Human Resources Management

____________________________THOMAS KURPIEL,

SPHR____________________________

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Odessa, FL 33556

954-***-**** (cell)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 25 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, with

20 years in HR management positions;

Extensive strategic and operational knowledge and experience in all areas

of HR, including compensation, benefits, recruitment and staffing, employee

relations, employment law, organizational development and training,

performance management, quality improvement processes, policy development,

HRIS, payroll

Strong analytical skills; excellent communication skills (oral, written

and public speaking)

Superior consultation and mediation/conflict resolution skills

Solid business acumen with a firm understanding of the health care market

and industry

Proficient with PeopleSoft and ADP HRIS and Microsoft applications,

including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Certified Development Dimensions International (DDI) Trainer

WORK EXPERIENCE

September, 2008 - October, 2010 Senior Director, Human Resources,

WellCare, Inc.

WellCare provides Medicare and Medicaid insurance products to more than two

million beneficiaries. Based in Tampa, FL, WellCare has 3,500 employees in

12 states, with projected 2010 revenues of five billion+.

MAJOR ACOMPLISHMENTS:

. Provided strategic HR support and consulting to senior executives at the

corporate office; participated as a member of senior leadership teams for

Sales and Marketing and Health Services divisions; Advised leaders on

organizational design strategies, talent planning, compensation planning,

and other business and HR related matters

. Project leadership on key HR strategic initiatives, including revamping

the performance management/appraisal process, the creation and

administration of an Employee Satisfaction survey, and a major review of

HR policies and procedures

. Conducted management training and orientation; facilitated "Engaging and

Retaining Talent" training; developed and facilitated leadership and team

building programs

. Successfully managed and consulted on a variety of challenging employee

relations issues; conducted investigations, climate surveys, and focus

groups

. Coordinated a downsizing initiative in the divisions I supported as a

part of an enterprise wide major workforce reduction

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December, 1989 - August, 2008 Director of Human Resources,

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group provides a full spectrum of diversified health and well

being services and products to individuals and public and private employers

of all sizes. Based in Minneapolis, this fortune 50 company serves more

than 25 million consumers and employs more than 80,000 people.

April, 2006 to August, 2008 Merger/Acquisition Integration Team

June, 1999 to November, 2006 Regional HR Director based in Ft.

Lauderdale, FL

October, 1995 to June, 1999 Regional HR Director, St. Louis, MO

December, 1989 to October, 1995 Market HR Director, Dayton, OH

MAJOR ACOMPLISHMENTS:

. Provided HR transition guidance and support for merger & acquisition

activity; over two plus years, supported nine acquisitions, ranging in

size from 50 employees to over 3,000 employees:

o Integrated compensation/benefits programs and transitioned HR

policies and procedures

o Supported leadership at acquired companies in implementing

effective operational and cultural assimilation processes;

Developed retention strategies for key talent

o Developed and implemented communications and change management

strategies and plans to create positive impressions and stabilize

acquired employee population, from deal announcement through 30+

days post close

Consistently developed strong working relationships with executives,

management and employees; as a Regional HR Director, was a member of senior

leadership teams and contributed to business planning strategy development

and ongoing operational reviews

Consulted with leadership on organizational design, performance management

and talent development/succession planning, recruitment of key staff,

interpretation of employee survey results and supporting action plans to

address survey issues, and other HR related business issues

Coordinated several major cost containment and reorganization efforts, some

of which resulted in significant downsizing and/or redeployment of

employees

Project management: Have led or been a team member on a variety of HR

related work projects; examples include diversity initiatives, HR

communications, turnover reduction, reward and recognition programs

Launched comprehensive training and development function, which was

considered a best practice model for training delivery within United

Healthcare

Developed and implemented incentive pay programs and effectively

administered corporate compensation programs

Successfully managed Department of Labor OFCCP audits and one major FLSA

audit, all concluding with favorable outcomes for the company

Successfully defended the company in a variety of employment related legal

disputes, such as arbitration proceedings and EEOC charges, investigations

and hearings

Personally developed and delivered a variety of training programs to

improve management skills

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR),

achieved by demonstrating HR knowledge and competence at a senior level, as

designated by the Human Resources Certification Institute. Certified since

1993.

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EDUCATION

MA in Human Resources Management, Central Michigan University

BA in Political Science, Ohio State University

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