Human Resources Management

Chuck M. Cribaro

Metro Chicago, Illinois ***** 708-***-**** actqby@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/chuckcribaro/

Target: Human Resources Leadership/Business Partner

Human resources generalist and experienced leadership business partner. Track record of increasing employee satisfaction and motivating workforces by cultivating positive cultures. Experienced in building human resources departments from the ground up, and achieving measurable successes in staff retention; equally skilled at sensitively facilitating effective transitions. Background in both nonprofit and corporate environments.

Known for strengths in employee relations and “win-win” approach to problem solving. Possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with ability to work well with range of individuals, including staff, management, board members, volunteers, members/customers and vendors. Deep understanding of necessary balance between serving as an employee advocate while providing guidance to management teams to support corporate objectives.

Employee Relations – Conflict Resolution–– Recruitment– Performance Management – Talent Acquisition/Management

Succession Planning – Organization Development– Risk Management - Federal/State Employment Regulations (EEO/AA) Vendor Negotiations/Management – Compensation/Benefits

Professional Experience

ReNu Mobile Fleet and Reconditioning, Glendale Heights, Illinois, 2015 – Present

Human Resources Generalist (Consultant)

Established human resources department within new heavy-duty truck service repair company.

Work closely with COO to develop and implement policies and procedures for all HR functions including talent management, compensation/benefits, risk management, and negotiations.

ISACA, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 1997 – 2015

Rapidly promoted within professional international association; established and refined organization’s HR function during explosive growth from 28 employees 120. Support cross-functional team of department leaders.

Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer (CHRAO), 2008 – 2015

Director of Human Resources, 2004 – 2008

Human Resources/Office Manager, 2000 – 2004

Human Resources/Office Administrator, 1997 – 2000

Built human resources department from ground up, developing and implementing strategy, processes, and procedures for all functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, conflict resolution, talent/performance management, compensation/benefits, safety and risk management. Influenced and designed tiered department structure to align with organizational goals. Managed all HR, protection of intellectual property, front desk, and mailroom staff and operations. Appointed as staff liaison to board led Compensation Committee and CEO Search Committees.

Accomplishment highlights:

Employee Relations: Achieved satisfaction and retention scores in the 90th percentile, by emphasizing positive corporate culture and collaborative solutions.

Conflict Resolution: Maintained an 18-year, zero-litigation employee relations record while adding to bottom-line annually, through proven approach of finding win-win solutions.

Talent Acquisition: Identified, assessed, and engaged candidates across all levels, leveraging proactive recruiting techniques such as search engines, social networking sites, recruiters, job boards, and career fairs.

Compensation and Benefits: Partnered with vendors to develop compensation and benefits strategy to align with organization’s short- and long-term business objectives.

Talent Development/Performance Management: Created a five-year, organization-wide strategy to identify and groom successors for leadership roles; also, prepared employees for cross-company growth, designing a formal, multi-level development program consisting of recruitment, retention, and performance management.

Risk Management: Introduced audits for HR function to assess risks, ensure compliance and determine overall status of organization.

Negotiations: Obtained favorable leasing costs for facility despite upheaval in real estate market; identified and negotiated high-quality, low-cost employee benefits, contributing to high staff satisfaction and retention.

ManorCare Health Services, Wilmette and Libertyville, Illinois, 1992 – 1997

National network of 500 healthcare facilities in 32 states; headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, 1995–1997, Wilmette, Illinois

Oversaw day-to-day operations of 80-bed healthcare facility, ensuring compliance with governmental and organizational regulations; implemented policies/procedures, led staff training/development and managed client relations.

Human Resources Director, 1992–1995, Libertyville, Illinois

Led all HR efforts, including recruiting/hiring, employee relations, training/development, safety, and compensation/benefits; resolved employee conflicts, mediating between department managers and staff.

Education, Licenses, and Professional Affiliations

Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Administration/Human Resources, Kennedy Western University, Boise, Idaho, 1995

SHRM and NWHRC (local chapter), Member

Association Forum of Chicagoland, Member

PHR License & Certification Training, Northern Illinois

NIU - SHRM CP Prep Course Work – Currently enrolled 2016

SHRM -CP Certification – Registered for May 2016

Illinois Nursing Home Administrator #044-005036

Illinois Notary Public

Volunteer Activities

Fishing Has No Boundaries

United Way, Lake County

Special Olympics, DuPage County

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