Human Resources Management

KAREN BOECKSTIEGEL

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SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER

Objective:

A position that allows me to serve as a business partner in identifying,

developing and delivering business strategies and plans that will relate to

the business needs of the company.

Career summary:

Areas of expertise include: Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution,

Union Avoidance, Labor Relations, Mediation, Counseling, Training,

Labor Law, Organization and Development, Talent Acquisition,

Investigation Procedures, Health & Welfare Benefits, Workers

Compensation and Succession Planning.

Negotiation - 1st Chair, mediation, arbitration and strike duty

preparedness. Experience includes: Teamsters, Steelworkers, UAW, IBEW,

Machinist, Cabinet Makers, Pipe Trades. Knowledge of federal and state

labor legislation.

Lead Human Resources teams, partnering with leaders of strategic areas of

business. Manage and support human capital investment, policy development

and employee relations. Driving improvements in employee satisfaction.

EEO/AAP officer.

Successfully managed and received favorable findings on federal and state

harassment and discrimination claims. Implemented and governed integrity

and employee relations hotline.

Conduct company investigations pertaining to theft, misuse of property,

harassment and discrimination.

Lead Human Resource of Hussmann during separation from Ingersoll Rand when

sold to CD&R. Project Manager that ensured HR sub-functions had seamless

systems integration and process efficiency for stand-alone capabilities.

(i.e. payroll, benefits, compensation, organizational development, etc.)

Developed and managed HR operation budget and annual operating plan with

the support of finance

Preparation and defense in multiple law suits.

Developed and conducted awareness workshops for management and employees

addressing issues of harassment, discrimination, interview workshops,

discipline, counseling, and union avoidance.

Job Skills:

An Experienced team leader with the ability to initiate/manage cross-

functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects, and to deliver cost

reduction.

Analytical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.

Excellence Personal Communication skills

Project management skills: Influencing, leading, negotiating and delegating

abilities

Conflict resolution

Adaptability and tolerant to stressed situations.

Knowledgeable in PeopleSoft, Oracle and Workday HR systems.

Other Skills:

Creative thinking and organizational skills

Effective listening skills

Decision making and negotiating skills

Determination and Diplomacy skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HUSSMANN CORPORATION October 2011 - October 2013

Director Human Resources

$800M in sales of commercial refrigeration brands.

Partnered with multiple VP's and Sr. Directors, Operations and CEO.

Additionally, leading a team of HR professionals. Employee span of

4000+ employees in US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.

Directed HR function for multiple strategic business units partnering with

Operations Leaders to manage and support human capital investment.

Overseeing call centers, production, distribution, installation and service

operations.

Developed human resources strategy for Operations group including

scorecard development and objectives to achieve operational goals and

strengthen relationship between employees and management.

Responsible for payroll, health and welfare programs, talent development,

employment, training, compensation, EEO/AAP, safety and health, and

employee services.

Provided training and organizational development, and overseeing benefit

and compensation plans. Assisted business partners in planning,

implementing and evaluating strategic initiatives.

Identified staffing needs and coordinated fulfillment with appropriate

talent acquisition resources, lead administration of performance management

policies and procedures.

Redesigned and implemented an employee bonus plan increasing retention and

employee satisfaction.

Launched new HRIS, Payroll / Benefit Administration / 401k and Pension

Systems after separation from Ingersoll Rand.

1st Chair Negotiations with 3 Unions in California and 1 in Missouri.

(United Steel Workers, Sheet Metal Workers, Teamsters and Pipe Trades)

INGERSOLL RAND 2007 - 2011

Human Resource Director

Directed strategy for Climate Solutions Sector, inclusive of multi-

site, multi-state business divisions with an employee span of 2000+

employees. Partnered with multiple Sr. Directors and Operations

leaders. Additionally, leading a team of HR professionals.

Developed and facilitated training for leaders and employees in issues of

union avoidance and labor relations.

Developed human resources strategy for Operations group including scorecard

development and objectives to achieve operational goals and strengthen

relationship between employees and management.

Responsible for talent development, employment, training, compensation,

EEO/AAP, safety and health, and employee services. Provided training and

organizational development, and overseeing benefit and compensation plans.

Assisted business partners in planning, implementing and evaluating

strategic initiatives. Identified staffing needs and coordinated

fulfillment with appropriate talent acquisition resources, lead

administration of performance management policies and procedures.

Negotiated - 1st Chair successfully Union contracts at multiple locations.

(Machinists Union in LaCross, WI and Cabinet Makers in California)

CHRYSLER LLC 1979-2007

Union Relations Manager

Managed labor and employee relations in a 3000+ bargaining employee

facility.

Principal change agent for project to turnaround labor and management

relations resulting in increased production and quality in automotive

manufacturing plant.

Developed and maintained a strong employee relations presence while

building an alliance with business partners to achieve production goals and

global initiatives.

Composed and facilitated training workshops for supervisors and management

addressing development and coaching needs.

Negotiations, contract interpretation, grievance procedures, discipline

administration, recruitment and compensation. (United Steel Workers)

Secured best practices in establishing Company policies and procedures.

Governed labor and management relations ensuring operational initiatives

and lean manufacturing goals are met while meeting customer requirements.

Ensured EEO compliance as well as adherence to state and federal laws in

all employment matters.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

M.B.A. - Business Administration - Fontbonne University

B.S. in Business Administration - Fontbonne University

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