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Chicago, Il, Us

Oslo, Oslo, No

Senior-level HR leader with a broad business focus and ability to prioritize, develop and execute multiple initiatives that support the business strategy for the world’s largest integrated aluminum company with 22 manufacturing locations throughout NA. Expertise partnering with senior leaders to drive the HR agenda ensuring that it positively impacts performance, productivity and profitability. Responsible for overall management of HR programs, including leadership development, compensation, performance management, succession planning, retention, employee engagement, legal compliance, diversity and employee relationsSelected accomplishments:• Selected as one of eight recipients from over 360 nominations worldwide for the Hydro People that Matter Award for living the company values of Care, Courage and Collaboration at work and in my local community. • Collaborate with senior leaders to achieve staffing goals; trusted business partner for 300 team members.• Drive sourcing and retention strategies to mitigate turnover and improve employer branding.• Improved new employee on-boarding experience through mentoring, front-line supervisor training, and leadership engagement.• Led the implementation of the online Performance and Recruitment projects and implemented change management strategies to align HR initiatives with business priorities.• Served on global workgroup to develop standardized processes for one global, integrated HRIS tool.• Directed the development and implementation of company hiring policies and practices. • Developed and managed talent development programs to effectively build organizational bench strength. • Lead and manage DEI programs and actions including the rollout of leadership development sessions for executive team and plant management.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Formulated and executed strategic HR products and services to maximize operational efficiency and productivity for $13B global automotive manufacturing facility with 4,200 employees. Managed delivery of HR services through a team of 4 direct reports responsible for Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition & Employee Engagement, Training & Development, Safety, Security, Workers' Compensation and Medical. Selected accomplishments:• Led organizational restructuring through periods of accelerated growth (hired 1,200 employees) and economic downturn (reduced 800 employees).• Negotiated and implemented local collective bargaining agreements and operating practices. Achieved $10M in cost-savings and avoidance.• Facilitated two-day Strategic Planning event for plant leadership team, utilizing a structured approach to improve individual, team and organizational capability. • Closed gaps in HR staffing competencies by sharing knowledge, mentoring and serving on a Personnel Development Committee representing 13 HR constituents across NA manufacturing plants.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Oversaw the administration, evaluation, and budget of all educational programs offered to production employees in U.S. plants and facilities. Worked jointly with UAW counterpart to supervise a team of 14 unionized, professional and administrative employees and 6 direct reports. Selected accomplishments:• Identified and implemented continuous improvement processes; developed assessment tools and surveys for process effectiveness and efficiency with an annual cost-savings of $3M.• Managed a matrix-reporting relationship with 72 Education and Training Coordinators and coordinated Global Career Development Facilitator training and certification.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Served as lead HR generalist responsible for organizational planning, recruiting, hiring, termination, discipline, and leadership development for over 400 HR professionals in the Americas. Customer groups included Marketing, Sales & Service, Product Development, Manufacturing, Canada, Mexico and South America. Selected accomplishments:• Managed annual compensation plans, provided leadership development programs and trained managers on performance management to support lateral and promotional development. • Facilitated weekly personnel development meetings and bi-annual succession planning reviews to fill over 100 open positions.• Improved employee communication and morale through reward and recognition events, and departmental meetings resulting in increased employee satisfaction and engagement.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Supervised 4 HR professionals and directed labor relations office for a manufacturing facility with 2,300 unionized employees. Administered and interpreted collective bargaining agreements and trained management on its terms. Conducted in-depth investigations and hearings ranging from employee relations issues to allegations of sexual harassment and civil rights violations.Selected accomplishments:• Negotiated a local collective bargaining agreement, and developed language to advance lean manufacturing principles, increase plant efficiency, reduce costs and improve competitiveness. • Developed a best-in-class recruitment and selection strategy and hired over 500 production employees using a just-in-time process for employee training and development.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Managed the recruitment and selection process, personnel relations issues, compensation planning and organizational development for 180 management employees. Worked with senior leadership to develop strategies for employee retention and leadership development programs. Selected accomplishments:• Implemented EEOC Conciliation Agreement and coordinated Anti-Harassment Policy training for all employees to leverage mutual respect and diversity. • Trained as a 6-Sigma Certified Greenbelt and used a data-driven approach to problem solving.

Master'S Degree, Labor And Human Resources

Bachelor'S Degree, Business / Communications