Manager Human Resources

GEORGE W. PIKE

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LEADER IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Experienced across all HR competencies, with proven success in multi-

industry corporate, divisional, and plant settings. Solid background in

strategic planning, organizational design, staffing, employee relations,

training and development, compensation and benefit administration, and

safety. A valued business partner who builds trust and highly productive

relationships at all levels of the organization.

EXPERIENCE

HANDI-FOIL CORPORATION Wheeling, IL

Aug. 2008 - Present

This is a privately-held, $300 million manufacturer/distributor of

disposable aluminum bake ware.

Human Resources Manager

I report to the VP/CFO and am responsible for providing "hands-on" labor

and employee relations direction to 300 union and non-union employees.

. Streamlined recruiting efforts to maximize ROI and decrease average

time-to-hire.

. Introduced self-directing safety concepts that have cut the number of

recordable injuries in half over the previous year.

. Introduced various employee relations initiatives including an EAP,

Roundtable Meetings and revised performance management system.

ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORPORATION Mt. Prospect, IL March

1995 - Nov, 2007

The 575-employee Headquarters location for this $1 billion manufacturer of

Bosch, Skil, Dremel and RotoZip power tools.

Human Resources Manager - Headquarters

Provide "hands-on" employee relations direction to two Chicago area HQ

facilities. Support engineering, accounting and finance, purchasing,

logistics, customer service and IT client groups. Administer all benefits

and compensation policies.

. Created significant reductions in average time-to-hire and cost-per-

hire by expanding recruiting resources and streamlining selection

processes.

. Automated HR transaction record keeping increasing the ability for HR

to function as a valued business partner, controlling costs and

aligning HR decision-making with business goals.

. Created a standard HR operating procedure manual that ensured timely,

fair and consistent decision making across all HR functions.

. Developed and improved affirmative action reporting and program

effectiveness.

PLASTOFILM INDUSTRIES (Subsidiary of Varlen Corporation) Wheaton, IL

1991 - 1995

A multi-plant, $33 million manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging

serving the medical, electronic and consumer industries.

Director of Human Resources

Reported to the President. HR generalist directing all personnel functions

including development and implementation of compensation and benefits

programs, training, HRIS, recruitment, ER, safety, and policy/procedure

development.

. Reduced employee medical costs rate of increase by implementing

progressive managed care programs resulting in annual savings of

$250,000.

. Refocused safety efforts that yielded a 50% reduction in claims and

reduced workers' compensation premiums by $62,000.

. Championed continuous improvement and team development efforts in line

with maintaining positive employee relations environment.

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SIGNODE PACKAGING SYSTEMS (Division of ITW) Glenview, IL 1989 -

1991

The Consumable Products Operations Unit is a $700 million, 570-employee

manufacturer of steel and plastic strapping.

Manager of Employee Relations

Reported to the Vice President and General Manager. Responsible for

providing "hands-on" labor and employee relations direction to three

Chicago area manufacturing and distribution facilities.

. Managed a proactive and highly effective preventative labor relations

effort that maintained non-union status for 240 employees through

retraining of supervisors, employee counseling, and improving

communications processes. Was integral part of the team that

successfully guided the decertification process at the only union

plant.

. Provided creative organizational development skills that reshaped the

organization structure in the wake of the company's decentralization

efforts.

. Led the implementation of the benefits transition subsequent to new

ownership by ITW.

PRECISION SCIENTIFIC, INC. Chicago, IL 1986 - 1989

A $30 million manufacturer of laboratory equipment and process analyzers

that completed a successful conversion to world class manufacturing

techniques.

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for employee relations for 370 hourly and salaried employees.

Handled staffing, grievance resolution, attendance control, compensation,

benefits administration, EEO/AAP management, training, discrimination

charge processing, quality circles, and security.

. Recouped $15,000 in lost time annually through increased employee and

supervisory accountability, and improved standards, communications and

disciplinary procedures.

. Coordinated employee communication, motivation and OJT to

manufacturing employees to introduce world class manufacturing to the

plant, working successfully with the support of the Steelworkers

Union.

. Managed the outplacement of 35 salaried employees, representing more

than $1,200,000 in annual payroll savings. No adverse charges or

litigation resulted.

THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY Chicago, IL 1981 - 1986

Supervisor, Employment Opportunity Programs - Corporate Headquarters

Developed policies, procedures, and training programs designed to improve

corporate representation of a diverse workforce and promote an inclusive

culture.

1. Provided in-depth analysis and evaluation of Affirmative Action plans

to minimize vulnerability, initiate corrective action, and establish

recruitment and placement goals.

2. Represented the company in seven OFCCP on-site review processes, with

each resulting in a finding of compliance.

3. Conducted EEO training programs for 350 employees at all management

levels.

EDUCATION

BA, Business Emphasis University of Illinois

AFFILIATIONS

The Management Association of Illinois Society for Human

Resources Management

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