Providing leadership at manufacturing plant for all human resource strategies and people processes that build organizational capability and engagement required to achieve business goals in alignment within lean manufacturing principles for Operations and Union partners. . Increased overall engagement score by 4% by developing priority focus areas. Increased Diversity and Inclusion score by 10%, by raising awareness and creating inclusion opportunities at brewery after initiating the first Multi-Cultural Employee Affinity Group.Developed an innovative recruiting and staffing strategy to develop, retain and export talent. Increased talent acquisition through networking events resulting in high potential placements. Created internship leadership program to build talent pipeline.Serving as a liaison between brewery management, union employees and union representatives. Worked on negotiations team for three union contracts. Managed several complex grievance and corrective action issues. Significantly reduced grievances by 75% with Machinists. Developed staffing analysis that helped manage headcount and reduced overtime by 5% with Teamsters.

As a business partner to the Sales Regional Vice Presidents, worked collaboratively to link human resources products and services to the business strategy within a very large and complex geography. Advised management on human resources issues that drove change within the organization and assisted sales division to resolve business issues resulting in/contributing to revenue growth, productivity gains (VA sales area go to market strategy) and cost reduction ($1.2K in savings N.Y.C. market area restructuring).Responsible for managing key human capital data and business impact. Created career directions process – structured career path and guidance for employees to manage their careers. Led Business Analyst clarification project. Executed discovery process in Chain Sales to identify current state and modify mission critical priorities.

Managed and oversaw all human resources activities for entire field sales and corporate marketing functions in support of the company’s strategic goals and business objectives. Consulted to all levels of employees and management in the reconciliation of employee related issues. Partnered with senior management regarding succession planning, organizational structure and development of five regional sales offices and corporate departments. Provided resolutions to employee relations issues/problems through counseling, problem solving and advocating the best solutions for all situations. Managed all performance management and compensation planning activities - performance appraisals, bonus criteria, merit and bonus recommendations. Designed and implemented external recruitment and internal transfer programs. Created training program dedicated to developing and retaining high potential individuals for leadership positions. Instituted international exchange assignment to provide global opportunities and expand employees work experiences beyond the United States.Developed and implemented domestic and international relocation programs.