Richard J. Lutz

**** ********* ****** ***** **** Phone: (612) 281 - 6719

Crystal, MN 55428 E-mail: ad3177@r.postjobfree.com

Business Executive and Senior-Level Business Partner with multi-industry, broad based expertise in Human Resource.

Ability to assemble highly effective teams and provide leadership through transition and change. Ability to build customer relationships, trust, and establish rapport. Problem solver, decision maker, strategic thinker, strong business acumen.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING, Minneapolis, MN 2021 - Present

Human Resources consulting/contracting firm, providing Senior-level HR consulting expertise and a variety of HR services to client companies.

Senior HR Consultant / Director

Hospital and Healthcare Company (Minneapolis) – Interim Human Resources Consultant. Reviewed HR function, and recommended updated structure, resources, and process flow. Coached leaders on management of Employee Relations issues.

Investment and Financial Advisory Company (Edina, MN) – Human Resources Consultant. Developed the companies first Employee Guide. Advised and coached on progressive discipline process, termination process, along with Employment charge process presentation and Unemployment defense.

HR Practices Advisory Firm (Minneapolis) – Interim Human Resources Consultant. Reviewed and Audited client HR function, and recommended updated structure, resources, and process flow, during time of transition of the HR Director.

Media/Publishing Company (Plymouth, MN) - Interim Human Resources Consultant. Provided HR coverage for Recruiting processes, On-boarding processes, Benefits processes, and Termination processes, and follow-up.

Mental Healthcare Company, (St. Paul) - Interim Human Resources Consultant. Conducted HR audit and review of the HR function. Made recommendations to the Executive Director for updated structure, and process changes and improvements.

Consumer Products Company, (St. Louis Park, MN) - Interim Facility Relocation Consultant. Planned and facilitated physical office move, including office closure, relocation, transition, and reopening of new office for 25 employees. Worked with vendors, suppliers, trade workers, movers, building management, deliveries, and various contract resources.

SHOLOM COMMUNITY ALLIANCE, St. Louis Park, MN 2020 – 2021

(Senior Adult Housing, Long-term Care and Nursing Home)

Vice President, Human Resources

Sholom is a not-for-profit organization providing senior adults with residential, social service, and healthcare services to ensure their well-being. Sholom has more than 100 years of service and offers campus-based living programs, with locations in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area.

Lead the Human Resources Operations for two Twin Cities campus locations. Provide leadership and oversight for a Human Resources team of 10 at two sites. Area of oversite include Recruitment, Onboarding, Compensation, Benefits, HR Business Partners, Payroll/HRIS, and Training & Development. Responsible to plan, develop, organize, lead, and direct the HR function, and advise on all organizational, compliance, and legal issues. Member of the Senior Executive Team.

Planned and oversaw Reduction in Force (RIF) process and communication.

Oversaw the development and roll-out of annual Incentive Plan process for Director and Senior Executive roles.

Successfully worked with External Counsel, to respond to, defend, and mitigate several Legal challenges and filings.

Oversaw the implementation of a Pay Card option to eliminate manual payroll check processing processes.

Performed as the HR lead point of contact during COVID 19 pandemic, for safety, consistency, and communication for employees.

Implemented monthly HR metrics reporting.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING, Minneapolis, MN 2018 - 2020

Human Resources consulting/contracting firm, providing Senior-level HR consulting expertise and a variety of HR services to client companies.

Senior HR Consultant / Director

Non-Profit Resource (Minneapolis) – Consulted on a Recruitment and Staffing advisory project. Also completed a side-by-side Benefits Comparison for price structure and competitiveness.

Home Healthcare Company (St. Paul) – Interim Human Resources Consultant. Reviewed and Audited HR function, and recommended updated structure, resources, and process flow.

Hospital & Clinic Healthcare Company (Minneapolis) – Interim Human Resources Director for 800 person company, and HR staff of 5. Oversite of Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits, Onboarding, Employee Relations. Recommend HR structure changes.

