Human Resources Management

Kevin Harris, J.D., C.S.P.

*** *. *********, *******, **., 60614

Mobile: 217. 741. 5490

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

SENIOR LEVEL HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS PARTNER with employment law and labor relations

expertise in commercial, technical and skilled workplaces. 15 years legal experience negotiating and

administering collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures and labor/management relations.

Administer and lead Labor Relations policies and procedures in multi state operations. Design and deliver

of training programs for supervisors and department heads concerning union, contractual or legal

obligations. Drive the execution of HR programs and talent management to support optimum

performance. Integrate Human Resources with Safety, EHS, Loss Control and Insurance programs to

clarify roles and responsibilities and improve performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRAVELERS INSURANCE 2007-PRESENT

Loss Control Specialist – National Accounts

Responsible for design and implementation of loss control solutions for large Fortune 500 worker’s

compensation programs. Resolution of complex organizational and performance issues between safety,

human resources and senior operations management regarding roles and responsibilities for cost control.

Establish rapport with stakeholders to create accountability, actively probing and fact finding to define

solutions, thereby exceeding performance requirements.

• Lead or co-consultant on six cost containment projects for large self insured workers

compensation programs that averaged a 40% reduction of total loss dollars within six months.

• Savings ranged from $150,000 to over $600,000 dollars, due to implementing best practices.

• Developed and instituted safety policies and procedures for emergency response, accident

investigation, emergency medical treatment and “return to work” programs in both union and

non-union facilities.

• Developed employee brochures and pocket guides for employees and supervisors detailing

common issues and workers compensation benefits.

• Conduct supervisor and employee training on policies, procedures and strategies for controlling

injury related costs.

• Implement performance metrics and incentives for significantly reducing accidents and claim

costs.

SAFETY AND HR CONSULTANT 2000-2007

Safety Consulting

Springfield, IL.

Senior level consultant integrating OSHA SAFETY-EHS-LOSS CONTROL compliance programs into

HR functions and processes. OSHA Safety inspections, EHS audits, Insurance claims handling “ best

practices” interwoven with new hire orientation, on the job training, performance development. Union

and non-union employee accident prevention programs while managing workers’ compensation and

property damage claims. Property and casualty insurance rates reduced due to accident prevention and

safety programs. Partner with Occupational Medicine clinics to support return to work programs for

restricted workers thereby reducing MOD’s and reserves on complex claims. Provide deliverables to

multiple internal customers with competing needs simultaneously. Facilitate and liaison with senior

management, outside vendors and Third Party Administrators to implement loss reduction strategies for

multiple locations.

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• Mediated settlement of large six figure OSHA fine while updating record keeping and training

compliance saving the company over $200,000 in fines and penalties.

• Obtained “0” injuries for consecutive months for first time for 500+ employee school bus

operator. DOT and Fleet safety programs reduced property damage claims by 50% resulting in

savings of over $50,000 dollars.

• Business interest sold with confidential client accounts.

LABOR RELATIONS / WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEY 1985-1999

Harris, Harris and Drake, Attorneys at Law 1990-1994

Harris and Harris Law Office 1994-1999

First and Second Chair negotiations for @ 15 public sector collective bargaining agreements,

including AFSME, IBEW, Oilers and Firemen, IFP (police) and IFFF (fire), Municipal

Power Plant Employees. Practice concentrated in labor relations and worker’s compensation.

Business Counsel / Specialist for Employment Law Compliance: Diversity, pre-employment

screening (criminal, drug/alcohol), H.I.P.P.A., recruiting, hiring, E.E.O.C., training,

orientation, personnel manuals, age/sex discrimination, unemployment charges.

• Team Counsel for class action of 200+ employees wrongfully discharged from IL. Sec. of

State; successfully reinstated with pay.

• Union contract negotiation and administration experience in public and private sectors

including N.L.R.B. hearings and complaints.

• Successfully defended multi state employer in wrongful termination suit arising from

alleged violation of employee rights in personnel manual.

• Corporate Counsel and Business Consultant regarding personnel manuals, employee

handbooks and “progressive discipline” litigation in Illinois.

• Align corporate goals and values with employment practices and policies.

• Counsel/Consultant on handling Age/Sex/EEOC discrimination.

• Successfully defended dozens of unemployment and discharge claims.

Successfully defended workers compensation fatality for an uninsured paving company

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and handled complex injury cases and third party issues.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science, Loyola University, 1981

• J.D. St. Louis University School of Law, 1984

OSHA 501 Safety Trainer, CSP, National Safety Institute, 2000

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Society of Human Resource Management, 2004

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• R.I.M.S. Risk and Insurance Management, 2005

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OSHA 501 Safety Trainer, National Safety Institute, 2000.

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Process Safety Management certified in Ammonia Refrigeration.

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Society of Human Resource Management 2005.

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Risk and Insurance Management Society Member

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