Jill S. Email & Phone Number

Grand Haven, MI, US

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Started with Navigator Executive Advisors as an Executive Coach/HR Generalist Consultant in Houston, TX with manufacturing companies. Moved to back to Michigan to help my aging parents and was fortunate enough to be able to continue working with Navigator on the Search Advisors side of the business. Navigator Search Advisors is a small, high-end retained.

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

While I love my career in Human Resources, I missed being able to utilize my creative side. I made the decision to start my own company in which I am creating and developing Web, Graphic, Animation and Video Marketing for businesses in need of company culture videos, interviewing and outplacement videos, along with videos for company wide events. Created.

United States

• A privately-held organizational consulting practice specializing in human resources, change management, performance improvement, talent acquisition and system implementation initiatives (initially Texas-based.
• Accelerated a West Michigan client’s time-to-fill manufacturing positions by training managers in “Topgrading” interview methods, implementing on-site recruitment events and facilitating roundtable selection meetings.
• Played a key leadership role in improving that client’s overall HR function including the design and implantation of benefit programs, revamping of the performance management reviews and initiating/negotiating a.
• Established the HR function and operational direction for two organizations, including oversight of Safety. Also, avoided a 13.9% benefit year increase, keeping costs flat by negotiating US benefit plan designs with.
• Implemented Success Factors, a global performance management system and led a wide variety of onboarding/training initiatives which helped reduce employee relations issues by 58% over a 6-month timeframe and secured a.
• Led the project management, analysis and hands-on implementation of various payroll and HRIS solutions including modules for manager/employee self-service, timekeeping, leave management, benefits enrollment and.

Michigan

Texas

• Contracted to build foundation for start-up HR function in established organization in growth cycle. 500+ employees in 28 countries. Reported to the COO/EVP. Actively involved in strategic decisions affecting the US.
• Implemented SuccessFactors software system to be utilized globally; solely customized system to meet business needs and facilitated training for 300 users in Mumbai, Amsterdam, and US within two-months time of kick-off.
• Led kaizen event with key Traders/Marketing Managers in development of six-month Commercial Training Program for students graduating from college; developed testing for each end of six phases to move from trainee to.
• Realigned workforce for legal compliance with FLSA regulations.

The Woodlands, TX

• Relocated to head up newly created position as member of executive team partnering with senior leaders in strategy and working with all levels of the organization. Led HR strategy for 600+ employees in 10 energy plants.
• Developed succession planning tools to combine and support NA West talent management initiatives with 80% of plants having indentified successors three levels down and identified areas of training to improve gaps.
• Developed and implemented Leadership Workshop for NA West VP Operations direct reports, which has become best practice for Global HR.
• Executed on the implementation of MBA Graduate Development Program to bring in MBA’s to become Plant Engineer and fast track to Plant Manager positions.
• Led the integration of SuccessFactors in change management and training for 100% non-union employee utilization increasing productivity and aligning standard practice toward corporate global goals being the only region.
• Recruitment of 80 finance professionals in creating and building NA West finance hub.

Dallas, TX

• Support 550+ employees in the Department of Public Safety, Risk Management and Procurement. Led and drove change in well-established culture for Department of 200+ Police Officers, 200 Firefighters, and 80 Security.
• Led efforts in reducing employment relations issues by 82% in first year while decreasing time to close by 52%.
• Led and implemented online performance appraisal process for Police Services to align with Airport Board departments after Board and Corporate HR attempting the change transition when implemented in 2002.
• Developed and implemented departmental lateral transfer process to provide more internal opportunities and to build future bench strength increasing morale, building trust and developing movement for a structured.
• Developed approach and analytics for annual employee engagement initiative. Employee engagement increased for first time by 13% since implementation of feedback survey initiated 5 years earlier.
• Initiated, gained approval and implemented transition from 20 year, outsourced, structured assessment promotion process to in-house Targeted Selection (DDI) process putting more focus on leadership capability as.

Turks And Caicos Islands

• Company formed out of assisting Hurricane Katrina victims in August 2005. Determined to make a difference and continue to contribute towards the growth and development of people in need, purchased and ran a successful.
• Provided leadership for three start-up companies which included all Human Resources Operations, Marketing, Technological and Financial development and management.
• Led external communications and developed successful marketing strategies for start-up of property management for 50 unit, 12 acre resort and long-haul cattle trucking company.
• Implemented marketing/ advertising and customer service strategies leading to increased revenue of 321% year over year and net income increase by 21 times over the same period.
• Led resort refurbishment efforts for 13 rooms within a 15 week period for conversion from long-term rentals to short-term to increase profitability for owners.
• Established business and operational strategies, plans and processes. Worked hands-on in resolving mechanical or property operation issues.

Latrobe, PA

• Strategic and tactical support of up to 1200 employees in 8 countries: US, Canada, China, BV, UK, India+. Directed 8 staff in matrix environment in all HR operations: recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee.
• Directed HR training initiatives achieving 100% compliance with Kennametal’s Talent Development System: performance management, individual development plans, succession planning, supervisory training and compliance.
• Directed the development and administration of compensation plans for the U.S. and international sales forces.
• Established and staffed new Territory Sales Representative positions within Call Center successfully hiring 15 qualified candidates in two months; within one quarter new team was most profitable generating 1.6B in sales.
• Served as an HR Business Partner on leadership/management steering committees.
• Led merger and acquisition efforts through due diligence and integration of employees into KMT culture and systems.

Troy, Michigan

Worked for the Central Business Unit supporting 3000 employees in 3 states. Responsible for working closely with Corporate HQ in White Plains, NY in learning corporate-wide systems and process and rolling out to HR Managers and Directors in the systems use for performance management, affirmative action plans, bonus programs and succession planning.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Interior Design With A Minor In Digital Media, 3.5

Approximately five classes until earn my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. As a life-long learner, this is a great balance which.

Mba, Business Management

Bba, Business Management

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with focus on developing entrepreneurs and successful leaders of a global, free-enterprise society.