Manager Human Resources

Glenn J. Rawski, SPHR

**** ***** ****** . ******** ****, Illinois 60176

H - (847) 671 - 1811. C - (224) 406 - 4800 . E-Mail: *******@*********.***

SUMMARY

Strong Human Resource Management background with diversified functional

experience with proven results. Expertise in HR generalist functions,

skills in Collective Bargaining Agreement administration, negotiations

planning, negotiations spoke person & grievance resolution. Possess a broad

knowledge of employment law including Illinois State Laws, Family Medical

Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act, Equal Employment

Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Well versed in training for safety and

security compliance, both to the standards of the company and regulatory

agencies such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Altria (Formerly UST) - Franklin Park, IL.

Manufacturer of smokeless tobacco products

Human Resource Manager

2007 - 2009

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for the plant operations

group. A total of 300 employees, consisting of both salaried and hourly

employees in a plant with four unions.

1. Reduced absenteeism by 28% through changes in interpretation of the

existing policy.

2. Led the local management team in the development of a negotiations

strategy that resulted in two (of two) cost decrease contracts, and

participated as a spokesperson on the negotiations team that negotiated

those contracts.

3. Successfully avoided all union grievance arbitration for 3 years.

4. Administered programs related to medical leaves, Workers Compensation

and Unemployment claims while controlling the costs of these programs.

5. Initiated a Labor / Management Committee to address non-contractual

issues.

Unilever Foodsolutions (Formerly Bestfoods) - Franklin Park, IL.

Manufacturer of institutional soups, sauces and bases with $275 million

in annual sales.

Human Resource Manager

1998 - 2006

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for the plant operations

group. A total of 250 employees, consisting of both salaried and hourly

employees in a union environment.

6. Led the management team in the development of a negotiations strategy

that resulted in back to back zero increase contracts, and participated

as a spokesperson on the negotiations team that negotiated those

contracts.

7. Member of a task force that developed corporate Family and Medical Leave

Act (FMLA) policy, then developed a plant FMLA policy reviewed and

accepted by the U.S. Department of Labor.

8. Formulated and implemented a change in management structure that

resulted in 8% improved productivity.

9. Developed extensive new employee orientation / on boarding programs for

both hourly and salaried employees.

10. Managed Worker's Compensation claims and directed the activities of the

attorneys to achieve the lowest settlement cost.

11. Achieved five of six successful arbitration results.

12. Strategized and implemented a process for selection of job bids based

on both qualifications and seniority rather than just seniority,

resulting in better qualified operators.

13. Reduced absenteeism by 50% through contract negotiations and

establishment of a new procedure for tracking absenteeism.

14. Successfully defended 4 of 5 claims jointly filed with the Illinois

Department of Human Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

15. Administered programs related to medical leaves, Workers Compensation

and Unemployment claims while controlling the costs of these programs.

16. Initiated a Labor / Management Committee to address non-contractual

issues. Training completed in conjunction with the Federal Mediation and

Conciliation Service (FMCS).

17. Started three successful self-directed work teams. (Social Activities

Committee, Helping Hands Committee and Wellness Warriors.)

18. Implemented a new security system that limits access by area and time,

resulting in greater protection for employees, company products and

property.

19. Conducted an employee attitude survey, and subsequently trained all

operations employees in diversity and sexual harassment.

20. Delivered three Developmental Dimensions International (D.D.I.)

training classes providing management and supervisory training for

production supervisors.

T. J. Harkins - Basic Commodity Brokers, Wood Dale, IL.

Distributor of spices & seeds with two locations and $25 million in

annual sales

Human Resources Manager (15 Month Contract)

1996 - 1998

21. Wrote, implemented and trained employees on programs in Safety,

Harassment, Equal Rights and Environmental Responsibility policies.

22. Implemented Safety Rules and conducted safety audits resulting in

correction of potential Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA) violations.

23. Compiled and authored a simplified and effective employee manual.

24. Conduct a local industry wage and benefit survey to evaluate pay rates

and benefits.

Inland Container Corporation, Northlake, IL.

Manufacturer of corrugated containers with $35 million in annual sales

Manufacturing Coordinator / Plant Superintendent

1995 - 1996

Sonoco Products Company, Hillside, IL.

Manufacturer of corrugated containers with $32 million in annual sales

Administrative Manager

1988 - 1995

Marsh Instrument Company, Skokie IL.

Financial Manager

1986 - 1988

Manager, Cost Accounting

1981 - 1986

Searle Pharmaceutical Inc., Skokie, IL.

Project Analyst

1980 - 1981

Chemical Accountant

1979 - 1980

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Elmhurst College,

Elmhurst, IL. 1982

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

. Awarded Senior Professional in Human Resources (S.P.H.R.) certification

in December 1997. Certification renewed in 2000, 2003, 2006 and 2009.

Current certification is valid through December 2012.

. Earned training certification from Developmental Dimensions International

(D.D.I.) in 2000.

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