Celeste Gardner Phr Email & Phone Number

Irvine, Ca, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

Vevey, Ch

• Drives the Human Capital Strategy for the West Region Supply Chain Logistics Network, which includes supporting locations in California, Colorado, Alaska, Arizona, Utah, Washington, and Texas.• Provide guidance and oversight to Human Resources Business Partners in Warehouse Operations, Customer Service and Transportation for the West Region.• Provide proactive Employees Relations for multiple locations in the West Region• Develop and coordinate the execution of proactive employee engagement programs for the West Region to ensure high levels of employee engagement, management credibility, and business performance.• Drive and execute national compensation strategies within the Customer Service, Warehouse and Transportation functional areas with the region to ensure a strong performance culture, proactive earnings management, and effective business performance.• Provide leadership and guidance to the Physical Logistics and Customer Service leadership teams regarding organizational strategy which includes talent and performance management, organizational design, career development, and workforce/succession planning.• Collaborate in the development and execution of a Physical Logistics sourcing and recruitment strategy for all positions that deliver full compliance, strong diversity and effective selection process.• Partner closely with the Physical Logistics capability building and functional L& OD team in driving capability building initiatives to improve functional capability across all levels in the region to drive business growth.• Provide oversight and counsel for all change management initiatives related to network implementation in the West Region. Ensure appropriate stakeholder and leader management to ensure successful execution and sustainability of the change.• Provide business performance and personal effectiveness consultation to key Physical Logistics leaders.•

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Responsible for leading the Employee Relations team for the states of Texas, OKC, New Mexico, and Florida, supporting 9000 employees. I collaborate with HR Business Partner Directors and Centers of Expertise. Responsible for ensuring consistent communication with their assigned teams and responsible for the development and performance management of the Employee Relations Team. • Liaises with HR Business Partner Director to develop and apply a consistent employee relations approach.• Ensures collaboration and maintains excellent working relationships.• Responsible for the selection, training, and coaching of staff and creating a work environment that builds and retains talent.• Monitors, measures, and gives feedback to direct reports on the achievement of goals.• Identify, Investigate and resolve issues related to Title VII, Code of Business Conduct violations, general conduct, performance, and safety.• Investigate and draft responses to EEOC and local agency charges. Prepare for agency or third‐party mediations.• Review all Policies and Procedures to ensure they are updated and in compliance with new and existing laws.• Ensures execution of performance management programs and procedures, as well as training programs.•• Lead investigations, regarding senior level conflict resolution, and escalated employee relations support matters.• Assisting with facilitation of coaching, performance management, and collaboration with the assigned area to ensure business needs are met.• Participates in the development of strategy and planning for employee relations.• Negotiate with Bargaining Unit Employees on behalf of Organization• Represent on behalf of Organization any interfaces with bargaining unit employees and their representatives• Responsible for implementing continuous improvements to increase efficiencies.• Manage Team of 6 Employee Relations Business Partners throughout Texas, OKC, New Mexico, and Florida.

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Keen management and implementation of all HR projects, initiatives, and activities supporting the power plant to deliver optimal business results in association with senior human resource director as well as business management and Center of Expertise organizations• Hands-on assistance to 728 employees and 436 contract employees through establishment and cultivation of close relationships with the business management to identify business trends, issues, goals, and needs for both present and future business initiatives• Presentation of insights and ideas on all aspects of organizational issues and business implications that reflect to specific projects and initiatives within the company• Effectual support to business unit managers in instituting HR programs and policies while handling employee management• Administration of employee relations issues covering the investigation, discipline process, and other resolutions• Efficiency in ensuring timely completion of required regulatory filings and specific regulatory inquiries• Full accountability in responding to Texas Workforce Commission inquiries; participating in the Workforce Commission hearings; and preparing Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) position statements• Spearheading of new and revised HR programs and policies implementation by coordinating with and training business unit managers, frontline supervisors, and employees• Assessment of labor contract and coordination with various business units to direct and educate teams on fair and consistent application of the bargaining unit agreement

Chicago, Il, Us

• Strategic oversight of wide-ranging employee relations functions for 620 professionals encompassing planning and implementation of internal placement programs, external recruiting, labor relations, and benefits and salary• Efficiency in serving as liaison among brewery management, union employees, and their representatives• Management of recruitment and selection processes for production, craft, and salaried employees, from commencement of the approved vacancy to onboarding of newly hired employees• Keen supervision of performance and talent management processes of all salaried employees within the company• Facilitation of investigation and generation of responses with respect to all areas of alleged violations, complaints, or claims related to employment and labor laws• Facilitation of diversity and inclusion trainings to all employees• Demonstration of industry expertise in offering consultative support on labor issues, such as interpretation and execution of the labor agreement, guidance and counsel on performance management issues, and facilitation of disciplinary investigations• Administration of efforts in designing and instituting innovative career development plans, career paths, skill inventory, and learning plans for high potential employees• Known as the company’s representative in various hearings and arbitrations with relations to unemployment claims, workers compensation, contract administration, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Chicago, Il, Us

• Close interface with the Leadership Team in evaluating staff needs and closing training and developmental gaps• Administration and allocation of the department budget of $1.5M• Oversight of succession planning in alignment with the strategic plan of the business• Facilitation of structured on-the-job training including executing competency acquisition processes efforts• Leadership and guidance to four training specialists and four skill-based analysts• Management of external training vendors while serving as point of contact on corporate learning and development• Commendation for being the Best Practice Champion in support to Global Evaluation of Manufacturing Systems (GEMS) and World Class Manufacturing (WCM)• Substantial contribution to the successful learning and development planning and execution to drive brewery operation business strategy and world class manufacturing initiatives• Instrumental role in the brewery as the change management champion

Chicago, Il, Us

 Facilitated training to the unit as well as shift and project teams through consistent application of corporate learning and development workflow process methods and standards.  Streamline competency acquisition process to optimize employee capability. Administered training process which involved needs analysis, design approach, material development, training delivery, effectiveness assessment, and competency anchoring in coordination with Support Team. Effectively provide coaching and facilitation support for teams regarding implementation of WCM principles and work practices.

Master'S Degree, Organizational Managment: Human Resources

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Sociology

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