CURT C. WACKER

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ST. PETERS, MISSOURI 63376

636-***-****

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

A proven Human Resources professional senior leader where Human Resources are a strategic operational partner providing practical solutions to business challenges and employee relations issues, along with policy development changes contributing to the optimum use of resources to develop a strong team approach to the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Recruitment/Employment Selection

On-Boarding and Employee Orientation

Employee Relations (Conflict Resolution)

Performance Management

Union Contract Negotiations (Spokesperson)

Continuous Improvement Management (ISO and Lean Initiatives)

Team Builder

Benefits Administration

Organizational Development and Culture Change Champion

Governmental Regulatory Compliance/Charges (EE0C, NLRB, DOL)

Training Development Presentation Skills (Coaching Operations)

Risk Management, Safety and Workers Compensation Containment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL

HUMAN RESOURCES PARTNER/MANAGER

2011-Present

Ensure productivity and department operational activities that meet the strategic goals of the hospital.

Contribute to and support the performance management with the human capital of clients.

Coaching managers and supervisors on performance management, corrective action, legal activities and annual appraisal issues.

Proactive employee relations consultation to connect the immediate and long term goals of the clients including supporting the directors and vice-presidents of departments.

Respondent for the development legal regulatory response to EEOC charges.

On-Boarding, new employee hospital orientation and employee development.

Cultural change agent to champion the organization and development of environment change.

GKN AEROSPACE

SENIOR LABOR RELATIONS PARTNER

2006-2010

Professional recruitment of hourly, salaried, technical and managerial employees.

Coaching Operations Managers and Supervisors on corrective action, legal and performance appraisal issues.

Containment of employee health benefits, pensions, and 401k Plans.

Train Management concerning company policies, EEOC regulations, and labor relations procedures.

Company spokesperson regarding investigation in local governmental, state and federal mediation and legal cases.

Safety and Workers Compensation Containment

Working member of the Continuous Improvement Team/ Cell Development Lean Initiatives.

Contractual Negotiations, Conflict Management, Arbitrations, Legal and Governmental Compliance.

PRIME PACKAGE AND LABEL COMPANY

HUMAN RESOURCES AND SAFETY MANAGER

2004-2006

Developed and implementation of written Company Policies and Procedures Manual.

Development of successful team work cells that reduced waste and made work stations more efficient.

Recruitment of quality professional, hourly and technical positions.

Safety compliance training and environmental regulatory compliance

Development of Affirmative Action Program.

Positive coaching and counseling of personnel performance issues and maintained non-union status in plant.

ALCO CONTROLS, DIVISION EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

1995 -2003

Reduced grievance activity by conditioning supervision and union members to handle problems at the lowest level possible.

Negotiated collective bargaining agreement position for the company and the employee with a total cost impact of less than 3%. Gained manning flexibility and reduced classifications through implementation of “JIT” manufacturing methods.

Development and coordination of a creative cost containment “safety pays” awareness program which cut accidents by 55%.

Generated new training opportunities for employees to upgrade their employment skill levels with a certification program.

Cost containment of workers compensation costs with safety training, safety inspections and insured that claims are closely monitored resulting in a cost reduction by 25%.

Automated time and attendance computerized program designed to integrate with computerized shop floor program.

SHERWOOD MEDICAL COMPANY

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

1992-1995

Facilitated Total Quality Management process, which increased employee participation and resulted in a 60% reduction in customer complaints.

Developed automated record administration tracking program on a matrix through a personal computer, which monitored various governmental regulatory compliance with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and EEO/AAP.

Reduced annual personnel costs by developing and implementing an absence control program, which increased productivity and reduced unscheduled absences by 45%.

Coached first line supervisors in various interviewing selection techniques, grievance/dispute resolution, and loss control safety programs.

Reduced lost time recording accidents and cost of worker’s compensation through ergonomic redesign of the work environment and implementation of communication programs on safety awareness.

Decreased grievance activity by 35% through supervision and the union committee to handle complaints/problems at the lowest possible level of resolution.

Johnston Bottling Company

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

1986-1992

Initiated a “Safety Involvement and Recognition Program” which reduced accident and reduced premiums by 30% ($80,000/year).

Established, administered, and trained supervisors in the use of work rules, employee discipline, attendance control, and contract administration.

Conducted successful concessionary union contract negotiations, serving as chief spokesman, which maximized flexibility, profit potential and long-term cost stability.

Negotiated conversion from route delivery sales to pre-sales system with first year’s savings of $500,000.

Developed and conducted training programs such as grievance prevention and handling, management development, quality circles, vehicle safety and DOT requirements, interviewing and selection techniques.

Instituted a no-fault absentee control program, which reduced absenteeism rate from over 5.0% to 2.2%.

EDUCATION

Graduated from Drury University, Springfield, Missouri

Major: Business Administration and Economics (Bachelor of Arts)

Human Resources Association St. Louis

Labor and Safety Management Training

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