Human Resources Manager

ROBERT J. PRUIM

**** **** ****

Greenwood, IN ***42

H: 317-***-****

C: 317-***-****

******@***.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Results-oriented Human Resource Executive with a strong background in strategic planning, employee relations, benefit design, organizational development, compensation and payroll. Strong record of increasing profitability and organizational effectiveness while enhancing employee morale. Excellent communication, team building, and leadership skills.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

PREMIERE CREDIT Indianapolis, Indiana 02/2011 – 11/2011

Director of Human Resources

Took over HR department in disarray and turned it around to successfully support growing Accounts Receivable Management firm. Implemented practices to lower turnover to meet company goals. Developed processes to increase accuracy, efficiency and accountability within HR department. Initiated Executive payroll for confidentiality purposes, developed written incentive plans, wrote new Employee Handbook. Audited poor benefit vendor billing processes which generated $50k refund while implementing proper checks and balances.

CAREER CONSULTANTS, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana 10/2008 – 01/2011

Senior Consultant

Provide Human Resource Consulting and outplacement services for client companies.

FINISHMASTER, INC. Indianapolis, Indiana 10/1993 – 10/2008

Vice President, Human Resources

Directed and managed all HR functions for the largest distributor of paint and related products for the collision repair industry. Provided HR leadership for over 15 years as company grew from 24 branches to over 180, and from 200 employees to 1,700.

• Led HR portion for over 50 acquisitions, integrating and retaining key employees.

• Acted as change agent within company, including developing and implementing new compensation plan for 300+ sales representatives to better align incentives with company goals and drive improved results.

• Developed and implemented company-wide incentive programs (established quarterly bonus plan for Branch employees and annual incentive plan for all others).

• Allowed company to better manage benefit costs by converting cafeteria-style benefit plan from traditional PPO Plans to Consumer Driven Health Plans with company funded health reimbursement accounts. Also developed and implemented employee contribution differentials for medical plans based on employee life style choices.

• Executive Team member, Strategic Planning. Developed all HR related strategic issues, including retention/succession planning, organizational and executive development.

• Human Resource representative on committee redesigning company operational structure to enhance customer experience while significantly improving operating efficiency.

• Chaired committee overseeing 401(k) plan and non-qualified deferred compensation plan with total assets exceeding $100 million.

• Supported the Board of Directors Compensation Committee; primary presenter at Compensation Committee Meeting.

ROBERT J. PRUIM

Page 2

DRAWFORM, INC. Zeeland, Michigan 1991 – 09/1993

Manager, Human Resources

• Established the Human Resource department in this metal stamping business to proactively address employee relations and organizational development needs.

• Reduced turnover by 25% through upgrading recruiting and hiring standards.

• Strengthened management effectiveness by developing and conducting ongoing supervisory training programs to balance technical competence with supervisory skills.

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive wage and salary plan, strengthening compensation integrity by using pay grades and pay ranges.

• Implemented and administered a cafeteria-style flexible benefit plan which met employee needs while containing company costs.

ITM CORPORATION Grand Rapids, Michigan 1988 – 1991

Director, Human Resources

Developed the Human Resource function for this growing manufacturer of precision machined and die cast automotive components. Managed all Human Resource activities for three plant locations employing over 400 employees. As a member of the Executive Committee, set strategic direction and monitored operations company-wide.

HAWORTH, INC. Holland, Michigan 1981 – 1988

Manager, Corporate Employment

Established the corporate recruiting function to support this manufacturer of office furniture systems which was growing 35% per year. Reduced annual employment agency fees by 90% (over $500,000 annually) while improving the selection process. Lead task team in sourcing, evaluating and implementing a new HRIS/payroll system.

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE Rockford, Michigan 1977 – 1981

Employee Relations Manager and Corporate Employment and Labor Relations Manager

Supported 5 unionized and 35 non-unionized facilities manufacturing Hush Puppies and Wolverine brand footwear.

EDUCATION

MBA, Butler University (currently attending; anticipated graduation, May, 2012)

BS, Personnel and Labor Relations, 1977 Grand Valley State University

Contact this candidate