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RYAN KLATT

RYAN KLATT

GURNEE,IL

Summary

Accomplished Human Resources Executive Adept at driving company growth and productivity. Proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Committed to maintaining a reputation built on quality, service, and uncompromising ethics.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate

Work History

HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR

Kilcoy Global Foods North America
01.2019 - Current
  • Strategic and collaborative leader who has experience in establishment of Human Resource policies and procedures for achieving effective recruitment, management, and engagement goals in line with vision of organization, reporting directly to President/CEO
  • Successfully negotiated two union contracts to cement largest area labor expenses for upcoming years as well as mitigated risk reduction of over $3 million in benefit spend annually
  • Developed and executed proactive employee safety programs to reduce workers compensation claims and reduce OSHA reportable frequency year over year by more than 25%
  • Create, develop and execute recruiting strategies for entry/mid-level positions that delivers full compliance, strong diversity and effective selection
  • Accountable to develop and manage and metrics used to determine operational excellence
  • Implemented first quarterly supervisor training to improve leadership capability to drive business growth
  • Accountable for HR process and policy inquiries requiring higher level knowledge and authority
  • Responsibilities include exempt and non-exempt employees as well partnership with two unions
  • Successfully implemented new HRIS/ATS/Time keeping system
  • Led and strategically directed team of human resources professionals.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 500+ employee company.
  • Developed incentive program for hiring of and retaining of employees.
  • Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
  • Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
  • Created user-friendly employee handbook that was much easier to update and maintain than prior manual.
  • Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.

AREA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA, MIDWEST
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Develop and execute proactive employee engagement programs to ensure high levels of management credibility and business performance
  • Examples include: Operations change management, roundtable programs and leadership assessments
  • Provide leadership to bench development process for all team members including performance management, career development and workforce planning
  • Develop and execute regional recruiting strategies for front-line positions that delivers full compliance, strong diversity and effective selection
  • Leverage Leadership Development and other training options to improve leadership capability to drive business growth
  • Drives successful execution of HR Programs and processes, managing multiple priorities through strong partnerships, systems knowledge and effective communications
  • Promote and foster Nestle Continuous Excellence culture through empowering, open minded and proactive approach and by acting as catalyst for change management
  • Responsibilities include exempt and non-exempt employees in five states to include route, warehouse and production
  • Position supports all leadership in Midwest
  • Interacts with other Area HR leaders to maintain consistency with global standards
  • Partner with HR Admin Assistants on execution of HR operations in each plant and office within region
  • Lead Human Resource Management support for 4 branch divestitures and 5 branch acquisitions.
  • Assisted leadership in development and reinforcement of organizational strategies, structure and processes.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Collaborated with senior management and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

ARAMARK
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Responsible to field leadership to provide complete support to achievement of financial, compliance, and strategic goals of organization
  • Serves as main point of contact with client for all employee and business performance issues
  • Responsible for providing tactical direction and professional consultation to operational leadership on all matters involving ARAMARK employees, including compensation, benefits, employee relations and labor relations, talent acquisition, training and development, engagement , and compliance.
  • Manage worker’s compensation clams, unemployment claims, and leaves of absence/FMLA, benefits, safety/OSHA compliance, and ERISA, COBRA, HIPPA and other pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements
  • Successfully transitioned all temporary help to either part time or full time employees
  • This was approximately 60% of unit’s workforce
  • This resulted in cost saving in labor of over two hundred thousand dollars ear over year
  • Created Standards of Conduct and educated leadership on accountability and how to move forward with elevating business standards
  • Instituted monthly educational/informative meeting for communication with our employees
  • Created business partnerships with local community outreach programs that have allowed to fill key positions that had previously gone unfilled
  • This also has created pipeline for future needs
  • Assisted with onboarding and mentoring of other future HR leaders of ARAMARK
  • Responsible for multi-unit support.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Collaborated with senior management and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing.
  • Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
  • Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
  • Evaluated training program success and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Responsible to develop human capital necessary to support achievement of financial, compliance, and strategic goals of organization
  • Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, new employee orientation, training & development, performance management, payroll management, scheduling, employee relations, employee engagement, and policy management
  • Manage worker’s compensation clams, unemployment claims, and leaves of absence/FMLA, benefits, safety/OSHA compliance, DOT compliance, and ERISA, COBRA, HIPPA and other pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements Administer annual Employee Engagement Survey and create action plans to address identified opportunities with Management Team and Voice Team
  • Responsible for identifying training opportunities, developing and delivering instructor led training, and providing leadership training and guidance to Senior Management
  • Successfully increased engagement scores by 40% at midyear
  • This was achieved by instituting procedures to ensure accountability and consistently
  • Follow up with monthly meeting with focus groups and being ambassador of change
  • Created new training program for mid-level managers market wide. This created support structure and helped them connect with their peers
  • It also helped with my desire to mentor and develop as many future leaders as possible
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.

ASSISTANT MANAGER (AREA MANAGER)

THE HOME DEPOT U.S.A. INC
01.1996 - 01.2006
  • Developed strategies and objectives to drive sales and profitability
  • Instrumental in opening of three new locations which required recruiting, interviewing and recommending qualified candidates to Store Manager
  • Responsible for approximately 140 associates per location which would increase by 30% in season
  • Responsibilities included motivate, coach, train, and develop Department Supervisor and Associates
  • Analyzed trends, solved problems and developed others to maximize contributions to stores success and maintain confidentiality
  • Responsible for daily business of multiple locations that had over 20 million in annual sales
  • Performed yearly employee reviews and performance management
  • Mentored direct associates to achieve their goals to become department supervisors
  • Responsible for seasonal area of business; required ability to adapt to change
  • Served on safety committee and helped lead storewide safety initiatives
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING MANAGER

THE U. S. AIR FORCE
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Helped develop, deliver, and evaluate Education and Training programs for over 300 flight line personnel
  • Developed training that ranged from safety to weapons systems.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
  • Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
  • Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.

Education

A MASTERS OF BUSINESS - Business Administration And Management

Columbia College
09.2022 - Current

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/FINANCIAL SERVICES

Columbia College

Skills

  • Improving Organizational Standards
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Health and Safety Programs
  • Management Consulting
  • Policy Improvement
  • Human Resources Management Systems
  • Hiring Trends and Analysis
  • Human Capital Management (HCM)

Certification

  • SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
  • PHR Certified - HRCI

Timeline

A MASTERS OF BUSINESS - Business Administration And Management

Columbia College
09.2022 - Current

HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR

Kilcoy Global Foods North America
01.2019 - Current

AREA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA, MIDWEST
01.2018 - 01.2019

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

ARAMARK
01.2015 - 01.2018

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT
01.2007 - 01.2015

ASSISTANT MANAGER (AREA MANAGER)

THE HOME DEPOT U.S.A. INC
01.1996 - 01.2006

EDUCATION AND TRAINING MANAGER

THE U. S. AIR FORCE
01.1992 - 01.1995

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/FINANCIAL SERVICES

Columbia College

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