Human Resources Management

LINDA W. THOMPSON

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HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

Accomplished human resources leader with the ability to develop and execute

Human Resources strategies that drive organizational goals and objectives.

Extensive experience in aligning and implementing human resource

initiatives to create a return on investment.

Employee Relations Labor Relations HRIS

H&W Benefits P&L Management Diversity

Compliance Talent Management Leadership Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TOMRA North America, Shelton, CT 2001 -

2009

Norwegian-based recycling company that designs, manufactures and sells

recycling machines.

Vice President, Human Resources

Reporting to the CEO and President, provided broad human resources

leadership for this publicly traded industry leader in the manufacture of

recycling machines. Implemented strategic and tactical guidance across

multiple client groups as well as initiatives and programs for an employee

population of 1200 employees in US and Canada (Montreal).

. Employee Relations responsibility for all employees; performance

management; employee communications; Policy development and

interpretation

. Project leader for the successful implementation of two HRIS resulting

in a more robust reporting capability for budget and labor costs

management

. Implemented change in Health and Welfare benefits resulting in over

$600K savings in year one

. Provided expert human resource management which contributed to the

company's revenue growth from $152M to $227M and profits from $4.6M to

$16M

. Responsible for maintaining external HR product relationships

. Collaborated with senior management to identify high potential

employees and develop plans for their development to build Succession

Plan; performed salary reviews with management teams

. Lead in downsizing and restructuring efforts including WARN Act when

necessary

. Implemented HRIS and H&W Shared Services

. Ensured Compliance with all Employment Laws

. Contract negotiation and interpretation for Labor Contracts for 3

unions; Union avoidance training for managers; arbitration and

grievance responsibility

Director, Human Resources

Developed first human resource function for the company in both North

America and Canada. Charged with developing a variety of programs,

policies, procedures, and systems to more effectively support the

leadership, management and the overall workforce.

. Developed and delivered various management training programs,

including performance management, sexual harassment, corrective action

processes and diversity, labor law and compliance

. Delivered supervisory training and progressive discipline training

resulting in an approximate $50K reduction in legal fees by second

year

. Wrote and introduced employee handbook creating a corporate culture

throughout the organization

. Spearheaded the reduction in the number of recruiting firms and

renegotiated contracts saving 5% - 15% in fees per contract

. Partnered with finance to negotiate a new a Health & Welfare program

. Successfully instituted an company's first employee assistance program

(EAP)

. Collaborated with Norwegian parent company regarding Employee

Satisfaction Surveys and 360 evaluations of leadership

. Payroll supervision

Sempra Energy Trading, Stamford, CT 2000

An energy trading firm with 2500 employees

Human Resources Consultant

Hired as a consultant to senior management to facilitate the relocation of

the London, England trading group to Geneva, Switzerland and to recruit

from college campuses best talent

. Travelled extensively to meet with each London employee, evaluate

their personal and family status and children's educational

requirements

. Provided guidance to senior management regarding reasonable relocation

assistance for each employee

. Collaborated with Arthur Anderson to resolve any financial/tax issues,

if any, impacting the relocation assistance related to each employee's

country of origin

. Successfully recruited class of summer interns some of whom became

permanent hires

Uniscribe Professional Services, Inc., Norwalk, CT

1998 - 1999

Start-up company with approximately 750 employees providing professional

services, in-house or off-site, in a production environment.

Director of Human Resources

Pitney Bowes Corporation, Trumbull, CT

1995 - 1998

Mailing and office solutions division with 500 employees

Employee Relations Manager

IBM Corporation NY, CT and IL

1974 - 1991

Held various human resource positions throughout tenure

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Bachelor of Arts -

English

Participated in training workshops related to Safety & Health programs and

issues

Board Member of Lois Bronz Child Care Center, White Plains, NY

Technical Skills

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, HRIS - ADP and Ceridian

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