Labor Relations Talent Acquisition
Resume:
Lawrence D. Wilson
Human Resources Management Professional
********.*.*********@*****.*** • 317-***-****
linkedin.com/in/lawrencewilsonphr
Indianapolis, IN, 46112, US
Accomplished and resourceful human resource and labor relations leader with substantial experience directing overall HR management operations. Proven success interacting with HR management components of enterprise-wide human capital management, organizational change, talent acquisition and retention initiatives, benefits and compensation, and global HR best practices and standards. Articulate presenter with a talent for achieving ambitious results by galvanizing teams, establishing, evaluating, and refining organizational policies and procedures, building internal/external allies, and selling ideas across organization to mitigate risk and optimizing revenue growth. Strong communication and negotiation skills with ability to build robust relationships between companies, union officials, and personnel to accomplish corporate goals.
Areas of Expertise
HR Strategies & Management
Team Building & Leadership
Contract Negotiation & Review
Organizational Development
Career Development Planning
Labor Relations
Workplace Development
Talent Acquisition
Policy/Procedure Design
Health & Safety Compliance
Employee Development/Retention
Relationship Building
Staff Training & Development
Compensation Management
Process Optimization
Professional Experience
STELLANTIS, (Jul 2022 – Dec 2023) Formerly FCA/Chrysler
Labor Supervisor; Hourly Bargaining Unit (HBU) Toledo Machining Plant
Labor Relations Supervisor – Salaried Bargaining Unit (SBU)
Transferred to Ohio location to provide support for the Labor Relations functions for Machining Plant due to local downsizing of labor relations staff. Served as Lead Negotiator for local collective bargaining agreement for both the hourly bargaining unit and salaried bargaining unit. Investigated claims of violations of company policy, including discrimination and harassment. Ensure prompt resolution of grievances, accurate interpretation, and management of UAW collective bargaining agreement.
STELLANTIS, (Jul 2021 – Jul 2022)
Labor Supervisor; Hourly Bargaining Unit (HBU) Kokomo Casting Plant
Labor Relations Supervisor – Salaried Bargaining Unit (SBU)
Oversee the day-to-day Labor Relations functions for Kokomo Casting Plant. Investigated claims of violations of company policy, including discrimination and harassment. Ensure prompt resolution of grievances, accurate interpretation, and management of UAW collective bargaining agreement. Assumed local negotiations for the hourly bargaining unit.
STELLANTIS, (Jan 2021 – Jul 2021)
Labor Supervisor; Hourly Bargaining Unit (HBU) Tipton Transmission Plant
Labor Relations Supervisor; Kokomo Regions – Salaried Bargaining Unit (SBU)
Diversity Lead Kokomo Region
FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) N.A (Mar 2019 – Jan 2021)
Labor Supervisor; Hourly Bargaining Unit (HBU) Tipton Transmission Plant
Labor Relations Supervisor; Kokomo Regions – Salaried Bargaining Unit (SBU)
Diversity Lead Kokomo Region
Ensure prompt resolution of grievances, accurate interpretation, and management of UAW collective bargaining agreement. Successfully negotiated local contracted for two salaried bargaining units by tactfully negotiating in corporate policies and unit’s established terms and conditions. Lead and deliver training modules on all issues impacting diversity, discrimination, and harassment for all hourly, salaried, and salaried bargaining unit personnel and executive leadership across 5 plants within 25-mile radius, enhancing workplace safety and protecting human capital.
●Tactfully negotiated an ongoing collective bargaining contract, attaining first-rate outcomes.
●Acknowledged for reducing grievances by 30% and grievances payout by 57.44%.
●Devised and managed attendance policy, securing 100% success ratio for organizational discipline.
Labor Supervisor Indiana Transmission Plants 1 & 2 – Kokomo, IN (Feb 2012 – Mar 2019)
Aligned organizational operations with UAW collective bargaining agreement and mitigated unnecessary grievances through planning of comprehensive trainings for supervisors of plants within Kokomo complex. Initiated and realized large-scale conversions of two plants to alternate work schedule program in line with corporate directives as plant representative on local negotiations team. Created and managed professional development plans for team of two salaried employees and twelve hourly employees; optimizing continuous improvement.
●Credited with decreasing grievance payout from $89,108.94 to $57,173.25, at reduction of $31,935.59.
People Development Specialist – Kokomo, IN (July 2011 – Feb 2012)
Implemented world class manufacturing (WCM) standards and procedures within Kokomo transmission plant and initiated best practices through team members coaching and ideas sharing with other local WCM pillar leaders. Conducted regular consultations and meetings to monitor and develop integration of WCM methodologies.
●Enhanced professional development of three salaried employees and guided daily activities.
Human Resources Employment Supervisor – Kokomo, IN (Mar – July 2011)
Governed 3 salaried employees and standardized daily human resources functions for all locations in Kokomo, Indiana complex. Pivotal in recruiting and onboarding new employees for three plant locations in Kokomo; meeting job protocols.
Career Note
(March 2010 - March 2011) Talent Management Specialist – Chrysler Group, LLC – Detroit, MI
(September 2004 - December 2009) Human Resources Generalist – Sr. Associate – Rolls-Royce, N.A. – Indianapolis, IN
(May 2004 - September 2009) Labor Relations Representative – Rolls-Royce, N.A. – Indianapolis, IN
(February 2003 - May 2004) Human Resources Manager – Bing Assembly Systems, LLC – Detroit, MI
(September 2000 - February 2003) Senior Human Resources Manager– Mika Systems, INC. – Bingham Farms, MI
(January 1999 - September 2000) Senior Human Resources Manager– Spirit Airlines – Romulus, MI
(March 1990 - January 1999) Human Resources/Employee Relations Manager – American International Airways – Ypsilanti, MI
Sergeant – MOS 0351 – United States Marine Corps
Education
Master of Science – Human Resources Management
Indiana Wesleyan University; Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Arts – Human Resources Administration
University of Detroit Mercy; Detroit, MI
Professional Certificate
Certified Professional Human Resources (SHRM-CP, Society for Human Resources Management)
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Office Suite SAP PeopleSoft
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