Human Resources Management

Douglas R. Pepin

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651-***-**** (Home) 651-***-**** (Cell)

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Executive Summary:

Experienced result-driven, innovative leader in human resources management

with strength in assessing and identifying department and company risks and

implementing creative cutting edge ideas and solutions. Proven in reducing

cost in staffing, benefits and safety while increasing productivity. An

ethical, hard-working individual who brings out the best in others through

mentoring, coaching and leading by example.

Core Competencies:

Compensation Plans Benefit Plan Design Employment

Law

Training & Development Safety Plans/OSHA Staffing

Strategies

Labor Relations Employee Relations Policies and

Procedures

Staff Development Organizational Development Project

Management

ISO 9001/14000 Department Management Government

Compliance

Professional Experience:

Advise-HR LLC

Human Resources Business Consultant September

2014- Present

Advise client company owners/management on human resources business

related issues.

. Perform compliance audits that identify areas to reduce risk and

improve the well-being of human capital.

. Develop strategies and implement solutions to resolve identified

issues.

Carlson Building Maintenance, Inc.

Director of Human Resources/Generalist February

2009 - September 2014

. Key adviser and member of the executive committee recruited to advance

the company through acquisition and planned growth from a one-state

250-employee operation to eight states with 800 employees.

. Developed and implemented compliance improvement strategies, tracking

systems, and internal audit reviews to assure the company was ready

for government and annual Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) audits,

resulting in near perfect low risk ratings.

. Designed and implemented medical plans that allowed over 600 existing

employees eligibility under the 2015 provisions of the Affordable Care

Act, resulting in ACA compliance and insignificant cost impact on the

bottom line.

. Investigated, recommended, and served as the team lead in the

implementation of a fully integrated business software system,

resulting in improved cost controls through employee resource

planning, budget awareness and data reporting.

Federal Foam Technologies, Inc. - (A Federal International Company)

Director of Human Resources/Generalist June

2002 - August 2008

. Strategic business partner as a member of Senior Staff resulting in

growth from $18M to over $40M in sales and unprecedented profits.

. Advised division managers on human resources issues including staffing

solutions, employee development, performance management, employee

relations, and safety, resulting in reduced operating costs and

increased productivity.

. Managed safety and workers compensation programs at all facilities,

lowering accident rates and cost per incident, which reduced the

Insurance Module Rate from 1.08 to .82 and premiums $80k annually.

. Designed and implemented the transformation from traditional medical

benefits to high-deductible consumer driven healthcare with wellness

programs, resulting in a 25% ($200k) reduction in claim costs

annually.

Martin Luther Manor- (A facility of the Board of Social Ministries)

Director of Human Resources June

2000 - June 2002

. Strategic business partner as a member of Senior Staff through the

transformation from losing $2M annually to showing a profit in 18

months.

. Established hiring incentives and job classifications that enhanced

retention, eliminating the need for costly pool nurses and lowering

labor cost by over 30%.

. Reorganized the Human Resources Department and operations to better

serve the facility and the employees.

. Served on the Board of Social Ministries corporate Human Resources

Development Team to standardize programs and polices throughout the

organization.

Kohler Mix Specialties- (A Michael Foods Company)

Human Resources Manager

April 1997 - March 2000

. Managed all human resources functions for facilities in Minnesota,

Texas and Connecticut.

. Worked through all the human resources factors of a facility

acquisition resulting in increased capacity and profits.

. Negotiated union contracts and managed all grievances resulting in no

strikes or NLRB arbitrations.

. Key member of Michael Foods' Human Resources Development Team, which

standardized policies and program within the five operating companies.

The Tyson Companies

Human Resources Manager

January 1996 - April 1997

. Managed the human resources operations for all three companies.

. Negotiated union contract with union drivers.

. Managed union issues and resolved all grievances.

. Advised owners/management on all issues related to human resources.

Education:

Metropolitan State University- Bachelor of Arts in Business (concentration

in human resources)

Professional Certifications:

SHRM-CP, (pending) - Test Date: June 26, 2015

Affiliations:

. Society For Human Resources Management (SHRM)

. Twin Cities Human Resources Association (SHRM Chapter)

. Rotary International- Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club

. Past Member (Board Member)- St. Croix Valley Employers Association

(SHRM Chapter)

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