Human Resources Manager

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Kansas City, MO *4111 acn3if@r.postjobfree.com

David Seales

Summary Results oriented senior strategic HR business partner with over 17 years of progressive leadership and

strategic organizational development experience including, project management, employee relations, talent

acquisition, collective bargaining, change leadership, curriculum development, diversity & inclusion,

academic relations, policy administration, safety, and talent development. My primary focus is building and

growing a trusted and strategic partnership with the business units I support to align global, domestic, and

local business objectives to drive desired business results while also ensuring efficient and cost-effective

delivery of strategic human resource, diversity, and talent development objectives.

Experience

2013-2014 Genzyme Pharmaceuticals Boston, MA

Site Head, Human Resources

Member of senior leadership team responsible for all human resources activities for the Allston Landing

site encompassing over 700 FTE’s and over 400 part-time workers in a 24/7, highly regulated biologics

manufacturing facility. Lead team of 2 full-time senior human resource business partners and 1 project

staff member in supporting all functional business units. Partner with COE’s, vendors, and colleagues at

other sites to align and deliver strategic HR solutions in support of both site and global business

objectives.

2008-2013 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. St. Joseph, MO

Associate Director, Learning & Organizational Development (09/11 – 07/2013)

Led all L&D activities working with all levels and all departments of the organization as with well my colleagues in

other operating units to define the immediate and long term strategies that support both the domestic and global

business objectives for over 1,800 employees at 4 sites. My position is responsible for working in partnership locally,

domestically and internationally to incorporate key principles and practices in adult learning to effectively design,

implement, and deliver consistent training programs and materials aligning with the departmental and organizational

vision and company strategy. Advise senior leadership on all learning & development objectives and selected to lead a

multi-site team which is responsible to coach all change management initiatives company-wide. Manage and develop 2

administrative support staff.

Associate Director, Human Resources (02/11 – 09/11) Strategic senior HR

business partner supporting Research & Development, IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Purchasing, Business Development for

all BIVI locations with a focus on employee relations, talent management, talent acquisition, and community relations,

and compliance for over 1,100 employees over 4 sites. Selected to serve on US HR process improvement team.

Member of key cross-operating unit teams responsible for successful integration of acquired new business,

development and implementation of new talent acquisition (RPO) process and new international matrix reporting

structure within the organization. Co-creator and program administrator of Master of Science in Biology program in

cooperation with NWMSU. Certified in Business Process Excellence (BPE) foundations (based on Six Sigma)

Supervised and developed 3 professional staff.

Manager, Human Resources (11/08 – 02/11)

Strategic HR business partner supporting the plant operations, site services, engineering, and production

business units within a highly regulated animal health pharmaceutical/vaccine production industry with

both bargaining union and non-bargaining unit employee base at multiple sites. Responsible for talent

management and development, process improvement, college relations, employee/union relations.

Selected to serve on U.S. domestic HR strategy team, Key member of acquisition and integration team for

the asset purchase of Fort Dodge Animal Health. Re-engineered temporary and contract services

requisition and administration process resulting in first year savings of over $100,000.00. Managed and

developed 2 HR support staff.

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4/2007-4/2008 Kansas City Southern Railway Kansas City, MO

Manager, Corporate Benefit and Compensation Programs (contract position)

Responsible for the review, development, negotiation, and administration of all benefit and compensation

programs for the company’s 3000+ union and non-union employees. Administer the 6 different benefit plans

under agreement and negotiate any issues therein with labor relations. Oversee administration of all benefit

plans, FMLA, STD, LTD, military leaves, status changes, transfers, HRIS (PeopleSoft) and compensation,

survey, annual incentive and merit programs. Manage all relocation, separation, and retirement programs for the

company. Managed and developed a staff of 3 HR professionals.

10/2005–1/2007 Advanced Media Publications, Inc. Boston, MA

VP/Director of Human Resources

Built entire human resource function for a private, multi-site printing company employing over 100 people

in 3 states. Wrote employee manual, negotiated and implemented new comprehensive benefit plans, policies,

and programs resulting in a 40% decrease in turnover during period of 200% growth in sales. Responsible for

successfully negotiating all terms and plans for new 18,000 sq. foot headquarters including construction,

budgeting, space planning and vendor management of project. Managed and developed 2 HR professionals.

7/2003-10/2005 Sterling Collision Centers, Inc. Natick, MA

Corporate Human Resources Manager

Responsible for all HR functions for a national network of auto body repair centers (Subsidiary of Allstate

Co.) employing over 1300 skilled and management personnel in 17 states. Duties included overall

development, administration, and supervision of HRIS, benefits, weekly payroll, compensation, performance

measurement, policy administration and compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal employment

laws. Managed and developed a staff of 6 HR professionals.

10/1999-8/2003 Investors Bank & Trust Boston, MA

Manager of Employee Relations

Responsible for all employee relations, HRIS, corrective action, career development and management

training for the majority of core business units of an international, multi-site public financial services firm with an

employee base of over 2,500 worldwide. Developed and facilitated management development classes.

Responsible for monthly and off-cycle compensation roll up and administration, review, and revision of annual

incentive and merit programs. Revised and managed employee recognition program and supervised and

developed 2 professional staff members.

2/1997-10/1999 Skilled Services Corporation Tampa, FL

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for the administration and management of all HR functions for a rapidly growing multi-state

construction services company employing over 800 trades personnel in 10 states. Duties includes payroll and

benefits administration, vendor and TPA management, workers compensation management, employee relations,

staffing, policy administration, and compliance with all applicable employment laws.

5/1995-1/1997 Rite-Aid Pharmacy (Thrift Drug) Kansas City, MO

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for all HR activities for a 4 state 23 unit region including talent acquisition for professional

(pharmacist) and management personnel, payroll, employee relations, talent management, and

development and growth of relations with deans and faculty of pharmacy and business colleges and

universities in a nine state area to support and build a strong pipeline of talent for new, backfill full-time

and internship positions within our stores employing over 800 exempt and non-exempt personnel.

Education

Master of Arts - Administration University of Missouri

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management and Ind. Relations Ferris State

University

Certified Targeted Selection Program Manager

Certified Conflict Mediator

Certified Diversity and Inclusion Training Facilitator

Certified Inside Out Coaching Facilitator

Certified Myers-Briggs Assessment Administrator

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