Responsible for managing the following HR functions for 500+ employees in 7 States and Puerto Rico. Responsible for employee relations, employee training and development, talent management, corporate initiatives, and compensation structures related to the professional growth and retention of staff.• Employee RelationsWorked with managers and supervisors to ensure the proper handling and resolution of all personnel issues. Managed employee morale issues by taking a straightforward and… Show more Responsible for managing the following HR functions for 500+ employees in 7 States and Puerto Rico. Responsible for employee relations, employee training and development, talent management, corporate initiatives, and compensation structures related to the professional growth and retention of staff.• Employee RelationsWorked with managers and supervisors to ensure the proper handling and resolution of all personnel issues. Managed employee morale issues by taking a straightforward and honest communication approach. Recommend and implemented performance improvement to ensure that proper and accurate documentation is maintained in the handling of employee work-related issues. Reviewed supervisory decisions for compliance with established policies and procedures. Provided technical problem solving and policy interpretation, Reviewed all terminations, and exit interview forms.• TrainingManaged the trainings program for the entire organization based on identified needs; fostered an open door policy where employees felt safe to come to HR, provided on-line trainings for onboarding and new employee orientation. • Policies and ProceduresAssisted the Sr. VP of HR and the HR Committee in developing and enforcing new personnel and corporate policies and procedures, including exit interview, employee relations, and succession planning.• CompensationHelp to develop and maintain a compensation structure and policies, including performance evaluation system, make recommendations for change and oversee the implementation. Show less

• Counsel high school and college students regarding areas of studies and career selection.• Mentor displaced workers on how to identify areas of academic interest in their careers.• Facilitate assessment/career workshops: SUNY Brockport Robert Wesleyan College, MCC, and area high schools. Conduct lectures on the importance of finding their passion early in life.

• Served as a strategic partner to managers and executives in marketing, research and manufacturing.• Assigned to turn around a marketing department to rebuild trust after some difficult incidents occurred.• Served as key member of the diversity steering and culture development committee for many years.• Coached and advised management and executives on complicated employee performance issues.• Managed and supported at one time over 600 employees in key human resources processes… Show more • Served as a strategic partner to managers and executives in marketing, research and manufacturing.• Assigned to turn around a marketing department to rebuild trust after some difficult incidents occurred.• Served as key member of the diversity steering and culture development committee for many years.• Coached and advised management and executives on complicated employee performance issues.• Managed and supported at one time over 600 employees in key human resources processes such as performance appraisals, pay delivery, salary administration, staffing, hiring, investigations, mediation, succession planning, and legal compliance. • Managed job-reclassification process for manufacturing division consisting of about 2800 employees.• Salary administration to ensure job requirements are aligned with job duties, and job classificationsEastman Kodak Company, Human Resources Manager, continued.• Provided training sessions on a regular basis to employees on new initiatives throughout the Divisions.• Ensure compliance regarding all HR Policies, practices and any new transformational initiatives.• Extensive experience working with legal on complex employee issues, and with company divestitures.• Managed employee morale issues by taking a straight forward and honest communication approach. • Conducted multiple investigations throughout the company as needed.• Fostered a teamwork / open door environment conducive to positive dialogue across an organization that was having difficulty meeting their revenue goals. • Managed the affirmative action plans for the division, approximately 3500 employees for three years.• Implemented business and cultural improvements working as a strategic business partner to different leadership teams.• Developed a new employee recognition manual that was implemented during budgets constraints.• Interpret and communicate corporate policies and values to all levels of the organization. Show less