John Peterselli
Avenue
Glen Ellyn,
Illinois 60137
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Expertise in HR Initiatives and Labor Relations
Leadership Training and Development ... Reorganization & Cultural Change
... Succession Planning ... Long Range Business Planning ... Benefits and
Compensation Design... Union and Non-Union Employee Relations...
Negotiations... HR Policies and Procedures... Labor and Employment Law...
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Professional Experience
CHICAGO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, Chicago, IL
Human Resource Director (1999-2008)
. Developed training programs for all management employees in the areas of
employee dispute resolution, recognition, performance competency, skills
development and internal candidate identification program.
. Designated lead spokesperson for all labor negotiation sessions.
. Partnered with all Senior staff members as well as department managers in
providing guidance and counseling in resolving various union employee
work issues, which may or may not include formal dispute resolution
procedures.
. Coordinated the recruitment of all employees, which included
professional, technical and administrative support staff. Introduced a
new employee orientation program, which included participation by all
management staff.
. Administered all benefit programs for both a union and non-union
workforce, which were cost effective and a positive benefit to all
employees.
. Resolved HR issues associated with establishing two new business
partnerships with two area hospitals, while accomplishing a smooth
transition and retention of all key personnel.
. Insured the proper administration of a collective bargaining agreement,
EEOC, FMLA, OSHA and relevant Federal and State mandated employment laws.
. Maintained positive relationships with all employee groups, including
both union and non-union
. Re-organized the Human Resource function in order to meet all Federal and
State mandates. Including rewriting job descriptions, employee handbook,
along with establishing hiring and recruitment guidelines.
UNITED AIRLINES, Chicago, IL
. Appointed member of the System Board of Arbitration, partnering with
union representatives as well as an independent outside arbitrator, in
rendering binding arbitration decisions for contract interpretation as
well as employee performance issues.
. Insured the proper administration of a collective bargaining agreement,
EEOC, FMLA, OSHA and relevant Federal and State mandated employment laws,
within a corporate division.
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. Investigated, prepared and presented cases before an independent
arbitrator, as related to alleged violations of a collective bargaining
agreement and employee misconduct.
. Acted as third step neutral, in rendering written decisions for
grievances involving contract violations as well as employee performance
issues.
. Reviewed causes of occupational injuries, and integrated corrective
programs to eliminate and reduce exposure to injuries, as well as to
control overall worker compensation costs.
. Developed and introduced employee performance standards, including
methods to determine skill competencies, along with corrective action
techniques.
Prior Additional Positions of Responsibility:
Employment Manager - Professional and Technical Recruitment
Developed recruitment resources, and made recommendation for
placement of candidates for middle management and director level
positions.
Maintained and developed department budget. Used various cost
containment techniques to meet budget and employee recruitment
goals.
Group Manager - Employee Training and Development
Responsible for the implementation of corporate training
programs for first level management within a specific division.
Staff Representative - Employee/Labor Relations
Liaison between various levels of management and union
employees, for the interpretation and implementation of work
rules and corporate policies.
Developed a positive working relationship with various labor
enforcement agencies including local union representative.
EDUCATION,
. Lewis University - Romeoville, IL
Bachelor of Science, Business (Accounting) and Education
. Loyola University - Chicago, IL
Masters of Science, Labor Relations & Human
Resources
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
. Keller Graduate School of Management and Lewis University
Disciplines Taught - Labor and Employment Law, Negotiation Skills,
Human Resource Management, Leadership and Organizational Behavior,
Managing Organizational Change, Strategic Staffing, Group Dynamics,
Labor Relations, Human Resourse Planning, Training and Development,
and Organizational Leadership
References furnished upon request.