Jerald Wilhite

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Human Resources Professional

An accomplished Human Resources professional who strongly believes in the power of people. Fosters a culture of communication, collaboration and continuous learning. Using a systemic approach to HR resulted in the alignment of human resources strategy with organizational objectives. Extensive experience in Employee Relations in diverse sectors including manufacturing and medical/mental health services. My areas of expertise include functions such as talent acquisition, employee development, employee retention, training, HR policy design, compensation and benefits, payroll management, HR governance/auditing, compliance, HR systems and team development. Effective in fostering open communication at all levels to improve culture. My experience as a business owner has furthered my understanding of business processes.

Examples of outcomes achieved are reduced turnover in temp-to-hire staffing from an average 50% to 15% over six months; successfully maintained a turnover rate under 5% year over year for another employer, and led transition from a Simple IRA to a 401(k), among other accomplishments.

SKILL AREAS: HRD/HRM Functions ● Talent Acquisition ● Recruitment & Retention ● Training ● HR Policy Design ● Compensation & Benefits ● Payroll Management ● Employee Development ● Change Management ● HR Governance/Audit ● Compliance ● HR Systems ● Team Management ● Public Speaking & Presentations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FinJack Corporation – dba Red’s Drain Service, Stow, OH (Jul ’20 – Sep ‘23)

Owner – had to close business due to physical issues

Drain cleaning services to commercial and residential properties experiencing clogged drain issues. Day-to-day responsibilities included:

Scheduled services - Customer service – Assessing customer situation and determining course of action Bookkeeping – accounts payable/receivable - Marketing/advertising - Equipment maintenance/repair

PTC Alliance, Alliance, OH (Sep’19 – Jul ‘20)

Human Resources Manager (position eliminated due to financial difficulties in company)

Plant HR responsibility overseeing 215 salaried and hourly employees in a union environment

Developing cost reduction strategy to better manage employee uniform expenses

Building collaboration with union leadership to review attendance policy

Rohrer, Corporation, Wadsworth, OH (Feb’18 – June 2019)

Human Resources Manager (Position eliminated as part of acquisition restructuring)

Multi-state strategic HR responsibilities overseeing 850 employees in seven facilities and four states; developed HR policies supporting organizational growth & retention, creation of organizational programs & processes that achieve business goals

Steering overall human resource activities with team of 3 direct and 4 indirect reports; taking care of talent acquisition, policy/procedure, benefits, employee relations, performance reviews, compensation as well as special projects

Designed comprehensive wage banding with focus on wages to attract and retain talent in tightening labor market

Led development of skills matrices for production positions and tied skills development to compensation

Played a key role in reducing turnover in temp-to-hire staffing from average 50% to 15% over six months, contributing to cost savings and increased productivity

Effectively provided executive coaching to deal with highly sensitive issues to preclude downside consequences

Analyzed differences in policies (handbook) of acquired company; efficiently provided resolution so that a consolidated handbook could be produced

ChromaScape, Inc., Twinsburg, OH (Jan’15 – Feb’18)

Director of Human Capital (Sale of company resulted in position no longer good fit)

Collaborated closely as member of executive team and other leadership to implement HR policies & procedures in line with core organizational objectives; instrumental in building a strong and skilled work force; sustained organizational design and strategies for a two-fold growth of business in next five years period

Worked in the capacity of Pro-active Business Partner to leadership at all levels for Human Capital issues at this $68M pigment and additives company employing staff of 108

Rendered leadership to HC Coordinators at each location; planned, developed & implemented the HC System consisting of full range of HC programs, services, policies & procedures

Established process to e of stability through development of systems that maximize attraction, retention, and growth of talent; maximize operational efficiency through development of key competencies for each role

Successfully enhanced productivity level by maintaining turnover rate under 5%, year over year

Contributions towards leading Benefits Admin through transition from Simple IRA to 401 (K)

Led training system project to establish training requirements, sources and tracking for all roles

Pivotal in devising compensation strategy; also developed wage bands based on job groupings and national/regional wage surveys that aligned with business operations

Established a monthly fixed premium payment based on claims history that helped better control cash flow

Introduced & implemented quarterly coaching process to replace annual reviews; introduced Franklin Covey 7-Habits Training to all employees

Key member of project team to implement new Payroll System

Stabilized staffing situation in Kentucky plant by coaching new plant leadership in how to engage staff through use of 7-Habits of Highly Effective People; drove process of integrating the concepts into company culture

ATA Tools, Inc., Cuyahoga Falls, OH (Jul’13 – Jan’15)

Human Resources Manager (Position was no longer challenging)

Worked closely with Top Management and Heads of Department for implementing HR policies & procedures in line with core organizational objectives

Facilitated Organizational Development (OD) plans for enhancing operational effectiveness; designing & implementing Employee Relations strategy

Looked after all aspects of HR entailing benefits administration & payroll management

Acted as Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator

Essayed a crucial role in increasing revenue through innovative, focused human resource management of this $80M-plus international manufacturer of burrs and abrasives with 130 employees; demonstrated clear-headed leadership as Advisor to President and Senior Managers, leading to meaningful reduction in turnover

Slashed down costs by disengaging pay and benefits from bundled structure.

Dissolved Professional Employee Organization Structure, whilst acquiring aggregated savings of approximately $40K per year

Pivotal in saving $15K per year for company through enhancement of recruiting process while reducing number of temporary employees

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

Master of Arts in Counseling Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, OH

Bachelor of Arts Regents College, University of State of New York (Excelsior College), Albany, NY

Military Service: Special Agent Air Force Office of Special Investigations

Professional Certification & Training: Compensation Analyst Certification 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® Certified Facilitator, Franklin Covey

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