risk management strategy in an early stage start-up company. Lead effort to raise working capital for business continuation.

Instituted more effective Human Resources/Safety systems including creating first employee handbook, compensation and benefits programs and required training

Created and implemented employee policies and procedures in the areas of human resources, safety, insurance procurement and finance resulting in a 30% reduction in expenses

Developed the safety and facility audit system to increase OSHA compliance resulting in no reportable injuries or illnesses during tenure

ISAGENIX INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Chandler, Arizona

A privately-held international manufacturer, distributor and network marketing provider of nutritional supplements

Vice President, Human Resources, 2007 – 2008

Accountable for all aspects of human resources and payroll strategy and implementing the human resources infrastructure to attract, motivate and retain the talent necessary to develop the business. Supervised 4 Human Resources professionals and a Safety Engineer.

Audited, upgraded and installed more effective systems to streamline staffing, onboarding, immigration, record keeping, time and attendance, safety, payroll, industrial hygiene and health and wellness programs

Evaluated and selected new health benefits and 401K providers to reduce costs, provide greater employee options and streamline administration resulting in a savings of 15% from previous year’s vendor.

Developed strategy and executed the effective closure of the manufacturing and distribution facilities with no EEOC complaints filed

GREAT LAKES SYNERGY CORPORATION, Arlington Heights, IL

A privately-held manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers, national distributor of composites materials and a logistic solutions firm

Director, Human Resources, 2000 – 2006

Accountable for all aspects of human resource and payroll strategy in supporting three business units. Supervised 7 Human Resources professionals, supporting 32 North American distribution centers and manufacturing sites in McHenry, Illinois and Suzhou, China and a logistic solutions firm, totaling 675 employees. Maintained union free environments at all distribution centers and manufacturing site.

Developed a Leadership Development program that increased retention of high potentials and internal promotion rates by 75% resulting in a recruitment savings of $250,000 annually.

Researched and selected new sales training program with compensation plan covering sales professionals nationwide resulting in higher retention rates of sales staff over a six year period

Implemented a comprehensive competency-based performance management process, selection, training and development approach with each business unit to improve leadership and management capability, productivity, organizational effectiveness and efficiency metrics

Led the due diligence and integration of two acquisitions resulting in the streamlining of all human resource processes for improved operational efficiencies and cultural fit

PERLMAN-ROCQUE, INC., Lisle, IL

A privately-held division of HAVI Food Services Worldwide with four distribution centers servicing 1200+ McDonald’s restaurants with an employee population of 475 in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin

Director, Human Resources, 1996 – 2000

Accountable for all human resource and labor relations strategy and implementing programs supporting the distribution centers. Supervised 4 Human Resources Managers. Maintained union free distribution center in Whitewater, WI.

Developed and integrated human resources initiatives that directly impacted business objectives resulting in annual savings of $250,000 through streamlining processes

Created and presented the Leadership Skills training program to enhance supervisory interpersonal skills resulting in a reduction of turnover by 10% annually

Led collective bargaining agreement negotiations of six Teamster labor agreements involving driver and warehouse employee bargaining units, meeting or exceeding objectives set by senior management

SOFTWARE PROFIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook), Sharepoint, HRIS Providers (Ultimate Software, Ceridian, ADP, Peoplesoft, Taleo), Payroll Providers (ADP, AmCheck, Ultimate Software, Ceridian)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, IL

Master of Science, Personnel/Industrial Relations

Bachelor of Science, Management with Emphasis in Labor Relations

Certifications/Memberships: Certified DiSC Everything Workplace and Work of Leaders profiles, Certified DDI Facilitator, SHRM Member, International Loss Control Institute Training, Institute for Applied Management and Law Seminars

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bidese-8446a4a

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