Clinic Healthcare Company (St. Paul) – Interim Chief Human Resources Officer. Replaced vacant HR roles, resolved pending Legal issues and Agency charges, worked with external Benefits vendor, Planned, Communicated, and Facilitated Reduction in Force (RIF).

FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEDICAL GROUP, Orlando, FL 2015 – 2018

($ 1 Billion gross revenue Clinical Arm of Florida Hospital and the Adventist Health System)

(Over 2300 Providers and Employees, with 180 clinic locations)

Director of Human Resources

Provide leadership for the Human Resources Operation, by planning, developing, organizing, and directing the H R function. Directed a staff of 20 in the areas of Recruitment, Onboarding, HR Business Partners, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Management, Employee Engagement/Retention, Policies & Procedures, Learning & Development, and Payroll. Member of the Leadership Team and a consultative resource to Senior Management. Work in concert with Hospital and System HR areas.

Assumed HR group in transition, and stabilized team, replaced/hired 50% of current staff.

Coach and Strategize with Senior Leaders on difficult Provider/Leader issues and Leader transitions.

Successfully worked with Internal/External Counsel, to mitigate risk and defend Physician Leader and Employee Charges/Law Suits. Settled Charges/Law Suits with minimal cost.

Designed and Communicated Florida Urology Associates (FUA) Retention Bonus Plan, to stabilize and retain Staff.

Oversaw downsizing planning, communication, position elimination, and severance packages, for over 75 CBO staff.

Oversaw Competitive Salary Range Review and movement for APP’s & staff. First time completed in four (4) years.

Lead HR contact for 5 Mergers/Acquisitions and 4 Closings/Divestitures of clinical locations.

Key HR contact for implementation of Retention Strategies and review of Workforce Planning needs.

Conducted first Leadership Succession Management/Planning assessment, at the Vice President and Director levels.

Implemented Recruitment initiative for Athena go-live/planned “hiring pause”. Oversaw hiring of 200 EE’s in a 10-week period

FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES, Minneapolis, MN 2007 - 2014

(A $3.1 Billion Regional Health Care Delivery System)

Director, Human Resources – South Region

Lead the local Human Resources operations. Provide HR leadership in the areas of employment, talent management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, leader orientation, employee communication, succession planning, retention, organizational development. Directed a staff of 12 at two sites. Member of the Senior Leadership Team and resource to Senior Management.

Assumed HR group in transition, rebuilt team, established expectations, re-focused team.

Key lead contact for HR Due Diligence preparation for merger of former CPMG clinics with Fairview Health Services. Included due diligence organization, preparation, presentation, issue resolution and resource expert.

Key lead contact for HR Merger/Integration Team with Fairview Health Services. Included position titling, compensation, recruitment, benefits, policies, communications, performance, and contract cancellations.

Created, oversaw and managed a Retention Bonus/Severance Package program for key Management staff.

Chosen by CHRO as the Fairview HR project lead resource, to direct Fairview Medical Group Practice (clinics) re-design project for 42 clinics, and related HR structure and implementation.

Assumed role of HR Director and staff leadership for Fairview Southdale Hospital (Edina, MN), 2600 employees with 60% labor represented, and Fairview Ridges Hospital (Burnsville, MN), 1600 employees.

Advise President and Senior Leaders on Compensation Packages, Operations management, structure and performance.

Successfully worked with Internal/External Counsel, to mitigate risk and defend former Employee Charges/Law Suits.

Oversee and champion goal setting process for Leader “At Risk” compensation plan (i.e. Directors and Managers)

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING, Plymouth, MN 2004 - 2007

Human Resources consulting/contracting firm, providing Senior-level HR consulting expertise and a variety of HR services to client companies.

Senior HR Consultant / Director

Financial Advisory Company (Minneapolis) - Interim Human Resources Director role for Service Delivery Division of 1200 employees. Business Partner to EVP and Leadership Team, oversaw performance process/ and consulted on business structure.

