Human Resources Business Partner
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Accomplished, forward-thinking business leader and Human Resources Director, trainer, and coach with more than 21 years of progressive experience in highly competitive, sales and purchase driven environments. Highly skilled at developing strategic programs and initiatives that enable substantial change, process improvements, operations, training, development, compliance, sales, productivity and full Human Resources practioning.
Thrives in fast paced cultures with global responsibilities.
Strong decision making and risk analysis ability that is valued for its contributions to the organization’s vision and mission.
Meets all challenges with enthusiasm, forethought, and optimism.
Promote transparency, collaboration, and an atmosphere that supports both personal and professional development.
Outstanding motivator and communicator; bridges gaps between cross-functional teams cultivating and encouraging cohesion, clarity, transparency, and positivity in any environment.
Hobbies and Interests
Activities with my son.
Classic cars and motorcycles
Trying new cuisines and restaurants
Reading
Mentoring
Stock market
Looking at homes and vehicles I fully intend not to purchase.
JOSHUA W. PIECH
EDUCATION
Purdue University Calumet
2002 - 2010
3.6 GPA, Deans List.
BS Human Resource Management.
BS Information Systems.
BS Business Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Job Gap 11/2013- 07/2024
Necessary health related time off
Daifuku North America.- Human Resources Business Partner (Position eliminated)
2023-2023
Full HR responsibility of engineering, project management, planning, scheduling, accounting, professional services, project execution and services departments.
Responsibilities include LOA, ADA, FMLA, workers compensation, unemployment claims, policy and procedures, union labor relations and contract negotiations and adherence.
Progressive discipline, and terminations.
Full cycle national recruitment.
Training and development.
Employee engagement, and rewards programs.
Support as a business partner for all above department leaders and business needs.
CleanSlate Centers Behavioral Health/Addiction Center Manager
2023-2023 (Contract Position.)
Physician supervisor
Partner with Director of patient care
Patient care priority focus
Blood test and urine sample lab leadership
Vivitrol injection and Hep-C testing and treatment supervision, compliance, and logging supervision.
Scheduling, Planning, and execution of patient treatment plans.
Written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Site building maintenance and property supervision.
Branding responsibilities including marketing, signage, advertising, and execution of company programs.
KPI and Metric analysis of center performance with ability to pivot and exceed company goals and expectations.
Team building and engagement leader.
Built Behavioral Health counseling by developing BH and Physician co-op appointment scheduling and treatment plans.
Community activities representative for veteran and first responder support in Lake and Porter Counties.
Bionic Prosthetic and Orthotic- HR Executive and Operations Manager
2020-2023
Benefits administration.
Training and development.
HRIS systems integration knowledge.
Confidential communication.
Employee relations expert.
Patient relations.
Upper level management and matrixed partnerships for union and non-union facilities.
Total company HR ownership of 47 clinics in 9 states.
Lead acquisitions and mergers of 15 clinics.
HRIS system integrations and smooth employee transitions.
Full circle recruiting processes and support.
Payroll administration and execution.
Labor relations, negotiations and CBA/contract experience.
Non-union shop support and defense of union advancement and voting criteria in participating states.
Company assessor for non-union promotional benefits.
Grievance, arbitration, and negotiation process experience.
Coaching and guiding executive leadership and owner teams on sensitive, union and non union related situations .
Provides vision and direction for company retention program.
Oversees HR generalists and HR specialist teams in conducting orientations, onboarding processes and confidential records keeping.
Works with the director of loss prevention and safety on all investigations and inspections folllow-up.
Safety training and accountability leader driving training completion and understanding through management accountability and guidance through planning and timely execution.
Administers OSHA compliance program.
Ensures benefits policies and procedures are communicated to all associates through monthly company bulletins and HR topic of the month.
Albanese Confectionery Group- National Distribution Category Manager
2019-2020
Negotiate changes and other terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain the best return at the most cost-effective prices possible while retaining quality specifications.
Maintain working professional relationships with all assigned suppliers.
Work with and lead marketing and sales departments to determine product placement cycles.
Communicate with vendors regarding requirements.
Negotiate prices with suppliers.
Manage Fill Rate of 98.5%.
Maintain Vendor information in ERP system.
