Chad M.

About Chad M.

HR executive with 10+ years of experience leading human resources strategy in unionized and mission-driven organizations. Expertise in labor relations, collective bargaining, organizational change, and HR operations. Proven ability to build HR infrastructure, guide leadership through complex employee relations matters, and implement systems that improve workforce engagement and compliance.

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center

   May 2025 — Present · Skokie, IL, US

   Lead HR strategy for a 60-employee, nonprofit behavioral health organization, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, labor relations, compensation and benefits, HR operations, and compliance.• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, labor strategy, and change management initiatives.• Lead full-cycle talent management strategy including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career development, and retention programs.• Direct collective bargaining negotiations and oversee administration and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement.• Manage complex employee and labor relations matters including grievances, investigations, EEOC claims, and dispute resolution while advising leadership on progressive discipline and just-cause standards.• Design and administer compensation and benefits programs to support organizational competitiveness and employee retention.• Oversee HR operations including HRIS administration, payroll coordination, policy development, reporting, and regulatory compliance.• Implemented Recruiting, Onboarding, and Benefits modules within ADP Workforce Now, streamlining HR workflows and improving operational efficiency.• Established HR audit and reconciliation processes in partnership with Finance to strengthen internal controls and improve accuracy of HR-related financial reporting.• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and Illinois labor laws.• Foster a supportive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

Education

• Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg / Heidelberg University

  German Language and Literature

• Heidelberg University

  Bachelor's degree, International Relations and German

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Master's degree, German Language and Literature

• The University of Toledo

  MPA, Public Administration

Skills

• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Public Policy
• Peoplesoft
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Interviews
• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Policy Analysis
• Project Management
• Recruiting
• IT Sourcing
• Sharepoint
• Training
• German
• Microsoft Office
• Sourcing
• Investment Banking
• E-Learning
• Program Evaluation
• Health Care Policy
• Human Resources
• Applicant Tracking Systems