Michael Heiner

About Michael Heiner

TURNING VISION INTO VALUE THROUGH STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE CAPABILITIES Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with business leaders in designing and executing mission initiatives during periods of rapid growth and business transformation. I build scalable HR processes and systems and focus on high employee engagement at all levels (in both union and nonunion environments) to enhance organizational performance. I thrive on overcoming challenges; rising to the occasion and bringing change innovation to diverse markets. My approach to leadership is one of servant leader, building relationships of trust across levels to create collaborative cultures and empower others to achieve. Also known as a “voice of reason”, I’ve built a reputation for managing emotionally charged situations with calm. Highlights of my career: Business Growth: Provided HR leadership as Sysco Philadelphia more than doubled in size, reducing costs without incremental headcount. Labor Union Relations: Gained buy-in for new HR policies and procedures, reduced turnover with new temp-to-perm staffing model, and negotiated optimum contracts with labor unions while avoiding disruption to operations. Safety & Risk Management: Significantly reduced 4X industry average injury rate and achieved zero open workers’ comp claims (Sysco); cut injury rate and workers’ comp expense by 50%(Interstate); and instrumental in achieving world safety record for hours worked without lost worktime injury (P&G). Process Improvement: Introduced HRIS and online HR processes that improved efficiency in operations and administration (Horizon); reduced FMLA claims through implementation of best practices in claims management (Sysco).Mergers & Acquisitions: Vital to company achieving synergies through acquisitions, integrating people, systems, and processes while retaining key talent and reinforcing vision, mission, and desired culture.

Experience

1. Corporate Vice President of Human Resources

   Green Lawn Fertilizing

   Jun 2019 — Present · West Chester, PA, US

Education

• Human Resources Certification Institute

  Senior Professional in Human Resources, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General