Charles T. Sauer

**w*** Beith Rd, Elburn, IL

309-***-****

ac08g9@r.postjobfree.com

Proven human resources leadership promoting strategic alignment, employee engagement, continuous improvement and accountability.

Education

Bachelor of Science: May 2000, Illinois State University

Management and Quantitative Methods / Human Resources Management

Associates of Science: August 1998, Parkland College

Business Administration

CHRP - Certified Human Resource Professional

Experience

The Scotts Miracle Gro Corporation, Fort Madison, IA

Division HR Leader, Liquids Division

January 2016 - Present

Responsible for Human Resource direction and leadership of the Liquids Division. Serve as a member of division leadership team to help shape the development and execution of the business strategy. Develop and integrate liquids division with the overall Scotts Miracle-Gro HR Strategy. Provides leadership to Liquids HR Team to ensure the right resources are in place with a focus on developing future HR leaders. Lead the continued HR integration of acquired businesses to have “One Scotts ”. In conjunction with the talent management team, lead the talent planning process to drive a culture of associate development, workforce planning, improved succession readiness and ongoing regular feedback. Provides primary day to day HR support for Liquids division HR staff in three manufacturing locations, two office locations and consumer sales team. Coaches and counsels Managers on employee relations issues. Lead the Recruitment strategy and partner with US Talent Acquisition to implement and execute effective and timely identification of qualified candidates. Drive a positive culture that creates an inspiring associate experience. Champion the compensation planning process to recognize and reward the right associates. Oversee all aspects of the on boarding process to ensure successful assimilation of all new hires into the organization

Sauer HR Consulting

HR Consultant

Providing HR consulting and project management services to industry leaders in manufacturing, retail and agricultural

Managing labor utilization review and alignment project for a national lawn chemical manufacturing business

Proving coaching to managers with in a multi-site GM automobile franchise on proper performance review, SMART goal creation and employee motivation

Analysis and overhaul of recruitment process for a regional agriculture company

OSF Healthcare System, Bloomington, IL

Interim Director of Human Resources

March 2015 – August 2015

Responsible for organizing, directing and evaluating the Medical Center's and eastern regional HR programs of recruitment, development, retention and training. Accountable for planning and directing all Human Resource activities including compensation, benefits, payroll API, HRIS, employment, employee relations and regulatory compliance. Works collectively across OSF Healthcare System on several collaborative programs related to standardization and alignment of policies and procedures with PolicyStat and Healthstream expansion moving toward an integrated "One OSF". Serving on the System Human Resource Executive Team leading the functional standardization of payroll, HRIS, recruiting, benefits and employee relations policies. Responsible for Joint Commission and IDPH compliance. Management oversight of Workers Compensation claims, return to work status and repetitive injury prevention.

Nestle USA, Bloomington, IL

Multi-Site Human Resources Superintendent

August 2003 – December 2014

Responsible for the overall operation of the Human Resource function within multiple facilities. Accountability for employee relations, strategic planning, salary administration, training and development, HRIS, rewards and recognition, recruitment and retention, legal updates and compliance issues, division wide communication coordination, coordination of HR services using PeopleSoft, payroll at facilities, talent management / succession planning, leadership development and corporate HR initiatives. Responsible for leading the division implementation of Taleo and standardization of Kronos time keeping function. Division lead for system testing of new technology evaluation and selection of SAP and Kronos expanded time keeping modules.

Human Resources Supervisor

December 1999 – August 2003

Responsible for the overall operation of the Human Resources employee relations function at a facility of 400+ employees, which included employee/labor relations, training and development, recruitment and retention, HRIS legal and compliance issues.

Accomplishments

* Served on corporate implementation teams for Company wide Business Services implementation. Including the transition and outsourcing of employee benefit services to HP. Planning and evaluating cost savings, employee satisfaction and continuous improvement of NBS service level.* Implementation achieving alignment of 10 hospital HR systems including Phase I standardization of Policystat and Healthstream. Phase II currently in progress with expanded PeopleSoft capability and alignment OSF system wide.* Nestle Confections division lead for Taleo recruitment software implementation including software evaluation, selection, build, test, troubleshoot, roll out, training, implementation and continuous system improvement upgrades* Effectively managed transition and adaption of maximized organization structure to the HR group including position realignment and strategic workforce planning.* Managed full cycle workers comp program.* Successfully transition from a traditional supervisory culture to a coaching culture* Manage multiple unionized employment sites with 24 / 7 work schedule* Internal Company auditor for HR and Compliance* Successfully achieved 100% compliance ratings in over 20 internal and external audits including Joint Commission, Dept. of Labor and other third party groups * Member of the Illinois Employer Workforce Investment Board responsible to regional economic development and assignment of state funds for Illinois Department of Employment Security

Organizational Development Activities

*Managing the talent assessment needs including identification of high performance individuals with future leadership capabilities. Establishing training, learning and stretch goals to grow talent. *Design and implementation of work teams in conjunction with area leaders to drive decision making and involvement down to lower levels. *Assessment of organization needs based on surveys and metrics to develop strategic plans to meet the needs of the business from short to long term growth and goal achievements. *Management of change and major initiatives during mergers and cohesive alignment of new business plans. *Workforce cultural alignment strategic development to create synergy and harmonized work teams. *Design and development of skills training and administration of training plans. *Implementation of major change initiatives while maintaining a positive and engaged employment base. *Partnering with all business unit leaders to align priorities and serve as a business partner to meet all needs of the organization. *Development of innovative staffing, training and retention plans to continuously improve the workforce.

Specialties

Labor and employee relations, employee engagement, retention and turnover strategies, succession planning, strategic planning and goal setting, staffing and recruiting, compliance, diversity initiatives, compensation, HRIS applications, acquisitions / mergers, cultural integration, public relations and community affairs.

Technological Expertise: PeopleSoft, Taleo, Healthstream, Policystat, APD, API, API Healthcare, Epic, SkillSoft, SAP, Kronos, Kronos Scheduling and MS Office Applications

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