Retail Grocery, Pharmacy, Wholesale and Distribution Company (Minneapolis) – 1st Project - Provided Executive level talent marketing, and acquisition service across Home Office, Retail, Distribution and Logistics areas. Coached senior leaders on various HR issues. 2nd Project - Filled interim Human Resources Director role for Pharmacy Division (190 Retail locations). Oversaw Talent Management, ER, Compensation and Training. Directed staff of 3, provided leadership during acquisition integration.

HR Practices Advisory Firm (Minneapolis) – Start-up and expansion of HR consulting firm from Labor Relations to HR practices. Created Business Development target list, marketing program and associated printed collateral. Marketed new business proposals.

Media and Publishing Company (Washington D. C.) – Interim role of VP of Human Resources. Provided HR Acquisition Due Diligence/Integration for acquisition in Costa Mesa, CA. Oversaw Home Office functions of Recruitment, ER, and Benefits. Provided transition/on boarding for newly hired VP.

Marketing Services Company (Minneapolis) – Created sales compensation plans for Business Development (sales) team. Designed and facilitated termination and outplacement process for VP of Business Development. Filled interim role of VP of B. D.

CARLSON MARKETING GROUP/CARLSON COMPANIES, Plymouth, MN 2001 - 2004

(A privately held, Incentive, Recognition, Relationship Marketing & Hospitality Company)

Human Resources Director

Directed a staff of 6, selected to rebuild/re-establish department after previous Director left the organization. Staff included 3 Compensation Managers, 1 HRIS Analyst, 1 Benefits Specialist and 1 support staff. Oversaw base compensation, position evaluation, salary range management, variable compensation design, bonus plan design and sales compensation plan design.

Primary contact for several "one-off" senior manager employment offers and bonus plan designs.

Planned, oversaw and managed a Voluntary Early Retirement Program (VERP) for 200 potential positions. Involved program plan design, rules development, legal review, training development, communication, implementation and benefits tracking, all completed without any legal claims.

Conducted on-site review for three planned Acquisitions, key HR contact for Due Diligence, information gathering and assessment.

Oversaw preparation and tracking of annual Employee Opinion Survey, annual benefits Open Enrollment process, LOA process and COBRA process. Managed department budget.

Worked with Corporate Compensation group on Executive Compensation, Deferred Compensation and Long-Term Incentive Compensation issues.

Hired initially on a consulting basis. Provided senior-level Human Resources advice and counsel on a rotational basis, for a Sales Region, the Gold Points product area, and Operations areas. This included staff planning, policies, employee relations, staffing, compensation and organizational issues.

Selected by VP of Business Process, to develop and design Account Solutions department. This included role and titling development, position design, career laddering, incumbent identification and communication.

TCF NATIONAL BANK, MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN 1998 - 2001

($11 Billion Regional Bank Holding Company with 3000 employees)

V.P., Director of Employee Relations and Staffing

Directed a staff of 11 (4 Generalist Managers, 5 Staffing Reps and 2 support staff). Rebuilt the HR department after new leadership was brought in and replaced some of existing staff. Re-established rapport, trust and respect for the HR department with the business units. Primary management contact for Employee Relations, Recruiting and Assessment efforts with TCF Bank, MN. Managed department budget with P/L responsibility.

Advised senior managers regarding talent management, performance, coaching and discipline.

Oversaw and managed the downsizing, communication, elimination and severance of 200 positions in Consumer Finance division.

Key HR contact during the sale and 6 month transition of North Star Title Company.

Oversaw the investigation of employee complaints/policy violations. Worked with Legal staff to respond to EEOC/Human Rights charges, and coordinated “results management” of the Affirmative Action Plan.

Oversaw all internal and external recruiting processes to fill 100-150 current open positions and consulted on organizational staffing needs.

Designed, coordinated and implemented a pre-employment drug testing program. Investigated use of external management assessment tools.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Employment Law Overview, Changes and Update

Future Trends in Base and Incentive Compensation

Affirmative Action Plan Development

Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Twin Cities Society of Human Resources Management (TCSHRM)

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Management; emphasis in Human Resources

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Member - AACSB

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