Human Resources Resource
Resume:
Thomas Fredrickson
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Omaha, Nebraska 68114
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Professional Accomplishments
Created the human resource function to facilitate a centralized and consistent
approach to our human capital assets to include training and development,
strategic planning, policy and procedures, labor relations, risk management and
benefit design and administration.
Implemented campaigns to drive Company culture change from one of
entitlement to one of merit through development of incentive-based
compensation for all management, sales and field personnel.
Planned strategically to meet current and predict future labor requirements in
multiple sites over a large geographic area within the United States and Canada.
Conducted due diligence on human capital, risk management, health and welfare
benefits on numerous prospective and successful acquisitions and led integration
efforts post closing to gain optimal synergies.
Employment Experience
08/2011 to Present Director of Human Resources; United States Infrastructure
Corporation. Private equity held underground utility locating
corporation which acquired Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. via
stock purchase on July 29, 2011. Combined operations currently
services over 800 utility companies in 31 states and Canada with
4,500 employees. Contracted employee, reporting to the COO,
assigned to integration team to identify and capitalize on
synergies and eliminate duplication within the merged companies.
To date capturing over $10,000,000 in cost savings through
strategic personnel reductions in the field operations and the
restructuring of both corporate and field overhead functions.
Concurrent field human resource responsibilities to ensure
compliance with Company protocols, collective bargaining
agreements, as well as, all state and federal labor laws.
07/2007 to 08/2011 Director of Human Resources and Risk Management;
Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. Private equity owned venture
providing underground utility locating and damage prevention
services to over 400 utility companies with over 1,100 employees
in 25 states, as well as, the Canadian provinces of British
Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Senior position directly
reporting to the CEO, COO, and CFO. Responsible to build
corporate human resource and payroll functions, provide
leadership for all areas of payroll, human resources and risk
management. Provide training and on-going direction to field
management staff in all areas of management, labor law
compliance and policy administration.
Direct counsel for CEO, COO and CFO, as well as, board of
directors on all aspects of human capital administration.
Serve as company representative for all litigation matters.
Manage company defenses in all legal proceedings in state,
federal and provincial courts.
Develop and administer all human resource policy and
procedures for U.S. and Canadian operations
Manage Safety/OSHA/DOT/Worker’s Compensation functions
directly, as well as, through assigned personnel.
Full risk management responsibility to ensure adequate lines
of coverage to meet business needs and budgetary
constraints for both U.S. and Canadian operations.
Health and welfare benefit design and administration for U.S.
and Canadian operations, including 401k administration.
Develop alternative compensation strategies for field
personnel to enhance productivity, as well as, operational
quality and integrity.
Serve as Ethics Compliance Officer and Diversity Officer.
01/1999 to 07/2007 Corporate Director of Human Resources; Roberts Dairy
Company, Omaha, Nebraska. Joint venture operation of dairy co-
operatives Dairy Farmers of America and Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Senior Staff position, reporting directly to the President, with
responsibilities to develop and lead all aspects of the human
resource function for multiple union and non-union manufacturing,
distribution, and administrative facilities in a six state area
employing over 800 persons.
Installed pay for performance and sales incentive programs to
drive results in efficiencies and profitability.
Serve as corporate labor relations representative for all
locations. Principle negotiator for all collective bargaining with
responsibility for ongoing contract administration for all
Teamster and Operating Engineer represented locations.
Develop and administer all human resource policy and
procedures, including affirmative action compliance and
reporting.
Serve as counsel to all levels of management in matters
related to policy interpretation and administration, as well as,
employment law issues.
Serve as primary company representative for all employment
law matters. Defend company against all EEOC charges and
OFCCP audits. Manage company defense in all legal
proceedings in both state and federal court, as well as,
grievance hearings, arbitrations, mediations, conciliations and
settlement agreements.
Develop and administer succession planning. Design and
deliver training and development programs for all locations.
Provide direction and leadership to management on employee
recruitment, engagement, empowerment and retention.
Facilitate and administer the strategic planning process
including project management ensuring compliance with
assigned deadlines across all Divisions.
Administer self-funded benefit plans. Responsible for plan
designs, broker and third party administrator contracting for a
plan covering over 2,500 lives with an annual expense
exceeding $10,000,000.00.
Develop and administer comprehensive salary structure
systems to gain consistency and competitiveness within all
Divisions.
Manage in-house payroll department with an annual payroll in
excess of $38,000,000.00. Installed computerized timekeeping
system in all locations to gain efficiencies and payroll
accuracy.
Manage Safety/OSHA/DOT/Worker’s Compensation functions
through assigned personnel.
Administer Company profit sharing, 401(k), bonus and pension
plans.
Serve as Ethics Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with
Company ethics policies and anti-trust laws.
07/1995 to 12/1998 Human Resource Director; West Central Development
Corporation, Harlan, Iowa.
Provided leadership and accountability for the Human Resource
Department of a corporation employing over 250 persons:
Administered self-funded benefit plan.
Administered company sponsored employee retirement plan.
Developed, implemented, and ensured compliance with all
corporate personnel policy and procedures.
Managed worker’s compensation plan, including serving as
chairperson of health and safety committee with full OSHA
reporting responsibilities.
Facilitated and provided structure to corporate strategic
planning process.
Provided direction and interpretation of personnel issues for
management staff and serve as chairperson of employee
grievance committee.
Served as counsel to board of directors regarding employment
issues.
Responsible for staff recruitment, development, training, and
retention.
Accountable for OFCCP and EEOC reporting.
Education:
Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science
Major: Counseling
Sociology
Minor: Psychology
References: Available upon request.
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