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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Lenexa, Ks

Provide strategic Human Resources partnership for Interiors Aftermarket organization across multiple US and international locations.• Provide HR leadership and strategic direction for staffing, employee relations, succession planning, compensation planning, leadership coaching and leadership effectiveness• Work closely with all levels of leadership to improve leader effectiveness by conducting training, coaching and guidance• Partner with managers and leaders to interpret employee… Show more Provide strategic Human Resources partnership for Interiors Aftermarket organization across multiple US and international locations.• Provide HR leadership and strategic direction for staffing, employee relations, succession planning, compensation planning, leadership coaching and leadership effectiveness• Work closely with all levels of leadership to improve leader effectiveness by conducting training, coaching and guidance• Partner with managers and leaders to interpret employee engagement survey results and create impactful action plans• HR lead on multiple projects to move work from other facilities to Lenexa • Trusted HR advisor as company transitioned from BE Aerospace to UTC/Collins Aerospace and then to RTX/Collins Aerospace• Supported managers through company reorganizations, building move and reductions in force• Currently working with leaders to transition from traditional 5x8 shift to 4x10 + 12x3 to improve retention and attract applicants• Currently leading HR project team on how to improve Leadership Effectiveness through coaching• Designated Employer Representative (DER) for DOT-mandated drug abatement program/random roster program Show less

Overland Park, Kansas

Partner with Senior Leadership and Management to provide Human Resources advice and counsel for 3 main corporate offices, trading locations and over 40 grain elevators with over 500 employees. Work with leadership to support business strategy.* Provide HR Leadership and support for staffing, compensation planning, succession planning, performance management & succession planning.• Led corporate-wide Employee Engagement project from selecting survey vendor, developing survey and… Show more Partner with Senior Leadership and Management to provide Human Resources advice and counsel for 3 main corporate offices, trading locations and over 40 grain elevators with over 500 employees. Work with leadership to support business strategy.* Provide HR Leadership and support for staffing, compensation planning, succession planning, performance management & succession planning.• Led corporate-wide Employee Engagement project from selecting survey vendor, developing survey and compiling/analyzing results. Partnered with business leaders on the development and implementation of initiatives, resulting in development of corporate-wide action plans as well as at the individual Business Unit level. • Partnered with CIO and IT Directors in organizational re-design resulting in product-lane model.• Worked in partnership with Talent Manager to conduct Succession Planning sessions and create Development Plans.• Developed and delivered Supervisor Refresher Training largely focusing on performance management and performance feedback. Partnered closely with managers to address employee issues quickly versus allowing to escalate.• Supported managers during roll-out of new HRIS system. This included changing from paper-based to electronic Performance Reviews and on-line Benefits Open Enrollment. Led training webinars across the company on how to use the new tools.• Facilitated annual Talent Review process and streamlining process to integrate with new HRIS system implementation.• Worked closely with Executives & Legal to develop Separation Plan, selection process tools and communication during recent workforce reduction. Show less

Overland Park, Ks

* Provided day-to-day Employee Relations support to over 500 employees across 3 Director organizations.* Advised Senior & Executive Management and employees on people processes including staffing, salary increase guidelines, performance management and succession planning.* Guided the resolution of a variety of employee relations activities including: employee investigations, corrective action, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution.* Partnered with Senior Management during… Show more * Provided day-to-day Employee Relations support to over 500 employees across 3 Director organizations.* Advised Senior & Executive Management and employees on people processes including staffing, salary increase guidelines, performance management and succession planning.* Guided the resolution of a variety of employee relations activities including: employee investigations, corrective action, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution.* Partnered with Senior Management during transition of client organization from Sprint to Ericsson to educate employees on policy, benefit and cultural changes.* Worked with client organization to develop and deliver management and employee training on numerous HR topics.*Provided HR guidance to leadership team during Reductions in Force and other organizational changes to ensure consistent and fair process to minimize risk to the organization. Show less

Provided day-to-day Employee Relations support to over 500 employees across 3 Director organizations.* Advised Senior & Executive Management and employees on people processes including staffing, salary increase guidelines, performance management and succession planning.* Guided the resolution of a variety of employee relations activities including: employee investigations, corrective action, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution.* Partnered with Senior Management during… Show more Provided day-to-day Employee Relations support to over 500 employees across 3 Director organizations.* Advised Senior & Executive Management and employees on people processes including staffing, salary increase guidelines, performance management and succession planning.* Guided the resolution of a variety of employee relations activities including: employee investigations, corrective action, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution.* Partnered with Senior Management during transition of client organization from Sprint to Ericsson to educate employees on policy, benefit and cultural changes.* Worked with client organization to develop and deliver management and employee training on numerous HR topics.* Provided HR guidance to leadership team during Reductions in Force and other organizational changes to ensure consistent and fair process to minimize risk to the organization. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

* Supported 600 employees across the Midwest by providing a single point of contact for employees and managers regarding Human Resources programs, policies, and procedures. Managed all people-related issues at supported sites.* Stationed at Hallmark Cards to manage the recently transition of their technology group to ACS.* Conducted HR/Ethics investigations as necessary.* Conducted required training programs such as New Employee Orientation, Benefits Training, and Civil Treatment… Show more * Supported 600 employees across the Midwest by providing a single point of contact for employees and managers regarding Human Resources programs, policies, and procedures. Managed all people-related issues at supported sites.* Stationed at Hallmark Cards to manage the recently transition of their technology group to ACS.* Conducted HR/Ethics investigations as necessary.* Conducted required training programs such as New Employee Orientation, Benefits Training, and Civil Treatment of Managers Training.* Monitored morale and improved communication by conducting employee focus groups and meeting with managers to review results and create action plans.Provided coaching and counseling to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution. Show less

West Kingston, Ri

• Served as Human Resources generalist for approximately 100-person facility. Oversaw benefits administration, compensation, FMLA, Worker's Compensation, recruitment/staffing, training, succession planning, employee relations, and employee health/safety.• Served as safety specialist. During my tenure, decreased OSHA recordable incident rate from 16.0 to 3.0.• Obtained $30,000 training grant through the RI Human Resources Investment Council (HRIC). • Lead and/or participated on Six… Show more • Served as Human Resources generalist for approximately 100-person facility. Oversaw benefits administration, compensation, FMLA, Worker's Compensation, recruitment/staffing, training, succession planning, employee relations, and employee health/safety.• Served as safety specialist. During my tenure, decreased OSHA recordable incident rate from 16.0 to 3.0.• Obtained $30,000 training grant through the RI Human Resources Investment Council (HRIC). • Lead and/or participated on Six Sigma Committee, 5-S Committee, Safety Committee, and Activities Committee.• Successfully led transition from United Healthcare to RI Blue Cross Blue Shield.• Helped improve company morale through implementation of company-sponsored events and activities.• ISO Internal Quality Auditor• Administered compliance with Affirmative Action plan.• Managed hourly employee payroll system (ADP) during Payroll Coordinator's 6-month medical leave. Show less