Drove all HR activities for NEP’s US businesses, 1700+ Employees. Responsible for 5 direct and 2 indirect reports. Ensured compliance with employee and contractor classification. Oversaw workers’ compensation, and safety for all US employees.• Successfully avoided a unionization campaign at key business unit estimating a savings of at least 1M in potential legal and additional labor costs.• Implemented robust process to track headcount and compensation contributing to companywide… Show more Drove all HR activities for NEP’s US businesses, 1700+ Employees. Responsible for 5 direct and 2 indirect reports. Ensured compliance with employee and contractor classification. Oversaw workers’ compensation, and safety for all US employees.• Successfully avoided a unionization campaign at key business unit estimating a savings of at least 1M in potential legal and additional labor costs.• Implemented robust process to track headcount and compensation contributing to companywide savings initiative—all US business units met or exceeded savings targets in 2023.• Maintained a flat safety incident rate over 5 years despite the doubling of NEP’s workforce in that time period, estimate a 50% cost savings on workers compensation claims over 5 years.• Directed project to streamline and improve new hire onboarding and orientation process improving new hire survey scores and allowed HR staff to reduce their administrative workload by 30%.• Led initiative to bring company into compliance with anti-harassment training in the US and state requirements in New York and California. • Spearheaded management training initiative to improve NEP’s performance review process. Show less

Directed all HR Activities for the NEP Specialty Capture Division with business units located throughout the United States, 500+ employees. Continued oversight over workers’ compensation claims management and safety for all US employees. 2 Direct Reports.• Managed the integration of HR policies and procedures for 3 new acquisitions that formed NEP Specialty Capture Division.• Improved HR support at the division by identifying inefficiencies. o Decreased time to fill… Show more Directed all HR Activities for the NEP Specialty Capture Division with business units located throughout the United States, 500+ employees. Continued oversight over workers’ compensation claims management and safety for all US employees. 2 Direct Reports.• Managed the integration of HR policies and procedures for 3 new acquisitions that formed NEP Specialty Capture Division.• Improved HR support at the division by identifying inefficiencies. o Decreased time to fill open positions by 25%. o Improved headcount budgeting process enhancing leadership visibility and understanding of NEP processes. Show less

Provided generalist HR support for multiple company business units throughout the United States (including New York and California). Responsible for workers’ compensation claims management and safety for all US employees. Leader of US Safety Committee.• Key partner in the integration of 8 new businesses purchased by NEP including conducting cost analysis for integration of HR benefits for new entities.• Created processes and procedures for all US staff in response to COVID-19… Show more Provided generalist HR support for multiple company business units throughout the United States (including New York and California). Responsible for workers’ compensation claims management and safety for all US employees. Leader of US Safety Committee.• Key partner in the integration of 8 new businesses purchased by NEP including conducting cost analysis for integration of HR benefits for new entities.• Created processes and procedures for all US staff in response to COVID-19 pandemic including virus testing, contact tracing, and employee communication protocols.• Revised CDL Driver Handbook and established multiple new policies.• Conducted cost analysis for proposal to add an additional crew to New York City Seaport studio.• Created ADA accommodation process and forms to ensure proper documentation and handling of employee ADA requests.• Led company initiative to improve accident investigations by conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventative actions. Show less

