Serve as the key advisory leader and senior HR partner for multiple functions (1000+ employees) by providing strategic and hands-on operational human resources leadership that enables and drives the business towards attaining our global goal of changing the way people eat forever. ● Develop a strong people strategy aligned to organization wide goals while leading change management and transition efforts ● Thought partner and coach to the executive leadership team to improve people leadership capability at all levels that resulted in increased employee engagement scores by 15 points in one year● Partner with senior leaders and COEs to identify, develop and hire the right senior level talent to support the business strategy and evolve the culture ● Use talent data and insights to drive improvements in key people metrics and inform future people strategies and focus areas● Lead, coach and develop a team of HR professionals to maximize their potential and impact to the business

Create and deliver the DE&I strategy for PepsiCo’s Global Groups & Functions by developing and executing a multi-pronged strategy, inclusive of content creation, diversity awareness programming, talent development programming, talent process oversight, analytics oversight and project management.

Drove the agenda to make the PepsiCo Foods NA Marketing team Faster, Stronger and Better through collaborative, inclusive and respectful relationships, flawless execution of business and people goals, forward thinking and strategic cross-functional talent development.Increased representation in the LG1+ POC population by 4%, including an increase in both Hispanic and African American cohortsBuilt relationships and facilitated dialogue to increase the overall Organizational Health score, including a 12% increase in Voice Opinions FearlesslyOwned and drove a function-wide strategic reorganization, which involved moving work to our Global Business Services partners in India and Mexico and placing those employees impacted by the change in new and meaningful roles

Collaborated with leaders to ensure people strategies were aligned with strategic business goals. Built strong collaborative relationships with leaders to foster trust and mutual respect and understanding. Coached and developed C-level executives on talent strategy, workforce planning, change management, and leadership development. Managed merit, promotion, and bonus budget exceeding $1,000,000.Developed and drove HR business partner model throughout organization by gaining executive sponsorship and buy-inSupported approximately 1,000 employees in multiple countriesManaged vendor-selection process for new enterprise-wide HCM system and employee hot lineFacilitated enterprise-wide organizational restructuring and reorganizationInitiated and developed talent and communication strategies for new CFO and CIO to better align the business to strategic goals

Influenced, guided and consulted executive leaders on talent alignment, talent management, performance management and employee relations for three business units and approximately 750 employees across multiple sites, including international locationsDrove an organizational redesign and rebalance, including implementation and change management Developed leaders’ skills, abilities and mindset to positively lead their teams through consistent coaching and collaborative and trusted relationshipsManaged the new performance management system implementation

Managed the full cycle recruiting process for multi-unit leader and Director roles throughout the countryDeveloped recruitment strategies for current and anticipated openings through partnerships with Regional Managers, Directors and VPs

Provided employee relations expertise for almost 300 stores, including full-scale investigations and market assessments to avoid third party activity and protect company liabilityGuided, coached and advised Regional Managers, Directors and VPs on performance management and violation of company policy and misconduct, including discrimination, harassment and workplace violenceEducated and counseled managers on company policies, federal, state and local employment laws, as well as workforce planning and talent management.

Successfully led the hiring process for exempt and non-exempt Home Office and Distribution Center positions by building collaborative relationships and partnerships throughout the organizationManaged all contract and temporary labor needs for Home Office, as well as reduced contractor cost by over $100K during a four month period through rate negotiation and work load analysisCreated and developed the new Buyer Onboarding Program

Counseled employees on human resources issues related to benefits, performance evaluations, leave management, grievances, termination, etc.Supervised and guided the promotion & tenure process for all faculty membersMonitored all staff & faculty appointments and compensation throughout the yearDirected all recruiting and hiring efforts for faculty and staff

Supported and advised over 500 employees regarding benefits and employee relations Managed and coordinated all new hires and terminations, including a RIFAdministered all benefits programs for all employeesPlanned all annual events, i.e. open enrollment, service awards, holiday party, etc.Successfully transferred and enrolled employees into a new HRIS and payroll systemAuthored and distributed the quarterly HR newsletter

Hired & processed payroll for all exempt & non-exempt employeesManaged international student affairs for employment & academicsAssisted faculty & researchers with travel planning & reimbursements, purchasing & requisitions and invoicingMonitored, reconciled & reported on accounts and division budget data

Composed & organized company policies and procedures into an Employee HandbookResearched account and property titles to verify ownership and financial culpability

Managed second highest volume store in TexasInterviewed, hired, & managed 7-15 advisors