Frank Prochaska, SPHR

*** ******** **., ******** *****, OH 44067

Home Phone: 330-***-**** ( Cell Phone: 234-***-****

E-Mail: abmgzj@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Certified human resource professional with ten years of progressive

experience and a proven ability to work with all levels of an organization.

Offering outstanding leadership, coaching, communication and teamwork

skills supported by a B.A. in Human Resource Management and a Masters in

Public Administration.

Human Resource Experience

HR Leader, Norandex Distribution, Inc., Division of Saint-Gobain

Corporation Hudson, Ohio 2005-Present

Provide human resource leadership for more than 600 employees within 75

locations in the eastern United States. Perform as a key partner with all

levels of this sales and distribution organization; including the direct

support of site, regional and department managers and vice presidents. Key

accomplishments and responsibilities:

> Supported an increase in human resource service requirements through the

integration of more than 30 locations

> Lead safety training and change initiatives; contributed to an injury

rate reduction of three points

> Coach and train leaders regarding employee relations and performance

management policies, procedures and issues

> Manage a continuous talent strategy; implemented a life-cycle recruiting

process to attract and retain top talent

> Delivered solutions to streamline payroll processes, increase business

efficiencies and achieve FLSA requirements

> Develop and facilitate training for benefits, company policies,

recruiting, performance management and EFCA

> Provide critical leadership and direction for payroll, D.O.T. and HR

administration and Sarbanes-Oxley

> Create compensation plans, perform compensation studies and communicate

developments in related programs

> Conduct analysis and review of strategic changes, restructurings and

employee relations actions

> Direct ad-hoc and annual engagement surveys and action planning,

developed and implemented an executive 360

> Designed and implemented HR processes to support the sale of Norandex

from Owens Corning to Saint-Gobain

Sr. Human Resource Generalist, Degussa, Inc. (Now BASF) Beachwood,

Ohio 2000-2005

Managed employee relations and human resource services for more than 250

employees within 14 union and non-union manufacturing facilities throughout

the United States and Canada. Key accomplishments and responsibilities:

> Managed business and cultural transition related to the realignment and

merger of three business lines

> Designed and implemented training for human resource related policies and

procedures

> Conducted human resource investigations regarding policy violations and

employee relations concerns

> Developed job descriptions and conducted ongoing wage reviews and

compensation studies

> Recruited, interviewed and developed tools to support talent selection at

all levels of the organization

> Communicated and administered benefits enrollment and changes while

providing ongoing service and support

> Facilitated union grievance process and supported the negotiation of four

union contracts among three locations

> Earned certification as an internal ISO Auditor for plant and corporate

functions

Assistant Human Resource Manager, Steak 'n Shake, Inc., Northern Ohio

1999-2000

Coordinated human resource services and led management recruitment for the

northern Ohio market. Achieved talent recruitment requirements while

opening more than 10 locations. Key responsibilities:

> Recruited and selected managers

> Managed pre-employment and orientation process

> Developed and maintained college relations

> Facilitated training and investigations

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Human Resource Management

Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio

Minor: Political Science

Masters of Public Administration

The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Pi Alpha Alpha, National Honor Society

Professional Development: The SHRM Learning System (John Carroll

University), Management of Managers (University of Michigan), Labor

Relations, HRIS, Union Avoidance, Lean Manufacturing, Sarbanes-Oxley

Technical Skills

> Microsoft Office & Outlook

> Aetna, Cigna & ING Online Benefit Modules

> HRIS - ADP HR Perspective & People Soft

> Vurv & Virtual Edge (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Professional References Available Upon Request

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