Human Resources Manager

John T. Walsh

**** ******** **** . *** *******, WI 53590

Phone: 608-***-**** . ***********@*******.***

Background Summary

Human Resources and Business Executive with extensive experience aligning

human capital with organizational plans, missions and objectives. Advises

executive leadership on organizational design, change management and

alignment of the workforce with company goals. Trusted with extremely

sensitive HR projects of progressively increasing difficulty and scope.

Exceptional communication, interpersonal and motivational skills. Master

motivator and team builder.

Areas of Expertise

Human Capital Strategies . Talent Acquisition . Talent Management

Strategies . Labor Law Compliance

Organizational Development . Executive Compensation . Employee Benefits .

Employment Diversity

Labor Relations . Integrated Performance Management . Succession Planning .

Implementation Plans

EEOC Strategies . Workforce Planning . HR Policies . HR Metrics Development

. Labor Negotiations

Lean Manufacturing Processes . Proactive Union Avoidance . Management of

Professional HR Staffs

Professional Experience

Human Resources Consulting

2008-Present

Principle Owner, Specializing in HR Consulting Services,

Employee Relations Strategies, Proactive Union Avoidance and Labor

Relations

. HR Process, Benefits Analysis and redesign to fit organization

employer of choice culture.

. Created Employee Relations Strategic plan to increase overall

employee satisfaction and Identify potential areas of risk for

future union organizing attempts. .

. Developed Union and Management partnering activities to enhance

overall cooperation.

CUMMINS INC, Stoughton, WI

2005-12/08

Global Filtration Exhaust Division, 2400 employees

Global Director - Human Resources (2007-2008)

Director - Human Resources (2005-2007)

Promoted to Global Director in 2007 and expanded scope of HR responsibility

to include all U.S. and international sites (India, Australia and one joint

venture in Shanghai). Directly supervised Global HR Staff; led, coached and

implemented continual improvement for HR team. Partnered with business unit

leaders to build HR excellence.

Developed and led restructuring initiative for two facilities, which

increased Cummins productivity by 23% and exceeded Division's annual

productivity goal (21%).

Created restructuring process tool, which ensued proper staffing levels

during two plant closings (now used for all Cummins restructuring

initiatives).

Adapted Lean Manufacturing Processes for HR function. Ensured that all HR

personnel were trained in Lean manufacturing processes, and encouraged full

participation in Kaizen events.

Led implementation of new performance management process, which resulted in

meaningful quarterly performance reviews for all salaried and hourly

employees in the division.

Led "swat team" that successfully countered two union organizing attempts.

Initiated quarterly assessment that identified potential vulnerabilities

for future union attempts.

SCHNEIDER NATIONAL, Green Bay, WI

2003-2005

Leading U.S. transportation and logistics company, approx. 20,000 employees

and $3 billion annual revenues.

Human Resource and Associate Relations Director

Managed all areas of employee relations for U.S. and international sites,

including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South America, and Europe. Scope of HR

function included the following: diversity strategy; workforce policy;

proactive union avoidance/campaign management; and EEOC affirmative action

initiatives.

Led strategy sessions and devised union free campaign for all sites in

order to counter aggressive union organizing campaign. Presented positive

alternatives, which resulted in continued union free status for existing

union free sites.

Increased overall employee satisfaction scores 22% by creating HR relations

steering team.

Led all collective bargaining negotiations, which resulted in five

successful contract negotiations.

KRAFT FOODS, Northfield, IL

1997-2003

Oscar Mayer Division of Kraft, largest branded food and beverage company in

U.S.

Area Human Resource Director, Northfield, IL (2003)

Human Resources Director, Madison, WI (1999-2003)

Promoted to HR Director from HR manager. Directed all HR areas for 2700

union and non-union employees of the Oscar Mayer Division, including:

recruiting, training, safety, compliance with labor law, labor relations

and team based-management.

Key player in contract negotiations with United Food and Commercial Workers

(UFCW) that significantly increased flexibility in work schedules and

compensation rules. Proposed new language that creatively established

productivity incentives.

Reduced turnover by 33% and increased utilization 18% by leading team that

developed and implemented pay for skill program for all skilled trades in

the Division (highly successful program became the standard throughout

Kraft Foods).

Applied third party staff management concept that resulted in model program

for flexible staffing in a union environment. Directed design and

implementation of model program during collective bargaining process.

Contributed expertise during mergers and acquisitions, including analysis,

decision-making and implementation of all HR aspects of M&A. Contribution's

included successful merger of Boca Burgers Brand to Oscar Mayer Foods.

Led Oscar Mayer's first interest based negotiation process, which resulted

in upgrades to the following: production process, safety and general

business practices. Also achieved union buy in for new behavioral safety

program and Lean manufacturing process.

Human Resources Manager, New Ulm, MN (1997-1999)

Supervised direct staff of 8 managers and 2 administrators. Managed all HR

areas for 1100 salaried and non-union employees of Kraft Cheese Division.

Developed and implemented 7-day production schedules by leveraging high

performance work system (HPWS) rapid redesign process. Improved cheese

production from 5 day work week to 7 day continuous operation plant,

resulting in 28% production increase and full utilization of assets.

Led team that established a new Performance Management Center for

Excellence, which integrated automated 360-degree feedback.

Introduced web-based software that linked performance review and

compensation for individual merit and bonus.

Previously held Human Resources positions with progressive levels of

responsibility and scope.

MOORE PRESSURE SENSITIVE SYSTEMS, Angola, IN

1996-1997

Leading manufacturer of EDP, packaging, industrial, stock and security

labels.

Area Human Resources Manager

SPECIALTYCHEM PRODUCTS, Marinette, WI

1991-1996

Subsidiary of Bayer Company, leaders in the specialty fine organic chemical

business.

Human Resources Manager

JOHNSON WAX, Racine, WI

1988-1991

Worldwide manufacturer and distributor of consumer household products.

Human Resources and Training Specialist

Education

B.S. Marketing Education, University of Wisconsin (Stout), Menomonie, WI

M.S., Training and Development/Human Resources, University of Wisconsin (in

progress)

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