Lead the Human Resources function for Texas' premier commercial landscape maintenance and construction firm. Oversee initiatives including legal compliance and risk management, employee relations, talent acquisition, employee development, and benefits management.

Responsible for creating and formalizing a previously non-existent function to oversee all corporate legal, compliance and risk matters, including document and contract review, claims and litigation, corporate legal entities and structure, and property & casualty and liability insurance. Additionally, serve on the Administrative Committee as primary manager of the company’s pension and 401k plans.

Global marketer, manufacturer and distributor of home décor products. Head of Human Resources for the global HR function during rapid growth and significant change, tripling revenue with multiple acquisitions (stock and asset). Led a complete turn-around of the HR function, including a benefits program redesign saving more than $500,000 annually, multiple HRIS transitions, and ongoing strategic management of the retirement program (401k Plan merges, Pension de-risking, Top Hat Plans)… Show more Global marketer, manufacturer and distributor of home décor products. Head of Human Resources for the global HR function during rapid growth and significant change, tripling revenue with multiple acquisitions (stock and asset). Led a complete turn-around of the HR function, including a benefits program redesign saving more than $500,000 annually, multiple HRIS transitions, and ongoing strategic management of the retirement program (401k Plan merges, Pension de-risking, Top Hat Plans). Combined assets to save more than $200,000 annually in service fees. Harmonized policies for 7 separate companies and published a new Employee Handbook, synchronized payrolls, developed standardized forms and contracts, and centralized HR.Additionally, responsible for the Payroll function, Corporate Communications, a Union contract, Risk Management and Legal issues such as claims related to worker’s comp, product liability, company property & liability, and EEOC matters. Facilitated the roll-out of the private equity owner's leveraged sourcing initiatives (travel, office supplies, small parcel, corrugated boxes) saving more than $250,000 annually. Show less

Outsourced HR support services to small and mid-size companies.Independent Consultant providing project and strategic HR consulting. Selected engagements included Policy Harmonization, Data and Compensation Analysis, Recruiting, Collective Bargaining Agreement Review, Compliance and Best Practice Audit, HRIS Configuration, Training & Implementation.

Steward of the Lower Colorado River, Community Services, Power Generation.Led a team of HR professionals supporting the Operations Division (coal-fired and gas power plants, hydro-electric dams, water and wastewater treatment plants) as well as all support functions (Engineering, Public Safety, Project Management, Facilities, Procurement, and Telecommunications). Partnered with executive and senior management successfully through significant change involving a disaster response, a… Show more Steward of the Lower Colorado River, Community Services, Power Generation.Led a team of HR professionals supporting the Operations Division (coal-fired and gas power plants, hydro-electric dams, water and wastewater treatment plants) as well as all support functions (Engineering, Public Safety, Project Management, Facilities, Procurement, and Telecommunications). Partnered with executive and senior management successfully through significant change involving a disaster response, a company-wide reorganization, restructure and downsizing. Show less

Utility/energy company affiliated with TXU and Oncor, and the largest generator of electricity in Texas, more than 3,500 employees.Oversaw all human resources functions for the Southern Region, which included Union employees in multiple bargaining units. Led a team of on-site HR Managers of 4 lignite power generation units and 2 surface coal mines. Liaison between Field HR and Corporate HR Operations to facilitate resolution of significant data and payroll issues due to a new system… Show more Utility/energy company affiliated with TXU and Oncor, and the largest generator of electricity in Texas, more than 3,500 employees.Oversaw all human resources functions for the Southern Region, which included Union employees in multiple bargaining units. Led a team of on-site HR Managers of 4 lignite power generation units and 2 surface coal mines. Liaison between Field HR and Corporate HR Operations to facilitate resolution of significant data and payroll issues due to a new system implementation. Resolved a critical data-reporting gap for Operations company-wide by extracting labor information from multiple locations in SAP and compiling it into a meaningful format utilizing a combination of MS Excel and Access. The resulting weekly information enabled the business to manage its labor timelier and more effectively, thereby reducing operating costs. Received a “Goldie Award” for outstanding performance. Show less

