Doug Pore

About Doug Pore

Innovative, solution-oriented, Human Resources Professional with proven ability to add value as a strategic business partner. Progressive leadership experience in corporate and private organizations in wide range of complex business environments including Supply Chain, Retail, Technology and Hospitality. Recognized as high energy, creative talent capable of designing, implementing and executing HR Initiatives that support company strategy and drive results. Dynamic experience in: Strategic and Tactical Planning, Talent Acquisition, Employee & Labor Relations, Organizational Design, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Benefits, Training & Development, Culture and Change Management.

Experience

1. Vice President Human Resources

   Oxbow

   Jan 2022 — Present · West Palm Beach, FL, US

   Leads Human Resources Strategy for a private, global leader in the marketing, upgrading and transportation of industrial materials for Employees across 14 countries. Responsible for modernizing the Human Resources function, processes and technology. • Leads Human Capital Strategy, collaborating with leaders on complex international issues including market expansions & consolidations.• Directs global Shared Service team encompassing: Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Talent Development, HRIS, Payroll, and Plant HR.• Designed and executed a multi-year Employee Benefits strategy, enhancing 401(k) plan competitiveness by improving vesting schedules, lowering costs and adding Roth options. Successfully consolidated legacy pension plans, achieving annual savings of $300k.• Advances enterprise-wide HRIS initiatives including: ATS, Onboarding, Dashboards and Employee Self-Service tools reducing manual transactions, improving team efficiency saving 800+ hours annually. Standardizes HR Operations processes enhancing legal compliance.• Advises Executives and Plant Management on Labor Relations and Contract Negotiations across three unions, ensuring balanced outcomes and operational continuity.

Education

• Nova Southeastern University

  Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Management

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

Skills

• Labor Relations
• College Recruiting
• Change Management
• Union Avoidance
• Succession Planning
• Performance Appraisal
• Organizational Development
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Benefits
• Onboarding
• Recruiting
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Employee Relations
• New Hire Orientations
• Leading Organizational Change
• Employment Law
• Hiring
• Workforce Planning
• Deferred Compensation
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership
• Organizational Design
• Talent Management
• Employee Engagement
• Policy
• Management
• Personnel Management
• Performance Management
• Employee Training