Michael Heidger, SPHR, SCP, MS Longview, TX ***** 903-***-****

aczl22@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-heidger-sphr-

scp-ms-5356071/

Human Resources/ Labor Union Relations Manager

20+ years success leading human resources and personnel management for high-growth organizations

Repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional teams through the planning, creating, and organizing of

effective personnel business solutions and strategies. Talent for providing counsel and assistance to

employees and management on various labor relations and management issues. Expert in Labor Union

relations with repeated success resolving various conflicts. Strong presenter, negotiator, and businessperson;

able to forge relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational, and

management, levels.

Areas of Expertise include

Talent Acquisition & Retention

Labor/Union Relations

Organizational Development

Contract Administration

Process Redesign / Change Management

Grievance Investigations

Training & Staff Development Programs

HR Dashboard Applications & Metrics

Benefits Administration

Contract Interpretation / Negotiations

Career Experience

Crosby Group, Longview, Texas

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (July 2014 to March 2017)

Held concurrent responsibility for managing human resources functions and building successful

relationships with labor, represented by Teamsters Local 568, and management for 425 team members

across multiple sites. Tasked with managing, explaining, and distributing employee benefits. Responsible

for recruiting, onboarding, and training personnel and enforcing company policies.

Increased production and revenue through the development of Lean Manufacturing

principles and Servant Leadership.

Secured $192K workforce development grant via Texas Workforce Commission through

detailed research and grant application.

Significantly increased production by recruiting and hiring qualified employees whose views

were in line with the company views and objectives.

Halliburton, Houston & Kilgore, Texas

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (January 2007 to July 2014)

Supervised HR department with duties that included investigating and resolving employee relation

issues, consulting with management, and executing company initiatives. Oversaw benefits administration

and distribution, FMLA, and terminations.

Increased revenue by recruiting, hiring, and training qualified employees with extensive

work histories.

Enhanced work place environment positivity by redesigning and enforcing company

policies, i.e. Safety, Compensation and Harassment Free Workplace.

Halliburton, Houston, Texas

SENIOR STAFFING SPECIALIST (March 2006 to December 2006)

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Responsible for global recruiting for Product Optimization focused on Completion Tools. Tasked with

sourcing, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding for divisions global efforts. Traveled within US when

necessary to meet with potential employees.

Reduced time to market for several products by hiring knowledgeable experts to aid in

optimization and completion.

CenterPoint Energy, Houston, Texas

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (June 2005 to December 2005)

Managed Human Resources for companys pipeline division. Oversaw strategies, organizational

development, FMLA administration, hiring, terminations, investigations, compensation, and benefits

administration.

Maintained data integrity and quality by working extensively with SAP Human Resources

Information System.

Sigma-Aldrich, The Woodlands, Texas

HUMAN RESOURCES MANGER (January 1999 to June 2005)

Earned two promotions to Human Resources Manager after successful tenures recruiting qualified team

members as Human Resources Recruiter and overseeing general human resources work as the

companys Human Resources Generalist. Duties as manager included recruiting personnel,

organizational development, and assisting managerial staff on key issues. Tasked with architecting

Human Resources function for the organization. Served as advisor to the President in legal and

employment compliance areas, succession, planning, talent management and workforce assessment.

Maximized human capital as Human Resources Manager by providing detailed oversight of

human resources department and resolving conflicts as they arise.

Increased internal customer satisfaction as Human Resources Generalist by avoiding costly

and disruptive surprises that could prevent goal achievement.

Enhanced organizational goals by retooling the recruiting organization and building

relationships with colleges and community organizations as Human Resources Recruiter.

Previous Experience as Senior Recruiter for Olsten in Milwaukee, WI from 1998-1999.

Education & Credentials

Masters of Science in Human Resources and Business

Amberton University, Garland, TX

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI

Senior Certified Professional, via Society of Human Resources Management, (certified through 2019)

Senior Professional Human Resources, (certified through 2018)

Human Resources Certificate, Rice University (2003 & 2007)

Affiliations

Society of Human Resources Management, University of Wisconsin Green Bay Alumni Association

Board Member, City of Longview Zoning Board of Adjustments, St. Matthews Church Member &

LifeTeen Program Volunteer

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