Director, Human Resources
Resume:
Scott Buscher, PHR, HCS, SWP ***** Hyde Park Ave * Lakeville, MN 55044
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Profile
Human Resource Professional (PHR), Human Capital Strategist (HCS), and Strategic Workforce Planner (SWP) Certifications, with a high-level of diversified human resource talents.
Education
BA, Human Resource Management
Minor in Business Administration, G.P.A. 3.45
Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA
A.A.S. Industrial Management
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA
Professional Experience
Westwood Professional Services, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (January 2002 to Present)
• Director of Human Resources / Partner
• Responsible for all human resource functions that include: Employee relations, organizational development, designed talent management & career development programs, handle benefit negotiation & administration, developed compensation strategy and program, AAP & EEOC administrating & reporting, recruitment & retention, safety & work-comp, administering 401k, created performance review process, responsible for succession planning and leadership development, developed training programs, lead the mergers & acquisition planning, implemented a on-boarding process and curriculum, etc.
• Design annual HR business plan each year that correlates with the company strategic goals and objectives. Established a very effective wellness program for company that helped reduce medical premiums.
• Supervise administration staff in nine office locations.
Faribault Woolen Mills, Faribault, MN (June 2000 to January 2002)
• Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations/Purchasing Manager/Plant Coordinator
• Handle all HR & Operational functions for two union manufacturing facilities and two stores.
• Duties include: Lead two very successful collective bargaining agreements, handled all labor relations, union negotiations, employee relations, safety & benefits administration, benefit negotiation, recruiting exempt, technical and production staffing, workers-comp, salary administration, cobra & FMLA administration, special projects, benefit & comp analysis, special events, purchasing, etc.
• Liaison for managers & union, consult managers on employee issues, track labor hours verse productivity.
• Editor for company newsletter, prepare & analyze departmental budgets, negotiate with temp agencies on labor agreements, wrote job offers, worked with brokers on benefit contracts, renewals and cost control.
• Headed safety programs; implement safety audits, purchased supplies and designed back to work programs.
• Handle all purchasing and public relations for the company.
HealthPartners, Bloomington, MN (April 2000 to June 2000)
• Recruiter – Temporary Contract position
• Interviewing, career fairs, applicant screening, hiring & applicant tracking.
Vaughn Communication/Allied Digital Technologies, Edina, MN (1997 to 2000)
• Human Resource Generalist (1-97 to 3-98) / Human Resource/Compensation Manager (4-98 to 4-00)
• Market analysis, benchmarking, salary surveys, job analysis, evaluations, & job descriptions.
• Administered performance reviews, grade structure, & training for supervisors.
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• Chaired the corporate compensation & safety committees.
• Safety Manager; implemented safety audits, MSDS book, and purchased safety supplies.
• Work-Comp Administrator; coordination of claims, implement back to work programs, OSHA logs.
• Project Manager - implementation of timekeeper systems at the 18 manufacturing facilities and project leader for merging & upgrading the payroll system.
• HRIS Administrator; implemented two HRIS system
• Supervised payroll department, which included payroll coordinator, payroll clerk, and administrative assistant.
• Training & consulting regarding HR policies, legal advice, & personnel issues.
• Employee Relations; conflict resolution, investigations, and separation notices.
• Company representative when interfacing with local, state, & federal agencies and reporting of EEO & AAP plan. Consult with legal counsel to comply with state & federal laws.
• Recruiting; interviews, worked with temp agencies, placed ads, and handled internal & external job postings.
• Administered labor reports, unemployment claims, & provided payroll budgets for the 18 manufacturing facilities.
Human Resource Management College Internships
Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona, IA
• Human Resource Generalist
• Administrator of staffing & payroll. Facilitated new employee orientation and benefit enrollment.
• Formalized performance appraisals and job descriptions.
• Served on regional disciplinary action committee.
Boatmen’s Bank, Algona, IA
• Human Resource Generalist / Personal Banker
• Small personal loans, loan applications & documentation, and analyzed consumer credit reports.
• Coordinated the HR functions and served as liaison between local bank and regional headquarters.
Computer Experience: Deltek Vision, Millennium, ADP Payroll, Report Smith, HR Perspectives, HR Profile, ABRA, Kronos, E-Time, Avanta ERP system, and Microsoft Office.
Community Service/Leadership Skills
• PHR (Professional Human Resource) Certification.
• HCS (Human Capital Strategist) Certification.
• SWP (Strategic Workforce Planner) Certification.
• SHRM (Society of HR Management) & TCHRA (Twin Cities HR Association) member.
• Director of ACEC of Minnesota HR Committee.
• Completed CrestCom Leadership year long training program.
• Director of Personnel Committee for Lutheran Church.
• Advisor for Civil Engineering Technology program at Dakota County Technical College.
• Coached Boys Basketball league and AAU Basketball.
• Board Member of ACEC Minnesota (American Council of Engineering Consultants).
• MNSCS (MN State Championship Mountain Bike Series) – 2005 State Champion.
Interest/Activities
• Enjoy golf, basketball, mountain biking, triathlons, hiking, hunting and the outdoors.
• Active in city league sports and family activities.
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