Project Manager - hr

Posted on: 2007-08-23

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCED Highly accomplished human resources manager with proven leadership devising and executing strategies to streamline operations, drive productivity, and improve profitability. Adept at leading quality initiatives and cross-functional project teams to capture organizational synergies and drive business imperatives. Innovative problem solver with aptitude for enhancing employee retention as well as at launching improvement programs. Proficient at crafting and enforcing robust policies, procedures, and performance standards. Excellent communicator; fluent in English and Dutch, proficient in German. Thrive in fast-paced environment requiring focused decision making. Team Building & Leadership * Talent Management * Employee Retention * Strategic Planning Quality Metrics * Training & Development * Talent Sourcing Strategy * Compensation & Benefits Performance Management * Continuous Process Improvement * Cost-Savings Initiatives * Union relations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HYVA CORPORATION, Wood Dale, Illinois * 2007 Worldwide manufacturer and marketer of hydraulic telescopic cylinders with $325M in sales. Project Manager – HR – USA / Canada Lead projects to streamline operations and administrative processes. Establish procedures and resource infrastructure for HR programs, to include payroll, benefits and compensation, recruiting and hiring, to ensure the highest level of compliance and integrity across the organization and ensure compliance with local, state, and national employment laws and practices. Establish procurement activities, such as supplier relationship management and contract administration. Acting as a liaison between manager and employee in resolving issues/disputes. Research emerging technologies to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation. * Instituted innovative travel planning and expense reimbursement solution that saved 1.2K sales man-hours per year. * Created procedures and employee handbooks for US and Canadian employees. * Drive the development and execution of staffing and retention programs. * Interface with global HR department on worldwide procedure and policy making. INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION, From the Netherlands to the US (Illinois) * 2006-2007 Part-time consultant advised expatriates about managing expatriate matters & immigration issues. RANDSTAD HOLDING N.V., Apeldoorn, the Netherlands * 2005 Global professional services and staffing solutions provider with $11B in revenue. Interim Manager – Consultant —Mental Health Institute Spatie Directed a unionized 65-person team of internal associates in addition to contract personnel. Analyzed and provided advice to supervisors and managers on methods and approaches to resolve employee work problems; conducted employee counseling and disciplinary procedure. Instituted and enforced policies, procedures, and performance standards. Interviewed and hired new associates. * Initiated mentoring program to foster teamwork and to alleviate training burden for location managers. * Saved over 100k by solving employee problems effectively in a five month period. * Incorporated logbook to improve communication and project coordination that resulted in increased customer satisfaction at each facility by an average of 35% and an reduction of workforce by 15% * Prepared and delivered product and process training to foster multi-skilling and versatility. * Evaluated processes to improve processes and employee morale. Reduced absenteeism and tardiness by 25%, increased productivity and service quality in a multicultural union work environment. SALVATION ARMY, Lunteren, the Netherlands * 2004-2005 International religious and charitable organization. Correctional Treatment Specialist - Trainer Delivered personal training and technical mentoring for patients with societal problems. Evaluated daily activities and interactions to rate performance and improvement. Analyzed internal processes and devised innovative solutions to reduce cycle times and to improve productivity. Managed corporate reporting requirements. Established a network with other teams in other segments to leverage best practices. * Launched photography workshop to broaden patient exposure to technical hobbies. * Formulated software-based solution to improve payroll administration. DE WETTERGEUS, Uitwellingerga, the Netherlands * 2002-2003 Premier resort, recreation, and conference center. Employee Relations / HR Director Led 90-person team to deliver top service to guests. Recruited, assembled, and trained sailing instructors, restaurant staff, and operations personnel. Established formal HR policies and procedures as well as standards for guest services. Forged relationships and negotiated contracts with suppliers. Provide pro-active employee relations and resolve issues, including the investigation of issues that may arise. Managed high-potential identification & movement. Coordinated opportunities for creating teams of expertise within and across the business segments. * Drove the development and execution of staffing and retention programs. * Developed pilot coaching program to mentor high potential employees and entry level training program for university students. * Attained 95% placement rate within 90 days of posting 80 positions, enhancing recruiting efforts by developing webpage and companion brochure. WILDT SAILING EVENTS, Uitwellingerga, the Netherlands * 2000-2003 Sailing academy and boating excursion company with $1.2M in annual revenue. Employee Relations Director Oversaw team of 128 to ensure delivery of top-notch services for guests. Provided pro-active employee relations and resolved issues, including the investigation of issues that may arise. Managed high-potential identification & movement. Coordinated opportunities for creating teams of expertise within and across the business segments. * Reduced manpower requirements for sailing instructors by 75% by developing new teaching methodology. * Drove the development and execution of staffing and retention programs. * Developed coaching program to mentor high potential employees and entry level training program for university students. KREKT OER'T WETTER, Uitwellingerga, the Netherlands * 1997-2000 Prestigious sailing academy, marine resort, and boat rental organization. Employee Relations Manager Managed daily activities of 120 associates for food and beverage, sailing, and conference operations. Coordinated initiatives across business disciplines to ensure seamless operation and integration of services. * Salvaged business relationship with 75 sailing instructors to attain resources necessary to fulfill academy commitments. * Drove the development and execution of staffing and retention programs. * Initiated university internship program to develop no-cost pipeline of available team members. * Developed innovative scheduling application to predict more accurately volunteer activities that reduced scheduling process by 50%. EDUCATION Bachelor in Social Science (minor culture differences) Bachelor in Leisure Studies (minor counseling) Hogeschool Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Project Management ~ Talent Planning ~ Process Counseling TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Fishbowl ~ QuickBooks ~ Adobe Product Suite ~ Microsoft Office Suite ~ Lotus Notes Windows XP Professional ~ MS Project