Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Joseph Kimball, SPHR
Arlington, TX 76002
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Senior-level manager experience in labor relations, arbitration, employment law, employee engagement,
talent acquisition, training & development, benefits administration and safety/worker’s compensation.
Area Human Resources Manager 03/13 to present
Packaging Corporation of America Arlington, TX
Provide human resource generalist direction for 6 union and 8 non-union plants across 6 states in the
South and Mid-West.
Conduct labor relations to include 4th step. Provide support for arbitration and local negotiations.
Investigate and respond to internal complaints of disparate treatment or harassment.
Conduct the ADA interactive process.
Provide training for supervision in the areas of labor relations and employee motivation.
Director of Human Resources 10/96 to 02/13
Packaging Corporation of America Filer City, MI
Served as company advocate for two-dozen arbitrations. Aggressively pursued retention of management’s
rights, as well as, disciplinary action for unsafe or poor performers.
Maintained hourly staffing levels while increasing productivity. Sub-contracted maintenance work and
capital projects. Supported goal of remaining competitive while increasing capacity.
Recruited chemical, electrical and mechanical engineers for supervision and process support roles.
Developed bench strength for key positions to assure organizational continuity.
Led hourly hiring process involving group interviews and skills testing. Replaced 40% of workforce with
highly motivated, capable and cooperative employees who formed the foundation for success.
Additional Experience
Human Resource Manager 1994 to 1996
Nabisco Biscuit Company Pittsburgh, PA
Conducted labor relations with the Bakery, Confectionary and Tobacco Worker’s Union. Served as Chief
Company Spokesperson for negotiations with the Teamsters and International Union of Operating
Engineers.
Implemented a Socio-Technical Redesign Process. Combined functional responsibilities and reduced
middle management positions.
Reduced annual benefit expenses for retiree healthcare by 150K through contract negotiations.
Manager, Personnel Services 1990 to 1993
Nabisco Biscuit Company Pittsburgh, PA
Initiated a labor-management committee which included two unions.
Established problem-solving groups, employee involvement groups and an action needed system.
Reduced worker’s compensation costs by 40% through facilitating an accident prevention council.
Conducted investigations into charges of discrimination and prepared responses for agencies.
Employee Relations Manager 1986 to 1990
Nabisco Brands, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
Engaged the FMCS to provide supervisory/steward training in participative management.
OFCCP review resulted in letter of compliance.
Conducted an attitude survey process for non- represented employees.
Held various positions of increasing responsibility in the field of human resources from 1973 to
1986
Education
Master of Arts, Industrial Relations 1987
St. Francis School of Industrial Relations Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 1973
Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
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