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HR Business Partner for North America Transit Operations, Global Sourcing& Operational ExcellenceKey Competencies: Leading in a matrix organization, Senior Executive Coaching and Change Management• Strategic business partner to senior executives of the Senior VP staff providing counsel on all aspects of employee relations.• Lead team of cross-business HR professionals ensuring alignment to key business objectives.• Leader of the Labor Council for the business partnering directly with labor & employment team to identify potential risks across the enterprise.

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

Interim Erie Labor Relations Leader during the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Worker of America Local Union Nos. 506 and 618 contract negotiations in addition to HRBP responsibilities.-Served on negotiating committee for the CBA while working directly with management and executives to develop and execute upon negotiations strategies and targets.-Led team of Union Relations professionals to successfully navigate through a strike and get to an agreement.

HR Business Partner for Global Sourcing & Operations ExcellenceKey Competencies: Organization Design and Executive Coaching• Business partner to various levels, including Senior Executive, to ensure business decisions consider the people implications. • Provide strategic advice, counsel and consultative solutions to executives on people management aspects to include driving organizational development, team effectiveness, executing change management strategy and employee engagement solutions.

HR Business Partner for Erie Manufacturing, Lean, Environmental Health & Safety and International Programs. Labor Relations Manager for Erie Manufacturing Plant of 1700 Employees and 2 Unions.Key Competencies: Crisis Management, Team Leadership and Business Acumen• Served as the business partner for plant leadership, ensuring the HR strategy aligned with the site goals. • Led Labor Relations strategy including local contract negotiations, complaints and investigations and other special projects pertaining to labor and employee relations matters to ensure effective resolution.• Served on negotiating committee for collective bargaining agreements while working directly with management and executives to develop and execute upon negotiations strategies and targets.• Led team of Union Relations Managers: developed labor relations skill set, drove consistency across the site and ensured alignment at all levels of plant leadership.

Erie, Pa

Employee Human Resources Manager for Lean, Environmental, Health & Safety, Advanced Manufacturing, International Programs and Erie Manufacturing Supply Chain Exempts.Key Competencies: Change Management, Remote Client Support, and Organization Design-Reorganize leadership team while managing a large reduction in force-Drive consistencies in performance management-Revamp and expand GE Manufacturing Apprentice Program to include sites outside of Erie-Roll out World Class Talent Management initiatives-Lead compliance training and provide professional development opportunities-Drive simplification projects around HR processes such as Headcount reviews

Erie, Pa

Union Relations and Human Resources Manager of ~1000 Employees at a site of ~3500 Represented EmployeesKey Competencies: Contract Negotiations, Supply Chain Experience and Client HRM Support-Supported the Fabrication organization from both a union relations and human resources perspective.-Business partner with plant manager in achieving critical business metrics-Built relationships with all salaried employees-Built strong relationships with key union leadership and employees-Drove simplification for day to day UR operations

Key Competencies: Affirmative Action Programs (including OFCCP Audit), Influencing Skills and Talent Recruitment-Ensured staffing compliance for all US sites including state and federal regulations as well as internal policies-Oversaw Yoh Managed Staffing purchased service employees for all interview logistics-Executed quarterly Diversity Council meeting with Executive Staff:-Highlighted key diverse talent and ensure proper follow up with the covered employees and managers-Spotlight Affinity/Employee Resource Groups and theiraccomplishments-Prepared and implemented Affirmative Action Programs for 13 sites:-Certified data quality and accuracy-Established Good Faith Efforts and tracked progress towards AAP goals-Liaison for government audits-Attended recruiting events that target diverse populations-Ran quarterly Inclusion Council with members of each Affinity/Employee Resource Group

Key Competencies: Learning Systems Management, Fair Employment Practices Administration-Supported diversity efforts-Identified essential skills training opportunities for the business and coordinated content delivery-Nominated employees for Leadership Training-Administrator for online learning courses

Key Competencies: HR Processes Mastery, Process Improvement, University Relations and Talent Development-Managed the Intern/Co-Op Program for four sites-Coordinated the program for over 400 students: - Facilitated annual professional development workshops - Organized over 1000 hours of community service annually- Mentored students during their career decision making process- Human Resources Manager for Financial Management Program - Worked directly with the CFO to ensure program quality- Program Coordinator for all Leadership Programs - Facilitated on boarding for all new hires