P.

SCOTT HOWLAND, CCP

837 S Bryan Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
sh64cbe0@westpost.net
(630) 832-5080 (Home)
(630) 205-5080 (Cell)
SUMMARY
Human Resources Executive with broad experience, emphasizing: compensation, bene
fits, HRIS, training and analytics. Strategic thinker with strong, collaborative
leadership skills and project management experience. Demonstrated ability to wo
rk in creative, innovative and entrepreneurial environments. Strong business foc
us with the ability to lead business units/operations on matters of goal setting
, policy development and strategic implementation in support of achieving corpor
ate objectives and business growth. Manufacturing and service industry experienc
e, as well as, consulting expertise.
COMPETENCIES
Functional Human Resources
Compensation
Benefits
Employee Relations
Training & Development
Talent Management
Stock Administration
Long Term Incentives
Technical Human Resources
Equity-based Incentives
Benefits Consulting
HRIS (PeopleSoft & SAP)
Analytical Reporting
Sales Compensation
Executive Compensation
MS Office
Business Support
Strategic HR Planning
Project Management
Change Management
Organizational Development
Cultural Change Facilitator
Global Compensation and Benefits
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TELLABS OPERATIONS, INC., Naperville, Illinois
6/2007- 6/2010
Tellabs engages in the design, development, deployment and support of telecommun
ications networking products worldwide.
Director Compensation & Benefits
Developed, analyzed and managed all activities for the following groups: Compens
ation, Executive Compensation, Sales Compensation, Global Benefits, Stock Admini
stration, Learning and Development, HRIS, and Employee Services.
Developed and implemented compensation and benefit programs, policies, and proce
dures that support the business goals, human resources philosophies and company
values.
Provided guidance to global managers and employees for pay decisions, policy int
erpretation and job evaluation including the design of creative solutions to spe
cific compensation-related programs.
Designed and implemented employee benefit programs such as health insurance, dis
ability insurance, life insurance, workers compensation, employee assistance, re
tirement, and other plans.
Analyzed and evaluated services, coverage, and options available through insuran
ce and investment companies to determine programs best meeting needs of organiza
tion.
Negotiated and contracted with compensation and benefit plan providers, vendors,
auditors, and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration.
Maintained knowledge of compensation and benefit laws and regulations in order t
o ensure global compliance.
Streamlined process for employee performance appraisals leading to increased rep
orting accuracy, reduced time for analysis, and increased overall participation.
Responsible for $3.1M department budget, $20M benefit budget, 6 direct reports a
nd a team of 17.
VAN KAMPEN INVESTMENTS, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
5/2000 - 4/2007
Purchased in 1996 by Morgan Stanley, Van Kampen Investments has served as the pr
eeminent financial advisor to companies, governments and investors from around t
he world.
Vice President, Human Resources
Senior-level corporate executive accountable for HR Department activities relate
d to compensation, benefits and HRIS.
Provided research and support for equitable distribution of $262.2M compensation
budget by balancing market based pay; individual, group and firm performance; a
nd input from managers.
Developed and implemented salary structure and administrative guidelines in acco
rdance with compensation policy, preparation of job descriptions for positions i
n organization.
Responsible for HRIS and benefits administration
TELLABS OPERATIONS, INC., Bolingbrook, Illinois
2/1999 - 4/2000
Tellabs engages in the design, development, deployment and support of telecommun
ications networking products worldwide.
Global Human Resources Service Center Manager
ANDREW CORPORATION, Orland Park, Illinois
5/1995 - 2/1999
Andrew Corporation is a global designer, manufacturer and supplier of communicat
ions equipment, services and systems.
Human Resources Program Manager
AKZO NOBEL INC., Chicago, Illinois
2/1993 - 5/1995
Based in the Netherlands, Akzo Nobel serves customers throughout the world with
human and animal healthcare products, coatings and chemicals.
Human Resources Supervisor
HEWITT ASSOCIATES, Lincolnshire, Illinois
7/1987 - 2/1993
Hewitt Associates is one of the world's largest consulting organizations devoted
exclusively to human capital management.
Executive Compensation Analyst
Benefits Project Manager
DEVRY UNIVERSITY and KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL, Downers Grove, Illinois
11/2002 - Present
Senior Faculty
Developed materials, delivered courses and evaluated students for undergraduate
and graduate level courses including: Compensation, Benefits, Change Management,
Human Resource Management, Training and Development, HR Technology, Leadership
and Organizational Behavior, and Graduate level thesis course.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Keller Graduate School of Management, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
MBA, emphasis in Human Resources Management
College of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois
BA, Mathematics and Education, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
World at Work Society of Certified Professionals - Certified Compensation Profes
sional (CCP)
Franklin Covey, Chicago, Illinois - Certified Instructor
Development Dimensions International, Inc, Oakbrook, Illinois - Certified Instru
ctor