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MICHAEL KOSLOWSKI
West Dundee,IL
Summary
Strategic leader in Human Resources and Operations with over 25 years of experience in workforce strategy and HR operations across diverse sectors including corporate, manufacturing, healthcare, and military. Proven track record in aligning people strategies with business goals, enhancing compliance, and implementing change initiatives that boost engagement and retention. Data-driven approach to leadership fosters operational effectiveness and drives organizational performance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources & Safety Manager
UMG / Del Medical
Bloomingdale, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Provide strategic HR and safety leadership to executive management, aligning workforce planning, compliance, and performance management with organizational objectives.
- Lead full-cycle HR operations including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, policy development, and performance management.
- Advise and coach leaders on complex employee relations matters, leadership effectiveness, and organizational development while administering safety programs, audits, and regulatory reporting to reduce risk and support sustainable operations.
Human Resources & Safety Manager
ARS Rescue Rooter
Itasca, USA
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed HR strategy and day-to-day people operations, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, retention initiatives, and compliance.
- Designed and implemented training and leadership development programs to improve performance and regulatory adherence.
- Served as a key advisor to leadership on employee relations and conflict resolution, while developing HR metrics and dashboards to track workforce trends, engagement, and turnover.
Director of People Operations
GC Realty & Development
Roselle, USA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Led enterprise-wide HR operations across multiple business units, managing talent acquisition, compensation, performance management, and employee relations.
- Partnered with senior executives on workforce strategy, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Championed change management and culture initiatives that strengthened engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
- Established HR reporting and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
Director of Operations (Environmental Services)
Touchpoint Support Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided operational and workforce leadership for 110+ employees within a regulated healthcare environment.
- Oversaw workforce planning, compliance, budgeting, safety, and performance management.
- Developed talent and operational strategies that improved service delivery, accountability, and staff engagement while maintaining regulatory and client standards.
Assistant Director of Operations (Environmental Services)
Xanitos
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported executive leadership in managing HR, safety, and daily operations for a 50-employee workforce.
- Implemented workforce planning, training, and compliance initiatives to improve operational performance and readiness.
Senior Operations NCO | Unit Readiness NCO | Unit Supply Sergeant | Battle NCO (Iraq)
Illinois Army National Guard
05.1989 - 10.2016
- Served in progressively senior leadership roles with responsibility for human resources management, operations, logistics, and organizational readiness.
- Functioned as the principal advisor to commanders on personnel readiness, training compliance, workforce management, and operational execution.
- Ensured regulatory compliance, accurate reporting, and sustained readiness in accordance with Army and National Guard standards.
- Led and supervised full-time staff and operational teams in both garrison and deployed environments.
- Integrated HR, training, logistics, and operational functions to support mobilization, deployment, and sustained missions.
- Recognized for enforcing standards, improving processes, and maintaining disciplined systems resulting in high readiness ratings, inspection success, and mission accomplishment.
- Active Guard Reserve (Full-Time)
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Addison, IL01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Addison, IL01.2018
Skills
- Human Resources Strategy & Governance
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety program management
- Incident investigation
- Policy development
- Employee engagement
- Performance management
- Talent acquisition
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic leadership
- Effective communication
- Change management
- Training program development
- Safety policy writing
- Regulations and compliance
- People Operations & Workforce Planning
- Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Talent Acquisition, Development & Succession
- HR Compliance, Policy & Risk Management
- Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
- Change Management & Culture Transformation
- Safety, Regulatory & Audit Readiness
- HR Analytics, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional & Executive Leadership
Honors And Affiliations
- Multiple U.S. Military Commendation Medals
- Iraq & Enduring Freedom Veteran
- 28 Years of Honorable Military Service
Technology And Systems
- Workday
- ADP
- PeopleSoft
- Paycom
- Kronos
- Oracle
- Microsoft 365
- HRIS Platforms
- Advanced Excel
Certifications And Professional Training
- U.S. Army Leadership Courses – Honor Graduate
- OSHA & NIMS Certified (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800)
- Police Officer Graduate – Western Illinois Police Institute
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$120000/yr - $170000/yrTimeline
Human Resources & Safety Manager
UMG / Del Medical
01.2024 - Current
Human Resources & Safety Manager
ARS Rescue Rooter
05.2023 - 01.2024
Director of People Operations
GC Realty & Development
08.2022 - 05.2023
Director of Operations (Environmental Services)
Touchpoint Support Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Director of Operations (Environmental Services)
Xanitos
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Operations NCO | Unit Readiness NCO | Unit Supply Sergeant | Battle NCO (Iraq)
Illinois Army National Guard
05.1989 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University