Dave Hager

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About Dave Hager

Certified Senior Human Resources professional since 2003 with very strong HR organizational development, labor relations and leadership skills. Twenty years of progressive human resources management experience with ten years in a strategic role. Expertise in developing and implementing sustainable HR best practices in support of business strategic plans. Experience as a production operations manager with Lean Manufacturing experience. International HR experience in Mexico, China, Manila and Hong Kong. Very high level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism. Experience managing in both union and non-union environments for global companies with high growth, innovation and performance-driven models. US military veteran. Former U.S. Navy Officer (Surface Warfare - Nuclear Power). Solid HR expertise in human resources functions, organizational assessment and design, staffing and recruiting, compensation and benefits, safety activities, policy development and writing, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and performance management. Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding, high performance work environment and team oriented culture. Strong competencies in workforce management, impact and influence, collaboration, and execution. Experience with succession planning, talent acquisition, compensation strategies, benefits administration, positive employee relations, recruitment, reductions in force, merger integration, team member development and team dynamics. Significant experience with management coaching and counseling, federal and state employment law compliance, EEO, AAP, arbitration and grievance hearings, and handling issues with agencies such as DOL, EEOC, NLRB and OFCCP. Proven ability to deliver long-term value through strategic leverage of the human capital. Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), HRCI certified professional since December 2003. Recent recertification through September 2022.