Hanani Automotive Group, Jacksonville, FL 5/2013 – CurrentAutomotive retail group consisting of 14 franchises throughout Florida (Acura, Infiniti, Subaru, Audi, VW, Hyundai, Fiat, Maserati, and Mitsubishi; employing 525+ team membersDirector Human Resources (5/2013)First Human Resources Professional hired to establish and implement a broad range of human resources functions: including but not limited to strategic advisement to senior leaders and management, recruiting, training employees and managers; administering benefits and plan design, HRIS/payroll conversion, and employee relations.

Strategic Partnering - Served as a strategic business partner and advisor for all senior leaders. Proactively contributed to the development of the company’s business plans and objectives, linking HR policies and programs to annual goals and objectives.- Guided and advised internal partners for the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures, coaching, employee complaints, corrective actions, disciplinary and termination issues.- Partnered with senior executives to solve conflicts in the workplace. - Ensured problems are heard and resolved proactively to build confidence and trust. - Maintained confidentiality by discussing issues only with appropriate stakeholders.Human Resources Leadership- Revamped recruiting process resulting in $450,000 savings in 2 years - actions included: centralized multi-state recruiting, eliminated search firms, targeted social media recruiting sources, and implementation of Taleo a robust applicant tracking tool.- Instrumental in planning the deployment of new payroll processing system (Paychex), HRIS application (HRO) and a benefit management system (Benetrac). These applications provided annual savings of approximately $100K.- Reviewed, revised, and created new HR policies and programs consistent with and in support of the company’s vision and mission.- Ensured full compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws: Investigated and resolved two pending EEOC claims- Identified need to plan workforce retirements; developed 18 month management raining program; identified colleges with packaging concentration – mentored through a progression of departments resulting in sales or department management positions. - Partnered with Plant Management to initiate new safety procedures that gained employee acceptance through concerted education and communication efforts.- Identified Florida grant program for training of specialized machinery receiving two (2) grants for $17,500.

A leading provider of Sustainable Packaging Solutions for over 60 years; Four locations: three U.S. based manufacturing facilities and one international; supporting 600+Director - Human Resources (2009 - 2013)Manager - Human Resources (2007 - 2009) Recruited to provide strategic human resources leadership and oversight of all company-wide activities including recruiting, retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, organizational development, and other global HR initiatives. Responsible for daily management and leadership of 10 direct reports supporting 575+ Associates across 3 U.S. based manufacturing locations.

- Developed and administered human resource programs, policies & procedures that are in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.- Ensured that employee relations activities are compliant with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.-Communicated policies, procedures and programs to management and Associates – attended daily manager meetings- Identified human resource needs within the Jacksonville location and worked with supervisors and plant manager to coach and develop Associates; including motivation, performance evaluation and training.- Assisted in establishing workplace policies and procedures and monitor their application and enforcement to ensure consistency.- Administered and evaluated dispute resolution as well as performance improvement policies and procedures.- Developed, implemented and evaluated performance management programs and procedures (i.e. Goal setting, job rotations, promotions).- Implemented and administered compensation policies/programs based upon internal equity and external market conditions that support Malnove’s strategic goals, objectives and values.- Administered payroll functions (new hires, deductions, adjustments, time off, etc)- Identified internal and external recruitment sources (i.e. Employee referrals, online job boards, resume banks) and implemented selected recruitment methods; Evaluated recruitment methods and sources for effectiveness for non-skilled associates- Developed, implemented and administered selection procedures, including interviewing, testing, reference and background checking and drug screening.- Developed, implemented and evaluated orientation processes for new hires, rehires and transfers.- Facilitated development and communication of Malnove’s core values and Civil Workplace - - Policy through modeling, communication and coaching.

Established in 1913. Advantus is a manufacturer of 1,500+ consumer products. Manager – Human Resources (2006 - 2007) Generalist – Human Resources (2004 - 2005) Managed the full range of HR functions for the corporate location and a manufacturing/distribution location supporting 130 employees. Provided coaching and leadership for managers in the areas of payroll and Kronos timekeeping, performance management, disciplinary issues, terminations, conflict resolution, and employee training and development.Human Resources Leadership- Developed best-in-class recruiting and selection program significantly reducing hiring costs for exempt and non-exempt positions.- Initiated the discovery, selection, and change of organizational payroll vendors from ADP to Paychex.- Accountable for the consistent application, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures. - Researched and implemented web-based assessment testing specific to individual job functions.- Collaborated with business leaders to manage and communicate all aspects of Worker’s Compensation.- Provided value-added statistical reports for internal and external customers such as overtime, turnover, workers’ compensation incidents, unemployment claims, EEO, OSHA, and other reports.- Facilitated technical training for employee development and growth