Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Robert P. Schwab
St. Charles, Missouri 63303-1516
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as a Human Resource professional where employee
relations and cost effectiveness are desired result of utilizing skill,
experience and various progressive management techniques.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
Versatile and focused human resource professional with over thirty years of
extensive experience in employee and labor relations, planning, affirmative
action, compensation, benefits, problem resolution, self-directed/managed
work teams and administering effective management/employee development
programs. Proven ability to apply group dynamics in the improvement of
communications and problem solving abilities among members of multi-
disciplinary groups. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish
close working relationships with all levels of management and labor
employees.
EXPERIENCE AND SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:
1999 - PRESENT MAGNA INTERIOR SYSTEMS
DIVISION MANAGER - Multiple plant level responsibilities with multiple
division corporation in Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Safety, Medical
& Security. Additionally responsible for Wage & Benefits Administration,
Compensation Analysis, Affirmative Action Plans, Union Avoidance
(successfully defended company through union campaigns by implementation of
employee recognition and communication programs), Communication Meetings
(designed and implemented employee recognition and communication programs
to increase ownership and pride of facility). Company advisor to Employee
Fairness Committee activities and Committee Chairperson to Corporate HR in
Toronto, Ontario (assist in the corporate strategic planning process).
MANAGER - Plant level responsibility, provided direction and management for
direct and indirect staff of a 550-person Plant, in Human Resources, Wage &
Benefits, Safety, and Grievance Procedures for a pro-employee facility.
Additionally responsible for manpower planning, staffing programs including
recruitment, developing and managing employee relations, supervisory &
management development programs, introduction and administration of
employee involvement through employee committees and job evaluation
programs (created Employee Involvement atmosphere to achieve Self-Directed
Work Teams). Created "Selection Committee" of hourly/supervisory
interviewing team to review, interview, and recommend job position
candidates.
1994 - 1999 SYSTEMS SERVICE ENTERPRISES, INC.
MANAGER - Corporate level responsibility, overseeing Human Resources,
Benefits, Safety & Recruiting. Advise Senior Management on Human
Resources, Employee Relations, Personnel and Legal Compliance issues.
Provide direction and management for Staffing, Development, Education and
Technical Support groups in order to maintain departmental objectives.
Develop, implement and provide statistical data from various HRIS programs
for corporate planning.
1990 - 1993 PARAGON GROUP, INC.
MANAGER - Corporate level responsibility with multiple facilities,
established a Corporate Human Resource Department in St. Louis, accountable
for Human Resources in (thirteen state) Midwest Region. Designed and
implemented performance review and compensation programs including bonus
plan for individual achievement for management, sales and associate levels.
Managed all benefits, insurance and safety programs. Responsible for
overseeing all payroll functions, salary administration, bonus, review
schedules, employment and personnel activities. Administrated and oversaw
all training, orientation, policy interpretation, conflict resolution,
corrective discipline and termination procedures. Represented the
corporation in legal and governmental issues and assisted corporate in the
preparation of arbitration's and contract negotiations. Arranged and
administered consolidation and shutdown of numerous corporate assets.
1979 - 1990 ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC.
FIELD MANAGER - Corporate level responsibility with multiple facility
divisions, managed 150 employees and operations for eleven Brewery sites.
Accountable for a $6 million budget. Orchestrated and directed promotional
activities for all Tour, Gift Shop and several Clydesdale Operations.
Developed and directed a complete renovation of the Williamsburg, Virginia
Tour. Project Manager for the construction, opening and start up of the
new Brewery Tour, Gift Shop and Clydesdale Hamlet in Fort Collins,
Colorado.
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST - Responsible for corporate level recruitment,
selection and placement of business professionals. Additional involvement
and responsibilities in training, compensation, organizational development
and EEO compliance. Activities included interfacing with eighteen
bargaining units and management of College Relations programs. Researched,
proposed, instituted and monitored a successful posting system for non-
exempt employees. Supervised and expanded company wide Intern and Minority
programs.
1975 - 1979 EMERSON ELECTRIC COMPANY
TECHNICAL EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATIVE - Recruited individuals for 1,500 plus
division, by designing and instituting various selection processes.
Interviewed candidates, established and coordinated plant visits,
formulated and negotiated offers and relocation packages. Conceived and
coordinated contract labor standards for approximately 300 professionals.
Negotiated, facilitated and tracked labor contracts with select consulting
firms.
PERSONNEL REPRESENTATIVE - Corporate level responsibility with multiple
division/multiple facility corporation. Responsible for hourly and
salaried staffing and training in company policies and procedures.
Developed, maintained and presented Corporate Orientation and Benefits
Presentations.
EDUCATION:
B. S. Industrial Management - Southeast Missouri State University
Numerous Management and Administrative Courses, Seminars, & Certifications
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