Human Resources Management
Resume:
LINDA W. THOMPSON
***********@*******.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lindawthompson
HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER
Accomplished human resources leader with the ability to develop and execute Human Resources strategies that drive organizational goals and objectives. Extensive experience in aligning and implementing human resource initiatives to create a return on investment.
Employee Relations Labor Relations HRIS
H&W Benefits P&L Management Diversity
Compliance Talent Management Leadership Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TOMRA North America, Shelton, CT 2001 – 2009
Environmental recycling company that designs, manufactures and sells recycling machines; recycling plants and transportation of recycled products.
Vice President, Human Resources
Reporting to the CEO and President, provided broad human resources leadership for this publicly traded industry leader in the manufacture of recycling machines. Implemented strategic and tactical guidance across multiple client groups as well as initiatives and programs for an employee population of 1200 employees in US and Canada.
• Collaborated with senior management to identify high potential employees and develop plans for their development to build Succession Plan
• Implemented first Shared Service Models in Company
• Managed HRIS and H&W Benefits Shared Services
• Corporate Chair for Safety and Health; Workers’ Compensation reviews
• Contract negotiation and interpretation for Labor Contracts for 3 unions; Union avoidance training for managers; arbitration and grievance responsibility
• Employee Relations responsibility for all employees; performance management; employee communications
• Project leader for the successful implementation of two HRIS (ADP & Ceridian) resulting in a more robust reporting capability for budget and labor costs management
• Implemented change in Health and Welfare benefits resulting in over $600K savings in year one
• Recruitment lead for all Technology, Finance candidates
• Overseer of all Affirmative Action, Compliance and Federal employment laws
• Provided key vendor management role for all human resource products and services
Director, Human Resources
Developed first human resource function for the company in both North America and Canada. Charged with developing a variety of programs, policies, procedures, and systems to more effectively support the leadership, management and the overall workforce.
• Developed and delivered various management training programs, including performance management, sexual harassment, corrective action processes and diversity, labor law and compliance
• Delivered supervisory training and progressive discipline training resulting in an approximate $50K reduction in legal fees by second year
• Wrote and introduced employee handbook creating a corporate culture throughout the organization
• Spearheaded the reduction in the number of recruiting firms and renegotiated contracts saving 5% - 15% in fees per contract
• Partnered with finance to negotiate a new a Health & Welfare program
• Successfully instituted an company’s first employee assistance program (EAP)
• Collaborated with Norwegian parent company regarding Employee Satisfaction Surveys and 360 evaluations of leadership
Human Resources Consultant
Sempra Energy Trading, Stamford, CT 2000
An energy trading firm with 2500 employees
Director of Human Resources
Uniscribe Professional Services, Inc., Norwalk, CT 1998 - 1999
Start-up company with approximately 750 employees providing professional services, in-house or off-site, in a production environment.
Employee Relations Manager
Pitney Bowes Corporation, Trumbull, CT 1995 – 1998
Mailing and office solutions division with 500 employees
IBM Corporation NY, CT and IL 1974 - 1991
Held various human resource positions throughout tenure
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Bachelor of Arts – English
Attended quarterly training workshops related to Safety & Health programs and issues
Board Member of Lois Bronz Child Care Center, White Plains, NY
Technical Skills
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, HRIS – ADP, Lawson and Ceridian
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