Global electronics manufacturing and service (EMS) business with $30B+ in revenues. Senior HR Manager with dual role in Global Indirect Procurement. Strong operational focus, driving key initiatives to improve business performance both immediately and long-term. Full leadership responsibility for identifying, developing, and executing business strategies, systems, cost controls, and process efficiencies to improve organizational effectiveness, productivity, quality, and profitability.… Show more Global electronics manufacturing and service (EMS) business with $30B+ in revenues. Senior HR Manager with dual role in Global Indirect Procurement. Strong operational focus, driving key initiatives to improve business performance both immediately and long-term. Full leadership responsibility for identifying, developing, and executing business strategies, systems, cost controls, and process efficiencies to improve organizational effectiveness, productivity, quality, and profitability. Investigated and responded to EEOC charges and litigation activities. Formulated, justified, and managed the $7.5M Global HR budget. Global Commodity Manager with subject matter expertise in HR and Temporary Labor with $480M+ spend under management, including projects in Mexico, U.S., Canada, EMEA, and Asia. Directed the relationship with the Temporary Labor Master Vendor for North America. Show less

Fortune 300 global electronics manufacturing and service company with more than 60,000 employees. Sr. HR Manager supporting a population of 3,000+ in all HR functions. Championed the development and introduction of new systems, strategies, and programs to support corporate vision and achieve organizational effectiveness, productivity, and profitability goals. • Awarded “Best Site HR” Manager in the Americas, managing top performing sites, voted by peers.• Key consultant… Show more Fortune 300 global electronics manufacturing and service company with more than 60,000 employees. Sr. HR Manager supporting a population of 3,000+ in all HR functions. Championed the development and introduction of new systems, strategies, and programs to support corporate vision and achieve organizational effectiveness, productivity, and profitability goals. • Awarded “Best Site HR” Manager in the Americas, managing top performing sites, voted by peers.• Key consultant on a shared services transition of the HRIS system from PeopleSoft to SAP to ensure accurate configuration to support the business and outsource centralized HR.• Saved the company $200K per year by identifying and reversing a contract negotiation error.• Investigated EEOC charges and wrote company position statements. During tenure, never lost or settled a case. • Member of the Global HR Due Diligence team to identify synergy opportunities as part of the $11B acquisition of Solectron by Flextronics. Evaluated policy flow, vendor utilization, systems, tools, and processes to ensure seamless integration. • Project-managed the installation of a new site timekeeping system with a hands-on approach. Completed the three-month project in just five weeks and reduced overtime costs by 10% due to more accurate timekeeping. • Led the Global Indirect Procurement team for the HR and temporary labor categories. Successfully engaged key stakeholders of a previously untapped $290M+ spend. Show less

Member of the senior staff setting strategic direction for the business which exceeded all corporate targets and was recognized as a flagship site for the company, serving as a model and mentor to other business units. Supported a site population of 500+ in all HR functions.• Captured $2M+ savings by negotiating a temporary labor master vendor contract for the U.S. and Canada.• Conducted a compensation and job analysis to delineate all core competencies, functions, and… Show more Member of the senior staff setting strategic direction for the business which exceeded all corporate targets and was recognized as a flagship site for the company, serving as a model and mentor to other business units. Supported a site population of 500+ in all HR functions.• Captured $2M+ savings by negotiating a temporary labor master vendor contract for the U.S. and Canada.• Conducted a compensation and job analysis to delineate all core competencies, functions, and requirements for each employee’s job description and job grade for the entire site and mapped the results to the new HRIS.• Collaborated in implementing the site’s Kronos timekeeping system and facilitated the roll-out to other locations. Show less

Managed the Staffing Center supporting a site population of 5,000+. Successfully recruited and satisfied hundreds of exempt and critical skill, non-exempt positions for local, corporate, and Global Services positions. Identified and developed sources of supply for contract services – temporary labor as well as third party subcontract manufacturing for off-site and out-of-state contract projects. Negotiated and managed supplier agreements providing a contract workforce of up to 2,000 people… Show more Managed the Staffing Center supporting a site population of 5,000+. Successfully recruited and satisfied hundreds of exempt and critical skill, non-exempt positions for local, corporate, and Global Services positions. Identified and developed sources of supply for contract services – temporary labor as well as third party subcontract manufacturing for off-site and out-of-state contract projects. Negotiated and managed supplier agreements providing a contract workforce of up to 2,000 people with an annual spend of $42M. Conducted supplier-training sessions, and managed their performance.• Co-author and principal negotiator of a $150M annual corporate contract for a temporary services master vendor for North America which realized $7M+ annual savings.• Enhanced the contingent staffing management tool by creating auto-fill features, automatic messaging, and custom reporting / analyses resulting in a 30% reduction in management oversight time required.• Saved $350K annually by identifying and implementing a minor system programming change to reduce labor costs. Show less