Human Resources Manager

Randy Winkle

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** **** ***** *****

City: Columbus

State: OH

Zip: 43230

Country: USA

Phone: 614-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $150,000

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Job History / Details:

Randy J. Winkle

*********@********.***

Cell: 614-***-****

Home: 614-***-****

201 Farm Creek Drive

Gahanna, OH 43230

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Director / VP of Human Resources

Senior HR Professional and Business Leader with an impressive record of advancement and achievement in diverse organizations. Draws on unique business-oriented leadership approach to align HR activity with broader corporate initiatives and maximize ROI on all efforts. Executive with a firm grasp of all core HR functions; restructure organizations, refine business strategy, recruit top-flight talent, enhance internal communication and guide workforces through periods of major change. Catalyst for a series of innovative HR programs impacting more than 8,000 employees.

Key Areas of Expertise

HR Planning

Operational Process Excellence

Organizational Development

Corporate Change Management

Generalist HR Affairs

Coaching Training

Mergers Acquisitions

Project Management

Staffing Recruiting

HR Compliance

Expense Control

Process Improvement

Policy Development Integration

Employee Relations

Professional Experience

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Marysville, OH 2003 Present

Worlds largest marketer of branded lawn and garden products.

VP, Human Resources, Operations (2012 Present)

Senior HR Executive with responsibility for the strategic planning, leadership and execution of HR, employee relations and organizational development initiatives. Leadership impacts 8,500+ North America Associates, including 40+ manufacturing sites and 80+ Scotts Lawn Service sites. Lead a team of 4 direct and a total of 18 HR professionals supporting associates at all levels, up to COO/President. Ensure HR Generalists provide comprehensive support for their client groups, including recruiting, training, compensation, performance management, organizational development, associate engagement and communication. Restructured the Marketing and Sales organizations to gain efficiencies while reducing costs. Provided guidance and direction to the North America leadership team during the annual succession planning and talent review session. Collaborated with Sr. Leaders to develop a plan to execute SGA cost reduction; identified $50M+ in cost savings over next 2 years and exercised headcount reductions.

Lead, Human Resources, OD / Talent Management (2012)

Worked with OSUs Fisher School of Business to build an Accelerated Leadership Program designed to accelerate the leadership capability of potential executive candidates. Focused on strategic execution, operational excellence and effective leadership. Coordinated Strategy and Supply Chain Management leadership programs for 40 high-potential Associates in conjunction with OSU Professors. Played key role in the execution of the Crosslead Leadership Development Program, reinforcing the concept of focusing on creating shared purpose and consciousness throughout the organization. Established shared ownership by decentralizing the decision making and execution to the most effective level.

Lead, Human Resources, Global Project (2010 2011)

Chosen as HR Project Leader chartered to implement a global SAP HR solution in 10 countries. Worked with IT and external Consultant to manage all aspects of the project, following company methodology and leading all elements of organizational change management. Selected as HR Project Leader to extend the SAP Global People Master system required to operate in a global environment. Effectively established organizational structures, hierarchies, associate data and reporting relationships through the system.

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Lead, Human Resources, Global Project Continued: Directed all aspects of the project, delivering the solution in 10 countries on-time and under budget. Addressed all country specific data privacy concerns and received Safe Harbor certification, thus allowing for the transfer of European HR data to the US. Counseled an internal team of Associates organized to evaluate the consumer goods market in Brazil and China; assisted with visas, Benefits and Employment Guidelines, FESCO agreement, recruiting strategies and labor/wage costs. Hired 3 local China residents to head the manufacturing, sales and marketing functions.

VP, Human Resources, Global Shared Services (2007 2010)

Advanced to lead a staff of HR professionals, providing HR services in the areas of Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll, Vendor Management and Technology Solutions. Designed and executed strategic staffing plans in alignment with business need to upgrade talent. Hired 2 Sales VPs in under 60 days and 250+ salaried Associates each year with a total of 4,300+ employees hired throughout the U.S. Defined and integrated process and technology solutions that enhanced operational efficiency. Implemented SAP HR Security and Timekeeping, Employee Self-Service (ESS) and integrated Applicant Tracking system in 12 months. Implemented the outsourcing of MC selection and hiring process to a third party RPO to dramatically improve the overall hiring process; brought on 2,600+ Associates using Taleo system, while building a new solution. Chosen as key member of Project GROW, which documented and implemented a technology solution to enhance existing Performance Management, Talent Planning and Review, Performance Improvement and Learning Management processes; designed and rolled out an integrated technology solution to enable these processes. Identified and resolved various payroll compliance concerns. Spearheaded effort to develop the Global HR Strategy and Operating Model, defining the 5-year roadmap for improving HR scalability and a focus on standardization.

Senior Director, Human Resource (2003 2007)

Provided ley leadership and support to Global Technology Operations, Professional Business Group, Safety, Facilities and Finance with 2,200 Associates across 30+ manufacturing facilities. Directly managed a team of 10 HR professionals. Delivered comprehensive HR support to Vice Chairman, 4 SVPs, 12 VPs and their respective teams. Built programs and processes that cultivated a Positive Associate Relations culture with our associates, allowing the company to remain union-free at all manufacturing and service facilities. Co-lead the first nationwide tobacco-free initiative, reducing the percentage of tobacco users and controlling costs. Oversaw key elements of the program, including testing, tobacco-free certification, policy development, tobacco cessation programs, pre-hire screening process, organizational change management activities and litigation support. Managed due diligence activities related to potential acquisitions. Worked closely with senior executives on organizational effectiveness, compensation/benefits, talent management, succession planning, staffing/recruiting, appraisals, employee development and general policy application.

Ross Products Division (RPD); Abbott Laboratories Columbus, OH 1997 2003

Global pharmaceuticals and health care products company

Human Resources Manager, Columbus Plant (2001 2003)

Directed all Human Resources functions for 600 employees. Scope of diverse accountability included performance excellence initiatives, employee relations, recruiting and sourcing, technical and soft skills training, compensation and benefits, security and environmental, health and safety.

Human Resources Manager, Pediatric Field Sales (2000 2001)

Led the Human Resource functions for 640+ non-exempt and exempt field sales employees across the country. Counseled sales management on development, promotions, displacements and separations. Facilitated training programs.

Manager, Plant Training/HR Rep (1997 2000)

Facilitated training activities for the plant with a focus on technical subjects, quality topics and Human Relations skills.

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Additional Professional Experience

Training Manager Resident Quality Consultant Liqui-Box Corporation 1994 1997

Directed 2 teams that saved the company $1.5M+. Implemented and utilized teams to improve manufacturing processes, including efficiencies, yields and scrap/waste reduction.

Training Manager Assistant to Personnel Manager Monarch Stamco 1991 1994

Program Coordinator, Engineering Technology Lima Technical College 1989 1991

Westinghouse Electric Corporation 1986 1989

Product Line Supervisor; Production Inventory Control Coordinator; Training Development Assistant

Education Certifications

Master of Education, Career Technology Education

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Education

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH

Certified Instructor, Development Dimensions International (DDI) Achieve Global modules

Professional Civic Affiliations

Board of Advocate Member, Bowling Green State University, College of Business

HR Advisor, Scotts Associate Board

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), national local chapters

Mentor, Scotts Miracle-Gro Kids

Senior Parent Rep, Bishop Hartley Sacred Heart House Parent

Youth Soccer and Basketball Coach; Pelotonia Rider; Habitat for Humanity; Heart Walk; Relay for Life; United Way; American Red Cross

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