Human Resources Management

Brent J. Mallek

**** ******** ** • Grenville, North Carolina 27834 • 252-***-****

abnih1@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Strategically-oriented human resources professional, with over 20 years of progressive responsibility.

Demonstrated effectiveness through success in overall operations management as well as the management

of specialty areas of human resources such as: employment, college relations, compensation and benefit

administration, and employee relations. Seasoned executive leader for organizational development and

education. Excellent communicator both as a public speaker and presenter. Solid employee relations and

problem solving skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMS OF EASTERN CAROLINA, Greenville, NC 2006- Present

A regional healthcare system supporting 29 counties in Eastern North Carolina.

Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Vice President Human Resources

Responsible for the strategic direction and human resources operational support for the flagship hospital within the

UHS system. PCMH, nearly $750 million in revenue, is comprised of over 6000 employees. Emphasis on

employee relations, recruitment & retention, compliance, and education & development. Provide executive

sponsorship to the organization’s Journey to Exce llence patient and employee satisfaction initiative by coordinating

service teams and acting as executive liason. Report to Chief Human Resources Officer for UHS with a dotted line

to President PCMH.

Redesigned new employee orientation including the orie ntation class and the onboarding follow up efforts

Worked with a small task force to redesign and develop UHS Mission, Vision, & Values

Journey to Excellence Executive Liason

Established cultural diversity initiative

RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE, Kankakee, Illinois 2001 - 2006

An integrated regional healthcare delivery system comprised of acute care, senior living, homecare, and

support services.

Vice President Human Resources

Responsible for the strategic direction of the Human Resources function supporting over 2300 employees

including employed physicians. Emphasis on: legal compliance, strategic development, employee

relations, compensation management and benefit administration. Active member on the Executive and

Strategic Leadership team. Also provided executive leadership for Education and Development,

Volunteer Services, and Pastoral Care departments. Direct responsibility for staff of 22 with additional

leadership responsibility for over 250 volunteers. Report to the CEO.

Led patient satisfaction initiative increasing overall satisfaction from 50th percentile to 85th

percentile in 18 months.

Led employee relations initiatives increasing employee satisfaction from 80 th percentile to 95th

percentile in one year.

Designed and implemented an innovative clinical compensation model resulting in increased

satisfaction and reduced turnover.

Designed and implemented a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Reduced the average length of job opening by 20% in critical specialty areas.

Implemented HR information system with Lawson software.

Successful labor relations while maintaining union-free status.

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ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER, Blue Island, Illinois 1997 - 2001

An acute care hospital serving Chicago’s south suburbs and a member of SSM Healthcare, St. Louis, MO.

SSM Healthcare is the first healthcare recipient of the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award.

Vice President Human Resources

Responsible for the senior management role in Human Resources function supporting over 1800

employees including employed physicians. Strategic involvement as a member of the Administrative

Counsel.

Developed and implemented a management competency program and assessment.

Developed comprehensive employee communication strategy including weekly newsletter

publication, town-hall style employee forums, and an electronic feedback and communication

system.

Obtained corporate certification in group facilitation and instruction.

Participated in application for Lincoln Quality Award and Malcolm Baldridge National Quality

Award.

ST. JOSEPH'S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, West Bend, Wisconsin 1993 - 1997

St Joseph’s is an acute care hospital serving a small regional area of suburban Milwaukee.

Director Human Resources

Responsible for managing the Human Resources function supporting over 550 employees. Operational

responsibility included: for Safety & Security, Risk Management, Housekeeping and Laundry/Linen.

Emphasis on: employee relations, compensation management, benefit design, and administration.

Leadership of successful process improvement teams in many functional areas.

Skilled in the concepts, philosophies and practices of CQI as part of daily work life.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT OCONOMOWOC, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 1991 - 1993

Memorial is an acute care community hospital.

Manager Human Resources

Responsible for the management direction of the Human Resources function supporting of over 500

employees. Emphasis on: compensation, employee relations, compensation management and benefit

design.

ALLEN-BRADLEY CO., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1989 - 1991

Allen Bradley is a division of Rockwell International. Manufacturing, sales and distribution of electric

controls, motor controls, and computer based manufacturing automation systems.

Human Resources Representative

Responsible for the employment function for the U.S. Sales Group including recruitment, interviewing,

preparing job offers and assisting with college relations. Assisted in employee relations, benefit

administration, compensation planning, and training.

OTHER PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

THE WISCONSIN CHEESEMAN, INC., Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 1987 - 1989

A manufacturing, sales and distribution company in the mail order gift, food and confection business.

Personnel Manager

MARSHALL FIELD & CO., Appleton, Wisconsin 1985 - 1987

A retail store and part of a major, multi-store regional retail corporation.

Personnel Manager

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EDUCATION

M.B.A., Human Resource Management emphasis, Edgewood College, Madison, WI - 1990

B.A., Personnel Management, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - 1985

Adjunct Faculty, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL - Present/Part-time

Adjunct Faculty, DePaul University, School for New Learning, Chicago, IL - Present/Part-time

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES

President Elect, Exchange Club of Kankakee

Board of Directors, Workforce Investment Board, Tri-County

Board of Directors, Dynamo Soccer

Board of Directors, Volunteer Center of Washington County - 1997

Board of Directors, National Management Association, Kettle Moraine Chapter, 1996 - 1997

Chairperson, 1997 American Cancer Society Relay for Life

National member, Society for Human Resource Management

National member, American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration

Advisor to School to Work Transition Consortium

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