GAIL KRUPINSKI
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SUMMARY
Human Resources professional with over 15 years of success in partnering
with senior leaders to deliver the business strategy through a performance
based culture. Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills
combined with excellent leadership, communications and team building
ability. Expertise with:
Employee Relations Performance Improvement Strategic Planning
Labor Relations Team Commitment Organizational Development
Leadership Reward & Remuneration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS)
2009-Present
Service Center Specialist
Little Falls, NJ
Respond to incoming calls from American Express employees and retirees.
Provide information and resolve issues related to Human Resources and
Benefits processes by applying and communicating conceptual elements of
applicable rules and regulations. Manage sensitive confidential data in
accordance with Data Privacy requirements.
Kenneth Cole Productions
2008-2009
Director, Human Resources
Secaucus, NJ
Directly reported to Sr. Vice President Human Resources. Responsible for
corporate benefit programs, employee relations, EEO, and special projects.
Ensured compliance for all government requirements for each location.
Partnered with Sr. Director Human Resources to provide direction,
leadership and effective solutions to business issues. Managed FMLA, STD
and all other leaves. Coordinated and facilitated all benefit vendor
relationships.
Consultant - Human resources
2008
Coty Prestige/Unilever Cosmetics International (UCI) 1989 - 2006
Human Resources Director-People Services 2001-2006
Mount Olive, NJ and New York, NY
Directly reported to Sr. Vice President Global Human Resources.
Responsible for compensation (globally) and benefit programs (domestic)
for 1,400 UCI employees. Provided HR support through knowledge of
organizational and individual development, employee relations, labor law,
compensation, sales bonus, benefits, staffing and diversity in a manner
that contributed to the competitive strength of the organization. Provided
consultative guidance and support to HR staff while facilitating
appropriate linkages between the business and HR specialists. Direct
reports 3; indirect 10.
. Partnered with the SVP Global HR to directly manage M&A activities
related to the successful $650 million sale of the UCI business to Coty.
Managed and controlled key data room documents.
. Drove aggressive business objectives by contributing as a key member of a
massive reorganization project of the Supply Chain resulting in 10
million annual savings. This reorganization included redefining work
streams, job benchmarks, skills and competencies, and managing the
compete/select process. Managed command center insuring final actions
were properly communicated and met all legal guidelines.
. Flawlessly transitioned company benefits, payroll, HRIS system and
compensation programs following the sale of the business to Coty.
. Directed international Human Resources counterpart to ensure consistency
and alignment of HR and UCI business related initiatives globally.
. Spearheaded the implementation of PeopleSoft HRIS/payroll systems and
internally managed new program launches i.e. automated open job postings.
. Developed and delivered the annual global Human Resource Plan to identify
high potential employees for succession planning and further development.
. Designed and developed automated salary planning system in conjunction
with IT and delivered the annual North American salary plan budget ($53
million) and approved headcount.
. Organized and directed the performance review, merit/equity processes for
all domestic employees. Coached and provided input to managers and
supervisors to provide quality, timely and consistent reviews.
. Administered the short and long term incentive processes globally,
including sales bonus, insuring fairness within the organization and
compliance to standards set by Unilever.
. Influenced the design of an initial global employee survey to insure
positive acceptance by employees. Led rollout for all UCI locations
worldwide and obtained highest company participation rate. Developed
customized reports of results for each Board member to encourage cascade
of information throughout the organization.
. Insured company is in full compliance of Affirmative Action, EEO, etc.
Delivered annual plan and educated managers.
. Implemented global HR initiatives and policies in North America.
Human Resources Director-Compensation and Benefits 1992-2001
Human Resources Director - Corporate & Field Sales 1991-1992
Human Resources Director (Generalist) -Finance, Supply Chain, IT 1989-
1991
Magnetek/Universal Manufacturing Co.
Human Resources Director 1985- 1989
Paterson, New Jersey
Directly reported to Plant Manager; specialized in employee relations and
labor relations for 1,500+ unionized Teamster employees in a manufacturing
environment. Supervised human resources
department including payroll spreadsheet function, health and safety,
disability claims, benefit
enrollment, performance and merit review process, and workers compensation.
EDUCATION and TRAINING
BS (Business Management / Economics), Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah,
NJ
The Leadership Development Program, The Center for Creative Leadership
General Management Program, Unilever, London, England
Professional Memberships
Society for Human Resources Management; North Jersey-Rockland Chapter
Society for Human Resources Management;
World at Work