Human Resource Resources

Kenneth N. Thompson Jr., MBA, MHRIR

**** * ******* *** *******, IL 60653 708-***-**** *****************@*****.*** Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations, December 2018 Bachelor of Science, Psychology, May 2012

DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management Master of Business Administration with Distinction, Human Resource Management, May 2017 Professional Experience

Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL June 2024 – Present Human Resource Business Partner

• Serve as the primary HR consultant for organizational leadership, providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee relations

• Drive productivity and performance through the utilization of HR systems and analytics, analyzing key metrics such as turnover rates and employee engagement to recommend corrective actions

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by interpreting policy and legal updates and implementing necessary procedural adjustments

• Support compensation initiatives, including job evaluation and salary recommendations, ensuring equity and market competitiveness

• Guide employees and leaders in leveraging HR systems effectively, fostering adherence to organizational processes

• Mentor and guide two Associate HR Business Partners on day-to-day HR needs, assisting with stakeholder management and supporting their professional development ADP, Chicago, IL July 2021 – February 2024

Human Resource Business Partner

• Directed strategic HR consulting services for 40+ small to mid-size businesses across various industries, generating over $2M in revenue

• Manage employee relations issues, HR investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management for stakeholders in union and non-union environment

• Guide and support staff in following Talent processes and procedures related to position management, job descriptions and postings

• Developed and implemented comprehensive HR solutions, including workforce planning, compliance management, performance optimization, and succession planning

• Analyze and interpret policies, law changes, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

• Collaborated with leadership to execute change management initiatives and refine the service model across People, Process, and Technology dimensions

• Delivered end-to-end HR support, encompassing recruitment, onboarding, training, and compliance audits, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives International Paper, Bedford Park, IL January 2019 – May 2021 Human Resource Generalist

• Provided HR support for 400+ union and nonunion employees across three Chicagoland locations

• Partnered with business leaders to design and execute strategies enhancing organizational health, engagement, and cultural alignment

• Facilitated leadership development programs to strengthen managerial competencies and foster team effectiveness

• Investigated and resolved labor grievances, promoting collaborative union relations and ensuring policy adherence

• Conducted workforce planning and recruitment strategies, leveraging data analytics to meet staffing needs and optimize headcount

PepsiCo, Mesquite, TX May 2018 – August 2018

Human Resources Intern

• Supported HR functions for 900+ union and nonunion employees across North Texas

• Assisted in CBA contract negotiations, preparing leadership for impactful discussions

• Designed and implemented Change Impact Assessment plans to align frontline leadership with organizational goals

• Conducted investigations, ensuring solutions adhered to PepsiCo’s core values and compliance standards

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