Human Resource Resources

Jason A. Barth

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Human resource management and business professional with 10+ years of

comprehensive experience developing and executing strategic human

resource initiatives. A proven expert in the development, implementation

and administration of various Human Resource policies and functions.

Excellent problem solving skills. A diplomatic employee manager that is

detailed oriented and has superior analytical skills coupled with

theoretical knowledge in Human Resource Management and Business

Administration.

Expertise in:

Policy Design

EEOC/Compliance

Operations Management

Employee Relations

Organizational Development

Benefits/Compensation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GOODHEART-WILLCOX PUBLISHER INC., Tinley Park, Illinois 2004-Present

Human Resources Director

Company Headquarters

Goodheart-Willcox is a leading vocational textbook and educational material

publisher since 1921. A senior member of the management team that reports

to the President/CEO. Transformed the HR function from an administrative

role to strategic business partner. Developed business plan that

encompassed all policies & procedures and human resource operations.

Oversees all aspects of the human resource element. Manages and directs

employee relations, organizational development strategies, compensation and

benefit structure, policy development, recruiting, and the profit

sharing/retirement plans.

. Constructs an annual agenda outlining all human resource strategies that

compliment the Company's business goals for the fiscal year.

. Partnered with Company officers and the board of directors in the

development of a streamlined organizational chart and succession plan.

. Created, developed and implemented the sales compensation plan, including

a bonus and commission schedule.

. Developed metrics that cataloged information and KM (Knowledge

Management) analysis to construct onsite training and development.

Designed and conducted company wide employee education meetings and

training sessions.

. Created and developed company benefit programs. Controlled benefit cost

while improving retention package and growing the Company.

. Develops company recruiting/retention policies. Achieved voluntary

turnover rate of fewer than 2%. Created policy of internal recruitment

and development for open positions. Paired recruiting efforts with new

product development and business needs.

. Managed, owned and resolved issues involving the Equal Employment

Opportunity Commission and State and Local labor agencies. Managed

Company leaves/adjustments under FMLA and ADA.

. Created Company Affirmative Action Plan. Responsible for EEO training

and compliance.

. Oversees the employee appraisal and development process.

. Managed and conducted employee terminations and progressive discipline.

. Designed the employee handbook and manager's policy and procedures

manual.

SOLO CUP COMPANY, Highland Park, Illinois 2003-2004

Human Resource Management (Short Term Assignment)

Solo Cup Executive Headquarters and Flagship Facility

Solo Cup is a leader in single use products used to serve food and

beverages and has a diverse employee population of over 5000. Accepted

short term assignment that analyzed and managed strategic branches of the

Human Resource function. Reported to the Vice President of Human Resources.

. Analyzed and restructured various functions within the Human Resource

area. Worked closely with Senior Company Executives to interpret and

communicate company policies to employees throughout the country.

. Partnered with senior management to analyze various Human Resource

functions including benefits/compensation and retention programs.

. Developed performance management for manufacturing & professional

employees.

. Analyzed and designed training needs and points of improvement for

specific employees. Facilitated resources from outside temporary

employment agencies.

. Streamlined the administration of the Short and Long-term Disability

plans, FMLA, COBRA and Severance practices and standards.

BRACH'S CONFECTIONS INC., Woodridge, Illinois 2002-2003

Human Resources Manager (Company Sold/Relocated)

Executive Headquarters

100+ year old confections company. Reported to the Vice President of Human

Resources. Managed and administered the delivery of total corporate Human

Resource function including managing and administrating generalist

functions of 2500+ manufacturing/professional, bargaining/non-bargaining

employees and 1100 retirees. Partnered with senior management to build and

maintain a functional working environment to coincide with the overall

company goals and strategies while attracting and retaining key talent

within the industry.

. Managed department professionals that contained multiple HR specialties.

. Created and developed the company benefit programs. Completed company-

wide benefit overhaul to reduce cost. Streamlined retirees benefit

programs.

. Managed and improved employee relations and recruitment/retention

policies.

. Developed, wrote and conducted company wide communications including

restructuring reports.

. Communicated and processed severance packages and terminations that

contained employee specific agreement information.

. Administered Company policies and procedures in accordance with the

collective bargaining agreement for union employees.

. Managed FMLA, Workers Compensation and Short and Long-term disability

issues.

. Managed the disciplinary/grievance/separation processes for both plant

and corporate employees.

BRACH'S CONFECTIONS INC., Woodridge, Illinois 2001-2002

Human Resource/Benefit Analyst

Flagship Production Plant

Role prior to promotion to management. Reported to the Senior Director of

Human Resources. Responsibilities included the analysis, development and

implementation of the company human resource

functions including benefits and compensation plans, severance plans and

the administration of the HRIS system.

. Key contact for outside health & welfare vendors and consultants.

. Presented employee communications and training meetings including

antiharassment policies, time off and vacation procedures, sensitivity

training and retirements vehicles available to the Brach's workforce.

. Streamlined company policies and procedures with the creation a fully

cataloged Human Resource corporate polices manual. Created 'case pages'

to create scenarios of past practices that managers could utilize on

various situations. Implemented new manual to all locations.

NEAR NORTH NATIONAL GROUP, Chicago, Illinois 2000-2001

Senior Human Resources Generalist (Firm was closed)

Company Headquarters

A former Chicago based insurance brokerage and services firm that employed

1000+ industry professionals. Administered human resources policies and

procedures for the entire corporation. Created employee communications.

Conducted new hire orientations. Performed employee training. Advised

management on employee development and performance. Assisted in the

creation of the employee handbook. Administered the employee benefit plans

and assisted in recruitment and retention.

HEWITT ASSOCIATES LLC, Lincolnshire, Illinois 1999-2000

Human Resource & Benefits Consultant (Relocated)

Third Party Administrator

Global HR Consulting firm with over 10,000 employees. Applied client

specific consulting to key areas within client Human Resource function

programs. Specialized in Health & Welfare, defined contribution 401(k)

plans, employee communications. Main contact to multiple Human Resource

officials of Fortune 500 clients. Advised and managed Health & Welfare,

Compensation and Retirement plans for numerous Fortune 500 companies.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois

Master in Business Administration in Human Resources & Organizational

Management

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois

Graduate Certification in Business Ethics

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Macomb, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, Member since 1999

SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS, Member since 2001

MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS, Member since 2004

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS, Member since 2004

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