Manager, HR

EUGENE (GENE) GARCZEWSKI

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New Castle, Pa. 16101 724-***-****

SUMMARY

Senior level Human Resource professional with proven results in both union and non-union environments.

Strong background in human capital development and salary performance management.

Skilled in communications and cultural change programs to improve and enhance progressive labor relations strategies by engaging employees in business outcomes.

Experienced in salary and hourly administration of wages and benefits including negotiations, contract administration, grievance and arbitration, policy compliance, safety, training and development, and workers’ compensation.

EXPERIENCE

American Standard Inc. 1999 - 2009

Regional Leader Human Resources

Led the Human Resources function for four business units with peak aggregate sales of $230 million. Regional responsibilities included the Tiffin ceramics plant, Amstan logistics, Chicago Showerite and the Salem STS plant. In addition, supported the HR development procedures and processes for two business units in Canada.

Successfully negotiated long-term contracts with USW.

Implemented contractual language changes to help improve productivity. As part of the leadership team, improved productivity output by 100% over a seven year period.

Reduced workers compensation reserves from a high of $550,000 to a low of $47,000 over an extended period through communications, 5S and strong claims management.

Changed employee performance and culture through design and implementation of a human capital development program in conjunction with an employee engagement platform based upon clear, concise metrics around what is good for people and the business. Supported with leadership behaviors of “Listen, Respect and Respond.

Developed and implemented DOL Certified Apprenticeship Program to build and sustain critical for success skills necessary to achieve productivity and waste improvements.

Built sustaining relationships with corporate, plant, and union leadership personnel. Promoted to staff level position one year after hire.

Utilized Human Capital Development programs for salary performance, goal setting, succession planning.

Ross Mould Inc. 1996-1999

Manager, Human Resources

Built the Human Resources function on a corporate level for a company that grew from 130 employees to 1200 employees through acquisitions.

Directed plans and programs for 10 small manufacturing facilities located in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.

Implemented consistent programs to control safety, benefits and workers’ compensation.

Mercer County Career Center 1993-1995

Coordinator, School to Work Activities

Functioned as liaison for school with industrial clients and business community.

Developed curriculum, career development and placement of students within area businesses.

Designed customized training programs to enlarge and fulfill student needs.

Monitored and evaluated student performance in classroom and worksites.

Sharon Steel Corporation 1992-1993

Manager, Labor Relations

Directed full Labor Relations function covering a workforce of 2,200 employees represented by the USW in a continuous operation.

Led actions in employment, grievance procedures, disciplinary policies and communications.

Promoted from Senior Labor Relations Representative within one year.

Additional work experience available upon request.

EDUCATION

University of Akron 2004

Studied International business

Matha MacDonald Consulting 2003

Developed as Process Owner in Communications

American Standard Inc. 2002

Six Sigma Champion Training

Geneva College 1994

Bachelors of Science Degree - Human Resources Management

Youngstown State University 1989

Associates Degree in Labor Studies

REFERENCES Available upon request

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