MALCOLM W. WADLAND
Wheaton, IL
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A Human Resources professional who is well prepared for a human resources
generalist position. Committed to providing business partnerships with
management for anticipatory, consultative and problem solving leadership,
recruit the right talent and cultivate excellent employee relations and
provide the best services. Experience in small to large companies.
EXPERIENCE
KRONOS PRODUCTS, INC., Chicago, Illinois, 2005 - 2007
National food specialty manufacturer and food service distributor.
Director-Human Resources Managed all human resources functions for
corporate office, manufacturing plants and distribution center. Reported to
the President/COO.
. Managed the sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding
process.
. Helped supervisors evaluate employee relations, disciplinary and
discharge situations to make effective decisions and to carryout the
proper actions. Provided consultations for employees who had concerns.
. Won EEO charge at investigation stage.
. Converted medical insurance carrier for all locations to save on premiums
and to offer a national-wide HMO.
. Converted benefits and integrated HR functions for acquisition in
California.
. Recommended and implemented benefits improvements.
. Prepared company for the first safety audit with new workers' comp.
provider resulting in a 94% out of 100%.
TRICON INDUSTRIES, INC., Downers Grove, Illinois, 1996 - 2004
Certified (TS16949/QS9000/IOS) manufacturer and distributor of custom
plastic injection molded electro-mechanical components primarily for the
automotive/truck industry and major appliances. Manufacturing of materials
with insert plastic molding of metal components, metal stampings, cold-
header made metal parts,
welding, metal plating, assembly operations, and metal blazing materials.
Manager-Human Resources Coordinated employee relations, staffing,
compensation, training, safety and counseling of employees and managers.
Worked with multiple facilities.
. Managed the sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding
process.
. Set-up training program for professional employees to learn about
critical knowledge and procedures.
. Significantly reduced accident frequency, severity and costs.
. Converted payroll from an inside system to ADP.
. Selection of a new funds manager for 401(k) & profit sharing and
implementation.
. Organized a new program for employee recognition.
. Member of the ISO/QS9000 implementation team. Developed HR procedures to
comply with processes.
. Represented Tricon in the DuPage County Education to Careers program.
Served on the Executive Board.
EDUCATION
MBA and BS in Business Management, EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Charleston,
Illinois
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) int'l association; volunteer
for 2008 SHRM Conference
. Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRP): Former Director
. Chicagoland's Human Resources Association (CHRA)
. Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC)
. DuPage Area Education-to-Careers Program: Former Director