WALLY BROWN

Hebron, Kentucky 41048 wallybrown@fuse.net; www.linkedin.com/in/wallybrown1 Cell 859.802.6501 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A Human Resource Professional recognized for a progressive history of leveraging efficiencies through new program and plan design implementations. Expertise is in compensation and benefits administration, strategic planning and compliance analysis. Accomplished in salary and high volume non-exempt recruiting, career assessments, salary performance management, staffing reductions and training. Proven ability to enhance corporate cultures to attract, retain and develop a talented workforce.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS, Erlanger, Kentucky 2003 2011

Benefits Sr. Specialist, Human Resources (2009 2011) Administered 11 Medical and Dental plans for 20,000+ employees, 50,000+ lives, for 12 facilities including global assignments, with a $300+ million budget. Developed annual plan changes based on industry and strategic benchmarking, legislative requirements utilization trends and long term strategy. Developed progressive industry Health & Welfare benefit plan designs for new Texas truck facility. Consolidated medical and dental plans for standardization and improved cost controls. Established new Anthem performance guarantees above industry standards. Conducted ERISA plan audits for adult disabled dependents and Medicare inefficiencies. Implemented project plans and process documentation for annual benefit functions. Compensation Sr. Specialist, Human Resources (2003 2009) Administered Salary Compensation programs for 6,000+ salary employees and 15,000+ hourly employees and temporary workers, from 15 geographically different facilities. Developed semi-annual compensation proposals for wages, promotions and bonus budgets based on strategic planning. Co-developed a customized PeopleSoft Toyota North American compensation module. Developed annual salary and hourly salary ranges and new hire salary offers. Conducted plan compliance audits for FLSA, Title VII, ADEA and ADA. Developed customized salary programs for College Recruits, Post-Docs, Contractors and Administrative and Technical Temporary workers for recruiting and retention. SUBARU OF INDIANA, INCORPORATED, Lafayette, Indiana 1988 2003

Administrative Group Leader, HR Training & Development (2001 2003) Supervised recruitment, promotions, performance management, salary compensation programs, tuition reimbursement and management training programs for a 2000+ employee auto manufacturing facility. Developed annual compensation proposals for salary and bonus budgets. Co-developed and implemented a new compensation and performance management PACE system. Implemented SIAs first salary Reduction-In-Force (RIF). Facilitated orientations and professional developmental training programs. Supervised salary staffing & recruiting, performance management and tuition reimbursement programs.

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SUBARU OF INDIANA, INCORPORATED - Continued Specialist, HR Department (1990 2001) Administered hourly production and temporary staffing functions. Screened, assessed interviewed and assigned positions. Administered hourly and salary compensation programs. Administered Health & Welfare, life and voluntary insurance plans with a $20 million budget. Proposed and implemented a new non-exempt Technician classification for FLSA compliance. Proposed and implemented initial benefit reductions equivalent to $1 million or 5%. Implemented new ADA placements and Workers Comp Light Duty programs resulting in 100% of the injured workforce being placed back into active and productive work. Team Leader, Assembly Department (1988 1990) Facilitated a new green field or start up auto manufacturing assembly area for 12-25 assembly workers implementing foreign production systems. Traveled to Japan for extensive training and facilitated training back in US. GM, FORD, WAYNE BUS & MANVILLE CORPORATION Locations include Ypsilanti, Michigan and Richmond, Indiana 1985 1988

Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Departments Supervised 16-60 hourly union workers, on multiple shifts, to effectively meet production targets.

EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana BS in School of Technology: Organizational Leadership & Supervision

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CERTIFICATIONS
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Specialist in Human Resources (SPHR), Certified (2000) and Re-certified (2004 -2008) Development Dimensions International (DDI) Certified Assessor Targeted Selection Interviews, Manager In-Box & Production Assembly Assessments (1990-1996) International Society for Six Sigma Certifications White Belt Certification - Introduction to Six Sigma (2012)

TECHNICAL SKILLS
PeopleSoft Module Design & Reporting Toyota A3/A4 Reporting SAP & ADP Reporting

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Auto Industry TAPF Comp & Benefits Benchmarking Committee, Chairman (2006-2010) Auto Industry TAPF Comp & Benefits Benchmarking Forum, Member (1996-2011) Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Member (2000-2012) 4H Boone County, Youth Adviser and Instructor, (20092012) Life Line Ministries, Delivery Volunteer, (20112012)