Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Kevin Lowman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Waukesha, WI 53189
H: 262-***-**** C: 262-***-**** *********@*****.***
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Human Resources management and generalist experience in multiple industries
Administrative services leadership and supervision
Business focused professional with financial and operational acumen
Experience supporting both single site and multiple locations
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Office
Experience with acquisitions and start-ups
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 3/2007 – 8/2015
SVA Certified Public Accountants - Brookfield, WI
A mid-sized professional services firm with 5 offices in WI and IL
Led Human Resources function for multiple offices (3) and business units (5)
Led the administrative function in the Brookfield office, supervising 10 staff members
Provided strategic HR direction and insight (performance management, organizational design, policy creation, staff planning) for 10 Principals
Teamed with HR Director on strategic plan, HR goals, and HR budget
Shared supervision of HR Administrator and Trainer
Served as HR consultant for numerous external clients (chiefly healthcare and manufacturing)
oRecruitment
oOrganizational design
oEmployee relations issues
oCompensation analysis
oPolicy creation/Handbook review
Major projects and accomplishments:
oSpearheaded new PTO plan for entire firm
oLed implementation of new performance evaluation software
oProject lead on new applicant tracking system
oRewrote numerous policies and procedures
oProject team member on HCM system selection
oLed Medical Billing Division reorganization efforts
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 2005 – 2006
Guaranty Bank – Brown Deer, WI
A regional retail bank in WI, IL, MI, and MN
Led Human Resources function for Retail Banking Division
Supervised 4 HR Generalists and 2 Recruiters
Served on the bank’s Retail Leadership Team
Major projects and accomplishments:
oRewrote compensation plan for branch employees
oLed bank branch reorganization efforts
oContracted with 3rd party staffing groups for outlying markets
oHelped implement new applicant tracking system
oLed effort to select and implement new HRIS
PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 1999 – 2005
Pierce Milwaukee LLC – Milwaukee, WI
An ISO 9001 registered manufacturer and developer of biochemical products (a division of Thermo-Fisher)
Led Human Resources function
Served on site Operating Committee (plant oversight, budgeting, site performance)
Worked extensively with Safety Manager on training, reportable injuries, etc.
Member of Lean Enterprise/Lean Manufacturing integration team
Partnered with various staffing agencies for contingent labor
Selected and partnered with various niche recruiters for national candidate searches
Major projects and accomplishments:
oLed project to develop and implement compensation structure
oHad a major role in starting a new medical device division
oWorked with international employees to move to US to work
oParticipated in acquisition of a small biotech firm (Boston, MA)
oLed staff reduction efforts after loss of business line
DISTRICT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 1996 – 1999
Best Buy Co., Inc. – Menomonee Falls, WI
The largest specialty electronics retailer in North America
Provided HR support for 9 Best Buy locations in eastern WI
Served on District Management Team
Supervised 1 HR Representative
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
BS – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources Certification Institute
SHRM – SCP
Society for Human Resources Management
AFFILIATIONS
SHRM Member (Society for Human Resources Management)
MMSHRM Member (Metro-Milwaukee SHRM)
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