● Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, compensation, benefits, Affirmative Action, employment law and diversity.● In charge of recruiting, via ATS (Application Tracking System).● Develop and execute HR plans aligned to organization’s strategic plan.● Analyze business needs to develop a succession plan for key roles(identify talent, development)● Work in partnership with General Manager and department heads in determining required people resources, training needs, identification of leadership talent and IDPs(Individual Developmental Plans).● Analyze and evaluate compensation and benefit strategies that attract, reward, and retain talent.● Conduct HR audits of company practices and programs to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.● Evaluate credibility and relevance of external information to make decisions and recommendations. (salary data, published surveys and studies)● Assist with budgeting process regarding training expenses, safety costs, employee benefits and other planned employee related activities. ● Design and evaluate strategies for employee satisfaction that support company culture such as business update meetings, Safety Committees, annual award banquets and annual fundraisers supporting Children’s Miracle Network of TN (Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital).● Support annual merit and performance review 9 Block process for both exempt and non-exempt groups. ● EEOC investigations.● Oversee all recruitment for the Memphis distribution center from accepting applications, approving offer letters, to the onboarding orientation process– exempt/non exempt positions.● Responsible for annual communication of Open Enrollment and the clarity of benefit changes for the upcoming year.● Experience in the areas of workers compensation, FLSA, FMLA and ADA.● Monitor scanning of all personnel files into Onbase, electronic filing.● Responsible for payroll of Memphis distribution center and three offsite locations (TN, MS, AR).

Human Resource Manager, 2005 – 2011• Interviewing potential candidates and making recommendations • Mediating and suggesting solutions to employee disputes.• Evaluating employee performance and appraising the pay scale accordingly.• Payroll and accounting responsibilities.

Director of Human Resources, 2002-2004• Manage the staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding.• Identifying, evaluating and solving hiring challenges• Investigate employee issues and conflicts or resolutions• Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant.• Develop performance management program to help ensure employees understood their job responsibilities.

Human Resource Manager/Labor Relations Specialist, 2001-2002• Facilitate and coordinate training development plans annually• Ensure compliance of Best Practices were promoted creating a work environment of trust.• Assist local management in retention initiatives to improve turnover.• Conduct HR audits to ensure compliance is consistent with policy guidelines.• Plan recruitment ideas to identify local talent.• Ensure the promotion of Tyson people stories through newsletters and local communication.• Conduct Safety Awareness training orientation and compliance.• Conduct investigations of all Team Member complaints for presentation to the Grievance Review Board.

Human Resource Generalist, 1992 -1998• Maintain proper records of employee attendance and leaves.• Assist HR Manager in policy formulation, hiring and salary administration.• Submit online job postings and schedule job interviews.• Coordinate orientation and training sessions for new employees.• Ensure great communication with employees and timely resolution to their queries.