Dietrich Metal Framing Work Values

Daily Duties at Dietrich Metal Framing:

Corporate Human Resource Manager, Schiller Park, IL (2000-2003) Coached and counseled management teams in all aspects of human resources at 12 locations in 9 states (800 employees), with one direct report.  Served as interim PeopleSoft HRIS administrator from December 2000 through March 2001.  Recruited non-exempt and exempt positions, both locally and nationally.  Developed policy and procedure manual for use by management teams at all locations.  Facilitated leadership training for middle management and first line supervisory teams.  Designed, implemented, administered, and communicated employee benefit plans. Human Resource Manager, Franklin Park, IL (1999-2000) Responsible for all human resource functions at local operation (125 employees) and East Chicago, IN facility (50 employees), with one direct report. Hired initially for a corporate role, and was assigned on a temporary basis to Franklin Park when a petition for a union election was filed by the Steelworkers in May 1999. Permanently transferred to Franklin Park plant in August 1999.  Successfully headed off a second union-organizing attempt inside a 13-month period in June 1999.  Improved communication and trust between management and plant hourly employees by establishing an employee relations/safety committee.  Initiated a small group meeting method called, "table talks" on a monthly basis that solved employee issues and concerns, and re-opened lines of communication.  Member of the management transition team that successfully moved Franklin Park operations into a brand new facility in Joliet, IL. Managed HR function at both facilities simultaneously for a six-month period during the transition.

What they like about Dietrich Metal Framing:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

Employee relations, Compensation Plans, Benefit plans, Recruitment, Training and Development, Payroll

Skills

Microsoft Suite of Office Products - including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access, Payroll systems, including Peoplesoft, ADP, and Paychex, A variety of human resource information systems

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