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Rockford, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Rockford, Michigan, United States

Rockford, Michigan, United States

Led a talented team of field HR business partners in achieving business goals, supporting over 2,000 employees at 21 different operating sites throughout the US and Canada. Served as a key member of the senior leadership team in building and executing strategies for two business units. Guided change management initiatives across a complex, evolving organization.• Optimized business unit organizational structure, leading to the status of highest performing region.• Filled over 85% of management-level positions through internal promotions determined by succession planning.• Executed $13.3M in annualized savings from reorganization.• Developed a best-in-class pipeline of HR business partner talent for the organization.• Facilitated the change cycle from large multi-national conglomerate to privately held company.• Implemented stand-alone HRIS systems across two business units.• Investigated and successfully resolved highly complex employee relations situations.• Established and executed compensation strategies, increasing employee retention.• Partnered with Vice President to develop a leadership culture centered around continuous improvement.• Deployed union avoidance strategies that successfully maintained union-free status.

Managed the day-to-day HR function for three manufacturing sites as well as leading an HR business partner and support staff. Responsible for all facets of employee relations, talent acquisition, leadership development, workforce planning, and compensation administration.• Partnered with Plant Manager to transform low performing factory to best-in-class.• Implemented an intervention strategy to improve engagement results to top performing levels.• Deployed a frontline capability building strategy that increased continuous improvement application.• Ensured fair and consistent policy application resulting in a 50% reduction in internal appeals.• Built leadership capabilities by developing and facilitating training programs that targeted identified gaps.• Maintained audit-ready status in all facets of HR compliance.• Executed a seasonal staffing model that met peak season workforce requirements.• Utilized market data to ensure frontline compensation was best-in-class in attracting/retaining top talent.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Provided employee relations support to a client group of 1,300 people in a medical setting.• Advised leadership on reorganization efforts, leading to increased efficiency of patient care.• Resolved employee relations issues.• Facilitated team building exercises that effectively resolved communications issues.

Big Rapids, Michigan, United States

Managed the human resources function and supported continuous improvement initiatives for three manufacturing facilities. Responsible for all facets of employee relations and engagement. Carried out human resources responsibilities with an operationally focused approach that made a strong impact on the bottom line of the business. • Empowered frontline employees with lean manufacturing tools, leading to increased operational efficiency.• Launched innovative, metrics-driven staffing strategies that resulted a new standard in speed to fill.• Facilitated Kaizen activities that resulted in decreased scrap and increased labor productivity.• Optimized HR processes, resulting in a headcount reduction and budget savings.• Executed a mass layoff of 20% of the overall employee base due to economy.• Implemented behavioral based interviewing teams comprised of 30 production employees. • Mentored and developed business partners throughout the organization.• Represented the company in a successful OFCCP audit.

Holland, Michigan, United States

Facilitated discussions with executive leadership team related to corporate culture. Consulted with leaders to determine development needs within their teams.• Worked directly with the executive leadership team in strengthening the guiding princples of culture.• Designed and implemented a company-wide competency model.• Integrated competency model into the performance management process, driving consistency in standards.• Partnered with external consultant to design/implement interventions that improved organizational culture.

Previous Positions Held:Employment Representative Employment Specialist

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Masters, Management

Bachelor'S, Business Administration - Management

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