Human Resources Training
Resume:
GALE L. LAROCHE, ESQ.
Belleville, MI 48111
abk5gx@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Results-oriented, attorney and human resources professional with strong
background in human resources management and employment law.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Psychology –concentration in Organizational Behavior
Candidate
Walden University
Juris Doctorate
1999
Michigan State University – Detroit College of Law
Lansing, MI
Wayne State University of Law & University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Guest
Student
Master of Science Administration with concentration in Human Resources
1995
Central Michigan University Mt.
Pleasant, MI
Bachelor of Arts with concentration in Human Resources
1993
Concordia University Ann Arbor,
MI
Associate of Applied Science – Business Management
1991
Macomb Community College Warren,
MI
EXPERIENCE
Vice President of Human Resources
2006 – Present
Wayne County Airport Authority (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)
• Restructured personnel function to human resources function, automated
processes.
• Oversee labor relations group (10 unions)
• Revitalized training group, installed learning management system.
• Developed performance management, succession planning programs.
• Created human resources policies, re-wrote employee handbook.
• Restructured compensation system.
Director of Corporate Human Resources
2004 - 2006
The Crown Group
Responsible for human resources structuring, policy creation and review.
Manage employment litigation and litigation prevention, work with outside legal
counsel.
Responsible for managing multi-million dollar self-insured benefit program.
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Manage worker’s compensation insurance program.
Coach executive staff in associate assessment and development activities.
Responsible for safety compliance functions for eight facilities throughout the U.S.
Responsible for labor contract negotiations as well as maintaining non-union status
of other facilities.
Human Resources Director 2001
- 2004 Ai – Flint, MI
Developed corporate HR policies, designed training programs for policy
implementation.
Managed the HR/labor relations function for eight facilities across the U.S., heavily
involved in plant start ups.
Worked with team in developing Ai Institute, developing competencies relating to
business strategies, staffing, team member development as well as succession
planning.
Created and delivered various training programs, ranging from orientation
program, organizational culture training, employment law practices to human
resources administrative training programs.
Installed HRIS (Human Resources Information System), linked system to generating
self-billed invoices and payroll function.
Responsible for negotiating and maintaining labor agreements.
Install self-funded medical benefits, moved all benefit programs in-house from PEO
structure.
Director of Human Resources
1999 – 2001
MSX International (formerly MascoTech ASG), Detroit, MI
Directed Human Resources for several facilities across the U.S.
Responsible for labor negotiations.
Developed employment policies, structured the human resources function, ensured
legal compliance, created Affirmative Action Plan.
Represented the company at various legal hearings, handled Michigan Department
of Civil Rights and EEO claims, attended depositions, worked with in-house counsel
and outside legal counsel.
Directed audits by the Department of Labor, OSHA inspections, and other
governmental audits.
Led and conducted campaign against UAW unionization, the UAW lost the election.
Director of Human Resources 1998
– 1999
USF Corporation, Sterling Heights, MI
Hired by the President to structure entire (non-existent) human resources function.
Responsible for labor relations management with UAW facility as well as
maintaining non-union status of other facilities.
Administered HR for four facilities, installed HRIS, implemented new integrated
payroll system, and created employee handbook.
Responsible for budgeting, fiscal year planning, created one, three, and five-year
business plans.
Worked with outside legal counsel on employment related issues such as FMLA,
EEO claims, handled audits by OSHA, EPA, and an investigation by the FBI.
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Law Clerk, McDonald & Associates, P.C., Mt. Clemens, MI
1997
On a part-time basis, worked on sexual harassment cases and personal injury
lawsuits. Conducted research, wrote briefs, answers and pleadings.
Human Resources Manager
1992-1998
MascoTech Accessories, Sterling Heights, MI
Managed the labor relations/human resources function for two Teamsters
organized facilities and one non-unionized manufacturing facility. Successful in
maintaining non-union status for non-organized facilities. Asked to speak at Masco
HR Conference concerning team-building and maintaining non-union facilities.
Developed succession planning program and career path planning, including
apprenticeship programs.
Created and implemented gainsharing program with employee team.
Developed technical skills training, working with local college.
Structured the HR function, including staffing, safety, wage analysis, policy
development, training, benefits, and employee relations.
Attended monthly grievance meetings and union arbitration hearings.
Created HR function for start up facility.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS
State Bar of Michigan – Admitted 2001, Labor & Employment, Animal Rights
section member. Former Student Governing Council member.
United States Eastern District Court – Admitted to practice 2001.
ACI – HR Steering Group Member, Women in Aviation, American Association of
Aviation Executives
Society of Human Resources Management, Professional Member
Vista Maria – Advisor to the Executive Board, Board President, Clara B. Ford
Academy
DDI – Certified to deliver “Targeted Selections” program.
AchieveGlobal – Certified to deliver AchieveGlobal training programs.
Schoolcraft College – Advisory member, Aviation Committee.
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