Douglas C. VanderWeele, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Greater Atlanta Area 678-***-**** ad2sxf@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn.com/in/doug-vanderweele

Human Resource Leader / Business Partner

Strategic and detailed Human Resource Leader with a strong business acumen and breadth of experience that spans business partnership, benefit and compensation plan design and administration, policy development, employee relations, global human resource information systems, safety and regulatory compliance, and government reporting.

Builder of alliances with strategic human capital partners and vendors to leverage technology and education for continuous improvement. Champion of employer and employee benefit understanding and growth. Areas of Expertise

HR Business Strategy Trusted Advisor, Coach, Mentor Policy Development

Benefit Plan, Design,

Administration

Risk Management Business Reorganizations

Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures FDA, ISO, cGMP Employee Relations

Manufacturing Operations HRIS Process Improvement

Strategic Planning Compensation Analysis Performance Management Professional Experience

DENDREON PHARMACEUTICALS LLC, UNION CITY, GA 11/2018 - PRESENT Leading biotechnology developer and manufacturer of commercialized immunotherapy that has revolutionized prostate cancer treatment options with 500+ employees in the US. Company was acquired by Sanpower Group Co., Ltd. in 2017. Director, Human Resources

Provide HR Leadership to support manufacturing and quality operations across three U.S. sites. Directed HR Managers remotely at operations in California, Georgia, and Washington. Served as the primary HR support for Union City operation where up to 75% of manufactured treatments and primary revenue driver for the org takes place. Select Accomplishments:

● Facilitated continuous improvement to Dendreon’s net promoter employee engagement score year over year from 2019 through 2022.

● Increased HR and payroll team efficiency by revamping a complicated inherited shift differential policy and pay practice making it simpler to understand and administer.

● Improved employee recognition program by implementing Bonusly.

● Increased employee self-development opportunities by launching Percipio (aka DEN-U) a skill path and soft-skills online web-based training platform.

● Improved timely access to compliance ready resources by implementing XpertHR subscription for HR, Legal, Payroll, Safety, and Total Reward & Benefits team members.

● Timely delivered on HR related RFI’s from FDA contributing to successful 2022 FDA cGMP inspection.

● Served on 401K Committee participating in quarterly Investment & Plan Reviews reducing the overall plan expenses and fee structure basis points to be significantly below industry benchmarks.

● Led the organization’s COVID Task Force ensuring safety compliance and protecting the health of employees at our immuno-manufacturing facilities.

IMMUCOR, INC., NORCROSS, GA 10/2000 - 6/2018

Global transfusion and transplantation diagnostic products provider with $400+M revenues and ~1,200 employees in 11 countries; publicly traded company (NASDAQ: BLUD) that was acquired by TPG, a private equity firm in 2011. Director, Corporate Human Resources, 5/2012 – 6/2018 Served as HR Business Partner for the US Commercial team; managed up to 5 HR professionals directly and 7 indirectly. Worked closely with benefit brokers and vendors to provide affordable comprehensive benefit plan options. Provided coaching to leadership on change management, organization dynamics and design. Select Accomplishments:

● Designed cost effective health plans, resulting in savings in excess of $1M.

● Performed HR due diligence and subsequent acquisition integration of 2 significant acquisitions, LIFECODES Transplant business unit and BioArray Solutions into Immucor structure.

● Participated in creating a market-based incentive compensation plan to attract talent and remain competitive to market.

● Assisted with vendor evaluation, selection and implementation of a global rewards & recognition program to support one common values-based culture and encourage higher employee performance.

● Supported implementation and training for an online employee performance appraisal and management system including succession planning tools to help identify talent gaps and create talent pipeline. Created Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to increase organizational bench strength and employee satisfaction while supporting long-term growth.

● Promoted integrity and fairness in the performance ratings review process through HR audit and facilitating calibration meetings involving VPs chain of command through front-line supervisors.

● Managed successful reductions in force, plant closures and business reorganizations, including creating employee communications, designing retention incentives and retaining outplacement services.

● Worked closely with immigration attorneys in support of the company’s identified critical skill sets and human capital needs to secure approved documentation for qualified applicants and employees to satisfy appropriate work VISA authorizations.

● Implemented a Healthy Life portal allowing employees to track and record health and wellness activities with potential to receive discounts on medical insurance premiums.

● Worked with Facilities, Operations and EH&S Manager to implement Everbridge, an emergency communication system.

● Reduced company’s exposure by working closely with Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) vendor to ensure plan integrity and monitor progress of goals.

Manager, Corporate Human Resources, 7/2006 – 5/2012 Served as Company’s Plan Administrator for COBRA, 401(k), FSA, HSA plans; acted as internal auditor and provided oversight for administration of Company's Stock Plan. Served as back-up for Stock Option exercises; performed monthly Stock Option Audit Reviews for SOX compliance. Conducted involuntary and voluntary separations ensuring timely communication related to building access, IT access and updates to HRIS system of record. Maintained organizational charts and HR state of audit readiness/compliance, especially for FDA and other regulatory governing bodies. Advised and counseled on Leave and Accommodations – ADA, FMLA, STD, LTD, Worker’s Compensation, Disability and other leave types. Select Accomplishments:

● Implemented and supported Competency Project to integrate competency considerations into promotion, transfer and exit decisions as well as selection of new hires.

● Affirmative Action Plans and Compliance: navigated OFCCP audit and follow up recommendations from onsite visit, 2005. Researched, identified, and selected highly qualified vendor for supporting Affirmative Action Plan compliance, documentation, analysis and reporting going forward.

● Streamlined the benefits election and annual open enrollment process empowering employees to be more self-sufficient regarding benefits packages and moved to a paperless enrollment process.

● Performed salary surveys on key jobs within compensation structure to ensure competitiveness to both industry and market; utilized Radford Salary Survey as benchmark.

● Drafted and audited HR and Payroll procedure narratives, performed functional area and job title mapping, and performed reviews for SOX compliance.

● Championed corporate social responsibility via the Clean Air Campaign to reduce traffic congestion in the Atlanta metro area and provided employees with transportation/carpooling incentives.

● Recipient of Diversity Spirit Award on behalf of Immucor, Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair for the City of Atlanta (2006).

Manager, HR & Training, Gamma Biologicals, Inc., (now Immucor), Houston, TX 10/2000 – 7/2006 Newly created role that provided HR support, compliance and cGMP regulatory support during a time of financial uncertainty and challenging time of increased FDA scrutiny regarding changing regulatory compliance expectations within the industry. Matrix reporting structure to VP, Worldwide HR and the General Manager, Gamma Biologicals.

Select Accomplishments:

● Implemented training tracker software program that satisfied regulatory concerns addressing employee job specific training and training proficiency.

● Assisted with policy creation and implementation of formalized background screening that included Drug Free Workplace Program.

Earlier Experience includes:

CINTAS CORPORATION, Houston, TX - Sales Representative SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BASEBALL ORGANIZATION, San Francisco, CA - Pitcher Education / Certifications / Professional Development Bachelor of Science, Marketing - Arizona State University, College of Business, Tempe, Arizona SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP) Certification (2015) Senior Professional Human Resource (SPHR) Certification (2004) SHRM Human Capital Analytics: Using HR Metrics to Drive Results The Investigations Seminar Certification, Patton Boggs LLP Attorneys at Law & SHRM ADP’s Client Advisory Council Member – Focus Area - Product & Service Innovation Professional Associations

APBPA (Association of Professional Ball Players of America), Life Member Ducks Unlimited, Member and Active Volunteer

SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management), Member

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