Richard Thomson Jr (608) 770-6713 BadgersPackersfan@gmail.

com
W6434 Dogwood Ln, Menasha, WI 54952
http://www.linkedin.com/in/RichardThomsonJr

Education Ph.D. Dissertator Industrial Relations, Jan 2002 Dec 2009

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D. Dissertator - Both preliminary exams and all coursework completed (ABD):
Labor/Employee Relations and Collective Bargaining Prelim Exam Passed Aug 2003
Industrial Relations Theory Preliminary Exam Passed August 2002

Masters of Arts Industrial Relations, Graduated Dec 2001

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Emphasis:
Labor/Employee Relations and Collective Bargaining
International and Comparative Industrial Relations

Bachelor of Science Human Resources, Graduated with Honors May 1998

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Deans List 8 semesters

SHRM SHRM-SCP/CP Prep Course Instructor for Fox Valley SHRM Chapter (2 years)
Certification SHRM-SCP Senior Certified Professional certification on June 13, 2015
SHRM-PHR Professional in Human Resources Passed exam May 1998

Experience Human Resources & Labor Relations Manager, Neenah Foundry, June 2015May 2017
Manager to 5 subordinates. Grey and ductile metalcasting foundry, employing 750 employees in
two bargaining units (GMP/USWA) and (IPMU/Pattern Makers) covering three plants.

Major Accomplishments
1. Negotiated 3 year collective bargaining agreement within financial objectives.
2. Created and developed new Attendance Policy and Work Rules Handbook.
3. Outsourced janitorial labor to a third party vendor.
4. Transformed internal job bidding process.
5. Upgraded ADA Reasonable Accommodation Interactive Process.
6. Designed and overhauled Talent Acquisition strategy and creation of KPI metrics.

Labor Relations / Collective Bargaining / Grievance Administration / Arbitration / ULPs

Negotiating Committee for collective bargaining negotiations of three year labor cba.
Served as the firms expert on labor relations, collective bargaining and union issues.
Company representative in grievance and arbitration meetings with the union, including
disciplinary actions, separations, and other Company-union matters.
Researched and prepared arbitration cases for hearing.
Developed and researched management's labor relations strategy, proposals, counter-
proposals and negotiated settlements. Performed cost/benefit analysis on proposals and
counter-proposals. Drafting/editing contract language and memos of understanding. Prepared
labor contract summaries.
Investigated, prepared responses, and resolved grievances.
Administered the collective bargaining agreement and the grievance procedure of the
facility. Ensured compliance with collective bargaining agreement, and federal and state laws.
Developed and maintained effective relationships with operations and union leadership
to effectively address and resolve issues and pro-actively implement effective workplace
practices. Cultivated communication and cooperative working relationship w/union leadership.
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Counseled and trained managers regarding the interpretation and application of
collective bargaining agreements, just cause and disciplinary cases.
Identified potential labor and union relations issues and took corrective action.

Employee Relations / Workplace Investigations / Attendance / Discipline /

Unemployment Hearings / Medical Leave (FMLA, ADA, EEO, Leave of Absence)
Served as the firms expert on employee relations issues, investigations, discipline,
medical leave (FMLA, ADA, EEO, leave of absence) and unemployment hearings.
Maintained positive employee relations environment. Developed an Open Door policy
serving as a resource for employees concerns and complaints, listening and pro-actively
responding to issues and advising/interpreting Company policies.
Conducted investigations of attendance, performance and work rule violations,
document findings and determined discipline in a progressive discipline system ensuring
compliance with the labor contract.
Researched and prepared written responses to EEOC and Wisconsin Equal Rights
Division claims.
Researched, prepared and represented firm in unemployment compensation hearing
cases.
Identified and advised management on potential employee relations issues and
recommended corrective action to supervisors.
Partnered, counseled and trained supervisors regarding applicable FMLA, ADA, EEO
state and federal laws, leave of absence interpretation and application of collective
bargaining agreements.
Administered and ensured consistent application of medical leave policy in compliance
with FMLA, conducted individualized and interactive ADA process, EEO applicable state
and federal laws, and in accordance with the leave of absence policies in the labor contract.
Experience
Continued Talent Acquisition / Recruitment / Selection / Training / On-Boarding / New Hire Orient.
Lead and developed Talent Acquisition strategy Developed and coached Talent
Acquisition team to motivate them to drive results and deliver top talent.
Designed and implemented life cycle recruitment process to meet talent
acquisition goals and objectives.
Develop and execute innovative comprehensive long-term strategies in branding,
marketing and sourcing strategies designed to attract key talent.
Develop and report talent analytics / Maintain applicant tracking data.
Attract & proactively source active and passive candidates for employment.
Intake & review applications and qualifications to determine suitability of candidates.
Coordinate the interview process, plant tour and evaluate candidates based on a
consistent set of qualifications.
Collaborate and advise in selecting candidates. Prepare offer packages.
Coordinate post-offer, pre-employment (POPE) testing, medical and drug testing.
Conduct new hire orientation and on-boarding. Take steps to ensure positive
candidate experience.

Senior Human Resources Generalist, Metalcraft of Mayville March 2012 June 2015
Large complex weldments metal fab company, employing 435 unionized employees (IAM).

Labor Relations / Collective Bargaining / Grievance Administration / Arbitration / ULPs

2nd seat in collective bargaining negotiations of three year labor contract.
Served as the firms expert on labor relations, collective bargaining and union issues.
Company representative in grievance and arbitration meetings with the union, including
disciplinary actions, separations, and other Company-union matters.
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Researched and prepared arbitration cases for hearing.
Developed, researched and advised management's labor relations strategy.
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Groups & Professional

Honors HR Manager Roundtable / Right Management (2 years)
SHRM Society for Human Resource Management National (4 years)
SHRM Society for Human Resource Management Fox Valley Area Chapter
LERA Labor and Employee Relations Association (10 years)
Manufacturing Business Alliance Dodge County (3 years)
Mayville High School Technology Education Steering Committee
Golden Key National Honor Society
Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society

Community Involvement
Kimberly Lacrosse Board Member & U9 Head Coach (2016 present)
Youth Flag Football Head Coach Kimberly (2 years), Sun Prairie (1 year)
Youth Basketball Head Coach Kimberly (2 years), Sun Prairie (1 year)
Little League Baseball Head Coach Appleton (1 year), Sun Prairie (1 year)