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Led the HR department for 5 US Manufacturing Plants, 3 Distributions Centers and Corp Office. Supported the President, AMS with business strategies and company initiatives. Continued collaborating with Sr. Leadership to create and execute workforce planning strategies aligned with business goals.

Blum, Texas, United States

Collaborated with the Senior Leadership team supporting the Sr. Director of Manufacturing Operations AMS, VP of Sales, VP of Business Development and VP of Marketing on various HR initiatives. Responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization.

Irving, Texas

Human Resources Business Partner – North AmericaProvided forward-looking, strategic counsel to cross-functional teams and senior management. Demonstrated complex understanding of department strategy, along with the integration of corporate strategy.

Plano, Texas

Represent the full spectrum of Human Resource (HR) functions, programs, and processes for a 2 billion dollar global AMS Sales business/function. Establishes and maintains relationships with top management in order to drive the execution of HR programs

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Human Resources Director (HR) for Americas Market Division. Provided HR direction and support to GM and VPs. Worked with a team of HR managers handling staffing, employee relations, salary administration/compensation, onboarding / orientation, EEO / AA plans, diversity, training, communications, organizational development & planning (including support for new business development), succession talent review and organizational development for organizations of 350+ employees. Worked with Americas Business Managers and Directors to ensure all HR activities are focused on supporting company strategic plan and assist profitable growth of business. Kept HR staff apprised of new HR laws, policies and initiatives impacting their respective accounts, new account startups and HR transition plans. Headed investigation of complaints, review / approve disciplinary actions, terminations and coordination with multiple corporate HR departments.Developed and track key HR metrics to support business-unit-specific plans based on in-depth grasp of business unit contracts with customers through site visits and customer discussions. Partnered with Account Management Teams to ensure positive client relations. Has worked with Executives in developing an HR strategy including organization design, spans and layers, succession, effective operations training, incentives/goals measurement, and leadership development

Sterling Heights,Mi

Managed HR policy and procedures and hiring process for all salaried employees at facility with 300+ exempt employees. Collaborated with managers on employee assessment planning, improvement action plans and salary continuation programs to ensure HR compliance. Oversaw all salaried employment issues (merit increases, grievances, leaves of absence, etc.). Reviewed / conducted all sexual harassment complaint investigations throughout plant and recommended disciplinary actions. Developed new policies / procedures, practices and programs to support senior managers on broad range of HR issues. Coordinated Federal EEOC compliance.

Kokomo, Indiana Area

Worked with plant management to improve job safety awareness, ergonomics, workplace violence, attendance and other HR related issues for 1900+ non-exempt and 300 exempt employees across 3 shifts. Administered and worked closely with Department of Labor on FMLA policy and procedures and labor issues to find solutions to reduce abuse of FMLA. Prepared and attended all unemployment hearings. Facilitated new hire orientation and Workers Compensations disability program. Help to negotiate UAW contract for hourly employees, also conducted 2nd / 3rd step grievance investigations

Kenosha, Wi

Handled all labor issues from shop floor, compensation, benefits, recruitment and AA compliance. Organized grievance investigation data on pay issues, suspensions, terminations. Counseled plant managers and reviewed disciplinary action plans for hourly floor employees. Created / defined salaried employee positions and handled related recruiting. Provided benefits administration (inbound inquiries). Conducted health & safety audits for regulatory compliance. Oversaw 2nd / 3rd step grievance meetings.

Kokomo, Indiana Area

Handled all labor issues from shop floor, compensation, benefits, recruitment and AA compliance. Organized grievance investigation data on pay issues, suspensions, terminations. Counseled plant managers and reviewed disciplinary action plans for hourly floor employees. Created / defined salaried employee positions and handled related recruiting. Provided benefits administration (inbound inquiries). Conducted health & safety audits for regulatory compliance. Oversaw 2nd / 3rd step grievance meetings.

Sterling Heights, Mi,

Labor relations / employee relations intern. 2nd / 3rd step grievance meetings. Conducted disciplinary action meeting with Local Union Board members and occupational health & safety / machine line audits.

Master'S Degree, Leadership Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice