MICHAEL L. KRISTIAN, SPHR-SCP

**** ********** ***** 513-***-****

Franklin, OH 45005 acuqx1@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Manufacturing Non-Profit Hospital Retail

Highly skilled HR Director with proven track record translating corporate strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans, creating, leading, developing and administering HR department and functions including systems. In-depth expertise planning, directing, improving and coordinating employee relations and HR policies, programs and practices. Adept at conducting employee-training programs. Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, highly capable of managing priorities. Strong recruiter, trainer, creates team cohesiveness. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent oral and written communication skills, works well independently and as team member, in fast-paced environments, and under intense pressure. Ensures corporation is in legal compliance with regulations.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Management

Conflict Resolution

Strategic/Analytical Thinker

Organizational Development

Team Leader/Builder/Mentor

Union Negotiations/Union-Free

State, Federal Compliance

Policy Development

Employee Benefits

Employee Training

Payroll Administration

On-Boarding

Key Achievements

Developed and implemented a variety of systems, processes, programs, policies, and procedures designed to improve employee and internal customer service.

Successfully developed and implemented "Ask the President/GM" question and answer communication sessions.

Implemented HR/Safety Compliance Calendar.

Reviewed and changed recruiting process from manual to electronic tracking,

Created Succession/Training Plans to keep organization at full employment.

Developed and implemented legally defensible documentations, such as Corrective Action process.

Directed and sustained record safety performance for 2+ years without a lost-time accident.

Improved safety performance resulting in a record of 700,000+ hours without a lost-time accident.

Chartered and adopted self-insurance for Workers Compensation resulting in significant cost savings.

Directed daily HR operations for 225 hourly and salary employees.

Developed HR guidelines and manuals, focusing on policy development, documentation procedures, Health, Safety, and Environment.

Wrote corporate Affirmative Action Plan and Reporting procedures.

Developed HR function for Manufacturing and Warehousing operations.

Developed Policies and Procedures for multi-state Facilities to meet laws and regulations.

Implemented Payroll Systems to improve recordkeeping, attendance tracking and security access control.

Professional Experience

KRISTIAN & Associates, Franklin, OH

Human Resources Consulting for Privately –owned Manufacturers & Investment Groups. 2016

I SUPPLY COMPANY, Fairborn, OH 2012 – 2015

Independent foodservice, paper and janitorial products distributor in the central Midwest.

HR Director

Promoted from HR Manager to HR Director within 2 years.

Managed and supervised 9 directs who recruited and hired 200+ employees annually.

Met daily safety/injury-free performance, including compliance milestones.

Saved company $100,000+ annually in benefit costs.

MENARDS, INC., Fairfield township, OH 2010 – 2012

Home improvement chain with assorted building materials, tools, gardening supplies & appliances.

CCS/Electrical/Building Materials/Operations Manager

Promoted 3 times within 1- years to Electrical Department Manager, Contractor/Commercial Sales Account Manager and Building Materials Manager for new start-up operation.

Increased sales 500+ %, reduced budget 10% annually.

Developed and mentored 8 employees to be promotable while managing all Human Resources functions within department.

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA, Hamilton, OH 2005 – 2010

Their mission is to build healthy Spirit, Mind, and Body for all.

HR Director

Implemented HR services, including employee relations, counseling, feedback, payroll and benefits.

Collaborated with staff on key initiatives, including development plans and staff engagement.

Recruited, hired and on boarded 700+ full-time and part-time employees for 6 branches and 1 summer camp

Developed HR solutions by collecting and analyzing information, and recommending courses of action.

Successfully implemented new, more efficient electronic payroll system/processes.

Ensured HR policies were updated and 100% in compliance with all legislation and regulations.

FAURECIA EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Toledo, OH 2001 – 2005

A major player in the global automotive industry, backed by an R&D and production network with sites in 34 countries.

HR Director, Manufacturing Operations

Promoted from HR Manager to HR Director within 2 years.

Directed the HR function at 4 facilities comprised of 1,000+ divisional employees.

Accomplishments included no compliance deficiencies from any regulatory agencies and high retention rate (90+%) of managers at each facility.

Created and executed strategy to keep facility union-free through proactive communication, recognition, and peer review processes.

Led Corporate Safety Audit Team for domestic and international facilities with compliance to OSHA, EPA, and local/state regulations with follow-up visit results less than 10% findings.

Provided coaching for Plant Managers and Human Resource Managers.

Completed employee training files and maintained H.R. QOS certification.

Reduced cost of employee temporary agencies by 25% through successful negotiation of rate decreases.

Reduced grievances from one per day to one per month at union facility.

Additional Professional Experience includes The Relizon Company, Sara Lee, Heidelberg Finishing, Pre-Finish Metals, Allis-Chalmers Pumps and Crosse Pointe papers.

Education & Certifications

Master of Science, Administration with Industrial Psychology emphasis

Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, Mi

Bachelor of Science, Employee Relations/Business Management

Miami University Oxford, OH

SPHR-SCP (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Society For Human Resource Management

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