Partnered with senior management to build departmental credibility and provide an open forum of communication with upper management.Provide direction and functional responsibilities including employee relations, human resources policy interpretation and application, compensation, job evaluation and description, position control, employee recognition, diversity, affirmative action, EEOC and human resources leadership, consultation to all levels of the management team.Possess the understanding of how to implement strategies to remain union-free, including employee involvement and self-directed work team experience .Administered Employee Profit Sharing Plan, Pension and 401K Retirement PlanNegotiate and administered all benefit contractsMonitor Local and Federal Regulatory compliance issuesDirect investigations for ADA, EEO, Sexual Harassment, DOL, and Workers Compensation grievances.Service employees in the U.S. and Canada (union and non-union)Manage a staff of HR professionals for the U.S. and Canada.Provide working knowledge of international human resources for the U.S. and Canada supporting multi-site in multistate and provincial operations.Manage all legal cases involving employees and independent contractors in the U.S. and Canada in conjunction with in-house counsel.Possess experience with acquisitions integration.Manage the HR corporate budget. Possess superior organizational skills with an excellent record and acumen for strategic planning of human resource initiatives. Possess proven assessment and problem solving skills, with ability to add value and increase organizational effectiveness through the alignment of human assets to contain costs and improve financial performance.Performs as a true strategic partner to the holding company and top company executives.

Utilized interpersonal communication skills and style to establish collaborative working relationships at all levels of the organization. Provided strong support of the corporate plan to ensure successful attainment of goals established by the company.Have a legacy of gaining the trust, confidence and respect of the people I serve.Demonstrated proven leadership, mentoring, coaching and consultative skills in support of key senior leadersPossess the ability to think creatively, analytically, conceptually and be solution oriented.Possess strong fact-based decision and problem solving abilities with the organizational skills to execute key multiple initiatives. Accordingly, have a proven track record of working in a fast paced and flexible environment while delivering exceptional customer service and improving processes.Assisted in the merger of three Hitachi entities to form Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc.Provided knowledge of international human resource operations for the U.S., London, Israel and Ireland.Demonstrated past success in development and implementation of training programs for all levels.Experience in working within a team environment as a ready resource to executive staff, management professionals, engineers, and others regarding human resource utilization within their areas. Served on the leadership, diversity, reward and recognition, and safety committees.