Phil McFarren, SHRM-SCP

Experience

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  Weaver Custom Homes

  Jul 2006 - Oct 2008

  Marketing Manager

  MARKETING MANAGER – WEAVER COMPANIES, WOOSTER, OHIO  Managed all marketing, advertising and promotional activities for three business groups within the Weaver Companies. Developed and executed new marketing plans in cooperation with key management personnel to detail specific communication and branding strategies.  Responsible for all marketing communications and branding through print publications, company websites, and other communication channels (email blasts and targeted lists) and media relations (press releases). Developed and maintained annual marketing budget. Planned, scheduled and staffed all company promotional events including, but not limited to, Block Parties, Home and Garden Shows, Parades of Homes, Trade Shows and other community activities. Show less

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  City of Orrville

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2023

  Human Resources Manager

  - Organizational expert on HR laws and court decisions in the management of employment issues and practices including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc., interpreting the legal impact on the City and coordinating with legal counsel as needed; represent City on all matters concerning workman’s compensation and unemployment- Conduct recruitment campaigns, interview applicants, perform background checks, and recommend selection of employees to proactively address staffing levels. Responsible for filling all City vacancies at all levels.- As Chief Negotiator and Spokesperson, negotiated collective bargaining agreements with all City unions since 2009. Established a healthy working relationship with both executive teams and employee groups; facilitate labor/management meetings; administer the grievance process; represent the City in conciliation and arbitration hearings, prepare statistical and background information for labor relations management strategies- Monitor the effectiveness and competitiveness of the City’s employee compensation and benefit plans. Research, construct, and recommend wage and benefit plans to the City’s executive team and City Council- Manage all City supervision, from frontline supervisors to the director level with regard to all HR functions including grievance management, employee development, performance management, discipline, and compensation- Represent the City and Utilities before the Municipal Civil Service Commission; obtain approval for administration and execution of civil service exams, classification changes, new and revised regulations, procedures, and other personnel actions; act as Secretary to the Commission- Attend all City Council meetings to present information, answer questions, and obtain approval for job classification and compensation changes, new programs, and collective bargaining agreementsManage disciplinary investigations, interviews, and actions Show less

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  Clemans, Nelson & Associates, Inc.

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Consultant