Forecast sales and purchasing for new and established items; evaluate forecast at appropriate intervals to ensure accuracy and make adjustments as needed.
Develop policies and procedures as part of the procurement team.
Work as part of specialty team, as an individual, consultant contributory or a combination of both.
Meet with vendors to establish programs and ensure that product offering to customers is meeting their needs.
Work with Marketing to ensure promotional and new products are delivered to meet project deadlines.
Develop and implement KPI’s to report to company leadership regarding category performance.
Manage inventory on a continuous basis and place purchase orders to maintain proper levels to ensure product line objectives are met.
Complete special projects and assignments as requested.
Target - Executive Leader of HR/GM and Food Sales
2017-2019
Leads store team of 82 direct reports and a five-manager team to success in company driven HR metrics.
Elevated sales to store record 31% increase over previous year in GM and Food sales.
District results captain for inventory metrics. Leader of GUEST standards and team engagement.
Awarded two Ecolab food safety and compliance awards for outstanding safety and sanitation.
Covid-19 safety and sanitation leader.
Selected as remodel captain for planning upcoming store remodel project.
Store logistics and DSD leader.
Training and development captain for my district.
Peer coach to up and coming HR Executives.
District leader in training completions before deadline two years running.
Benefits and policy interpreter for In and IL locations and peers.
Luke Family of Brands - District Manager
2016-2017
Lead daily operations and profitable growth of a 12 location district.
Business partner with marketing, human resources, accounting, and procurement in order to ensure company expectations are being exceeded.
Accountable for executing the district merchandising and inventory management strategies.
Consistently placed first in company KPI’s amongst other districts.
IDEM certified and ServSafe certified.
Mentor and trainer of three peer district managers.
Developed new Store Manager and Co-Manager training program, as well as company IDP and PIP programs.
Decreased turnover in my district from 192% to 23% in less than one year.
Ross Dress for Less - Store Director
2015–2016
Lead and supported the store environment and sales culture through delivering profitable growth, individualized employee development plans, and a customer centric atmosphere.
Oversaw labor management to ensure overall store labor dollars are being allocated within the forecasted revenue budget while maintaining staffing guidelines.
Created an effective culture through execution of growth strategies and accountability.
Drove store profitability through consistent communication of expectations, coaching, training, performance management and follow up with one-on-one development.
Provided a positive customer experience while maintaining a team oriented, value-based environment.
District Mentor of two Assistant Store Managers.
Ranked 1st in the district in shrink reduction and inventory metrics.
District trainer for the SPS program.
District sales leader for FY 2017.
Strack & VanTil - District HR and Marketing Specialist/Store Director
2012-2015
Managed marketing initiates and sales programs for the district.
Coordinated multiple jobs fairs and hired for all positions within district stores.
Drove high level of customer excellence through receipt feedback program. Trained and developed a store team of 140, while mentoring top talent within the district. Maintained fresh and dry grocery to state and FDA standards.
Took a last place store in sales and customer satisfaction to a top 3 performing store within one year.
Reduced shrink by $1 million in one year.
Initiated the Round-Up Charitable Program for all Strack and VanTil Locations.
Community Events and Relations Coordinator.
Partnered with 36 union reps to resolve grievances in assigned district.
Front line benefits and CBA coordination.
SKILLS
oNational purchasing and sales leadership experience.
oERP, WMS, Workday, ADP, KRONOS, Paylocity, UKG Pro.
oCritical thinking.
oProblem solving and decision making.
oProcess planning and execution.
oBusiness and data analytics.
oDetail driven.
oFlexibility and adaptability.
oProject management and planning and execution.
oLOA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, workers compensation, unemployment and investigations.
oScheduling.
oDelegation and verification.
oTeam building and development.
oConflict resolution.
oTalent acquisition and full cycle recruiting.
oTraining program development.
oOffice 365 knowledge and experience.
oEmployee engagement.
oManufacturing facility experience.
oUnion and labor negotiations and CBA experience.
oEmployee handbook/policy and procedures handbook creation.
oExceptional organizational practices.
oRegulatory compliance.
oState and Federal compliance.
oCross functional and matrices communication and partnerships.
oPerformance management and progressive discipline.
oPerforming new hire orientation.
oOnboarding and offboarding.
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