SALIM BARUT
Naperville
Summary
Hands-on HR leader with deep experience across employee relations, compliance, performance management, and compensation in multi-location U.S. environments. Proven ability to manage high-risk HR matters, including disciplinary actions, terminations, unemployment hearings, and legal coordination. Background includes HR Business Partner roles in highly regulated global organizations and end-to-end HR ownership in the United States.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Human Resources
Torque Parts LLC
05.2021 - Current
- Responsible for end-to-end HR operations for a ~75-employee, multi-location organization across Illinois and California.
- Primary advisor to leadership on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, PIP processes, and terminations.
- Independently led disciplinary actions and involuntary terminations, including complex and high-risk employee matters.
- Represented the company in unemployment claims and hearings, coordinating documentation and outcomes with state agencies.
- Partnered directly with external legal counsel on sensitive employee relations matters, settlements, and compliance risks.
- Managed payroll administration through ADP, including employee lifecycle changes and compliance checks.
- Led recruitment and onboarding for warehouse and corporate roles, partnering with hiring managers on staffing needs.
- Designed and administered compensation practices, including role leveling, pay adjustments, and market-informed decisions.
- Developed and enforced HR policies, procedures, and documentation across locations.
- Collaborated with international HR counterparts to support cross-border workforce matters.
HR Business Partner
ING Bank
03.2017 - 01.2020
- HR Business Partner for the IT organization supporting approximately 500 employees in a highly regulated environment.
- Primary HR contact for executive leaders and people managers, advising on people-related decisions.
- Partnered on performance management, workforce planning, talent management, and compensation planning.
- Supported job architecture and role evaluation initiatives with Mercer and Hay Group.
- Conducted market benchmarking and compensation analysis to inform salary and offer decisions.
- Coordinated with recruitment, payroll, and talent teams to deliver end-to-end HR support.
HR Business Partner
BSH Home Appliances Group
10.2014 - 03.2017
- HR Business Partner for approximately 200 white-collar employees across Finance, Accounting, and IT functions.
- Supported multi-location populations across manufacturing and headquarters environments.
- Partnered with senior leaders on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Contributed to HR budgeting and headcount planning in partnership with finance leadership.
Payroll & HR Administration Specialist (SAP Environment)
BSH Home Appliances Group
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Managed monthly payroll for approximately 1,500 white-collar employees using SAP.
- Oversaw timekeeping, overtime calculations, payroll inputs, and employee lifecycle transactions.
- Ensured payroll compliance and supported audits through accurate reporting and documentation.
Talent Management & Learning Specialist
BSH Home Appliances Group
06.2012 - 11.2013
- Analyzed performance evaluation outcomes to identify organization-wide capability gaps.
- Designed and coordinated internal training and leadership development programs.
- Partnered with leaders to deliver tailored development solutions aligned with business needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Economics
Yildiz Technical University
Istanbul, TurkeySkills
- Employee Relations
- HR Compliance
- Performance Management
- Employee Investigations
- Disciplinary Actions
- Terminations
- Unemployment Insurance
- HR Business Partnering
- Compensation Management
- Workforce Planning
- Job Architecture
- Payroll Administration (ADP, SAP)
- Policy Development
- Multi-State HR
WORK AUTHORIZATION
U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) – Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Timeline
Head of Human Resources
Torque Parts LLC
05.2021 - Current
HR Business Partner
ING Bank
03.2017 - 01.2020
HR Business Partner
BSH Home Appliances Group
10.2014 - 03.2017
Payroll & HR Administration Specialist (SAP Environment)
BSH Home Appliances Group
11.2013 - 10.2014
Talent Management & Learning Specialist
BSH Home Appliances Group
06.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Economics
Yildiz Technical University