Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Loren E. Pearce
Lindon, Utah 84042
abnl38@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Expertise:
Over 20 years experience in all Human Resources functional areas. Recognized success in:
Organizational effectiveness Statistical process improvement
Compensation and Benefits Recruiting and Staffing
Preventative employee relations Safety and Security
Conflict resolution Retention Management
HR Information Systems Cost containment
MSHA/OSHA Project Management
Union avoidance Training and Development
Advanced fluency in Spanish
Education:
University of Utah
MS: Human Resources Management
University of Utah
Bachelors of Arts: Sociology (magna cum laude)
Employment:
CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM (FREEPORT MCMORAN) 6/2008 to 1/2009
Human Resources Manager Leadville, Colorado
Asked to lead the start up of a $500 million surface mine (currently deferred due to
declining metals prices) including all the staffing, training and development and the setting
of the culture. Position includes extensive intervention in community relations, housing and
transportation for employees. Mine is located at 12,000 feet.
APEX SILVER (MINERA SAN CRISTOBAL) 2007 - 2008
Sr. Manager Human Resources La Paz, Bolivia
Manage a team of 35 HR professionals at a 2000 employee, $1 billion, start up mining
operation in Bolivia. Primary responsibility for setting up policies and procedures, facilitating
cultural change and defusing a heightened state of labor tensions and conflicts.
Responsibilities include all aspects of HR such as high volume recruiting and staffing, labor
relations, training and development, HRIS and expatriate relations. Successfully immersed in
local culture, learning Quechua and local customs and gaining credibilit y with community
leaders and employees.
Rated as highly effective with significant accomplishments in the first 180 days.
CONVERGYS 2003 - 2007
Sr. Human Resources Manager Logan and Orem, Ut
For a 1500 employee customer call center with a Fortune 500 company, deliver generalist
support in all areas of human resources. Lead a team of 10 HR professionals:
Partnered with Operations in cultural change to reduce annual attrition from
179% to 106%
Orchestrated comprehensive plan to change community image and increase
branding recognition leading to improved recruiting and retention.
Established metrics and conducted several linear regression analysis studies to
determine strength of correlations between mission critical variables.
Reduced cost per hire from $300 to $160 through effective targeting of recruiting
dollars
Participated on several corporate process improvement projects including Agent
Compensation Plan and Attendance Policy
Power of One Champion for 2004 and 2005
Developed an early warning/early intervention plan focusing on attrition due to
absences.
Due to success at Logan site, asked to transfer to much larger Orem site and
immediately and positively impacted recruiting and attrition.
Drake, Beam, Morin (DBM) 1999 - 2003
Sr. Consultant Salt Lake City, Ut
Meet with companies and corporations to discuss organizational needs and deliver training
and consultation to executives and groups regarding change management, organizational
effectiveness and other areas where gaps may exist.
Meet with companies and individuals to discuss reduction in force plans and outplacement of
employees. Conduct training and provide career counseling to individuals to assure
maximum success during the transition.
1998 – 1999
GSC Foundries (aerospace manufacturer)
Director, Human Resources Ogden, Ut
Cut annual attrition from 100% to 30%
Developed and administered employee opinion survey, analyzed resul ts and
developed action plan.
Reduced absenteeism by 50%
Participated in the implementation of a Lean Manufacturing process.
1988 – 1998
Woodgrain Millwork
Corporate Manager, Human Resources Payette, Idaho
$300 million manufacturer of wood products with over 1500 employees in multiple states,
responsible for developing world class human resources policies and processes leading to
greater retention, productivity and safety of employees.
Reduced Worker’s Comp claims costs from $3 million to under $500 thousand.
Reduced attrition from 70% to 20% annually.
Assisted in implementing Statistical Process Control, Kaizen and other state of the art
manufacturing methods.
Designed and developed performance oriented evaluation and pay systems
Assisted operations in implementing Total Employee Involvement systems.
Designed and conducted dozens of training workshops.
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