TE Wire & Cable LLC (www.tewire.com), a Marmon Wire & Cable/Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a premier Thermocouple and Specialty wire and cable manufacturer formed from the Wire and Cable Division of the Thermo Electric Corporation. The operations for the manufacture of wire and cable have been in existence for more than 80 years, having started to provide high-quality wire to the thermo-sensing and temperature measurement markets in 1941.

Dr. Leonard’s/Carol Wright was acquired in October 2021 by CSC Generation. As the senior human resources leader, I have been rolling out a new HRIS, payroll schedule, employee handbook and paid time off policies, along with onboarding new employees and changing our health benefit and 401K providers to follow CSC’s standardization. It has been a whirlwind of HR life cycle changes in a short window of time.My approach is to provide clear, concise communication in tandem with strong organizational project management, with step-by-step employee engagement. I am cool and confident under pressure as the leader of our HR team.I oversee the HR function for over 260 employees (Office/Call Center/Distribution Center). I am adept at identifying key business needs and creating and implementing solutions for them. I have been instrumental in revitalizing an antiquated HR department by improving compliance and training and implementing systems and documentation throughout the company. Some of my key skills are to untangle complicated processes and remedy disorganization using HRIS and automation to ensure outcomes that create a legacy of compliance and relevance. I have Initiated an EEOC self-identification process using HRIS software to capture data for reporting, as well as the company’s first HRIS self-serve benefit open enrollment system. Under my guidance the HR team has educated employees on 401K process as well as on underutilized benefit programs. We have also trained and documented all employees on a variety of topics such as anti-harassment and intimidation in the workplace.I advocated for all levels of employees to senior management and felt confident to bring challenges, better practices, improvement opportunities and transparency to the leadership team.

C & A Marketing is a leading international manufacturer and seller of electronics, cameras, camera equipment and photographic accessories in the consumer marketplace. It owns and operates Camera Stores, including RitzPix, its online imaging business. Additionally, the company owns and has the licenses of several private brands – Polaroid, Sky Mall, Zink, Ivation, RitzGear, Jumbl, Lil’ Jumbl and LyxPro. My responsibility is managing the HR Management function for over 380 employees all over the country and in all types of working environments across all my business lines.I look after benefit plan negotiation and open enrollment administration in a multi-state environment, with a focus on enhancement of benefit options while reducing of company cost.I have experience in managing corporate acquisitions and on boarding employees virtually and managing a corporate cultural transition. Other arenas I work strategically are 401K and HR compliance, employee relations, succession planning, and performance appraisals. I approve and assist with processing of various company payrolls. I use my HR knowledge to update handbooks and company policy across all companies. I also enjoy the responsibility of overseeing recruitment for all levels of staff. Basically I love what I do ..

Responsible for employee relations for more than 800 employees in a diverse customer service-centric environmentRolled out employee compensation program to ensure ongoing raises were tied to performance appraisalsDevelop and implement employee engagement programs Coach, guide and mediate conflict resolution for all levels of employees and managementWork with junior members of HR team to drive benefits, manage leaves of absences, and assist with workers compensation

Established company’s first US Human Resources department. Developed and launched first US handbook including explanation of policies and procedures.Created employee and manager self-service module for tracking attendance and viewing performance appraisals within new HRIS system.Recruit for all levels of staff and management including university recruitment.Manage and develop employee benefits programs including: negotiation of new plans, managing open enrollment and ongoing benefits, and COBRA administration.Administer performance management process including monthly check-ins, mid-year reviews and annual performance appraisals. Manage the immigration process for expatriates entering and departing the US.Created new hire orientation; conduct exit interviews.Plan ongoing employee office activities and special events focusing on team building and increasing morale.

• Support director of human resources, supervisor and HR department by working on various compliance-focused projects.• Respond to HR questions communicate with employees at all levels, including medical writers, art directors, editors, and software engineers. • Maintain employee benefit files through documentation and updating of carrier websites.• Update/maintain Mangrove/HRIS to reflect accurate, timely employee information and file integrity.

Provided ongoing communication with 1,500 union and non-union employees including attorneys, paralegals, management and support staff. Administered salary increases according to various contracts and employee classifications.Conducted new hire orientations. Supervised the Intern program.Monitored the LOA process and worked closely with payroll. Answered employee verification requests from outside organizations. Investigated and answered HR questions and concerns, administered professional development benefits.Updated and maintained ADP/HRIS to reflect accurate and timely employee information

Oversee all daily functions of HR department supporting 150+ employees and managers. Interview, recruit and conduct new hire orientations while complying with all applicable laws.Coach management staff on performance management issues and counseling employees.Ensure that proper investigations are conducted, and administer disciplinary actions and terminations.Initiate employee relations functions to foster teamwork, individual growth, and a pleasant, productive work environment.Administer benefits, LOA's, transfers, Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Claims.Maintain HRIS and report HR statistics: EEO, OSHA, budgets.Support Operations in budgeting, determining staffing levels, talent evaluation, succession planning.

Interviewed/hired security officers.Verified past employment and pre-employment requisites.Maintained HR Management System of all security personnel. Conducted new hire orientations, extensive testing & paperwork for licensing private detectives.Responsible for compliance of officers in uniform, issuance of uniforms and IDs, and maintaining inventory..Partnered with clients, Operations and Corporate on special projects and company initiatives.

Coordinated all recruitment activities: advertising, scheduling applicants, background checks.Maintained HR Management System for 800+ employees. Solely maintained integrity of all I-9 forms, ensuring that they were current and accurate.Compiled WC, Unemployment Claim information, assisted with benefits administration.Administered lab-based drug testing program for applicants & employees.