Celia Griffith Email & Phone Number

Suffolk, Virginia, US

• Senior Human Resources ManagerHead of HR for the Foodservice Division located in Moonachie, New Jersey, encompassing the Manufacturing and Foodservice Sales teams. Executed policies and procedures, talent acquisition.
• Transitioned employees from Sara Lee Foodservice to Massimo Zanetti Beverage ensuring minimal disruption and high employee satisfaction, managing teamster contracts, benefits administration and payroll.
• During the Pandemic developed and implemented remote work policies for employees who had the capability to work from home. Managed on-site employees through COVID-19 safety protocols, including health screenings.
• Championed the first ever employee survey to increase emphasis on employee engagement, resulting in various improvements to procedures to enhance employee performance and overall employee morale. Executed and Managed.
• Improved employee training and development within the manufacturing group by creating on-line programs to help employees better understand their roles, enhancing both performance results and overall employee confidence.
• Managed the closure of the New Jersey facility, providing WARN notifications, effects bargaining and collaborating with the New Jersey Rapid Response, processed all severance payments and terminations.

Chicago, IL, US

Senior Human Resources Manager 9/10– 2/12Managed all aspects of Sara Lee’s Human Resource programs for the North American Beverage division by ensuring alignment with the company’s business strategies. Was a member of the Sara Lee leadership team responsible for divesting the beverage business in North America. Responsible for WARN notifications and.