Human Resources Manager

Leslie A. Cray

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Cell Phone: 630-***-****

Naperville, IL 60565

Email: *******@*****.***

PROFILE: Dynamic HR Leader utilizing strategy to drive results and

sustainable change. Experienced in leading the organizational

transformation of a corporation to a high performance culture by developing

and facilitating strategies such as: Organizational Development, Talent

Management, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Employee

Relations, Talent Acquisition, Engagement/Retention, Change Management and

Process Improvement.

Professional Experience:

Alberto Culver; Melrose Park, IL - Corporate office (January 2006 -

present)

1.5 billion Global CPG and manufacture of beauty and personal care products

with 3000 employees worldwide including 1000 in the corporate office.

Products include: TRESemme, VO5, Nexxus, St. Ives, Noxzema and Simple;

Specialty products: Ms. Dash, Molly McButter, Static Guard and Bakers Joy.

Director, Human Resources / Business Partner (May 2008 - present)

Areas of Responsibility: Partnering with US Sales (75), Culver Specialty

Brand (12) and Legal (16) (5/10-Present). Global & US Marketing (80), US

Sales, CSB, R&D (85) (5/08-5/10) provided strategic HR leadership in a

matrix environment. Reported to VP HR and Sr. Director HR with a staff up

to 3 direct reports.

Accomplishments:

. Led the Sales organizational development with VP Sales leading to 12

promotions, creation of Category & Shopper Insights roles and leading to

increased sales by 4 %.

. Directed HR processes and delivery by creating and improving: Policies &

Procedures, SharePoint/Intranet, HR Tool Kits, and HR Planning/Calendar

improving quality and efficiency of HR.

. Led Marketing restructure with Global Brands President, International

President and US President, evaluating and aligning 80 global multi-

country (US, UK, LATAM, Asia Pacific) employee's skills and capabilities

with business strategies, reducing headcount by 5% and increasing

performance leading to increased TRESemme gross profits.

. Led Career Pathing initiative with Presidents & VPs developing:

functional streams, job hierarchies, job cataloging, leadership and

technical competencies to improve development, employee engagement and

retention by 3%.

. Created and implemented R&D Global Rotation program to reduce headcount

cost and improve employee development.

. Led Talent Management with Presidents, VPs and Directors, including

performance and potential calibrations, succession and development

planning leading to an increase in high potentials by 10% and improved

Performance Rating distribution by 3% in 2008 & 4% in 2009.

Manager, Human Resources (January 2006 - May 2008)

Areas of Responsibility: Partnered with Global Finance CFO and Global IT

CIO in providing strategic HR leadership. Reported to VP HR with a staff

up to 3.

Accomplishments:

. Led the restructuring of Global Finance (staff 117) and IT (staff 84)

reducing headcount cost and increasing productivity.

. Led the Organizational Development of the IT and SAP project team

including recruiting for 20 SAP professionals within 6 months under

budget and on time.

. Developed the Change Management team for the Global SAP implementation.

. Led the research and implementation of a new Applicant Tracking System

(First Advantage) resulting in improved recruiting efficiencies and

recruiting savings of 12%.

. Created and implemented the Human Resources Intranet, improving HR

communications and reduced cost of printed materials.

ComEd; Oak Brook, IL (January 2003 - January 2006)

Division of Exelon; delivery, service and sale of electricity to 70% of

northern Illinois customers.

Sr. Human Resources Consultant

Areas of Responsibility: Partnered with multi-site Call Center (300),

Billing Administration (80) and Field Technicians (150) VP & Directors to

provide HR leadership and union contract guidance. Reported to HR Manager.

Accomplishments:

. Led investigations in a variety of areas: ethics, harassment,

discrimination, theft, falsification of records and violence in the

workplace reducing ligation risk and cost.

. Led performance and potential calibrations and performance improvement

plans with leaders.

. Conducted training on various topics: Harassment, Violence in the

Workplace, Diversity, E-talent, Benefits, Compensation and Incentive

Programs, reducing risk and improving employee engagement.

McCain Foods USA, Inc.; Lisle, IL (August 1998 - December 2002)

The world's largest privately owned manufacturer of frozen potato and

appetizer products. US headquarters had 250 employees and 7 multi-state

plants with a total of 3000 in the US and 6000 employees Worldwide.

