Human Resource Manager

Robert R. Tiedemann

*** ******* **, *** *******, TX 78232

C:210-***-**** **************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/robtiedemann

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Mission-driven, highly experienced, and adaptable Executive Human Resources Leader with over 20 years of experience and demonstrated achievements in successively higher level positions.

Trusted servant leader, program manager, and problem solver skilled at improving organizations.

Dynamic leader, team player, and motivator. Excels at influencing, coaching, mentoring and consulting at all levels of leadership on strategic planning, implementation of human capital strategies and talent management initiatives to support business goals and objectives.

A strategic partner experienced in leveraging HR data, information systems, and analytics to drive key staffing and organizational decisions to solve complex issues and establish best practices.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Written & Verbal Communication • Leadership • Project Management • Organizational Design

Change Management • Conflict Resolution • Lean Six Sigma • Data Analysis

SELECT PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3)- recognized for having clearly demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character, displaying an outstanding degree of professional competence, and having over 10 years of selfless service in the Army Medical Department while making a sustained contribution to the betterment of Army Medicine.

Directly responsible for Grunt Style's HR department being 100% compliant with federal requirements for benefit programs and hiring processes.

Lead Project Manager for the development of information system modules on the Medical Operational Data System (MODS) platform. Developed Human Resource web-based Information Systems for the Army Medical Command. The team received the Army Surgeon General's Excalibur Award which recognizes teams and organizations that demonstrate innovative thinking and continuously strive to work smarter to improve performance.

Lean Six Sigma project lead. Completed Lean Six Sigma project for Otolaryngology (EENT) Clinic. Implemented changes that improved provider utilization by 32%, increased patient encounters by 25%, and improved employee satisfaction while saving approximately $85K for the Medical Command.

Awarded Bronze Star Medal for actions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice President, Human Resources, 01/2018 to 11/2018

Grunt Style LLC, San Antonio, Texas

Senior Human Resources Executive reporting directly to the CEO & COO on all human resources programs and policies to include payroll & benefits, investigations, safety, and security.

Led a split-based HR department between San Antonio, TX and Carol Stream, IL including 7 direct reports, supporting over 500 employees.

Responsible for $1.8M monthly payroll, partnered with other executives to restructure and control labor cost; reduced payroll & benefits costs by $500K per month over 11 months time.

Project lead for the change and implementation of new HR system. Formed cross-functional product evaluation team, negotiated the contract, and led implementation project resulting in improved capability with no increase in cost.

Improved benefit programs by reducing overall cost by 16% with no loss in benefits to employees. Coordinated for expanded benefits with additional tax savings to the company.

Led efforts to update pay for entry-level employees and establish fair and equal pay structures competitive with the current market. Resulted in a 10% reduction in monthly turnover rates.

Responsible for all EEOC, TWC, and IDES actions. Successfully defended all actions resulting in favorable outcomes while coordinating when required with legal counsel.

Supports CEO and COO by establishing HR business reporting metrics for daily and monthly update briefings to the executive team. Ensured all goals, objectives, and KPIs were met.

Director, Professional Education and Training, 09/2016 to 12/2017

Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Supervises 10 personnel providing education and training support to over 15,000 Officers in the Army Medical Department. Aligns programs with the organization's strategic objectives.

Responsible for a $5.3 million education and training budget. Coordinates with senior executives on program requirements, development, and funding.

Adjunct faculty member providing education and training presentations to senior executives and students.

Senior, Human Resources Manager/Analyst, 04/2013 to 09/2016

Army Medical Department Personnel Proponent Directorate, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Serves as the senior personnel advisor on full life-cycle management functions. Reports to the Director, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate (APPD) and Senior Executive Leadership.

Senior analyst. Develops HRIS queries, gathers and evaluates manpower data, identifies issues and initiatives, and recommends appropriate plans in support of strategic enterprise programs.

