Human Resources Project

DAVID J. RICHTER

**** ******** ***** 618-***-**** (Mobile)

Belleville, Illinois 62221-7986 618-***-**** (Residence) *************@*********.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION CONSULTANT with over 25 years experience in Compensation and Human

Resources administration. Highly skilled in organizing and managing pay and incentive programs,

consolidating systems and programs resulting from mergers and acquisitions, and administering budgets.

Ability to analyze, evaluate, and find practical solutions to challenging management issues; lead and

cooperate with others; and provide exceptional consultative and client services. Regarded as a valued team

member who is capable of both innovative and pragmatic contributions and setting the standard for integrity,

diligence, and commitment.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS – St. Louis, Missouri

(Nationwide cable and telecommunications company with over 16,000 employees.)

Compensation Consultant 2008

- Contractor through Workforce Logic – Sonoma, California

Manage the annual merit review process for over 16,000 employees nationwide, including executives.

Develop and implement pay structure, merit budget and guidance recommendations. Analyze and reconcile

results, compile summary and submit reports for approval. Ensure payroll upload file and documentation are

accurate, timely and SOX compliant. Other responsibilities include:

• Assist with Executive Compensation activities. Research enterprise peer group and submit reports

for Board and Executive review. Generate and analyze various equity distribution scenarios to

determine projected wealth accumulation of the long term incentive plan (LTIP). Assist in

implementing new LTIP provisions.

• Develop a comprehensive on-line management toolkit for compensation administration. Compile,

update and revise existing compensation policies. Write and recommend new policies. Collaborate

with the Compensation Team to improve processes.

• Audit compliance with DOL and FLSA regulations.

• Serve as project leader for an HR team studying the results of an enterprise-wide employee opinion

survey and leveraging findings to recommend HR process and service improvements.

AMEREN – St. Louis, Missouri 2000 – 2007

(Industry leading electric and gas utility company with over 9000 employees.)

Compensation and Performance Specialist (2005 – 2007)

Consulted with internal clients on compensation issues including policy interpretation, organizational

development and job design, market pricing, salary adjustments, and performance metrics. Served as a team

leader on a corporate-wide job design project. Facilitated HR functional realignment through organizational

review, process analysis, and job restructuring to improve client services and product delivery.

Compensation Supervisor (2000 – 2005)

Supervised and administered compensation policies and programs, and managed annual executive merit and

incentive compensation programs. Supervised and administered ongoing compensation policies and

programs for over 3000 management employees and annual incentive plans for all employees. Oversaw

annual performance appraisal process for management employees, and developed and implemented career

ladders, special incentive plans, and reward programs in support of Ameren’s pay-for-performance

philosophy.

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AMEREN - Compensation Supervisor (2000 – 2005) - continued

Monitored compensation programs and practices to ensure regulatory compliance, including FLSA and

Affirmative Action. Initiated, coordinated, and supervised compensation program integration activities

resulting from mergers and acquisitions.

• Assisted in selection and installation of automated compensation management system and served as a

principal user.

• Served on corporate HR integration teams during two major acquisitions; developed transition

strategies for HR policies and programs; planned and mapped implementation processes and related

communications; followed-through to ensure timely execution; and monitored team progress and

provided assistance.

• Integrations were successfully accomplished within established timeframes.

Compensation Specialist (2000)

Conducted job analysis, market pricing, and classification evaluation. Participated in outside compensation

surveys. Prepared job offers and pay adjustments for new hires and promotions. Assisted in administering

annual management merit and incentive process.

ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE – St. Louis, Missouri 1999 – 2000

Compensation Manager – Human Resources Department

Directed compensation management for large 3-campus community college with over 3750 employees.

Provided HRIS Administration, managed existing compensation program, and initiated improvements.

Recommended pay increases for promotions and upward reclassifications. Conducted, analyzed, and

participated in pay surveys to track and determine market prices.

• Served as chair and facilitator of eight-member Job Evaluation Committee.

• Reviewed, recommended, and coordinated implementation of an ERP - SCT/Banner 2000 HRIS module.

• Participated in HR process re-engineering project; streamlined administrative procedures to improve

efficiency and reduce costs.

UNION PLANTERS BANK/MAGNA BANK, N. A. – Belleville, Illinois 1997 – 1998

(Currently Regions Bank)

Vice President/Compensation Administrator – Human Resources Department

Directed compensation administration for multi-billion dollar banking institution with 2800 employees in

Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa. Coordinated HRIS development. Managed Year 2000 compliance projects for

Human Resources. Evaluated existing compensation program to recommend and initiate improvements.

Conducted and analyzed pay surveys to market price data processing and key staff salaries. Monitored pay

increases for conformance to guidelines. Assisted in developing sales staff incentives and data processing

staff retention agreements. Assessed HR policies, procedures and software applications for Year 2000

compliance. Developed, implemented, and managed project action plans, test scripts, and schedules.

• Facilitated Magna Group acquisition by Union Planters Bank. Reclassified and realigned Magna Groups

employees to Union Planters classification and pay plan.

• Reviewed, recommended, and coordinated implementation of ADP Payroll and HRIS processes to

increase efficiency and productivity.

• Served as HR representative on corporate Year 2000 committee to identify systems and equipment at

risk, determine potential cost and impact, and recommend appropriate action.

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY GOVERNMENT - St. Louis, Missouri 1992 – 1997

(Division of Personnel)

Compensation Manager

Managed general compensation activities for over 3000 employees. Administered merit system pay plan and

position control process. Directed Compensation Unit’s daily operations. Supervised Compensation

Administrator and staff of four senior personnel analysts. Reviewed and approved merit system position

changes as authorized. Oversaw and participated in development of HRIS database using Microsoft Access.

Consulted with Department Heads on sensitive and controversial compensation issues. Administered

Compensation Unit budget and participated in development of Personnel Division's operating budget.

CITY OF FLORISSANT, MISSOURI 1996

Private Compensation Consulting

Developed alternative shift schedules for 24-hour police and fire dispatcher operations to reduce overtime.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ST. LOUIS COUNTY GOVERNMENT – St. Louis, Missouri

Project Leader – Division of Personnel

Personnel Analyst - Principal

Personnel Analyst - Senior

Participated in developing, planning, and organizing major job evaluation project, and managed and

supervised project operations. Evaluated over 700 proposed job titles. Developed budget projections and

implemented strategies. Installed new Compensation Plan. Supervised job analysis and evaluated projects

for merit system positions. Coordinated major Compensation Unit functions.

AAIM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION – St. Louis, Missouri

Personnel Management Services Analyst

ILLINOIS POWER COMPANY – Decatur, Illinois

Compensation Analyst

Industrial Relations Analyst

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Psychology/Human Resources Administration and Industrial/Organizational

Illinois State University - Normal, Illinois

Thesis: Applied research in leader behavior effectiveness

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Illinois State University – Normal, Illinois

Proficient in MicroSoft Vista & Office Suite, Lotus Suite, PeopleSoft and Mercer Compensation Systems

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member – WorldatWork/American Compensation Association – 1992-Current

Member – Compensation and Benefits Network of Greater St. Louis – 1997-Current

Chair – 2000-2001; Vice-Chair – 1999-2000; Education Committee Chair – 1997-1998;

Program Committee Chair – 1998-1999

PUBLICATIONS

“Effects of Leader Behaviors on Subordinate Performance and Satisfaction:

A Laboratory Experiment with Student Employees”

Co-authors: David C. Gilmore and Terry A. Beehr

Journal of Applied Psychology, 1979; Vol. 64, pp. 166-172

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