Cynthia H. Chandler, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in client companies. Serve as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues.

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Responsible for the success of HR initiatives, to include fostering an inclusive organizational culture that supports employee engagement and satisfaction.

Provide a myriad of HR services and solutions to companies of various types and sizes.

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Managed all HR functional areas at Integral Solutions Group, a multi-site business unit of J M Smith, to include employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, training and performance management. Improved employee engagement and retention by developing a Mentorship Program to further expand career path opportunities within the company. Conducted employee engagement survey with action plan follow up.Led functional due diligence related to Integral Solutions… Show more Managed all HR functional areas at Integral Solutions Group, a multi-site business unit of J M Smith, to include employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, training and performance management. Improved employee engagement and retention by developing a Mentorship Program to further expand career path opportunities within the company. Conducted employee engagement survey with action plan follow up.Led functional due diligence related to Integral Solutions business unit divestiture.Processed full-cycle payroll for the multi-site, multi-state organization (1,200 employees) after the divestiture of Integral Solutions. Show less

Landrum, South Carolina

Led all human resource functions for a 350-employee carpet manufacturing facility.Facilitated continuous improvement in key HR areas such as leadership, communication, and accountability, which led to the strengthening of front-line supervision and HR processes to ensure a healthy OE score.Trained and coached managers, supervisors, and staff in promoting awareness of policies and procedures.Conducted annual employee engagement survey with follow-up action planning and… Show more Led all human resource functions for a 350-employee carpet manufacturing facility.Facilitated continuous improvement in key HR areas such as leadership, communication, and accountability, which led to the strengthening of front-line supervision and HR processes to ensure a healthy OE score.Trained and coached managers, supervisors, and staff in promoting awareness of policies and procedures.Conducted annual employee engagement survey with follow-up action planning and skill-building.Assessed and developed HR process improvements and efficiencies; led facility initiatives to implement standard Workday platform for HRIS, resulting in annual savings of $10k.Implemented and maintained audit processes to ensure legal compliance (IRCA, HIPAA, FMLA, IRS, DOL, etc.).Created and implemented HR policies and processes, including standardized progressive disciplinary processes, workplace violence prevention, and safety & health.Developed and implemented HR-related closure due diligence efforts, including resume building & interviewing training, ESL training, on-site job fairs, and other on-site DEW assistance. Show less

Brevard, North Carolina

Managed all human resource functions at an organic herbal grower and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Areas of focus included workforce planning, recruiting & onboarding, benefits administration, policy development, conflict management & resolution, employee relations, and retention.Partnered with VP of Strategic Initiatives and Management Team to understand business objectives in order to align comprehensive HR strategies and practices.Researched, communicated and… Show more Managed all human resource functions at an organic herbal grower and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Areas of focus included workforce planning, recruiting & onboarding, benefits administration, policy development, conflict management & resolution, employee relations, and retention.Partnered with VP of Strategic Initiatives and Management Team to understand business objectives in order to align comprehensive HR strategies and practices.Researched, communicated and implemented successful benefits conversion of PPO to HSA, resulting in company savings of 40% on health premiums.Evaluated and developed company policies, pay practices, and performance management system.Managed H2-A Visa program to staff farm laborers, minimizing total company costs. Show less

Spartanburg, Sc; Winston-Salem, Nc; Asheville, Nc

Directed all human resource functions for a multi-site, multi-state labor and employment law firm.Crafted, implemented and enforced policies and procedures.Directed start-ups and relocations of offices.Designed and facilitated sessions to support culture change and strengthen collaboration and relationship building during the period of acquisition.Managed HR Synergistics, a consulting division of the law firm. Responsible for marketing/new client development.