Gregory P. Wilken, J.D., SPHR

I am a proven leader with experience in human resources, employment and labor law, employee relations and labor relations. I help organizations succeed by assessing and minimizing employment-related risk, investigating and resolving employee complaints, increasing employee engagement, decreasing the potential for third-party representation and promoting human resource best practices. I am effective in building strong relationships with business leaders and aligning human resource strategies with business objectives. My skills/areas of expertise include: Employee Relations: workplace investigations; claims of retaliation, wrongful termination and harassment; wage and hour issues; progressive discipline; policy interpretation; EEOC charges and position statements; and employment litigation. Labor Relations: union avoidance; grievance handling and arbitration; contract interpretation; collective bargaining; labor agreements; unfair labor practice charges. Human Resources: strategic HR support, consulting and coaching; performance management; conflict and dispute resolution; training; learning and development; change management; employee engagement; employment policies; organizational effectiveness; succession planning.