Director, Human Resources - Top HR Leader, Sysco SSMC VPHR role leading a team of 15 HRBPs (Managers & Directors) covering 20+ SSMCs with ~2,500 EEs (non-union & union) throughout the US and Canada in strategic and tactical HR. Providing a vision in the transformation of traditional HR into a valued added business partner. Redefined HR across all SSMCs into a pro-active business partner, setting leadership expectations and developing HR capabilities by determining gaps and provided solutions, utilizing HR and Leadership Competency Models. Achieving a “Seat at the Table” for all HRBPs. With proven leadership skills, selected as the key SSMC Change Champion to drive the change process throughout the SSMC organization. Partnering with executive team fully integrated the talent review process to develop leadership capability, identify key talent, determine gaps and development needs utilizing IDPs in conjunction with the 70/20/10 model. Ensuring talent ready bench strength. Designed & implemented pro-active/positive employee relations strategy. Utilized employee surveys and engagement sessions to determine workplace satisfaction. Satisfaction index 80th+ percentile, exceeding benchmark norm by 10-20 points. Only specialty group to achieve 100% on-time Action Plan completion. Retention rates greater than 95% Cultivated a collaborative network throughout all SSMCs to achieve 100% alignment on key business initiatives, standardization of HR processes, benchmarking, talent sharing, and knowledge development. Received special recognition for aligning SSMCs with the One Sysco strategy.Drove legal compliance throughout the business including a multitude of employment/labor laws resulting in a 95% reduction in EEOC claims and no federal/state compliance issues.Leveraging HR expertize combined with an influential personality style developed a team atmosphere of openness, trust, and credibility. Providing coaching & mentoring to HR and top leadership.

Corporate Director, Human Resources (Top HR Leader)Top HR position within the company having overall corporate and multi-site HR responsibility (including sales, R&D, and engineering), with a staff of ten that included site HR Managers and payroll.HR LeadershipPro-active partnering and coaching management on change initiatives, OD, training, communications, performance management, staffing plans, conflict resolution, recruiting, etc.Mentored, encouraged, and supported an on-going continuous professional improvement process, with three HR managers achieving their HRCI designations and two managers receiving their master’s degrees. Instilling a philosophy of empowering and affirmation. Increasing leadership capabilities.Compensation & BenefitsSupervised payroll and instilled a payroll philosophy of 100% on-time and accurateConducted, analyzed and recommended appropriate compensation and benefit structures. Researched and selected a new payroll system (Kronos/ADP) and HRIS package that enhanced time keeping efficiencies, providing greater accuracy, and enhanced usability.Training & DevelopmentSelected and successfully utilized assessment instruments as a tool in the applicant interview process, coaching, team building, performance management, and career development with a 55% retention rate improvement. Designed, coordinated, and implemented a variety of management and technical training programs based upon organizational needs with clearly defined learning objectives and follow-up.Policies & ProceduresInitiated and implemented a broad range of HR policies, procedures, and communications.Researched, wrote, communicated, and implemented employee handbooks. Legal Compliance Thorough knowledge and understanding of state and federal employment and labor laws and provided insight and strategies to the management team of pending and current laws with potential business ramifications.