Dee Robinson Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Retired HR Leader, People Connector & VolunteerPassionate about helping people find their next great job!

Paris, Fr

Responsible for leading deployment of Safran global HR initiatives across Canada, the US and Mexico supporting over 17,000 employees in these locations. Also leads the Shared Service center which delivers benefits, payroll, HRIS and training and learning services to our employees.

Paris, Fr

Safran Seats USA (formerly Zodiac Seats U.S.) is one of the world’s top manufacturers of commercial aircraft seats for airlines and commercial aircraft manufacturers. Its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility is located in Gainesville, Texas, with a component manufacturing facility in Chihuahua, Mexico. In February 2018 Zodiac was acquired by Safran.

Direct report and strategic partner to the CEO of a $150+M revenue aerospace manufacturing corporation• Completed the merger of 3 companies, aligning policies and benefits where necessary and ensuring legal compliance, while allowing each location to retain their entrepreneurial spirit and culture. Achieved ahead of schedule and under budget.• Reduced fixed benefit costs by 20%, and positioned the business to achieve an additional 18 – 21% savings in annualized healthcare costs through new service provider contracts, without shifting more cost to the workforce. Reduced financial liability for PTO and holidays by 30%.• Created an employee profile and talent pool process to support succession planning and employee development. This fostered cross-functional movement of high potentials and streamlined the selection process for key vacancies.

Dallas, Tx, Us

I was pleased to serve in a variety of human resources leadership roles from 1990 - 2013 as the organization experienced tremendous change as divestiture, merger and acquisition occurred during my career. LTV | Vought Aircraft Company | Northrop Grumman | Vought Aircraft Industries | Triumph Group

Dallas, Tx, Us

Direct report to the President of the $900+M revenue Vought Commercial Division. Responsible for HR activities at 3 domestic locations and 5 international locations with a workforce population of 2,000 employees and an HR span of control of >25 employees in employee relations, training, benefits, environmental, health and safety and medical• Able to forge strong relationships with unions, while remaining union free at other locations.• Successfully defeated organizing efforts in Florida and California, resulting in sites remaining union free.• Leader for Vought implementation of SuccessFactors Performance Management, Succession Planning and Compensation modules, including designing performance criteria for non-exempt, exempt, supervisors and executives.• Managed strike mitigation / business resumption plan during 119 day IAM strike in Nashville.• Project leader on a job ladder that resulted in a 75% reduction in job descriptions, while providing clear job progression and market-based compensation to employees and managers.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Direct report to the VPHR for Vought Aircraft Industries, a 1.5B aerospace manufacturer (later acquired by Triumph Group) • Designed a company-wide incentive program that directly tied Company goals to a bonus program for all employees, using the same measures for employees and executives. Designed the communication plan, brochure and website to share monthly progress toward goal achievement. Results were achieved and bonuses were paid per the plan. Generated additional revenue for the business. • Redesigned the performance management system to include leadership competencies, tied to succession planning and leadership development.• Designed a new Long Term Incentive Plan of RSUs and Options used as a retention tool for key leaders.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Direct report to the CEO of Vought Aircraft Industries, a $1.5B aerospace manufacturer. (later acquired by Triumph Group)Responsible for corporate strategic initiatives including HR site consolidation plans, long range strategic planning, new business bid/no-bid decisions, and prioritization and expenditure of major capital equipment, while managing performance to a $300M capital plan.• Managed the HR Site Consolidation project following announced closure of 2 sites and movement of work to Texas, creating transfer processes for offers and relocation, while ensuring completion and retention strategies were established for 1,400 employees. Provided data for Texas Enterprise Grant.• Ensured new Charleston, South Carolina site capital plan was completed on time and on budget. This was the largest capital investment in company history. • Ensured that key accomplishments, risks and strategies for Programs and Operations were clearly communicated to board members.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Direct report to the Director of Human Resources for Vought Aircraft Industries, a $1.5B aerospace manufacturer. (later acquired by Triumph Group)• Led a team of 8 HR representatives in the administration of Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Succession Planning and Compensation supporting 4,000 employees• Chaired Plant Grievance Committee (over 1,500 grievances); successfully resolved 99% of grievances before pre-arbitration, staying within budget• Negotiated 3 UAW contracts (not patterned agreements) on time and within the financial envelope.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Direct report to the Director of Human Resources for Northrop Grumman /Vought Aircraft Company. (later acquired by Triumph Group)• Provided HR support to 400 employees and supervisors on Boeing Programs• Influenced management in adherence to and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreement• Delivered training on performance management, succession planning, compensation, employment law and company policy

Dallas, Tx, Us

Direct report to the Director of Human Resources for Northrop Grumman (later divested to become Vought Aircraft Industries and be acquired by Triumph Group)• Assisted 14 VPs and 75 Directors in preparation of succession plans for submittal to CEO• Researched meaningful development opportunities to meet the needs of candidates and high potentials

Dallas, Tx, Us

Advanced to positions of increased responsibility beginning as a Benefits Analyst, moving to Succession Planning and Executive Development Coordinator to Employee Relations Representative

• Supervised three employee benefits administrators supporting medical and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, and COBRA.• Introduced the first HMO in company history.• Reduced OPEB liability by eliminating post 65 retiree medical coverage

• Recruited medical and paraprofessionals to meet all hospital operations requirements• Streamlined orientation processing

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management

Bba, Human Resources