To direct the HR function for a high performing construction firm.
BRIAN S. SOUCEK, PHR
PROFILE
Human Resources Business Partner with in–depth experience and accomplishments providing strategic direction in corporate, manufacturing and retail sales environments. Has excellent investigative and problem-solving skills used to collaborate with business partners and develop creative HR solutions to business critical initiatives. Areas of expertise include organizational development, management development, workforce planning, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, compensation planning, benefit administration and HR information systems.
MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES, Chemical Manufacturing Facility
Managed Human Resource function and successfully operated as HR Business Partner with site leadership team to proactively resolve business issues.
* Set strategic plan to maintain union free status after previous management experienced 3 campaigns in 8 years. No organizing campaigns experienced during tenure.
* Partnered with site leadership to reduce staffing by 23% while sales increased over 25%.
* Developed competitive compensation plan and administered wage and benefit budget of $13M.
* Redesigned compensation system with management and employee input to reduce annual hourly turnover from high of 30% to 7%.
* Increased supervisory capability by implementing supervisory development series and individual coaching sessions; received state grant to supplement cost of training.
* Fostered positive community relations through the United Way, Cystic Fibrosis, Girl Scouts, Kid’s Start and Alachua County School System partnerships.
* Facilitated development of diversity / communications training to resolve employee relations issues and increase emotional intelligence level of traditional hourly workforce.
* Reduced incidental absenteeism by 60% through implementation of reporting system, auditing mechanism and supervisory development.
MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES, San Angelo, TX, Tire Testing Facility, (2001 – 2003)
Managed Human Resource function and advised facility management regarding strategic and tactical business issues.
* Outsourced Medical Benefit Administration - negotiated contract with TPA to administer local medical benefit claims of approximately $50,000/month.
* Aided in development of site strategy to meet future business needs. Counsel for management and associates regarding specific issues and concerns - critical in becoming an employer of choice.
* Conducted wage surveys for hourly associates; executed merit planning/administration of salaried associates wage and benefit budget of $5M.
* Facilitated workforce planning discussions and executed 10% staffing reduction.
* Developed and executed hiring systems for management and hourly associates in compliance with Affirmative Action / EEO guidelines.
* Implemented Performance Management system - trained and guided managers to administer performance management plans. Executed forced ranking reviews and facilitated developmental follow-up.
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, Asheboro, NC
MANAGER, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING, Wire Cord
Manufacturing (1997 – 2001)
Advisor to line management regarding organizational effectiveness, employment laws, company policy and disciplinary process in a union free environment
* Business Planning: Developed training business plans and managed 18 production trainers to meet ISO 9002 and governmental training compliance requirements. Annual budget of $800,000.
* HR Reporting System: Developed GUI-interface to HRIS. Implemented system and trained managers and staff to extract HR data and produce statistical reports and listings.
* Selection Systems: Led development of Team-Based Selection system focusing on peer review of employee behaviors. Created promotional system to promote most qualified candidate versus previous seniority system.
* Organizational Effectiveness: Expert at creating and utilizing feedback systems to address employee concerns to increase retention. Implemented a standardized new-hire orientation program.
* Associate Development: Managed creation of career development plans for salaried employees and identified cost effective training resources to fulfill identified gaps and enable employees to more effectively contribute to business goals.
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, Akron, OH
HUMAN RESOURCE PROCESS SPECIALIST, Field Sales Support (1997 –
1997)
* Succession Planning: Initiated implementation of standardized Succession Planning and Management Development process to field business units. Developed standardized systems to catalog information using standard MS Office tools.
* OASIS (see below): Managed 3rd party consultant to enhance OASIS product for increased usability/flexibility.
* Organizational Effectiveness Audits: Managed and executed OE Audits in retail and warehouse locations to resolve organizational conflict and improve employee retention.
HUMAN RESOURCE SYSTEMS INTERNAL CONSULTANT (1992 – 1997)
* All Systems Go: Developed and managed selection system for a new retail format. Managed project to completion within $50,000 budget and within 2-month period. Approximately 80 associates affected in reorganization.
* Organizational & Associate Information System (OASIS): Led the development and successful implementation of an ad-hoc query tool for use with the corporate HRIS. Implemented project that serves 100 users in corporate and field locations. Managed project team of 7 associates.
* Automated Affirmative Action Plan (AAP): Provided leadership to develop and implement a system to electronically produce annual AAPs that resulted in saving $100,000 annually for the N.A. marketing division. Total cost under $6,000 versus similar products priced at $100,000.
* Decision Support Analysis: Definition and discovery of information used in decision-making including workforce planning, compensation, incentive plans, turnover and succession planning.
APPLICATIONS & TECHNICAL SYSTEMS ANALYST (1985 – 1992)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Analysis, 1983
Miami University Oxford, OH
CERTIFICATIONS
Human Resource Certification Institute
Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), 1999
* Recertified in 2002, 2005, 2008
AWARDS
Clariant Key Contributor Award for Kronos Implementation throughout USA, 2005
Concho Valley Hall of Fame Award for United Way Campaign, 2002
Employee Spirit of North Carolina Award for United Way Campaign, 1998
Circle of Excellence Award from Vice President of Retail Systems on All Systems Go project, 1996
Award of Recognition from CEO Stanley Gault on Automated Affirmative Action Plan project, 1995
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