Human Resources Management
Resume:
Michael (Van) Finger
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Human Resource Management
Results oriented, generalist devoted to developing a working environment
that facilitates the achievement of corporate goals by challenging
employees to achieve their potential. A credible and innovative leader and
business partner with excellent problem solving and communication skills
who successfully collaborates with management in a variety of culturally
diverse organizations. Expertise includes:
. Performance Management
. Compensation
. Employee Benefits
. Employee Relations
. Regulatory Compliance
. Recruiting
Professional Experience & Accomplishments
R.W. Beck, Inc. (Acquired by SAIC as of 8/1/09) 1995-
2010
Consulting engineering firm with offices nationwide, staffed with 650
employees and $100M in revenue.
Human Resources Director
Led human resources functions including: salary administration, employee
benefits, employee relations, policies and procedures, and EEO/AAP.
. Partnered with key leadership to integrate values, systems, processes,
and initiatives through 5 CEO changes creating a seamless transition and
maintaining productivity.
. Designed and implemented significant changes to a Performance Management
System that included: job evaluation, salary administration, performance
appraisal, career development and mentoring.
. Created and managed total compensation programs to include, base pay,
incentive compensation plans, flexible benefit programs and retirement
plans.
. Developed and managed employee relation activities to include: a
comprehensive employee wellness program, employee firm policies and
procedures, EEO/AAP and cultural diversity awareness programs.
. Directed process of employee discipline and termination that
significantly reduced the risk in wrongful termination claims.
. Created and administered human resource merger activities to include: the
development and communication of an outplacement program, transition of
employee benefits and the merger/termination of respective retirement
plans.
. Recognized for transforming Human Resources Department into a responsive
asset providing valued client services in a centralized and decentralized
organizational environment.
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Additional Relevant Experience
Personnel Strategies Northwest
Senior Consultant
Provided human resources services and strategic guidance to smaller
employers. Consulting assignments included: salary administration,
employee benefits and personnel policy development.
Washington Mutual Savings Bank
12 subsidiary companies in 3 states, 2050 employees and $6.1B in assets
Manager of Compensation & Personnel Operations
Managed a staff of 17 employees in a multifaceted corporate environment.
Oversaw the management of salary administration, employee benefits, and
payroll for Washington Mutual Financial Group.
Columbia Federal Savings Bank (acquired by WAMU)
Operated in three states, 250 employees and $380M in assets
Director of Human Resources
Led all human resources related functions including salary administration,
employee benefits, recruiting, training, EEO/AAP, policies and procedures,
employee relations and payroll.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (Business Management Orientation)
Whitworth College, Spokane, WA.
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Washington State University, Pullman, WA.
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