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KEVIN ANDERSON acs3ng@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Fourteen years progressive HR responsibility in building and manufacturing industries. Extensive background in recruiting, employee relations, and talent development. Proven ability to develop, communicate, and maintain human resources programs to support the strategic goals and financial objectives of the business

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Principal EK & Associates 3/2014 – present

Started EK & Associates, HR Support and Recruiting assisting construction, manufacturing, and engineering

groups navigate HR compliance and recruiting.

Achieved 85% submittal to offer ratio for recruiting candidates

Effectively marketed EK to business owners and leaders

Corporate Human Resources Manager Hartung Glass Industries 2006 – 2/2014

Part of Hartung’s Senior Management Group. Direct Human Resources activities for 725 employees at 12 locations. Direct four person team for all HR functions and payroll.

Centralized HR and payroll for 12 locations; reducing payroll costs by 5% and manpower by 25%

Stabilize medicals costs to less than 3% annual increase by negotiation and changes to plan design

Developed customized manager training program for future leaders with TCC for zero direct cost

Initiated “radar list” for high potential employees. Increased retention by coordinating mentoring and development opportunities

Created performance systems for production and managers. Included performance reviews and top grading

Project Manager for Utah plant move. Developed budget and plan with Location Manager. Completed move 12% under budget

Human Resources Generalist Hartung Glass Industries 2003 - 2006

Handled day to day HR responsibilities for Washington and two California plants totaling 400 employees.

Developed hourly wage program to attract outside talent and retain internal employees through promotions and training

Worked with production to reduce annual injuries from 39 to 12, and incident rate from 12.93 to 6.2 with focused pre-employment and on the job training

Maintained all OSHA, EEO, FMLA, and DOL reporting. Led 401k and workers compensation audits.

Started Hartung University, a training program for managers that focused on technical skills, employee relations and compliance awareness

Successfully assisted three company acquisitions in four years, from pre-purchase due diligence to employee on-boarding. Responsibilities included creating, revising and communicating all HR policies

Human Resources Assistant Hartung Glass Industries 2000 - 2002

Hired as a recruiter and HR Assistant. Primary job was to develop, implement, and maintain Hartung’s recruiting program.

Worked with recruiters, colleges, industry groups and social organizations to target recruiting needs

Reduced turnover from 78% to 30% by developing a comprehensive recruiting and orientation program

EDUCATION

MBA Seattle University 2007

BA St. Olaf College 1994

Philosophy

SPHR Active since 2007

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