Manager, Human Resources - Corporate Office (part-time 12/01 -12/02)

Areas of Responsibility: Partnered with President, VPs and Directors to

provide HR leadership to increase profits and reduce cost. Reported to VP

HR. Hired as first HR Manager for US Headquarters.

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Phone: 630-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Accomplishments:

. Developed and enhanced policies, procedures, benefits and employee

handbook, improving employee engagement and productivity for all US

locations.

. Designed and developed company work-life programs for all US locations

(i.e.: telecommuting, flexible work hours, discount programs and

services, child and elder care referral programs) improving the

attraction and retention of top talent.

. Designed and implemented the Human Resources Intranet improving

communications among all US offices.

. Partnered with Leaders on talent management, development planning,

succession planning and 360 reviews increasing the high potentials by 5%.

. Created and developed recruiting program including: procedures,

preferred recruiters, college recruiting, recruiting materials and Job

Posting system reducing recruiting cost by 12%.

Oce-USA, Inc.; Chicago, IL (January 1996 - August 1998)

Dutch owned 2 billion-dollar manufacturer and marketer of copiers and

printers. USA Headquarters in Chicago, with a total of 2500 employees and

60 multi-state field offices.

Senior Human Resources Operations Specialist

Areas of Responsibility: Partnered with Marketing and Sales VPs, Regional

Directors and Managers to provide HR leadership to 60 multi-state sales

offices. Reported to Director HR.

Accomplishments:

. Streamlined recruiting process for multi-state Sales, Technicians and

Administration positions to attract top talent.

. Led training workshops on Sexual Harassment, Diversity, Coaching and

Counseling reducing litigation by 7%.

. Developed new employee orientation program improving employee engagement

and retention.

J.C. Whitney & Co.; Chicago, IL (August 1995 - December 1995)

Privately owned mail order/distributor of automotive parts and accessories

with annual sales of $150 million and 850 employees.

Employment Manager

Areas of Responsibility: Partnered with President, VPs and Directors to

provide HR leadership to increase profits and reduce cost. Reported to VP

HR and managed a staff of two.

Accomplishments:

. Improved the recruiting process to attract top talent in union and

management positions.

ELEK-TEK, Inc.; Skokie, IL (September 1988 - May 1995)

Privately owned retail distributor of computers and accessories, 7 multi-

state retail locations with a national mail order division. Annual sales of

$305 million with 1000 employees. Drove organizational effectiveness to

achieve business growth to become a publicly owned company in 1994.

Retail Operations HR Manager (April 1994 - May 1995)

Areas of Responsibility: Partnered with VP Retail, Regional Mgr, Store Mgr

to provide HR operational leadership for all store locations. Reported to

Regional Manager with a staff of 1.

Accomplishments:

. Led the talent acquisition process of 4 new multi-state store openings,

hiring and training 100 employees for each store.

. Created and maintained product information, price sheets, operational

equipment and supplies for 7 multi-state stores.

. Developed a vender selection process for store equipment and services,

reducing cost by 25%.

Human Resources Supervisor (January 1991 - April 1994)

Areas of Responsibility: Partnered with President, VPs, and Directors to

provide HR leadership. Reported to HR Manager, supervised a staff of 3

Recruiters and an HR Assistant.

. Developed non-profit recruiting resources increasing diversity and

reducing cost by 20%.

. Streamlined recruiting process to better identify and attract talent

capable of working in fast pace environment.

. Developed manager trainee program increasing internal leadership talent

by 15% and reducing recruiting cost by 20%.

Team Lead Recruiter (January 1990 - January 1991)

Recruiter (September 1988 - December 1989)

EDUCATION:

Bachelors- Business Administration concentration in HR Mgmt - East Carolina

University; Greenville, NC

SHRM and HRMAC Member

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

. Performance Management & Leadership Development: Personnel Decision

International 360 Profilor & Lominger Success Profile Architect,

Situational Leadership- Blanchard

. Behavioral Interviewing: Targeted Selection Interview Administrator

. Change Management: Change Management by Prosci, & Successfully

Executing Strategic Change by Connerpartners

. Financial Acumen: Financial Fundamentals for HR Professionals-HRMAC

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, SharePoint,

Outlook and Lotus Notes

HRIS & Applicant Tracking: PeopleSoft, Infinium, IVantage, Ceridian

Ensemble, Resumix, Etalent, First Advantage

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