emphas!sHR is a Technology Enhanced Business Solution for Human Resources serving small to middle market companies. We provide an integrated business technology and service solution to flexibly outsource the HR function.

Held positions of increased scope and responsibility. Most recently, provides HR direction and guidance to four Sr. Generalists supporting over 3000 employees with revenues approaching $1B. Trusted partner to 24 Regional and Functional Leaders offering full spectrum HR support for additional 600 employees with revenue of $200M. High Performing Generalist with expertise in all HR functions including legal compliance, strategic planning, performance management, leadership coaching, employee and labor relations. Fosters employee engagement and leadership development across the business; identifies, designs and implements initiatives to improve retention and influence the bottom line earnings. Owns HR operational excellence and drives the execution of multi-diciplined HR Policy, process and initiatives, ensures HR readiness for launch of strategic business objectives. Johnson controls is global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operations efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. In 2014, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #12 company in its annual “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list.

Developed strong partnerships with the business unit leaders in the Southeast Region.Delivered integrated solutions to management and employees that reflect the objectives of the business.Provided day-to-day guidance to management; coaching, counseling, performance management, talent acquisition and development.Designed and implemented strategies for sourcing, recruiting, candidate evaluation and retention.  Analyzed and identified areas of cost savings; realigned union over-scale wages with zero turnover.Facilitated leadership training and strategic talent reviews.Provided daily HR direction to three regional HR Coordinators.

Managed startup of all HR operations, systems and programs for new locations within the Facility Management Division ensuring uniform compliance to policies.For assigned portfolio, directly managed all Human Resources functions to include employment, labor relations, compensation, training, equal employment/affirmative action, records, investigation, safety and health, benefits and employee services. Participated in RFP development and new O&M contract negotiations.Successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements and unions avoidance campaigns.

Reported directly to the property General Manager, with a dotted-line (functional) reporting relationship to the V.P. of Human Resources and an integral member of the property executive committee. Department P&L responsibility for $45M operation. Opening Team Member for new construction hotel.Staffed 200 positions in 6 week period; conducted new hire orientation and training; installed benefits and payroll meeting opening deadlines.Built alliances with local unions and successfully resolved grievances without moving to arbitration.Provided stability to the new operation and served as the primary operational interface with employees.Recognized for strategic business planning, program development and training for executive level managers to semi-skilled labor.Provided high level human resource generalist knowledge and expertise. Managed the Human Resources Strategy to include, recruitment, compensation, talent acquisition, succession/workforce planning, performance management, orientation, training and development for employee population mix of bargaining and non-bargaining, hourly, non-exempt, exempt and executives.Lowered absenteeism, improved employee experience, championed employee scholarship fund.Managed 3 direct reports and supported 300 employees.Chosen Post 9-11 to play critical employee relations role through one-on-one counseling and employee advocacy.