Human Resources Sales

Dennis L. Heller CCP, SPHR

Home 317-***-**** **9 Piedmont Dr.

Mobile 317-***-**** Westfield, IN 46074

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Human Resources leader with more than 30 years of experience in HR management expertise in Hospitals, High Tech, Education, Not-for-Profit, Public and Private Sector organizations. Including the development of both international and domestic employee relations, recruitment, training and development programs from inception to implementation; development of total compensation models for Sales, Management, Physician as well as Executive work groups; management of stock option programs to ensure market competitiveness. I am a (CCP) and (SPHR) and have implemented and managed Oracle, SAP and PeopleSoft HRIS in a variety of organizations.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Department of Veterans Affairs; VA Medical Center Indianapolis, Indiana

Compensation Consultant, 08 /09 - Current

Responsibilities include the analysis of market data representing medical and support personnel utilized by the Medical Center. The market data drives the development of competitive special salary rate proposals presented to local executive leadership. The special rates are subsequently packaged and presented to Veteran Affairs Headquarter staff at VACO and OPM as required. Responsibilities also include developing competitive Nursing, Nursing management, CRNA and Nurse Practitioner salary ranges annually. Participation in numerous local, regional and national salary surveys to support data acquisition and structure development. Review and evaluate all Physician salary recommendations compared to nationally recognized salary surveys and the development of recruitment and retention incentives as needed to assure competitiveness. Function as a liaison with the Classification function, assuring all organization chart documentation is accurate and up to date. Assist Service Chiefs, Business Managers, Supervisors and Officers to develop accurate Position Descriptions (PD’s). Utilization of VACO generated HRIS data to assure consistency in all employee salary actions and completion of SF52.

Phoenix Technologies Ltd., Milpitas, California

Compensation, Benefits and HRIS Consultant, 09 /08 - 11/08

Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating WW Benefits programs to assure they are cost and market competitive. Evaluating current global compensation programs including; base salary, variable compensation, and executive compensation, including option / RSU levels, sales compensation and global leveling. Assessing the capabilities of the current HRIS and recommending a viable cost effective replacement system.

Atmel Corporation, San Jose, California

Sr. Manager Global Compensation, 01 /08 - 08/08

Responsibilities included managing international and domestic compensation programs for the corporation. The development of globally competitive, innovative, talent acquisition and retention plans is part of my responsibilities. I was also responsible for the total rewards program including base salary, incentive plans, Sales compensation, executive compensation as well as stock options and RSU distribution plans.

Resources, Global Professionals, Walnut Creek, California

Compensation Consultant, 2006 - 2007

I consulted for a major Network Services organization in Sunnyvale CA. providing comprehensive analysis and recommendations for compensation system redesign. This assignment includes domestic benchmark positions as well as executive compensation, including equity distribution. Domestic Sales as well as International personnel are included in the study. I was the overall Project Manager for this assignment; this included utilizing MS Project to keep all parties on track and schedule.

Professional HR Services, Livermore, California

Consultant/ Director, Human Resources/ Principal 2003 - 2006

Responsibilities include working with client companies to resolve complex time sensitive compensation and benefit projects. The assignment's included market analysis of both executive compensation and benefit competitiveness. Recommend and implement innovative, cost effective solutions that were delivered on time and under budget. Onsite projects included HRD for Catholic Charities and Child, Family and Community Services. Projects included negotiating enhanced benefits at reduced expense; development of effective recruiting strategies to secure mandated resources; managed grievance process relating to the SEIU; provided professional HR leadership and support for both organizations.

