Occupation: Retired Human Resource Executive & Author
Born: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Education:
MBA, University of Wisconsin (1960)
BBA, University of Wisconsin (1959)
Career:
Human Resource Executive, Retired (1996)
Vice President, Personnel, Pfizer, Inc., New York City, NY (1985-1995)
Vice President, Employee Relations, Pfizer, Inc., New York City, NY (1983-1985)
Vice President, Compensation and Benefits, Pfizer, Inc., New York City, NY (1978-1983)
Corporate Director, Compensation and Benefits, Pfizer, Inc., New York City, NY (1970-1978)
Manager, Compensation and Personnel Research, Pfizer, Inc., New York City, NY (1968-1970)
With, Pfizer, Inc., New York City, NY (1960-1996)
Vice President, Employee Resources, Pfizer, Inc., New York City, NY
Author
Career Related:
Member, Advisory Panel, Career Central (2001-2003); Consultant, Organization Resources Counselors Inc. (1996-2001); Corporate Education, Corporate Advisory Council (1996-2001); Savings and Investment, Retirement Plan Assets, Retirement Plan, Employee Compensation & Management Development Standing Committees, Pfizer (1985-1996); Speaker in Field
Civic:
CalPERS Panel Discussion (2014); Member, Dean’s Advisory Board, School of Business, University of Wisconsin (2004-2008); Member, Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies, Cornell University (1985-1995); Advisory Board, Global Remuneration Organization (1987-1990); Advisory Board, Kentucky Educational TV (1987-1990); Chairman, Mayor’s Advisory Pay Commission, New York City, NY (1980); Member, Sector Staff, Council for Wage and Price Stability (1979-1980); Member, Merit Pay Task Force, United States Civil Service Commission (1979); Member, Mayor’s Advisory Pay Commission, New York City, NY (1977-1978); Member, Presidential Quadrennial Pay Commission (1976)
Creative Works:
Author, “American History Impact on Employee Pay and Benefits,” 4th Edition (2021); Author, “American History Impact on Employee Pay and Benefits,” 3rd Edition (2017); Author, “American History Impact on Employee Pay and Benefits” 2nd Edition (2015); Author, “The Complete Guide to Executive Compensation,” 3rd Edition (2014); Contributing Author, “Compensation Handbook” (2008); Author, “The Complete Guide to Executive Compensation,” 2nd Edition” (2007); Author, “The Evolution of Employee Pay in the United States” (2005); Contributing Author, “The Future of Human Resource Management” (2005); Author, “The Complete Guide to Executive Compensation,” 1st Edition (2002); Advisory Board, Executive Compensation Reports (1999-2002); Author, “Future Focus: Human Resources in the 21st Century” (1998); Contributing Author, “Tomorrow’s Human Resources Management” (1997); Consultant Editor, Compensation and Benefits Review (1984-1996); Member, Advisory Board, Journal of Compensation and Benefits (1984-1996); Contributing Author, “Handbook for Professional Managers” (1985); Author, “Compensation and Benefits: Design and Analysis” (1985); Contributing Author, “Handbook of Business Administration” (1984); Author, “Executive Compensation, A Total Pay Perspective” (1982); Author, “Compensation and Benefits: Analytical Strategies” (1978); Contributing Author, “Encyclopedia of Professional Management” (1978); Contributor, Over 100 Articles, Professional Journals; Contributor, Over 400 Presentation, Radio and Television
Achievements:
Created the Bruce R. Ellig Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin; Promoted to Worldwide Head of Human Resources for Pfizer. Interviewed in “Good Morning America;” Featured, Fortune Magazine; Featured, Wall Street Journal; Featured, Millennium Magazine
Awards:
Recipient, Distinguished Business Alumnus Award, University of Wisconsin School of Business (2007); Recipient, Keystone Award, American Compensation’s (1999); Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award, Society for Human Resource Management (1999); Honoree, Human Resources Executive of the Year, Human Resource Executive Magazine (1995); Honoree, Person of the Year, University of Wisconsin Alumni Club of New York (1995); Aresty Fellow, Wharton Business School; Recipient, Wall of Fame Award, American Management Association
Memberships:
Faculty-Staff, Society Human Resource Management (1996-1999); Chairman, Board of Directors, Society Human Resource Management (1996); Fellow, Wharton’s Aresty Institute; Fellow, Employer Benefits Research Institute; Fellow, National Academy of Human Resources; Member, Metropolitan Club; Member, Senior Executives Forum; Member, Human Resources Roundtable Group; Member, Advisory Council, Human Resource Management, Business Roundtable Conference Board; Life Member, Personnel Round Table; Member, American Compensation Association; Life Member, Society Human Resource Management; Past President, New York Personnel Management Association; Member, American Management Association; Member, New York Chamber of Commerce; Charter President, New York Association Compensation Administrators; Board of Directors Emeritus, University of Wisconsin Business School Alumni; Advisory Board Emeritus, University of Southern California Center for Effective Organizations; Past Partner, University of Illinois Center for Human Resource Management; Member, Wharton/Spencer Stuart Director Institute; Member, Phi Beta Kappa; Member, Phi Eta Sigma; Member, Beta Gamma Sigma
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Family:
Son of Robert Louis Ellig and Lucille Marie (Westphal) Ellig
Married: Janice Reals
Son: Brett
Numerous Grandchildren
One Great-Grandchild
Hobbies:
Traveling; Reading; Visiting his home in Florida
Biography Sources:
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Who’s Who In Finance and Industry – 1992-1993, 27th Edition (pub. 1991)
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