Manager Human Resources
Resume:
LOUIS R. HILL, S.P.H.R.
**** ******** **. - **** *********, IN 47906 - 765-***-**** -
*********@*****.***
Human Resource Management
Innovative mindset that drives organization growth and development while
strengthening enhanced employee engagement and organizational agility to
achieve organizational objectives.
. Human resources professional that thrives on personal learning with
more than three decades experience that enables a foundation for
continued success through managing vision and purpose.
. Strong HR acumen that reflects organizational and strategic agility
needed to transform cultures that embrace clarity and team commitment
for continuous improvement.
Core Competencies
Career Development Staff Recruitment & Orientation &
Safety/OSHA Retention On-Boarding
Standards Employee Relations Training &
Employment Law Benefits Administration Development
Union Negotiations HR Program/Project Performance
FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Management Management
Organizational
Development
HR Policies &
Procedures
Professional Experience
City of Lafayette, IN
Human resource generalist responsibilities for all HR functions for the
City of Lafayette
Human Resources Director - July 2002 to December 2011
. Led job reclassification initiative improving morale and alignment of
responsibilities
. Initiated effort to revise and update HR policies necessary for
compliance
. Managed worker compensation and safety program initiatives resulting
in $4.25 million savings.
. Improved productivity of custodial staff 20% as Interim Facilities
Manager
. Successfully managed on-line I-9 verification program
. Initiated and directed on-line application process streamline hiring
process and reducing HR budget by 15%.
. Led culture change necessary to embrace Healthcare initiative
. Member negotiations team
Purdue University, School of Technology -
Teaching undergraduate classes
Limited Term Lecturer - August 2000 to Present Purdue University, School of
Technology - Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Courses: OLS 252 - Human Behavior in Organizations; OLS 364 -
Professinal Development; OLS 375 - Training Methods; OLS 376 - Issues in
Human Resources; OLS 378 - Labor/Management Relations; OLS 388 - Team
Leadership
Tredegar Industries, Inc. Kentland, IN
Human resource generalist responsibilities for all HR functions for the
facility
Human Resource Manager - August 1998 to December 2000
. Prioritized, developed and delivered Supervisor/Manager training
improving employee communication and team work - improved quality
. Designed new organizational structure for production that reduced one
department mgr. and improved efficiency 15%
. Created team development strategy to decrease quality issues and
improve supervisor communications
L.R. Hill and Associates, Kendallville, IN
Human Resources consulting and training
Consultant - September 1996 to August 1998
. Delivered a series of one-day training sessions on "Diversity in the
Work Place" for a client
. Developed and conducting team training for a President and his staff
of a small company to help the company return to profitability
. W.STOLLER HONEY, INC.- A small and growing honey processor Worked with
CEO/owner to provide H.R. services as needed. Projects included 360-
degree feedback, H.R. strategy to support business strategy, benefits
and compensation review and update, team training. Focus was
developing a Team based organization with lean manufacturing changes
Navistar, Technical Center, Fort Wayne, IN
Responsible for staffing as well as training and development for the
Engineering facility including high potential engineers program
OD/Training Manager - January 1995 to October 1996
. Implemented new hire engineer assessment and recruiting program
reducing recruiting time and cost 20%
. Supervised high potential engineers in development program, reducing
their time in program and ready for Engineering management positions
within 12 to 18 months
. Facilitated problem-solving meetings for the facility
. Reduced HR costs 40% as member of Corp. Human Resource process mapping
project team
Hendrickson Suspension Kendallville, IN
Human resource generalist responsibilities for all HR functions for Indiana
facilities
Human Resource Manager-Indiana Operations - December 1989 to January 1995
. Implement new program for exempt and hourly recruiting and assessment
reducing turnover 35%
. Established Employee Assistance program
. Member negotiations team
General Foods Corp.
Human resource generalist responsibilities for HR including leadership role
in startup and major restructing at a manufacturing facilities
Human Resource Management - June 1980 to December 1989, Human Resource
Management, General Foods Corp.
. Recommended and implemented new pension design for bargaining unit
employees
. Chief Spokesman and member of negotiation teams
. Member of Corporate Training Network
. Member of local Hay committee to establish salary grades
Hillenbrand Industries, Batesville, IN
Responsible for all facets of H.R. for manufacturing operations of
Batesville Casket
Personnel Manager - November 1979 to June 1980
. Developed and implemented monthly business communication meeting with
employees
. Developed and implemented foreman training/communication program
Union Carbide Corp. - Linde Div.
At several locations Personnel generalist responsibilities and region
office manager
Assistant to Region Manager and Personnel Management - August 1974 to
November 1979
. Developed College Recruiting program
. Member negotiations teams
. Updated Region Non-exempt salary program
. Implemented gender diversity program
. Conducted non-union Plant's first lay-off
. Worked as shift supervisor increasing productivity 25%
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
EDUCATION
M.S. - Counseling and Personnel Services, Purdue University
B.A. - Social Sciences, Purdue University
S.P.H.R. - Senior Professional Human Resources - Lifetime certification
ATM - Gold Certification - Toastmasters International
Frontline Green Worker Certificate - Purdue/SME
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