Jim Gutchewsky Email Address

Director of Human Resources Shared Services and Regional Human Resources

Sims Metal Management Inc. is primarily engaged in assembling, breaking up, sorting, and wholesale distribution of scrap and waste materials. This industry includes auto wreckers engaged in dismantling automobiles for scrap.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES & SHARED SERVICES Workforce Planning / M&A / Organization Development / JVs / Multi-Site / Training / Labor Relations / Change Management / Recruitment / Union & Non-Union /Comp & Benefits / HRIS / CPI I align HR strategies to operational goals, optimizing organizational performance. Driving consistent process and policy improvements, innovative talent acquisition and HR systems integration, I ensure a smooth-running organization that attracts top performers and develops their full potential, guaranteeing that the most ambitious objectives are met. With expertise in startups, turnarounds and rightsizing operating models, I am adept in any industry environment. -Directing HRIS implementation, reducing costs -Boosting productivity and compliance -Cutting benefit plan costs while improving plan design -Leading HR strategies in startup, turnaround and downsizing operations -Consolidating benefits and 401K plans during mergers and acquisitions -Developing consistent, company-wide HR processes My BS in Human Resources Management is from the University of Illinois / Chicago. Recognized for my mentoring leadership skills, I am seen as an outgoing, energetic, strategic thinker with a focus on high achievement. Approachable and hard-working, I communicate effectively at all organizational levels.