Adam Smoler, MHRIR, PHR

Experience

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  Chicago Cubs

  Apr 2005 - Oct 2010

  Seat Vendor
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  National Labor Relations Board

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Field Examiner Co-op - Region 25

  • Processed eight NLRB charges and made final recommendations to Regional Director, Regional Attorney and Assistants• Assisted with four union certification and decertification elections within Indiana in compliance with NLRB regulations • Supported processing of over 225 individually filed charges from alleged mass lay off due to the unionized workforce• Created recruiting presentation for the Region, focusing on data figures collected from NLRB archives

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  Illinois Tool Works

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2016

  Human Resources Generalist II

  • Graduated from ITW Emerging Leaders & Development Program (ELDP), a three year rotational program in which I successfully graduated six months early • Co-op & Internship Program Lead, coordinated on-campus recruiting events, provided training, created materials, established university, organization & club relationships• Ensured compliance with all US labor laws (OSHA, ADA, HIPAA, OFCCP, EEO)• Partnered with management by handling ER issues, providing guidance to management, and leading disciplinary meetings• Heavy use of WorkDay, including report generation, new hire entry and navigation• Collaborated with divisional leaders on all hiring and recruiting needs; create requisitions for new positions, develop job responsibilities with Hiring Managers, schedule and conduct interviews, lead interview debriefs, maintain job folders, complete salary recommendation form and gain approvals, oversee new hire pre-employment checks• Owned performance management process, including performance evaluations, merit increases and goal-setting documents• Completed annual AAP plan (parenting with Berkshire Associates)• Established and lead safety programs and monthly meetings• Created new policies, impacting over 500 employees, including attendance policy, performance review & PTO policies• Employee relations oversight, including disciplinary hearings, investigations while upholding the various ITW employee handbooks Show less

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  WEC Energy Group

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2020

  Identified for developmental role, splitting with Talent Acquisition role• Adherence to collective bargaining agreements (IBEW L2285 & L18007), and ensure full compliance with employment laws & regulations (ADA, FMLA, EEO, NLRA, Title VII, HIPAA, other state and federal laws)• Building and maintaining union working relationship with locals and their respective stewards and business managers• Processing grievances, adhering to collective bargaining agreement response time and provisions• Leading employee relations and ethics related investigations (oversight ~400 employees, management and union), recommending and delivering discipline when necessary• Active participant and lead in CBA negotiations throughout life cycle (preparation, negotiations period, implementation)• Act as company representative in unemployment hearings• Talent & Development co-board chair within company business resource group "Next Generation Network" Show less • Building work relationships with hiring managers, driving the entire talent acquisition process, and identifying qualified talent for union & non-union positions from Students/Interns to Leadership roles• Training on job profiles development & the talent acquisition process, reviewing applications/resumes, pre-screening applicants, preparing interview materials, conducting phone and/or in-person interviews, administering position specific testing, developing offer recommendations, initiating & reviewing the pre-employment process• Heavy use of SAP and PeopleSoft, including new hire entry, report generation and navigation• Partner with c-suite, executive level leadership for hiring needs and identifying top talent • Expertise using LinkedIn Recruiter seat, including InMail, targeted searches, reporting tools and strategic analysis of data • Management of WEC Energy Group College Recruiting program, including on-campus recruitment and oversight of all hiring, encompassing entire organization needs for Wisconsin and Illinois• Updating and maintaining job descriptions Show less

  • HR Consultant - Client Workforce Relations

    Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

  • HR Consultant - Talent Acquisition

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2020
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  Discover Financial Services

  Apr 2020 - now

  • Provide implementation of ER strategies, programs and policies which promote productive and positive relationships between managers, employees and co-workers by helping to prevent and resolve issues between individuals• Facilitation of job layoffs, terminations, employment agreements and disciplinary actions with leadership• Provide oversight to performance management process, including coordination and execution of company formal plans• Ensure adherence to all ER related policies and procedures in a consistent and expedient manner to ensure that employees are treated fairly and actions taken are in compliance with Company policy and government regulations• Educate appropriate audiences with the goal of minimizing legal risk, preventing the unfair treatment of employees and addressing ER issues• Work on local ER projects and cross-functional ER projects. Applying a deep understanding of ER processes, function and technical aspects of employee relations. Understanding, articulating and implementing ER best practices minimizing risks and unfair treatment Show less

  • Sr. Principal Consultant - Human Resources

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Principal Consultant - Employee Relations

    Apr 2020 - now