Human Resources Employee Relations

Gregory Thrun

**** ********* ***** 716-***-****

Clarence, NY 14031 ******@**********.***

Professional Objective

Experienced Human Resources professional with extensive generalist experience in manufacturing and service industries. An initiative-taker, with a track record of success dealing with employee performance and improvement. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong focus on cost containment, including success eliminating hundreds of thousands of dollars in administrative costs.

Impact performance encompassed:

Union / Non-Union

Labor & Employee Relations

HR Consulting

Policy Creation

Benefits & Compensation

Organizational Development

Mentoring & Coaching

Public Speaking

Workers Compensation

HRIS

Training & Development

Audit Response

Payroll

Problem Resolution

Strategic Planning

Professional Experience

Palantir HR Solutions, Clarence, NY 2018 - Present

HR Consultant / HR Software Developer / Owner

Human Resource services provided to Western New York and development of customized HR Software

Developer and Marketer of AbsentPoint software used to track point attendance systems.

Create customized HR computer programs to match client needs.

Audit human resource policies, procedures and records, offering advice on “best practices.”

Reorganize recruitment, on-boarding, and retention programs to improve candidate searches and employee engagement.

Design, implement, and train on performance management polices & procedures.

Conduct benefit analysis to evaluate coverages and suggest alternatives.

Offer guidance on labor and employee relations issues.

Develop Affirmative Action Plans and assist during OFCCP audits.

Create specific training for Human Resources and Safety compliance issues.

Bryant & Stratton College, Buffalo, NY 2022 - Present

Adjunct Faculty - Business

College offering Accredited degrees for career minded individuals

Functional expert instructing students in Human Resources and other Business curriculums.

Trusted Nurse Staffing, Buffalo, NY 2021 - 2022

Human Resources Manager

Travel Nurse and Home Health Staffing Agency

Direct responsibility for Employee Benefits for all internal and external employees.

Develop on-boarding, training activities and Human Resources Plan for nationwide staff.

Work closely with Compliance Department to assure legal compliance is met for travel nurses and home healthcare aides.

Member of Leadership Team, formulating policies and procedures.

Accountable for all government compliance, OSHA, Department of Human Rights, and Department of Labor.

Directly involved in HRIS and assist with payroll issues.

Report to HR Director to ensure all faucets of Human Resources are in compliance and meeting internal customers goals.

Tulip Richardson Manufacturing, Niagara Falls, NY 2020 - 2021

Human Resources Director 3/2020 – 8/2021

Injection Molding Manufacturer primarily for the battery case and jar industry

Direct responsibility for Employee Benefits for three manufacturing sites.

Develop recruitment strategy, on-boarding activity and Human Resources Plan for all locations.

Responsible for Labor Relations at two facilities, as well as Employee Relations at third. Coordinate employee engagement and recognition.

Member of Leadership Team, formulating policies and procedures.

Accountable for all government compliance, OSHA, Department of Human Rights, and Department of Labor.

Directly involved in HRIS and assist with payroll issues.

Report to CEO and Site manager to ensure all faucets of Human Resources are in compliance and meeting internal customers goals.

Key Contributions:

Successfully completed Open Enrollment and Carrier Connection creation while converting to new Payroll/HRIS program.

Effectively established COVID-19 protocols that underwent OSHA investigation and were evaluated as compliant.

Community Action Organization of WNY, Buffalo, NY 2017 - 2018

Vice President of Human Resources

Non-Profit serving the underprivileged of WNY through Head Start, DART, and other programs

Developed policy, directed and coordinated the human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, employee/labor relations, benefits, training and development, and employee services.

Analyzed and developed wage and salary reports, benefit trends, and data to determine competitive compensation plan. Prepared personnel forecast to project employment needs.

Wrote directives, advising department managers of company policy, related to equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.

Dealt with all legal/regulatory matters.

Developed and maintained a human resources information system that met and exceeded the organizational needs of the Agency.

Key Contributions:

Assisted in renegotiating benefits from an 11% increase down to 4% for 2017-2018 plan year.

Successfully won three NYS Division of Human Rights cases related to previous management.

Greenpac Mill, LLC, Niagara Falls, NY 2015 - 2016

Human Resources Manager

State-of-the-Art Paper Mill producing Linerboard for the packaging industry

Utilized Human Resources expertise to build a people plan that supported the business strategy.

Collaborated with Senior Leaders to execute on HR goals.

Responsible for employee relations, organizational development, and applying consistent HR policies.

Accountable for recruitment of salaried and hourly personnel, along with onboarding.

Organized, implemented, and conducted employee training programs.

Facilitated a plant wide team-based system of committees, centering on various safety, management, and human resources directives.

Managed employee benefits, pay-for-skills program, and aid in their administration.

Provided expert human resources support and coaching in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures.

Key Contributions:

Completed implementation of pay-for-skills certification program, which included training employees on team-based skills

Successfully coached employees and management on utilization of new SuccessFactors (SAP) performance management system

Palantir HR Solutions, Clarence, NY 2013 - 2015

HR Consultant – Contractor / Owner

Offering Human Resource services for manufacturing and service industries within Western New York

Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union, Lockport, NY 2006 - 2013

Vice President of Labor Relations

The largest credit union based in Western New York, with over 47,000 members and five branch locations

Selected for opportunity to work with a highly regarded and recognized organization in the Niagara County area. Managed all operations of the credit union’s Human Resources Department.

Actively involved in contract negotiations and labor relations.

Developed policy and procedures to comply with state/federal regulations and operational needs.

Played integral role in executive team’s development of strategic plans and long-term goals.

Actively managed employee training, payroll and employee benefits programs.

Resolved all employee/labor relations concerns, grievances and personnel issues.

Participated in all performance and disciplinary issues involving company employees.

Key Contributions:

Limited increase in company health costs to between 0% and 5% for seven consecutive years

Initiated Wellness Program for employees with on-site physical activities and programs

Palantir HR Solutions, Clarence, NY 1998 – 2006

(formerly Gregory Thrun Consulting)

HR Consultant – Contractor / Owner

Offering Human Resource services for manufacturing and service industries within Western New York

Change Agent representing company developed from past employers and associates requesting assistance on projects or training. Consulted with Western New York companies regarding HR issues:

Audited human resource policies, procedures and records, offering advice on “best practices.”

Reorganized recruitment, on-boarding, and retention programs to improve candidate searches and employee engagement.

Designed, implemented, and trained on performance management polices & procedures.

Conducted benefit analysis to evaluate coverages and suggest alternatives.

Offered guidance on labor and employee relations issues.

Developed Affirmative Action Plans and assist during OFCCP audits.

Created specific training for Human Resources and Safety compliance issues.

Performed on-site occupational health and safety audits for the development of OSHA programs and compliance manuals.

Instructed emerging businesses on “Introduction to Computers’ in conjunction with Micro-Enterprise Assistance Program at Niagara County Community College.

Key Contributions:

Received 4 letters of compliance from OFCCP audits

Automated client recruitment and on-boarding strategies

Rectified errors within clients’ applicant tracking program

Education

State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

MBA, HUMAN RESOURCES

BACHELOR OF ARTS, POLITICAL SCIENCE

Training Courses

Alcan Aluminum Fire Command Training Confined Space Hearing Conservation

National Safety Training Courses

HRIS

Paylocity ADP WorkforceNow ISolve PeopleSoft Paychex Ultipro SuccessFactors (SAP)

ABRA

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