Michael P. Brinker

*** **** ***** ***, **. Wayne, 46804

317-***-****

ac1971@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications:

Versatile Human Resources Manager with a solid history of progressive human resources leadership, employee relations and labor relations.

Highlights:

- Development of HR strategies linked to corporate strategy and tactical planning

- Organizational and Leadership development, succession planning and recruitment

- Hiring and Retention

- Various HRIS platforms

- Labor and Employment law

- Team Building/Employee Relations

- Developed internal and external communication projects

- Cost reduction and bottom line driven

Experience:

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Ft. Wayne, IN Human Resources Manager, 2015-Present

A leading global supplier of sealing solutions ranging from O-rings, hydraulic seals, rotary shaft seals, oil seals, static seals, pneumatic seals, mechanical face seals.

Led union contract negotiation leading to ratification of company’s first on-time collective bargaining agreement.

Identified and recruited key members of management team, GM, Manufacturing Director, Manager’s, with a primary focus on restructuring of plant and improving workflow.

Improved working relationship with union executive committee and company.

Reduced department legal expenses 74% resulting in average of $146K in savings.

Exceeded company goal for employee engagement by 20%.

Identified key HR metrics to aide operations in predictive analysis for labor planning.

Decreased employee turnover 38%.

Mediated and conflict resolution on employee issues using current HR best practices and disciplinary actions.

Resolved 5 outstanding EEOC charges against company and instituted measures for reporting potential exposure.

3M, Hartford City, IN & Plymouth, IN Plant Human Resources Manager, 2012-2015

$30Billion publicly held multinational conglomerate corporation producing over 55,000 different products.

Oversaw employee and labor relations over 2 union facilities with different bargaining units supporting 300+ employees supporting operations that produced for 12+ divisions within 2 Business Groups.

Member of plant leadership team at two plant locations.

Led reorganization of facility affecting 25% of total union membership in facility (bumping, bargaining, contract interpretation).

Provided individual and group advice, guidance, and professional support to plant leadership with respect to interpretation and application of employee relations best practices.

Handled complex, high profile operational issues of potential plant-wide impact.

Represented company in governmental hearings and investigations, including DOL, Office of Equal Opportunity investigations.

Assisted in the preparation of legal cases and conduct related investigations as required.

Provided assistance, advice and guidance to employees under the provisions of corporate policy and CBA.

Coordinated provision of a range of work-related dispute resolution services as required, to include mediation, negotiation, and arbitration.

Identified training needs, and plans, develop, and deliver formal training to management and employees on a variety of labor relations, employee relations, and associated topics.

Coached members of management on items ranging from discipline, process improvement, retention, mentoring, and other employee relations and strategic HR principals.

PTR – Precision Technologies, Inc., Enfield, CT Human Resource Manager, 2010-2012

A privately-held international manufacturer of Electron Beam Welding equipment.

Directed the HR department that reports directly to the President. Various employee relation functions, payroll, retirement plan, insurance and benefits, responsibility also includes facility management.

Developed policy and procedures defining expectations, direct employee development, discipline, and company goals.

Revised company handbook bringing continuity and employee awareness.

Part of leadership team with fiduciary responsibility for the company’s safe harbor 401K plan.

Led and directed insurance benefits. Set rates for employee and company contribution, introduced new method of analyzing of shared contribution.

Managed company’s FAA required drug testing program. Require complete confidentiality of scheduled random testing, results and follow-up of employees with positive screens.

Managed company facilities that included updating service schedule of grounds, infrastructure, and preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance of air conditioning units resulted in 40% reduction of turnaround time of job shop.

Stanadyne Corporation, Windsor, CT

Corporate Human Resource Manager, 2006-2010

A $350 million private-equity owned manufacturer of highly engineered, precision manufactured engine components, including fuel injection equipment, filters, and fluids.

Member of HR Leadership team reporting directly to VP of Human Resources. Responsibility extended to three domestic manufacturing facilities with +1,500 employees, performing employee relations functions for exempt, non-exempt and hourly employees.

Managed workers’ compensation producing $650K in savings and 60% claims reduction in 2008, $750K in savings and 40% claims reduction in 2009.

Initiated and executed multi-million dollar severance/retention program for employees of closing manufacturing facility targeted at maintaining ISO quality standards during plant relocation.

Point-person for Department of Labor on topics such as TAA/ATAA, WARN Act, and USERRA claims.

Successfully managed employee relations during company restructuring which involved plant closing and layoffs.

Advised and executed company disciplinary policies according to procedures up to termination of employment and negotiation of terminations.

Trained management and staff on various topics ranging from employee relations, investigations, and benefits.

Expanded partnership with preferred vendors and local/federal government agencies.

Oversaw ex-pat program focusing on blending business needs with consideration of the ex-pat’s family needs.

Managed domestic, international, professional, college, hourly and temporary recruiting and retention.

Directed international visa program for employee's training during facility rationalization.

Initiated and organized company's first career fair during restructuring of engineering department.

The Hartford Insurance Group, Hartford, CT

Workers' Compensation Adjuster, 2006

Part of claims management team responsible effectively managing company’s workers compensation claims.

Planned, reserved, investigate, and settled workers' compensation claims consistent with corporate and state requirements.

Managed 175+ files in multiple states.

St. Paul Travelers, Indianapolis, IN

Workers' Compensation Adjuster, 2002-2006

Part of claims management team responsible for managing company’s/clients workers compensation claims.

Established appropriate reserves to reflect claim exposure and ultimate payout.

Managed 150+ files in multiple states.

Education:

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN B.A., Communications

George Washington University, Washington, D.C Certificate, Human Resource Management

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