Ken Lipinski

36 Eagle Run
Irvine, CA 92614
(714) 747-9483
Ken.Lipinski@yahoo.com

08-27-2014

Greetings,

I am extremely interested in your Regional Human Resources Director position. I have a collaborative
and consultative background through working with and partnering with both internal clients and
external organizations through a variety of arrangements (subsidiary companies, franchises,
independent contractors, vendor contractors, etc). I also have the freedom to travel as needed to fit
business needs. Overall, I believe my skills and background match well to your needs.

It is my hope to offer your organization the benefit of my expertise and abilities. I am an active listener
and have strong interpersonal skills. My professional, organizational and people skills have been
developed and refined through daily interaction with customers from all walks of life and peers at every
of the organization. I have an adaptable approach to tasks and projects that balances necessity,
efficiency, and getting results. I believe in utilizing technology to enhance my capabilities and broaden
my perspective.

My previous employers include a diverse array of businesses, from Fortune 500 companies with tens of
thousands employees to small private employers with fewer than thirty employees. I have also worked
with a variety of different types of employees, including international-based employees, foreign national
employees with work Visas, independent contractors, seasonal employees, long-term employees with
decades of service to an organization. Through these experiences, I have learned a variety of Human
Resource and management skills, and learned to customize my approach to a situation based on the
participants and the unique culture present at every organization.

I have developed and refined a work ethic that favors hard but efficient work, engagement, high morale,
and creative thinking. My personal goal is to solve all problems the best way, not just the easiest way for
all parties.

I am looking for a long-term position that will allow me to put both my skill set and enthusiasm to work
in a positive environment. My resume is attached to answer any basic questions. I hope for the chance
to meet with you more formally. I am available to meet at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Ken Lipinski

Enclosure

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 Ken Lipinski
36 Eagle Run
Irvine, CA 92614
(714) 747-9483
Ken.Lipinski@yahoo.com

EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Manager, 06/2009 – Current

Lonseal Inc., Carson CA
• Strategic planning and implementation of Human Resources initiatives
o Developed a ten-year succession and training plan for senior managers serving both
long and short-term assignments within the U.S.
o Implemented a co-employment plan utilizing a Professional Employer Organization
(PEO) to optimize value and outsource select HR-related functions
o Created a Rewards and Retention program built upon the internal company brand to
build morale and foster a positive work environment
• Executive Management coaching, training and support
o On-boarded and trained Executives from abroad who had no previous experience with
American workforces or U.S. legal compliance
• Employee Relations (mentoring, coaching, counseling, discipline)
o Conducted investigations and audits into a variety of delicate situations
• Creation, revision, and on-going compliance of HR policies and procedures
o Created an Employee Handbook to summarize current laws and best practices
o Designed a unified Compensation System including job descriptions, annual reviews,
benchmarking procedures, and salary ranges
o Managed HR and Safety compliance for AS9120 Quality Management System standards
(IS0 9000 QMS system)
• Full-cycle recruiting, hiring, and workforce planning
• Legal compliance, litigation and mediation resolution

Recruiting & Training Specialist, 06/2006 – 02/2009

Hoffman Southwest Corporation (dba Roto-Rooter), Mission Viejo CA
• Employee Relations (mentoring, coaching, counseling, discipline)
o Provided training and support to on-site administrative and management personnel in
HR compliance, investigation, and discipline
• Full-Cycle recruiting (sourcing, interviewing, background checks, drug screens, onboarding)
o Supported of 20 branches/sites with both direct recruiting and recruitment training
• Recruiting and retention strategies
• Salary studies, market/demographic research, staffing and succession plans
• HRIS reporting and candidate tracking
o Served as project committee leader on selection and implementation of a new
HRIS/Payroll software
• Training program development, management and oversight
o Revised and updated 120-day Plumber vocational training program covering 120 new
employees a year
• Revision and Compliance of HR materials

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Recruiter, 11/2004 – 06/2006
The Shaw Group Inc., Irvine CA
• Full-Cycle recruiting (sourcing, interviewing, background checks, drug screens, onboarding)
o Supported 200 business leaders and managers across business line (Government or
Commercial contracts), business division and functional group levels of the organization
o Hired 5,000 emergency response personnel on-site and at relief sites for victims of
Hurricane Katrina in just over 2 months
o Managed multiple business group requisitions with 30-40 open positions and 10-20
candidates in various stages of the hiring process on average
• Job Description creation, resume/position evaluation
o Played a key role in a company-wide rollout and implementation of a custom-designed
Towers Perrin Performance & Compensation system
• Salary studies, market research
• HRIS reporting and candidate tracking
• New Hire orientation, compliance, and training
• Benefit Enrollment

EDUCATION

Bachelor of the Arts (B.A.) in Organizational Psychology

California State University, Fullerton

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Human Resources Certification Institute

SKILLS

Highly computer proficient including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Outlook),
Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Software (Peoplesoft,
Workstream, ADP), HR Info Management Systems (HRMS/HRIS) software (Peoplesoft, JD Edwards, ADP,
and Ceridian)

Extensive experience with e-Recruiting, including internet searching and advertising, and small business
networking. Familiar with Quality Management principles (Fishbone and SWOT analysis, etc.)

Licensed Notary (valid through 2018)

AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Professionals in Human Resources Association
(PIHRA), National Human Resources Association (NHRA)

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