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ERIC M. FRANZ

Concord

Summary

Dynamic Human Resources Business Partner with a proven track record at Kanthal, excelling in HR strategy execution and employee engagement. Expert in benefits administration and compliance, I drive organizational change and foster talent development, ensuring alignment with business goals while enhancing workplace culture and performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner

Kanthal
Concord
03.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals.
  • Provide expert advice on HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Develop on-boarding practices and training for the manufacturing location.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on various HR-related issues, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
  • Conduct investigations and handle employee grievances in a fair and consistent manner.
  • Oversee the recruitment and selection process to attract and retain top talent.
  • Develop and implement talent development programs, including training, mentoring, and succession planning.
  • Lead the performance appraisal process, providing guidance to managers on setting objectives, giving feedback, and conducting evaluations.
  • Identify and address performance issues, ensuring that employees receive the support and resources needed to succeed.
  • Manage compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with industry standards.
  • Conduct salary reviews and make recommendations for adjustments based on market data and internal equity.
  • Drive organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.
  • Facilitate team-building activities and workshops to enhance collaboration and improve team dynamics.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, including OSHA requirements and EEO guidelines.
  • Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to mitigate risks and promote a safe and inclusive workplace.

Human Resources Business Partner

Minka Group
Concord
09.2005 - 03.2025
  • Responsible for all Human Resource responsibilities within the Distribution Center, including employee relations, recruitment and retention, compensation, benefits, training, payroll, diversity, etc.
  • Work as a strategic business partner with management to facilitate changes and work toward company goals through creative solutions.
  • Manage the company's liabilities from an employment perspective by ensuring consistency of policies and procedures, fair treatment of employees, and coaching/development at all levels.
  • Change Champion: Partner with management to build commitment in identifying and developing business solutions that support company and center objectives; influence others to overcome resistance and barriers to change; analyze findings and review trends with senior management and recommend actions to ensure positive organizational changes.
  • Business Partner: Develop and maintain strong business relationships; administer compensation program and salary adjustments to ensure compliance; facilitate annual employee opinion survey process; oversee performance management process and work with leaders on associate reviews; provide training and consultation as necessary.
  • Credible Activist: Build and leverage positive relationships while consistently meeting/exceeding business objectives; facilitate continuous improvements in key HR areas such as retention, performance management, employee satisfaction, strengthening of the front-line supervision and HR processes.
  • Talent & Organization Coach: Partner with management to identify and proactively develop talent through formal training, mentoring, coaching, and 'stretch' assignments; lead succession planning to ensure talent is available and ready to assume positions of greater responsibility; effectively manage the employment process resulting in high quality hires, achievement of retention goals and assuring compliance with OFCCP requirements for Affirmative Action.
  • Assist all departments with the interviewing and selection process; work with leaders to create and maintain workforce staffing plans.
  • Human Resources Functional Expert: Act as point of contact for all distribution center personnel to resolve problems or provide consultative advice in regards to employee relations, benefits, policies and procedures, etc.; review, interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures; maintain and update all personnel files; review all termination decisions prior to implementation to ensure all policies and procedures have been adhered to; coordinate annual benefit open enrollment process; oversee the execution and delivery of training for all associates, including the supervision of the Training Programs.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources Management

State University of NY, College at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Benefits administration
  • Reviewing compliance
  • Employee engagement
  • Administrative Expertise
  • HR Strategy Creation & Execution

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner

Kanthal
03.2023 - Current

Human Resources Business Partner

Minka Group
09.2005 - 03.2025

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources Management

State University of NY, College at Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

University of Central Florida

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