Directed the human resources department by leading a team of 5 hr professionals in all aspects of the hr including staffing, hiring, training coordination, payroll administration, safety initiatives, conflict resolution, and performance management. • Eliminated the variable workforce by cultivating employee engagement, practicing transparent communications, and consistent enforcement of policies decreasing turnover by 50%. • Expanded support and technical staffing 30% by partnering with managers to design and coordinate programs for internal candidates at the entry-level to develop and be promoted into higher paying positions. • Safeguarded against financial loss due to safety incidents, unemployment claims, and environmental hazards by managing the hr team in keeping accurate records. • Served as subject-matter expert in investigations and inquiries. • Conducted presentations and trainings at the corporate level across multiple facilities

Contracted to create and develop the human resources and quality systems for a startup hemp processing facility in Standford, Ky. • Implemented an HRIS system and educated the incoming hr staff. • Launched the GMP, Good Manufacturing Practice, with regulatory agencies by writing and educating staff on standards and processes. • Secured key personnel by the creating of recruiting and hiring strategies that allowed production to launch 60 days early. • Started an environmental health and safety program to allow 100% safe keeping or destruction of environmental contaminants within compliance. • Shaped an environment for positivity, productivity, and engagement by writing compliant policies and procedures

Launched the hr department in the U.S. for a Canadian manufacturer in Windsor, Ontario. • Created policies compliant with all regulatory agencies. • Commenced HRIS with cafeteria 125 plan, attendance management, time keeping, payroll applications, and reporting functions. • Counseled ownership and management on fundamentals of U.S. employment regulatory requirements. • Designed a cost-effective, compliant insurance program by working with benefits brokers. • Reached 100% staffing capacity by negotiating contracts for a variable workforce with staffing agencies. • Conducted presentations at the executive level for plant efficiencies and hr budgeting requests.

Overseen all human resources functions for 7 union and 3 nonunion facilities across 3 states totaling 525 FTE. • Responsible for recruiting, staffing, hiring, and conducting new hire orientations. • Maintained budget for the HR department. • Administered payroll and benefits. • Achieved 100% compliance on DOT audit by coordinating and tracking the activities and files for personnel. • Served as representative in grievance investigation, escalation, and interventions. • Participated in 3 successful collective bargaining agreement renewals by creating reports and providing insights about employee concerns to corporate executives and legal counsel to prevent disruptions to operations.

Directed the human resource function in 3 states with 5 direct reports total headcount of 525 employees including a variable workforce. • Designed a staffing plan for labor resources both direct hire and a variable workforce. • Created the 1st ACA compliant benefit package while partnering with the CFO and brokerage team. • Managed company payroll and benefit administration. • Collected data, created reports, and made recommendations on wage and benefit benchmarks to measure company competitiveness. • Represented the company in training consortiums in Kentucky and Indiana. • Traveled between all 3 facilities • Budgeting and PNL responsibilities for staffing, labor, training, and employee involvement events • Implemented and configured HRIS and leave management systems.