California Eastern Laboratories, Santa Clara, California

Director, Human Resources / Facilities, 2000 - 2003

Developed and introduced corporate compensation, benefits, and stock and ESOP programs. Developed and installed web based performance management system. I introduced innovative employee recognition programs that contributed to the reduction of turnover. Worked directly with the executive management team to provide leadership and guidance addressing all employee reward and recognition related issues. Working closely with the Sales Executive, redesigned the sales total compensation program. Lead and Project Managed the HR team implementing Oracle 11i ERP software solution, including all data definitions. Designed and implemented executive compensation, middle management and employee variable compensation programs. Worked directly with the BOD in developing these plans. Evaluated and enhanced employee benefits program while reducing aggregate expenses. California Eastern Labs was an ESOP. I was on the ESOP committee assuring accuracy of quarterly payout calculations. I negotiated and was responsible for all benefit programs including medical, dental, life, WC, STD, LTD, 401k and 125 plans. I assured the statutory compliance of all domestic and international benefit programs.

Fujitsu PC Corporation, Milpitas, California

Director, Human Resources / Facilities, 1996 - 1999

I directed compensation and benefit activities to support over 350 employees. Initiated and developed human resource department, integrated related functions. Developed and implemented Staffing strategy and supervised 8 contract recruiters. Resolved ER issues and worked with managers addressing employee communications and conflicts. Designed and implemented Long Term Executive Incentive program addressing retention of executive team members. project managed both Oracle 7 ERP and PeopleSoft software implementations. I lead and project managed the overall Fujitsu (15,000 employees) healthcare provider selection team. By selecting the chosen provider, Fujitsu reduced overall benefit expenses $5 million annually while improving overall benefit package. I negotiated and was responsible for all benefit programs including medical, dental, life, WC, STD, LTD, 401k and 125 plans. I assured the statutory compliance of all domestic and international benefit programs.

TCSI, Berkeley, California

Director, Human Resources / Facilities, 1994 - 1995

I directed compensation and benefits programs, significantly enhancing on-time delivery. Reviewed and redesigned corporate evergreen stock option program. My team evaluated and implemented self insurance with stop loss provisions. I negotiated and was responsible for all benefit programs including medical, dental, life, WC, STD, LTD, 401k, 125 and stock administration plans. I assured the statutory compliance of all domestic and international benefit programs. Successfully worked with unique individual managers to address employee communication issues and addressed Organization Design concerns throughout the company.

SuperMac Technology, Sunnyvale, California

Manager, Human Resources, 1993 - 1994

Implemented new HR programs, reviewed potential benefit savings and resolved employee relations issues. I implemented compensation methodology to assure competitive reward structure. Lead a 15 member team to evaluate the impact of a pending merger on all corporate activities. I negotiated and was responsible for all benefit programs including medical, dental, life, WC, STD, LTD, 401k, 125, stock and ESPP plans. I assured the statutory compliance of all domestic and international benefit programs.

National Semiconductor, Sunnyvale, California

Sr. Manager, Corporate Compensation, 1991 - 1993

I managed compensation activities to support over 20,000 employees. Managed incentive programs and introduced Gain Sharing model. Project managed the development of team incentives designed to achieve 15% cost reduction for all participating business units. I facilitated team building and organizational leadership as well as Project Planning and Management. I performed an integral leadership role in the Radford Semiconductor Industry benchmark salary survey and job description standardization program. I was responsible for all base, executive, variable and Sales compensation programs. My team managed the evergreen stock option program.

Northern Telecom Inc., San Ramon, California

Director, HR/Compensation & Benefits, 1980 - 1991

Directed Compensation and Benefits activities to support over 15,000 employees, leading to enhanced internal relations, customer satisfaction, and reduced total compensation expenses. Created, designed and implemented an innovative Broadbanding methodology to capitalize on NT's duel career path philosophy thus reducing turnover by 25%. I directed the staffing and development for several new divisions. My team led the consolidation of benefits and HRIS departments to achieve 20% cost reduction. We designed Sales Compensation programs that affected over 200 sales personnel nationwide and developed compensation and benefit structures for 7 regional offices representing more than 2000 employees. I negotiated with vendors and brokers and was responsible for all benefit programs including medical, dental, life, WC, STD, LTD, 401k and defined benefit retirement plans

EDUCATION

San Jose State University, San Jose, California

B.S., Business/ Human Resources

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• CCP Certified Compensation Professional; ACA World at Work

• SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources; SHRM

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