Manager Human Resources

Eric Wilson

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M: 515-***-****

E: ***************@*****.***

W: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwilson2010

Dynamic Leader in Domestic and International Business Operations.

Education

MS Human Resources Administration Temple University 1994

BSBA Human Resources Management Shippensburg University 1992

Florida 2-15 and FINRA series 6/63/65 certified 2015

Professional Experience

Career Boss LLC

Managing Partner 2015 – present

Established corporation for publishing Here To HI-PO and providing ongoing consulting and advisory services supporting High Potential talent identification and development.

Self Employed Tampa FL

Financial Advisor / Pension and Benefits Broker 2015 - present

Smiths Microwave Tampa, FL 2012 – 2014

Vice President Human Resources

Senior-level Business Partner position for newly created business unit with 12 sites in the US, Scotland, China, Costa Rica, and Australia. Revenue of $350M and 1800 employees. Reported to BU President.

•Divested one (UK) company from the Business Unit portfolio

•Participant in due diligence for multiple target acquisitions and joint-ventures

•Redesigned the organization as a hybrid-portfolio

•Division representative on corporate Talent COE team

•Led HR reorganization in support of shared services migration

Crane Co 2007 - 2011

Aerospace Group Burbank, CA 2009 – 2011

Vice President Human Resources

Promoted after 15 months into troubled Division to provide full functional leadership for US and International HR operations. The Aerospace Group comprised four companies in North America and France supporting 1600 employees and $400M revenue. Reported to the Aerospace Group President.

•Drove a cross-division policy standardization initiative

•Drove organizational structure to alignment by Value Stream versus site P&L

•Developed Compensation Philosophy and Strategy targeting $1M in ongoing cost savings

•Led development of tools, systems, and processes to correct deficiencies in employee development, performance management, and workforce planning

•Drove business restructuring netting 22% reduction in cost while strengthening core technical talent groups

•Downsized HR staff by 32% in 2009 and restructured functionally to improve capability

•Implemented Learning Management System to drive compliance and soft skill improvements

Engineered Materials Division Joliet, IL 2007 – 2009

Vice President Human Resources

Provided functional leadership for 6 Composites companies supporting $300M in revenue and 1100 North American and UK employees. Reported to the Group President.

•Led project team in plant consolidation initiative netting $7M annual savings and CBU elimination

•Standardized platform at Composite businesses for policies and practices yielding $400k in cost savings

•Restructured the organization to a Value Stream configuration

•Managed workforce reductions of 42% in 2008 with no litigation or business disruptions

•Developed and implemented market-based compensation strategy with pay-at-risk component

Penske Truck Leasing Reading, PA 2005 – 2007

Vice President Staffing and Associate Relations

Provided leadership of all employment functions for a $4B JV of GE encompassing nearly 1000 locations in the US, Europe, and Latin America with 19000 associates. Drove performance in the areas of Staffing, Compliance, and Associate Relations. Reported to Senior Vice President HR.

•Managed annual budget of $2.6M and department of 10 corporate staff

•Created a Staffing Model to instill best practices in hiring and selection business-wide

•Drove Corporate Diversity initiative resulting in measurable organizational change

•Developed Employment Brand strategy to leverage staffing efforts across all locations

•Obtained Green Belt certification in Six Sigma

Fed Ex Ground 1998 - 2005

Division HR Manager Pittsburgh, PA 2004 – 2005

Promoted into new role to elevate the performance of $1B geographic unit. Supported staffing, employee relations, and management development for 7500 employees. Responsible for 9 Managers and 43 field staff covering the East coast. Reported to Senior Vice President HR.

Regional HR Manager Denver, CO 2000 – 2004

Promoted into under-performing $175M geographic unit to lead change. Aggressive management of opportunities and initiatives achieved a successful turnaround into top-ranked Business Region out of fourteen. Managed 8 staff, reported to the Region Managing Director.

Employee Relations Manager Harrisburg, PA 1998 - 2000

Hired into pilot role to address severe operational deficiencies at the 800 employee largest operating facility. Results culminated in role expansion to 34 facilities. Managed 4 staff, reported to the Facility Manager.

GS Electric/General Signal Corp Carlisle, PA HR Manager 1997- 1998

Graphcom Inc Gettysburg, PA HR Manager 1995 – 1997

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