Dee Huske
Glendale, CA 91201
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Profile
Proven human resources professional with a track record of producing
results for multiple employers. Director level generalist leadership
experience of human resource organizations in large multi location business
units and independent operating companies. Expertise in multiple areas of
human resource operations including compensation and benefits, HRIS, talent
acquisition, personnel management and employee relations. Effective leader
with hands on management style comfortable working with all levels in the
organization and partnering with leadership teams. Experience working with
California and Federal labor laws.
Professional Experience
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, Azusa, Ca.
2005 - 2010
Facility Human Resources and Administration Manager
As member of the management team provides leadership and direction of human
resource organization for a design and manufacturing facility. Responsible
for all facets of human resources for a 1,100-employee, $350M business area
with executive, management, professional, non exempt and union employees.
Responsibilities include employee/labor relations, talent acquisition,
HRIS, performance management, compensation, diversity/EEO, succession
planning, learning and development. Develops and implements value added HR
strategies, programs and policies for client groups to achieve business
strategies. Assured compliance with affirmative action/equal opportunity
and state employment laws through proactive collaboration with managers,
company executives and legal. Experience as a 360 feedback coach and mentor
to develop management effectiveness and to establish succession plans.
Responsible for managing all employee relations
. Championed new strategic initiatives for Work Force Engagement,
Employee Resource Groups, Flexible Work Arrangements and annual Pay
for Performance Compensation administration resulting in higher
employee satisfaction and lower attrition.
. Successfully managed HRIS solutions including implementation of
applicant tracking system - Taleo and SAP HRIS.
. Through diversity initiatives improved organization representation to
greater than 60% for all employees and increased management
representation by more than 30%.
. Developed recruiting and new employee on-boarding strategies to
successfully meet business demand of 20% employee growth.
. In collaboration with management team implemented training programs
led by senior functional area experts to assure knowledge transfer to
new generation of employees.
Dee Huske
XonTech Systems, Van Nuys, Ca. 1999
- 2005
Director, Human Resources
Responsible for management and direction of all human resource functions
for a high technology private company of 450 employees with multiple
business units and offices located in multiple states. Provided direct
support to CEO and executive ownership. Responsible for the development and
management of all employment, compensation and benefit programs (ERISA
compliant) tailored to assure the company attracts and retains the top
technical talent. Develops and manages annual performance evaluation,
merit, incentive, awards and recognition programs to achieve pay for
performance philosophy. Assures compliance with federal programs
pertaining to corporate affirmative action/equal opportunity and state
employment laws. Acquired by Northrop Grumman (NG) in 2003 and supported
company integration with NG systems and policy.
. Successfully developed requirements and negotiated with brokers,
vendors and suppliers to reduce employee benefits cost by 10%.
. Re-aligned HR department responsibilities and assignments to achieve
25% reduction in staff while retaining customer service.
. Successful review with OFCCP audit for diversity/EEO compliance with
no findings.
. Successfully managed conversion to PeopleSoft HRIS.
Electro Optical Systems, Pomona, CA
1985 -1999
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Responsible for the development and execution of all company employee
welfare benefits, pension, 401(k) savings and compensation programs.
Developed special compensation programs, including executive incentives and
benefit plan changes. Worked closely with benefit and insurance plan
brokers, vendors and suppliers to effectively manage costs. Has fiduciary
responsibility for the employee retirement program. Developed, implemented
and managed HRIS information systems for company operations.
EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance. Acquired by Lockheed Martin 1997.
Education
BS - Management, San Diego State University
Training
Selected for participation in advanced leadership training by Lockheed and
Northrop
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office applications; SAP, PeopleSoft HRIS and Taleo.
Security Clearance
Active Secret/SSBI/SCI