Michael Wurth
Corning
Summary
At Wilkins RV, my role as Human Resources Director leverages Six years of dedicated experience in human capital management and data analysis. Leading with a hands-on approach, I've honed my expertise in talent management, employee relations, and recognition programs, all aimed at fostering a cohesive and empowered workforce. While my tenure with the United States Air Force as a Manager in the Propulsion Section, I developed a suite of tracking processes that significantly enhanced performance monitoring. My commitment to quality mediation and unbiased conflict resolution has been pivotal in delivering service excellence and contributing to the organization's positive work environment. Knowledgeable, training professional offering 15 years of progressive experience in leadership and management. Adept communicator and planner with excellent team leadership and administrative skills. I pride myself as a continuous improver of myself and others around me.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Wilkins Recreational Vehicles
02.2019 - 11.2024
- Manages Human Resources Team overseeing all benefit programs, including 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental, PTO, Paid Family Leave, FMLA, and COBRA Administration
- Completed Month-End and Year End Accounting, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and DOC reconciliation
- Cultivated and maintained both new and current vendor relationships for variety of products and services including but not limited to Payroll, Benefits, Insurance, Local, State, and Federal Organizations
- Served as backup Comptroller, completing Accounts Payable, Receivable, Bookkeeping, and check review
- Served as the organizations SME on all matters related to personnel management, HCM, including progressive discipline process, including but not limited to PDPs, PIPs, MFRs, and disciplinary write-ups
- Serves as organization’s primary Leadership Development Manager, developed variety of Leadership Development courses, creating a repository of courses on LMS
- Delivers instruction both in person and virtually
- Oversees 7 geographically separated locations and 300 employees ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
- Leads All aspects of HR (Recruiting, Hiring, Firing, Payroll, Compliance, Accounting, budgeting, Training, and more
- Ensures organization complies with all Federal and State guidelines
- Served as designated mediator using People Oriented Problem-Solving methods to solve disputes, and come to reasonable solutions
- Manages Employee Performance Management system, including design of KRAs, KPIs, and training of process to complete most effective review practices
- Leads employee relations and retention program, implemented ATS that reduced costs 79% while simultaneously reducing hiring time 42%
- Turnover down from 71% to 29%
Human Resource Manager, Propulsion Section
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Produces ad hoc reports and documents for senior team members
- Delivers quality mediation service-delivery to members of section by remaining open-minded, neutral and unbiased to differences
- Manages talent, employee/labor relations, talent reviews, and employee recognition
- Works directly with engineers as a subject matter expert for product improvements and special inspections
- Educates section through development and implementation of required training and programs
- Developed/implemented a set of 4 comprehensive tracking processes and programs to monitor performance
- Maintains project quality and efficiency with hands-on management style and green belt training
- Managed schedules and time off requests for 31 employees
- Develops, manages, and facilitates leadership programs/curricula to maximize trainee, and team performance
- Evaluated 13 existing training programs and recommended/implemented improvements based on trainee needs and gaps
- Manages selection, retention, and orientation processes
- Trained 163 employees in the most current regulations and practices to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety and risk management
HR Manager (Training/Safety/Security)
United States Air Force
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management and trainees
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and developed updates
- Led bi-weekly and quarterly meetings with subject matter experts and upper management to determine training, project, and program status
- Trained employees in the most current regulations and practices in an effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety and risk management
- Kept team compliant with security protocols
- Investigated incidents and provided reports
- Managed talent, employee/labor relations, talent reviews, and employee recognition
Technical Training Developer & Instructor
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided instruction, coaching, and motivation to 36 employees and 432 students
- Developed curriculum utilizing all forms of learning methodologies, including digital, classroom, and blended
- Utilized strong analytical skills, combined with judgment and leadership, to assess data and share recommendations directly with headquarters
- Managed and delivered 12 projects and 6 programs efficiently using green belt training
- Worked directly with vendors to acquire equipment and technology needed to accomplish daily tasks
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new 10 new hires
- Trained employees in the most current regulations and practices in an effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety and risk management
- Developed, managed, and facilitated leadership programs/curricula to maximize trainee and team performance
- Evaluated existing training programs and developed/implemented improvements based on trainee needs and gaps
- Manages selection, retention, employee recognition, and orientation processes
Education
MBA - Business Administration
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Management: Focus in Human Resources
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV01.2018
Certification - Instructional System Design
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2017
Certification - Community College Instructor Level I & II
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2017
Certification - Master Instructor
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2014
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Benefits and compensation management
- Records management
- Corrective action planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Human resources operations
- Payroll administration
- Compliance
- Talent acquisition
- Onboarding and orientation
- Legal compliance
- Performance appraisal
- Employee retention
- Workforce planning
- Talent management
- Background checks
- Employee handbook development
- Organizational development
- Leadership development
- Diversity and inclusion
- Succession planning
- Benefits administration
- Dispute mediation
- Labor relations
Accomplishments
- RV Pro Magazine’s 40 under 40 winner.
- Leads employee relations and retention program, turnover has decreased steadily over 5 years, down from 71% to 29%.
- Reduced Time to Hire time 62%, simultaneously increasing average employee retention to 6.3 years.
- Created 4 Technical Training courses, taught 2100 hours/graduated 396 students. Local training saved Air Force $1.98M in costs.
Degree
MBA
Certification
NY State Notary Public
Certified CPR/First Aid/AED instructor
Certified Collegiate Instructor
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Wilkins Recreational Vehicles
02.2019 - 11.2024
Human Resource Manager, Propulsion Section
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2019
HR Manager (Training/Safety/Security)
United States Air Force
10.2013 - 10.2017
Technical Training Developer & Instructor
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2017
MBA - Business Administration
American Public University System
Bachelor of Arts - Management: Focus in Human Resources
American Public University System
Certification - Instructional System Design
Community College of the Air Force
Certification - Community College Instructor Level I & II
Community College of the Air Force
Certification - Master Instructor
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
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