TIM KELLNER, SPHR SCP

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Kohler, Wisconsin 53044 aczjvv@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

A business leader in Human Resources with a strong background in Fortune 500 organizations as well as smaller private companies. Significant change management accomplishments with companies such as Nestle, Newell Rubbermaid, Donaldson, and Tier 1 suppliers in employee/labor relations, M&A, compensation, project management, process analysis and measurement. Strengths driving international business objectives through strategic organizational development, continuous improvement, recruiting, succession planning and mentoring. Negotiated multiple labor agreements. Managed PR and communications up to Board level. Holds a BBA –Industrial Relations as well as SPHR and SCP certifications.

EXPERIENCE

REGAL WARE WORLDWIDE, Kewaskum, Wisconsin 2015 – 2016

A privately held manufacturer and distributor of very high end cookware in the direct sales marketplace selling in 66 countries with office/manufacturing locations in WI, TX and the UK.

Corporate Director Human Resources

Overall responsibility for companywide HR functions during a period of anticipated marketplace expansion and population growth.

Guided talent acquisition processes while protecting unique culture,

Enhanced leadership development to facilitate growth both domestically and internationally.

Led successful union negotiations (USWA),

Established HR structure in opening a new location in the UK.

Facilitated new HR talent and central services structure.

Instituted onboarding, departmental talent gap analysis, an employee engagement structure and benefit standardization.

ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 2013 – 2015

A publicly traded manufacturer and distributor of energy efficient, intelligent lighting systems for commercial / industrial markets.

Senior Director – Human Resources

Reporting to the President. Overall responsibility for human resource functions during period of leadership transition, acquisition integration, departmental turnover and company transfiguration, including recruiting extensively for leadership positions.

Drove human resources during transition to a companywide matrix structure while upgrading professional talent in periods of high turnover.

Integrated acquired company personnel/procedures and consolidated enhanced benefits while retaining cost controls.

JL FRENCH AUTOMOTIVE CASTINGS, INC, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 2002 – 2012

A $500 million Tier 1 supplier to automotive OEMs of aluminum die casted and machined parts that included facilities in the US, Mexico, Spain, the UK and a Chinese JV,( 2,800 employees).

Vice President – Human Resources

Reporting to the President, Chairman and CEO. Overall responsibility for corporate-wide human resource functions, including recruiting, providing HR expertise and serving as a C-suite advisor. Member of executive leadership team.

Successfully maintained international union-free status during 14-month UAW campaign of a 1,100-employee

multi-location unit, reportedly the largest unionization defeat in 40 years in the state of Wisconsin.

Developed and redesigned human resource processes to support business direction and implemented Talent Management.

Led cost saving consolidation of benefit plans across US locations which resulted in annual savings of $1 million.

Instituted executive compensation and incentive/retention plans, resulting in high retention during business transitions.

Built professional human resource function in extremely constrained financial environment.

Managed HR activities and communications for two global reorganizations including two US bankruptcies, UK administration, and closure of Michigan and Mexican operations while sustaining remaining operations without disruption.

Helped facilitate sale of the organization in 2012 to Nemak, SA.

EDUCATION

GE Management Institute, Crotonville, New York

Management Leadership

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Business Administration – Industrial Relations

CERTIFICATIONS

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP) Selecting Winners, Barry Shamis

Continuous Improvement Techniques Trainer, The Gould Group Talent Based Hiring, Gallup Inc.

Quality, Productivity and Competitive Position, W. Edwards Deming Interaction Management Train/Trainer, ODI

PROFESSIONAL & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Senior Professional Life Certification - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Instructor – Labor and Employee Relations, HR Certification

Vice Chair, Board of Directors - St. Nicholas Hospital (HSHS System)

President, Board of Directors – Safe Harbor Domestic Abuse Shelter

Advisory Board Member - US Bank

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