Santa Clarita, CA *****
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JOE WEGENER
OBJECTIVE
Senior level human resource consulting or transitional assignments
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Manage large complex Human Resources organizations for Fortune 500 corporations with large human capital populations. Strong negotiating skills negotiating labor agreements, large medical insurance contracts and new software agreements. Strong skills leading successful union avoidance programs. Knowledgeable in US and Canadian labor law.
EXPERIENCE
Core-Mark International (CORE); VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES (CHRO)
11/2008 – 6/30/2017 (Retired)
Directed human resources function for a rapidly growing fortune 300 public company. 9000+ employees and 16 billion annual revenue.
Participated and attended all Board of Directors meetings.
Participated in preparation of proxy (CD&A)
Responsible for labor relation in the US and Canada
Developed and implemented employee benefit strategy to address legislative and demographic changes. Reduces costs as a percentage of total payroll.
Participated in the acquisition and integration of 5 companies with annual revenue exceeding 4 billion dollars.
Implemented management development program.
Selected and successfully implemented new payroll, HRIS and benefits platform.
McKesson Corp (MCK) Regional Human Resources
11/2003 – 10/2008
Managed human resources function for Western Region.
Established cross functional teams to improve communication for the region.
Provided union avoidance training to the region and helped defeat a union organizing drive by the Teamsters.
Budget/Avis Regional Human Resources Director
10/2000 – 9/2003
Managed human resources function for Western Region.
Lead effort to defeat the Teamsters at large airport location
Lead negotiator for all labor agreements in the Western United States
Contractors Labor Pool (CLP)
9/1999 – 10/2000
Developed Human Resources function for this venture capital backed start-up.
Developed recruiting processes for large temporary labor pool in 25 states.
Established a policy and process manual for the company. Established HR function in key locations.
API/ADT/TYCO Vice President Human Resources
1983 -1999
Led the Human Resources function for the security division. Led integration after acquisition by Tyco.
Prior to 1983 I held various management positions in Canada and the US.
EDUCATION
SIR WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY, WATERLOO ONT. CANADA
BA History
COMMUNICATION
Frequently presented and participated on panels at Human Resource forums.
LEADERSHIP
Board member for non-profit organizations. Jay Nolan Center and Core-Mark Family Foundation