Human Resources Management
Resume:
John P. Vandenberg
Cedarburg, WI 53012
*.**********@*********.***
262-***-**** (H) 414-***-**** (C)
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: To assist your company with developing, planning and
implementing all human resources functions relating to labor and employee
relations, recruiting, wage and salary administration, employee welfare,
safety, training and employee development, and community relations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
10/96 - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
02/09 Milwaukee Gear Company / Treat All Metals Inc., Milwaukee, WI
As the human resources manager directly responsible for all HR
needs of a three shift, 225 employee, manufacturing/heat treating
operation. Developed and maintained pro-active HR policies and
procedures that previously did not exist that were compliant with
all laws, rules, and regulations, and were consistent with the
changing corporate philosophy. Annually evaluated all company
benefits to ensure the most advantageous benefit plan at the lowest
cost.
. Initiated a new employee performance appraisal system. This
system not only evaluated employee performance on a quarterly
basis, but also created a road map for employee development and
professional growth. This included working with managers and
supervisors to ensure acceptance and ownership at all levels of
the organization.
. Creatively developed new approaches to attract and retain
employees, including targeted recruiting, job specific
interviewing, and skills testing. Focused on retention of both
professional and hourly employees through training and regular
feedback.
Implemented a new employee orientation system provide continual appraisal,
feedback and training to new employees to foster a positive attitude toward
company's strategic goals and objectives.
Improved the salary/wage administration system to ensure internal and
external pay equity. Introduced the ADP HRB and ADP Payroll systems to
increase efficiency and reduce errors.
Developed labor negotiation strategies with senior management to ensure a
beneficial outcome for contract negotiations. Also managed all day-to-day
grievances issues.
Developed, implemented and maintained a pro-active safety and health
program to ensure a safe, healthful and compliant work environment.
Evaluated and changed human resources processes to proactively reduce
inefficiencies, and provide better service to management and employees.
9/95 - SAFETY SPECIALIST
10/96 MRA - The Management Association, Brookfield, WI
. Ensured compliance with all applicable OSHA Standards.
Developed pro-active and sustainable safety training programs.
Provided training to employees and management on the requirements of the
OSHA Standards as well as the requirements of their specific safety and
health programs.
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Identified potential hazards, such as machine guarding deficiencies and
determining what corrective action steps needed to be taken to eliminate
the unsafe condition.
Audited existing safety and health programs and evaluated them to determine
deficiencies and developed corrective action plans.
Served as a safety and human resources technical resource for member
companies.
9/88 - CONTROLS GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES - SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE
9/95 Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
At a corporate level, worked with seven US and two Mexican
manufacturing facilities and 150 branch offices in the Controls
Group.
. Developed OSHA compliance and pro-active safety management programs
for the manufacturing facilities and branch locations. Assisted
management with their implementation and follow up.
Developed, implemented and maintained safety and health program to ensure a
safe, healthful and compliant work environment.
Performed quarterly safety and health inspections at each of the
manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA
Standards and the reductions of accidents and injuries.
Detected potential accident hazards and recommending corrective and
preventative actions to correct them
Performed sound level monitoring and analyzed the data to make
recommendations for noise abatement.
Analyzed accident and injury data to determine injury type, frequency, and
severity and developing management programs to further reduce accident and
injuries.
Instituted and participating in employee and executive safety committee
meetings at all manufacturing locations.
Developed and conducted safety training classes.
Assisted plant management in accident investigations and in the development
of corrective actions to prevent further occurrences.
EDUCATION -
Human Resources Certificate -
Cardinal Stritch University, July 1997
BSE in Occupational Safety with an emphasis on Business Management
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UW-Whitewater, December 1987
REFERENCES -
Available upon request
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