- Provide Human Resource management for a culturally diverse team of Kerry employees and consultants throughout the SAP implantation project scheduled for 2018 – 2021 - Manage immigration in partnership w/immigration attorneys for group size of 30+- Collaborate w/Global HR Partners for US based assignments for home country engagement, performance management, compensation reviews and general employee queries

- Support Sweet & Cereal Sites (7 Sites, 4 HRBP's) and maintain support of the SAP Implementation project for North American manufacturing sites (40+)

- Support Central Functions including Finance, RD&A, Regulatory, ICT, Commercial Sales (850+ employees) and maintain support of the SAP Implementation project for North American manufacturing sites (40+)- Contact for all aforementioned functions for immigration, employee investigation, general employee questions/concerns, workforce planning, onboarding, offboarding, etc.- Partner w/functional leadership and overall HR to build and execute strategic people plans- Coach leaders on appropriate and proactive management techniques- Partner w/HR Business Partners, Directors, COE Managers and functional leadership to build and execute effective HR strategies

- Provide strategic guidance to multiple manufacturing sites regarding overall Business, HR, Communication, Engagement, Recruiting direction- Policy creation and implementation to support strategic business objectives while driving cultural and employee engagement- Strategic partner with plant management team to influence cultural changes necessary to improve location stability- Coordinate the professional development process for production hourly team members to management teams- Direct all regulatory compliance to federal and state EEOC, DOL, OSHA, Worker's Compensation, Unemployment Commission, COBRA, FMLA, Wage & Hour and other employment laws and other employment laws. Institutionalize appropriate policies and procedures, delivering preventative training and intervening to resolve informal claimants.- Work with leadership staff to determine both short term and long term talent demands - Facilitate corporate recruiting process at the satellite facilities- Manage and Monitor Talent Management Program for success in succession planning including execution of development plans- Lead multiple projects as assigned by HR Leadership team- Organize and facilitate change management- Analyze, interpret, develop and implement HR policies, programs, and procedures as appropriate- Coordinate employee engagement events- Process payroll for 135 plant hourly employees (Lawson / Kronos Time Management Systems)

- Process payroll for two divisions (Ceridian/Kronos Time Management Systems)- Develop and define strategic goals for the Human Resource Department linked directly to overall business strategy and implement, track and maintain metrics associated with goals.- Implement formal OSHA Safety policies and integrate management and production team in applications thereof.- Direct all regulatory compliance to federal and state EEOC, DOL, OSHA, Worker's Compensation, Unemployment Commission, COBRA, FMLA, Wage & Hour and other employment laws and other employment laws. Institutionalize appropriate policies and procedures, delivering preventative training and intervening to resolve informal claimants.- Integral part in policy review and update to help develop internal structure to support company growth strategy for 2012.- Manage company scholarship and Work for Hire program.- Develop and implement manufacturing machine operation training program to develop current employee and new hire skill sets in an effort to reduce overtime and prepare the next generation for the demands on a Cold Heading Operator.- Manage recruiting process from start to finish in all functions of the business.- Process improvement / innovation in safety and human resource processes.- Talent assessment and succession planning for plant, office and management staff.- Recruit and onboard positions within all levels of the company.

Created business partnerships with the operations group to develop a top-down safety program w/focus on injury prevention, claims cost management, incentives and accountability resulting in a 50% of OSHA recordable injuries. Initiated and led several teams consisting of plant management and hourly employees in the redesign, implementation and training skill development of production processes ensuring employees were trained in a consistent manner in correlation with plant objectives. Ensured flawless execution of change management initiatives during several major company transitions; including an acquisition, merger and plant closure. Established solid working relationships with contract workforce providers to maintain a flexible workforce of 20% and decrease costs associated with maintaining a permanent workforce by 40%. Provided direction to staff engaged in developing, recruiting, and selecting talents to stabilize workforce and create a competitive edge. Managed the performance management and salary administration processes for plant hourly, salaried exempt and non-exempt employees. Established and promoted employee incentive and bonus programs that tie into company objectives, KPI’s, and increase plant performance. Managed ADP HRIS system maintenance for employees including hourly, exempt & non-exempt level employees. Partnered with the Payroll department for processing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls. (ADP ETime Systems / Kronos / ADP iPay) Managed FMLA, Short Term Disability and Workers Compensation cases in accordance with Federal and State guidelines. Function as liaison between employees and corporate benefits departments for resolution of health and welfare related concerns. Collaboratively work with functional leaders to link human resources functions to the overall business strategy.

Resolve client benefit issues COBRA enrollment/ProvisionsAdministration of all health & welfare benefits including medical/dental/vision/life insuranceAdministration of all Defined Benefit transactionsProcessing of death claims and survivor coverage on Life Benefits TeamProblem solving/Analytical decision makingMaintained employee W-4 elections/W-2 maintenance Medicare/Coordination of different benefit plansAct as a resource for employee payroll/deferred compensation questionsMaintain employee direct deposit for active payroll/pension checks