Human Resources Manager

DIANE WILLMAN, MBA

**** ********* **** 248-***-****

Lake Orion, MI 48362 *********@*****.***

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Self-motivated Human Resources executive with a proven track record

developing and implementing strategic plans focused on improving

performance and reducing costs in the Automotive and Aerospace

industry. Best known for the ability to set a global direction,

motivate performance toward achieving the goals and achieve results.

Areas of expertise:

Strategic HR Planning

Compensation, Benefits and Wellness

Organizational Planning

Leadership Development

Change Management

Start-ups and Acquisitions

High Performance Organizations

Recruitment & Retention

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GKN plc, Auburn Hills, MI

GKN is a worldwide automotive and aerospace component manufacturer

headquartered in the UK with over $10.1B in sales.

Manager - Rewards 2008-2013

Overall responsibility for $120M U.S. health and wellness budget for

10,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada.

. Developed five-year U.S. Healthcare Strategic Plan and managed new

programs to mitigate health care cost escalation by 2% below market.

. Created and implemented strategy which improved participation in

Consumer Driven Health Plans to 51% of all medical plan elections.

. Designed and implemented aggressive health and wellness strategy

covering 12,000 employees / spouses and achieved 90% participation

resulting in decreased medical claims.

Manager - Global Mobility / Benefits 2005-2008

. Managed expatriate administration for the Americas including

assignment contracts, policies, procedures, international assignment

tax advisors for financial savings & legal compliance.

Consultant - HR consultation to new business start-ups, Lake Orion, MI

2000-2005

MERITOR, Troy, MI

Regional Director, Human Resources 1997-2000

Responsible for the human resources function servicing passenger car

and heavy truck markets - sunroofs, trailer axles, suspensions,

drivelines, Headquarters and Technical Center. Union free and

represented locations with 2300 employees and sales over $600M, staff

of 10.

Developed human resources strategy in support of manufacturing

objectives. Including organizational redesign, new plant start-ups and

potential plant closures.

Successfully negotiated a three-year contract that achieved financial

objectives while maintaining and increasing flexibility.

Maintained union-free presence in the non-union locations.

Restructured HR organization and changed focus to become a strategic

business partner.

Developed plans that improved safety awareness, ensured regulatory

compliance and achieved world class safety goals while aggressively

managing worker's compensation costs.

Streamlined performance management system improving review quality and

plan execution.

Director, Human Resources - LVS & International 1995-1997

Responsible for human resources activities at 24 manufacturing plants

located in 14 countries as well as expatriate administration. The

Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business manufacturers door systems, access

control, roof systems, seat adjusting systems and steel wheels.

Designed variable pay plan for non-bonus employees rewarding attainment

of business objective and attainment of world class goals.

Upgraded the human resources and executive finance staff outside U.S.

Facilitated high performance culture, organizational & management

development programs, succession planning, management development plans

and executive recruiting.

Developed new performance appraisal system to improve employee

development.

Managed human resources function in the Americas, Europe and Asia

Pacific.

Developed human resources strategy for operations in U.S., Mexico,

India, Korea and China.

Chaired Selection, Retention, Training & Development sub-committee of

Global HR Council.

Manager - Compensation 1991-1995

Oversaw development of aggressive bonus plan focused on divisional

goals.

Managed $3 million human resources budget.

Maintained HRIS system and member of Global HRIS implementation team.

Managed executive compensation programs including bonuses, stock

options, long-term incentive plans, HAY job evaluation, salary grading

and merit planning for salaried employees worldwide

Manager - Human Resources, Technical Center 1990-1991

Managed employee relations, staffing, compensation, benefits, training,

career development, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, human

resources policies and procedures, safety and worker's compensation for

engineering, R & D and test facility.

Human Resources Analyst 1987-1990

EDUCATION

MBA - Finance, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 1994

BS - Human Resources Management, Oakland University, Rochester Hills,

MI 1987

CERTIFICATIONS

SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources

CCP - Certified Compensation Professional

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