Develop, lead and direct the human resource function to ensure close alignment with the overall business strategy for multi site and multiple Business Areas in the Americas.

Senior Human Resources Manager providing a wide range of HR support to Imerys Technical and Operation Divisions.

Human Resources Manager providing a wide range of HR support to Imerys Commercial and Operation Divisions in US and Mexico.

•Responsible for all HR functions, including: Strategic planning, organizational development, staffing, training, benefits administration, Employee Relations, Management Development, and Performance Management.•Restructured the recruiting process with an emphasis on hiring the best possible candidate and streamlined and improved the orientation and training program to maximize performance and retention while following OFCCP regulations.•Identified and designed a strong leadership training program to develop and enhance the management skills of group leads and supervisors.•Periodically updated the employee information manual and personnel policies to ensure compliance with changing federal and state regulations.•Oversee and negotiate employment, compensation and benefits•Ensure compliance with federal, state and local government regulations.•Member of site operations leadership team and executive leadership team.

• Provided both strategic and tactical human resources leadership and support that meets the needs of several business and functional areas• Successfully partnered with front line leaders in salary planning, performance management, achievement awards, succession planning, retention strategies, staffing, performance development/management, employee/manager counseling, conflict resolution and exit interviewing.• Responsible for development and leadership of the HR Function, including, where necessary, the design, development, and implementation of human resources processes, practices and programs.• Utilized HR resources to streamline processes, provide analytical reporting for client groups, analyse trends and make recommendations for change where appropriate.• Managed programs relating to the successful on-boarding and orientation.• Responded to employee requests for assistance with HR programs and/or workplace situations escalating difficult situations as needed. • Provided feedback and structure during performance management initiatives and occasions when managers needed assistance addressing performance issues. • Successfully provided advisory and investigative support on sensitive employee relations issues working with legal counsel when necessary. • Partnered with local HR team, and HR Corporate Services, including Compensation and Benefits to ensure optimal service delivery to the organization is achieved based on need. • Proactively managed compensation programs with managers throughout the year to complete their compensation related tasks within budget.

• Responsible for developing HR priorities in direct alignment with business strategy and partnering with business leaders as a coach and architect of change. • Successfully partner with HR managers and front line leaders in salary planning, performance management, achievement awards, succession planning, 360 leader development, compensation solutions including base salary administration, conducting salary surveys and bonus incentive program administration, retention strategies, staffing, performance development/management, employee/manager counseling, conflict resolution and exit interviewing.• Responsible for the ability to gather, compile and prepare data into a variety of formats, while providing a proactive approach with emphasis on quality and accuracy. • Process salary and other employee actions in Peoplesoft system. • Work with employees and managers to solve problems and communicate processes and benefits information. • Manage special programs, prepare presentations and provide solutions for employees and HR team.• Partner to a variety of functional areas providing tactical and strategic consulting• Responsible to investigate and resolve employee relations cases• Provide all HR related training to a directorate of 1,200 employees

• Provided Human Resources support to Laboratory employees (ER, comp/benefit support and hiring decision). • Successfully built and maintain a recruitment relationship with nationwide colleges and Universities.• Involved in on-campus recruiting process through various on-line systems (i.e. Monstertrak, eRecruiting, Simplicity and Nacelink). • Effectively represented the Laboratory in various career fair events and Diversity conferences.• Source candidates from various job boards (i.e Monster, Dice and Career Builder) and direct qualified candidates to hiring managers. • Coordinated the Laboratory Co-op/Summer Internship Program. • Organized and scheduled over 50 on-campus events annually

Recruiting Specialist (Co-op)