HR professional with demonstrated expertise handling the people side of business and partnering effectively with department leaders and executive teams to maximize employee productivity, morale, and retention. Skilled at building trusted relationships with employees at all levels and influencing across departmental lines. Extensive depth/breadth of HR knowledge that includes hands-on implementation of programs and process improvements related to employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and employment law. Trusted by senior management to handle the most sensitive personnel issues in a pragmatic, confidential way that effectively balances business and employee concerns.