Eric Kochanowski

About Eric Kochanowski

Strategic talent optimization and workforce planning leader with extensive experience driving organizational transformation across North America. I currently serve as Manager, Talent Optimization at LGG Industrial (formerly ERIKS North America), where I advise C-suite leadership and deliver measurable business outcomes through data-driven talent strategies.What I Do:• Advise C-suite and executive leadership on strategic workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational development initiatives• Lead M&A integration efforts, successfully onboarding 200+ employees while ensuring compliance and cultural alignment• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Sales leadership on budgeting, market analysis, compensation strategy, and succession planning• Architect talent acquisition processes that reduce time-to-fill by 67% while improving retention by 60%My Expertise: Strategic Workforce Planning & Analytics Executive Leadership Advisory M&A Integration & Change Management Cross-Functional Business Partnership Talent Acquisition Transformation Performance Management System Development Learning & Development Program Design Compliance & Risk Management (AA/EEO/ADA)Recent Achievements:Reduced average days-to-fill from 90 to 30 days through complete process overhaul. Achieved 60% improvement in new-hire retention through strategic engagement programs. Led talent integration for multiple acquisitions under tight timelines. Designed LinkedIn Learning development tracks for managers and sales teams. Implemented Predictive Index Assessments with custom profiles across organization.

Experience

1. Manager, Talent Optimization

   LGG Industrial

   Jan 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Strategic business partner advising leadership on workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational development across North American operations.Key Achievements:• Managing and motivating the highest performing Talent Acquisitions team.• Reduced average days-to-fill from 90 to 30 days through complete recruiting process transformation• Achieved 60% improvement in new-hire retention through strategic candidate engagement programs• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Sales on budgeting, market analysis, and succession planning initiatives• Implemented Predictive Index Assessments with custom profiles to improve hiring quality and team alignment• Serve as SME for Affirmative Action and ADA compliance across North American operations• Designed and manage LinkedIn Learning development tracks for Early Managers, Experienced Managers, and Sales Teams• Created comprehensive mentor/mentee programs supporting professional development organization-wide• Manage all recruiting vendor contracts and negotiations, optimizing spend while maintaining qualityCore Responsibilities:• Strategic workforce planning and talent-to-value mapping• Executive advisory on organizational development initiatives• M&A integration and change management leadership• Cross-functional business partnership and budget collaboration• Performance management system development and training delivery• Vendor management and contract negotiation• Compliance framework development and risk management

Education

• Slippery Rock University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music and Psychology

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Residential Homes
• Commercial Real Estate
• Marketing
• Management
• Business Development
• Customer Service
• Self-Employment
• Project Management
• Real Estate
• Investment Properties
• Sales
• Recruiting
• Negotiation
• Business Strategy