Human Resources Talent Acquisition
Resume:
Andrew W. Loomis,
Team Builder Executive Coach Critical Thinker
Experienced human resources executive who builds customer service-focused teams to solve business problems, avoid risks and mitigate liabilities. Engages in crucial conversations with leaders inside and outside of the business with honesty, integrity and respect. Ensures that teams understand expectations and have the skills and the will to succeed.
Specializes in HR strategies, consultation and employment-related solutions to support business growth and success. Develops high-performing teams and individuals. Scales up workforce to increase production and revenue. Mitigates or eliminates litigation and arbitration risks. Negotiates significant contract improvements and cost savings.
CONTACT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Human Resources Executive / Chief Human Resources Officer linkedin.com/in/andrew
loomis Strategic and operational responsibility over the full-service Human Resources function supporting multiple union and non-union worksites, across 8 States. Rebuilt and staffed full service Human Resources and Talent Acquisition team. Developed and implemented HR strategic and operational plan, including Total Rewards, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations and Labor Relations goals for decentralized healthcare facilities and corporate office. Coached Business Executives, Regional Directors and Managers in performance management and conflict resolution. Consulted on executive individual development plans, performance improvement plans, performance appraisals, progressive disciplinary processes and termination decisions. Designed and implemented executive role to lead corporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging; coordinated initiation of systemwide DEI&B efforts. Coordinated and led contract and extra-contractual negotiations with multiple unions representing employees in Oregon and Washington State. Avamere Health Services - 2019-Present
Vice President of Human Resources - 2021-Present
Portland, OR
CORE COMPETENCIES
Succession Planning
Labor Relations
Leader Development
Strategic Planning
Human Capital Planning
Executive Coaching
Critical Thinking
Team Building
Organizational Structure
& Design
Talent Management
Litigation & Arbitration
Risk Mitigation
Contract Improvement
Cost Savings
Performance
Improvement
Labor Law Expertise
SPHR, SCP
Strategic planning and tactical delivery of employee relations and labor relations in a dynamic, multi-state healthcare setting.
Collaborated with the executive team and business line presidents; organized and facilitated employee relations and labor relations strategy and goals for decentralized healthcare facilities and home-based services. Coached business leaders, managers and supervisors in performance management and conflict resolution. Consulted on individual development plans, performance improvement plans, performance appraisals, progressive disciplinary processes and termination decisions.
Developed and delivered leadership development and training programs; fostered an organizational culture of learning, continuous improvement and engagement, based on an expectation of collaboration and respect. Director of Employee & Labor Relations - 2019-2021 A family of companies delivering living options, services and healthcare to seniors and individuals in need, in locations across 4 western States.
Portland, OR 503-***-**** ***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/andrewloomis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Avamere Health Services (continued)
Investigated and responded to all NLRB, OSHA, EEOC, BOLI and other state employment agency charges of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Standardized critical internal HR Policies across business lines including the introduction of a COVID-19 Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control policy and OSHA compliance guidelines. Secured dismissals in 89% of federal and state agency harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims. Successfully negotiated settlements in remaining cases, zero adverse court rulings. Administered union grievances. Prevailed in 100% of arbitrations and 62% of grievances. Successfully negotiated settlements in 26% of grievances with no overturned terminations. Strategic planning and tactical delivery of all Human Resources functions in support of the LPC and its over 2,000 employees during significant growth period.
Collaborated with the General Manager and executive team; organized and facilitated strategic planning process to develop goals for the manufacturing facility.
Developed and delivered leadership development and training programs; fostered an organizational culture of learning, continuous improvement and engagement, based on an expectation of collaboration and respect. Provided oversight for the administration of SOX-related controls within HR. Sourced and secured 5 of 13 members of executive team and secured succession candidates for all 13 senior roles. Introduced, coordinated and facilitated strategic planning process, focused on 2018 and 2019 plant performance, setting successive quarterly sales records in 2018 and all-time sales record in the first quarter of 2019 at $131.5M. Streamlined new employee orientation, doubled the program schedule and facilitated onboarding of over 600 new hourly employees in 9 months.
Introduced new leader onboarding and mentorship program. Increased supervisor retention from 83% to 90% while doubling the number of new supervisors.
Designed and implemented Leadership Academy training program. Trained 65% of new and tenured supervisors and middle managers in programs for the first 12 months. Reorganized HR function, adding talent acquisition and on-site “temp-to-hire” agency representative to plant HR team. Increased headcount from 1400 to 2080 in 9 months; doubled supervisory staff levels. Implemented employee engagement and turnover reduction programs, (Employee Engagement Survey, Leadership Academy, “Tickets-at-Work” Benefit, Individual Development Planning, etc.); reduced total turnover from 14% in 2017 to 10% in 2018.
PCC-Structurals, Large Parts Campus - 2017-2019
Senior Manager, Human Resources
A Berkshire Hathaways company, manufacturing complex products for aerospace, military and energy sector applications. Delivery of Employee & Labor Relations Consultative services and management of Employee & Labor Relations team. Kaiser Permanente Health Plan of the Northwest - 2008-2017 Manager, Employee & Labor Relations - 2011-2017
Health Maintenance Organization servicing Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Directed and evaluated the daily work activity of HR consultants. Actively consulted and coached management and executive staff on full spectrum of employment issues in coordination with other key internal HR departments. Lead Senior Human Resources & Labor Relations Consultant - 2010-2011 Consulted and coached management and executive staff on full spectrum of employment issues in coordination with other key internal HR departments.
Senior Human Resources & Labor Relations Consultant - 2008-2010 Portland, OR 503-***-**** ***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/andrewloomis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Full-service HR Generalist. Managed internship programs including MECOP Engineer Intern and placement program. Managed temporary service and contract employee vendor relationships. Leupold & Stevens, Inc. - 2005-2008
Human Resources Client Advisor
Private manufacturer of sporting optics.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, English, Washington State University Human Resources Certification, Portland State University, Professional Development Center ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Oregon League of Minority Voters 2017, Treasurer 2019-2020 Clackamas County Compensation Board for Elected Officials 2015-2017, Committee Chair 2016-2017 Portland Human Resource Management Association Board of Directors, Special Interest Group Director, 2016–2019
Portland Community College Manufacturing Technology Curriculum Advisory Board, 2006-2008 HONORS & AWARDS
Featured Speaker, CHRO Exchange, 2024
OnCon Icon Award, Top 50 Human Resources Team in the US, 2023
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