Sr. HR Director
Resume:
DAVID M. BERNSTEIN
Union Grove, Wisconsin 53182
CAREER SUMMARY
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER – business partner to senior management experienced in a variety of both troubled and expanding manufacturing and financial services organizations. Designs and implements effective HR policies and procedures to enhance operational strategies and exceed profitability goals. Strong business background developed through line and staff positions in various industries. Demonstrated skills include:
* Employee Relations, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
* Recruiting, Downsizing, & Reorganization
* Performance Management & Discipline
* Policy Development & Implementation
* Benefits Design & Implementation
* Chief Spokesperson – Labor Negotiations
* Occupational Safety & Health, Worker’s Compensation
* Compensation Program Development
* Operations Management
* Process Improvement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MRA – THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, Waukesha, Wisconsin 2007 - current
One of the largest not-for-profit employer associations in the U.S., providing human resources and general business consulting and training services.
Human Resources Director / Consultant
Provide human resources consulting and on-site human resources management services to member organizations. Assignments included roles as Interim HR Director at a leading plaintiff’s personal injury law firm and at a leading independent insurance agency. Responsibilities include employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, internal investigations, performance management, and organizational restructuring.
THE MARCO CONSULTING GROUP, INC., Chicago, Illinois 2004 to Present
$12M financial consultant exclusively serving jointly-trusteed (Taft-Hartley) pension and benefit plans.
Chief Operating Officer
Directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm’s support staff of over 55 clerical and professional union employees. Direct four functional managers leading the Information Technology, Finance, Research, and Report Production departments.
* Represented the Company as chief spokesperson during successful 2004 labor negotiations.
* Reduced annual compensation costs over $500,000 by reorganizing office staff.
* Improved quality and productivity by implementing a sound performance management process.
WESTERN INDUSTRIES, INC., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2000 to 2004
$200M diversified contract manufacturer of fabricated metal components, plastic blow-molded products, and compressed gas cylinders for the retail consumer and OEM markets.
Group Manager, Human Resources
Responsible for the total human resources function for 525 union hourly and 100 salaried employees in three metal fabrication divisions in SE Wisconsin. Led and directed a staff of six across three locations. Implemented procedures to support Lean Manufacturing and ISO 9000:2000 initiatives.
* Represented the Company as chief spokesperson during successful 2000 labor negotiations.
* Reduced overhead 38% by restructuring the management organization into Business Groups.
* Improved hourly workforce productivity by implementing an early retirement program.
* Reduced OSHA recordable injury rate 68% by leading safety and ergonomics teams.
* Decreased OSHA lost-workday rate 87% by implementing a safety incentive program.
* Reduced grievances 86% by training supervisors and implementing effective communications.
* Won 80% of arbitrated grievances by effectively preparing and presenting selected cases.
* Prevailed in 100% of all EEOC claims by leading a firm, fair, and consistent discipline process.
* Orchestrated the orderly closing of Western Metal Specialty Division.
UNIT DROP FORGE CO., INC., West Allis, Wisconsin 1995 to 2000
$30M contract manufacturer of quality forged steel parts for the construction equipment and railroad industries.
Manager, Human Resources & Community Relations
Responsible for the total human resources function for 131 union hourly and 44 salaried employees.
* Lowered Worker’s Comp costs 51% by directing an effective return-to-work program.
* Represented Company as chief spokesman during successful 1998 labor negotiations.
* Contained medical insurance costs by switching to a more competitive provider.
* Increased employment level 20% to meet additional customer requirements.
GANTON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Sturtevant, Wisconsin 1995
$110M contract manufacturer of machined aluminum die cast parts for the automotive industry.
Director, Human Resources
Responsible for hourly staffing, labor relations, discipline, and training for over 600 union hourly employees located at two local facilities. Directed a staff of four.
* Reduced absenteeism 15% by implementing consistent attendance guidelines.
* Decreased non-productive union business time 70% by instituting new procedures.
AMERICAN ROLLER COMPANY, Union Grove, Wisconsin 1989 to 1995
$50M contract manufacturer of rubber-covered rollers for the printing and converting industries.
Plant Manager 1992 to 1995
Responsible for directing the production of mixed rubber compounds for nine company plant locations. Annual plant sales of $5.4 million, with 24 hourly and 7 salaried employees across three shifts.
* Improved productivity and simultaneously reduced labor costs 16% by restructuring workforce.
* Reduced average lead times to customers by over 50% by improving scheduling procedure.
* Established new plant safety records by implementing ergonomic improvements.
Human Resources Manager 1989 to 1992
Responsible for the total human resources function for 175 non-union employees in multiple locations. In dual role as Corporate Safety and Health Manager, developed, implemented, and coordinated all safety and health and worker's compensation programs for nine plants.
* Reduced worker’s compensation costs 34% by implementing active safety committees.
J.I. CASE COMPANY, Racine, Wisconsin Prior to 1989
A global manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment.
Industrial Relations Representative
Safety Representative
Industrial Engineer
EDUCATION
Currently preparing for SPHR certification exam (December 2007)
Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) certification
Portfolio Concepts and Management, and Advanced Investments Management
Certificate Programs
International Foundation of Employee Benefits Programs and The Wharton School
Philadelphia, PA
Graduate Coursework - MS Financial Markets program
Stuart Graduate School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology,
Chicago, IL
Master of Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Industrial Management
Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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