Directly responsible for integrating data from multiple sources. Conducts personnel staffing, distribution, and utilization analysis across the Army Medical Command.

Lead analyst on cross-functional teams and workgroups. Prepares operational and strategic briefings for senior management in support of major programs.

Executive Officer, 02/2011 to 03/2013

Medical Recruiting Battalion, Las Vegas, Nevada

Deputy Director of recruiting operations covering 15 states in the western United States.

Directly supervises 10 staff members while providing support to over 100 personnel at 16 individual recruiting stations. Responsible for staffing and completing all hiring actions.

Responsible for all investigations and inspections. Ensured legal compliance with recruiting operations and standards. Inspection and compliance programs recognized as the best in the brigade.

Director, Human Resources, 03/2009 to 01/2011

Medical Task Force, Fort Benning, Georgia

Direct advisor to the Commander on all aspects of human resource management and operations in a deployed split-based Combat Support Hospital in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Directly supervises 7 staff members providing support to over 1200 medical providers and support personnel dispersed over 3 separate locations in Iraq.

Ensures 100% compliance with performance appraisals and timely processing of all awards.

Responsible for direct coordination with department chiefs to develop staffing plans, to include coordination of personnel replacements, as well as staffing reductions and redeployments.

Deputy Director/Senior Personnel Policy Analyst, 08/2007 to 02/2009

Office of the Army Surgeon General, Washington D.C

Reports directly to the Director of the Decision Support Center and advises on personnel policy and human resource management functions in support of global healthcare operations.

Responsible for the day-to-day staff coordination of over 75 personnel in multiple directorates and multiple locations within the office of the Army Surgeon General.

Conducts research and analysis using decision support tools. Makes recommendations to senior executives in support of the Army Medical Department and improving healthcare delivery.

Project manager; coordinates with information technology support contractor to develop web-based IT products to assist in meeting mission requirements.

Deputy Director, Personnel Operations, 04/2003 to 07/2005

U.S. Army Medical Command HQ, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Reports directly to the Chief of Personnel Operations on all aspects of personnel deployment operations within the Army Medical Command.

Lead project manager for the development of Human Resource web-based Information Systems (HRIS) for the Army Medical Command.

Responsible for the succession planning and replacement coordination for 2000 forward deployed providers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Developed the first real-time Web-based tracking system.

Human Resources Director, Officer Personnel Management, 09/2001 to 04/2003

U.S. Army Medical Command HQ – Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Manages and coordinates Officer personnel management functions for over 10,000 medical professionals within the Army Medical Command.

Program manager; coordinates the Officer staffing plans for the Army Medical Command with over 20 subordinate commands and agencies. Improved process and command visibility by developing a web-based system and integrating business metrics to better support the staffing plans.

Director, Human Resources, 08/1999 to 08/2001

Patterson Army Health Clinic – Fort Monmouth, New Jersey

Director, Human Resources for an Army Health Clinic. Reports directly to the Commander (CEO) on all aspects of HR administration and programs to include payroll and benefits, investigations, evaluations, and awards programs.

Responsible for over 100 military and DOD Civilian personnel at 3 separate locations

Hospital Administrator, 04/1997 to 07/1999

Evans Army Community Hospital – Fort Carson, CO

Hospital Administrator for primary care and behavioral health care lines. Coordinated directly with clinic leadership on the development of reporting metrics.

Lead project manager for the implementation of process modeling (MEDMODEL) resulting in improved access to care for patients and improved staffing.

Director, Human Resources, 01/1996 to 12/1996

43rd Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) – Camp Humphries, South Korea

Director, Human Resources for a forward deployed Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) reporting directly to the Commander (CEO) on all aspects of HR administration and programs to include payroll and benefits, investigations, evaluations, and awards programs.

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

Master of Arts: Management, Human Resources

Wayland Baptist University - San Antonio, Texas

Bachelor of Science: Aeronautical Science

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach - Daytona Beach, FL

Member of SHRM

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