Christopher A. Hass

***** ******* **., *** *******, OH 44140 (C) 440-***-**** ac0g0f@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES - DIRECTOR / MANAGER / GENERALIST

Payroll Administration & Processing Training Development & Implementation

Benefits Negotiations and Cost Savings Employee Relations Performance Management

Organizational Development Talent Acquisition and Development

Accomplished, proactive leader with an outstanding record of leading the human resources functions of organizations to optimized employee engagement and management effectiveness, by forging key relationships and executing on strategic and tactical objectives. Motivational leader with expertise in recruiting, hiring, onboarding and engaging new employees. Instrumental in organizational development through talent management and succession planning. Trusted employee, management consultant and partner with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Selected Achievements

Maintained employee benefits with no budget increases over the last three years.

Developed and implemented a proactive performance management system.

Improved employee morale and engagement with recognition and rewards programs.

Developed a consistent and accurate compensation program.

Maintained stable cost of benefits through the development of a cafeteria benefits program.

Improved manager capabilities and effectiveness through relevant training.

Areas of Expertise

Benefits Administration

Performance Management

Payroll Administration

Talent Acquisition & Retention

Employee & Labor Relations

Employment Law

Organizational Development

Management Development

Succession Planning

Compensation Administration

HRIS Systems

Training

FMLA

Employee Engagement

Paid Time Off Programs

Professional Experience

Refrigeration Sales Corporation Valley View, OH 3/2009 – 8/2016

Full HR Generalist Management for HVAC/R Wholesaler and Distributor providing sales, technical support and training; with eleven locations in OH and Western PA

Director, Human Resources

Implemented and maintained an online Employee Portal & HRIS system.

Created a management training program; provided training to all managers.

Recruited and provided onboarding for 150+ new hires.

Revised and updated all job descriptions and compensation programs.

Developed a succession plan for all significant positions.

Developed and implemented an employee health & wellness program.

Created and implemented a company recognition program.

Member of the Executive Management Team.

Imagine Schools Cleveland, OH 8/2007 – 2/2009

National charter school system with schools located in twelve states

Regional Director

Managed four schools in northern Ohio.

Acquisition, renovation and development of new schools.

Recruitment and onboarding of all new staff.

Staff development and training.

Performance management.

Policy and Procedure development and implementation.

Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland, OH 7/2004 – 6/2007

Ohio’s largest public community college

Director, Human Resources – Western Campus

Contributed to the development of the Western Campus five-year strategic plan.

Provided orientation and engagement of all new employees.

Staub Leadership and Diversity Training facilitator.

Developed and implemented FISH (morale & motivation) training program.

Integrated Behavioral Based Interviewing in the hiring process.

Co-chair of the Academic Quality Improvement Program Committee.

Co-chair of the Western Campus Safety Committee.

Chairperson of the HR Campus Directors’ Committee.

CSA International Independence, OH 10/1999 – 6/2004

Full HR Generalist Management for International provider of product & equipment testing and certification services

Director, Human Resources – U.S. Operations

Developed and implemented a Flexible/Cafeteria Benefits Program.

Recruited and put in place a new sales force team and sales strategy.

Chairperson of the Occupational Health & Safety Committee.

Developed and provided training for all managers and employees.

Developed and implemented a PTO program.

Chairperson of the Training Committee.

Chairperson of the Steering and Social Committee.

Master of Ceremony for retirements, service recognition, anniversary celebrations and company social functions.

St. Paul Lutheran School Westlake, OH 1989 - 1999

Full HR Generalist Management for private elementary school with 25 staff and 250 students

Head Administrator / Principal

Recruited and provided onboarding for all new staff.

More than doubled enrollment, staff, services and programs.

Developed a competitive compensation program.

Developed a performance management program for 25 direct reports.

Created and implemented staff development programs.

Education

Cleveland State University

Master’s Degree – Educational Administration

Concordia College, St. Paul, MN

Bachelor of Arts, Education

Additional Information

Proficient in all MicroSoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Member of SHRM – Society for Human Resource Management

200+ hours of human resources training, workshops and conferences

SHRM Generalist Certification

Member of ERC – Employers Resource Council

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