Human Resources Manager

ALLAN KACHEL

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Bloomfield, MI *****

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Primary: 248-***-****

Cell: 248-***-****

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

A collaborative HR leader with an MBA and experience in several industries

enhanced by leadership roles in divisional management. Developed a

reputation for maintaining open lines of communication among all levels of

the organization (including unions) with a focus on employee/ management

relations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Compensation, Recruiting/Staffing,

AA/EEO, Benefit Administration Training & Development and Performance

Management

CAREER HISTORY

HR SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. . Bloomfield Township, MI 2009-Present

-HR Solutions provides a full range of Human Resources services to small

businesses, cities and municipalities requiring access to Human Resources

experience and resources.

DURAKON INDUSTRIES, INC. [acquired by Penda Corp.] . Lapeer, Michigan 2008-

2009

- The world's leading supplier of cargo management and vehicle protection

systems. -

Director of Human Resources

Provided leadership in all facets of HR for manufacturing organization with

250 employees.

*Introduced recruiting process enhancements that improved the quality of

new hires, reduced recruiting costs and engaged the stakeholders.

*Created a performance management program to simplify the performance

evaluation process.

*Developed and implemented a comprehensive supervisor training program to

increase supervisors' understanding of HR laws, supervisory concepts and

responsibilities.

*Led rightsizing efforts encompassing a plant closing and a reduction in

force at another facility.

*Instituted improvements in labor relations with the UAW and communication

across all levels of the organization.

MARKETING ASSOCIATES, LLC . Detroit, Michigan 2006-2008

- Deliver a full range of marketing services including integrated marketing

programs and analytics. -

Human Resources Manager

Managed HR functions, including employee benefit program, for this

marketing services provider.

*Developed a salaried compensation structure.

*Generated and implemented a formalized staffing process and a new hire

orientation program.

*Designed the "Associates in Excellence" employee recognition program.

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ARCHWAY MARKETING SERVICES . Romulus, Michigan 2005-2006

- Provider of marketing execution services including fulfillment and

information solutions. -

Senior Manager - Human Resources

Led HR department for a four-site division with 300 employees.

*Improved communications with Teamsters union leadership, resulting in

reduced number of grievances and a better working relationship.

*Developed and presented a supervisor training program for all managers and

supervisors.

MPI INTERNATIONAL, INC. . Rochester Hills, Michigan 1998-2005

- Manufacturer/supplier of fineblanked metal parts to the auto industry. -

Director of Human Resources

*Established a corporate HR department with responsibility for 1,000

employees in 6 facilities.

*Created an HR infrastructure and established common practices, linking

independently-managed plant HR departments with corporate headquarters.

*Introduced managed care cost containment features to self-administered

medical plan, saving more than $6.2 million over 5 years.

*Generated AA/EEO plans and represented the company in 3 successful

compliance audits.

*Researched, selected and implemented the company's first HRIS (Software

Plus).

R. L. POLK & CO. . Southfield, Michigan 1980-1997

- Privately held provider of consumer and vehicle information products

since 1870. -

Director - Human Resources (1994-1997)

Provided HR leadership for the $65 million, 1,200-employee City Directory

Division.

*Served on 5-member executive team charged with leading the successful

financial turnaround of the company's largest business unit. Involved with

all operational aspects of the division.

*Managed a printing plant that published 700 different city directories

each year.

Manager - Human Resources Services (1986-1994)

Managed all aspects of employee relations, labor relations, AA/EEO and

employee benefits

Industrial Relations Representative (1980-1986)

*Compiled wage schedules and wrote job descriptions. Generated AA/EEO

plans.

*Represented the company in multiple EEO compliance audits and

discrimination charges.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY Master of Business Administration

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts - Personnel Administration

Awarded 4-year scholarship through national Evans Scholars Foundation.

AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit (HRAGD)

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