Human Resources Manager of rue21's distribution center in Weirton, WV which supplies merchandise to all of rue21 locations. My responsibilities included employee relations, EEO compliance, oversight of talent acquisition, occupational safety and health, workers' compensation claims management, direct supervision of HR Associate Manager and HR Admin. •Led successful project to identify and establish measurable performance standards for all distribution center hourly… Show more Human Resources Manager of rue21's distribution center in Weirton, WV which supplies merchandise to all of rue21 locations. My responsibilities included employee relations, EEO compliance, oversight of talent acquisition, occupational safety and health, workers' compensation claims management, direct supervision of HR Associate Manager and HR Admin. •Led successful project to identify and establish measurable performance standards for all distribution center hourly positions•Successfully planned and executed a labor transition resulting from a company decision to outsource the fulfillment of online purchases to a 3rd party.•Successfully planned and executed 3 labor reductions totaling 45% resulting from company decisions to reduce store count and inventory flow through distribution center. Generated labor cost savings of $2 million.•Revised and issued new associate handbook including the writing and implementation of new attendance policy, and the addition of a light duty policy.•Implemented new training and initiatives relating to occupational safety and health resulting in a 24% reduction in recordable incidents in 2016, and a 95% reduction in 2017, generating a savings of $40k.•Introduced concept of Stay Interviews to Supply Chain management and conducted training. Show less

HR Generalist for a 500-employee manufacturing site. Managed employee relations, talent acquisition, rewards and recognition. • Partnered in production line IL6S transformation including participation in “initial clean workshop (ICW)” transition. • Supported a production line shift transition from alternating 12-hour shifts to a 5 day 8-hour shift schedule. • Position was eliminated along with 2500 others in post-merger company restructuring.

HR Generalist for FDA regulated plant that employed over 400 people. Led talent acquisition. Managed plant-related employee relations: investigations, disciplinary actions, company representation in unemployment proceedings, compensation, training and employee record keeping. Partnered with onsite nurse to co-manage the employee wellness program and created the employee wellness team. Managed Success Factors ATS.• Successfully launched newly introduced HRIS System, a Success Factors… Show more HR Generalist for FDA regulated plant that employed over 400 people. Led talent acquisition. Managed plant-related employee relations: investigations, disciplinary actions, company representation in unemployment proceedings, compensation, training and employee record keeping. Partnered with onsite nurse to co-manage the employee wellness program and created the employee wellness team. Managed Success Factors ATS.• Successfully launched newly introduced HRIS System, a Success Factors program, throughout the Caulk division. Conducted training for system users. Created simple user’s guides. System houses and integrates recruitment, performance evaluations, compensation reviews and employment data. System went live with no major issues. • Built a robust recruiting program. Reduced recruitment costs by utilizing social media recruiting and strategic placement of job postings to generate a better candidate pool. Introduced behavior based interviewing, increasing quality of new hires. 100% retention of salaried new hires, 2013-2015. Saved approximately $128,000 in recruitment costs due to reduced need for third party recruiters 2013-2015. • Partnered with operations management and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department to drive a renewed focus effort on employee safety. Resulted in a 50% reduction in OSHA recordable injuries. • Created successful performance improvement plans in collaboration with managers which proactively remedied performance deficiencies. • Successful implementation of a new employee wellness program that engaged employees to make healthier life style choices. Show less

• Investigated and issued findings on over 50 cases filed under both state and federal anti-discrimination statutes.• Facilitated a no-fault settlement that resulted in Charging Party reinstatement. Avoided costly litigation while resolving Charging Parties’ complaints.• Gained a thorough knowledge of current case law, standards and procedures regarding the application of anti-discrimination statutes.

• Investigated over 125 cases regarding issues such as minimum wage violations, illegal deductions, meal break violations, withholding of wages, child labor violations, and illegal tip pooling.• Negotiated settlements for violations of Delaware’s Labor Laws.• Acquired in-depth knowledge of Delaware’s labor laws and application to both employers and employees.• Gained knowledge and skills to interpret Delaware’s labor laws and effectively speak to the general public and employers on… Show more • Investigated over 125 cases regarding issues such as minimum wage violations, illegal deductions, meal break violations, withholding of wages, child labor violations, and illegal tip pooling.• Negotiated settlements for violations of Delaware’s Labor Laws.• Acquired in-depth knowledge of Delaware’s labor laws and application to both employers and employees.• Gained knowledge and skills to interpret Delaware’s labor laws and effectively speak to the general public and employers on the laws’ application Show less