Support a talent-driven culture through collaboration, coaching and advising, developing talent, building competencies, scheduling and delivering performance management programs and philosophies, assisting with employee relations concerns, coordinating HR processes, ensuring employment law compliance, and maintaining accurate HRIS metrics and analytics.• Assist in the implementation of the Company’s Applicant Tracking System by training management on how to properly submit staffing requisitions• Created and delivered training on Terminations and completing Personnel Action Forms for Managers and Supervisors• Work with managers to understand and create job descriptions and jobs ladders based on skills and qualifications• Perform salary analysis on new and existing positions• Collaborate with Senior Leadership on creating a plant-specific handbook• Act as primary Business Partner for 400+ hourly and salary employees consisting of Customer Service, Finance, Product Management, Purchasing/Supply Chain, Marketing Communications, Technical Services, 7 manufacturing facilities, and 1 unionized facility • Perform investigations and provide guidance and resolution to managers on employee relations issues• Support the Talent Acquisition Team as needed to include full life cycle recruiting of hourly, salary, and intern employees• Facilitate Talent Review meetings with department managers to help identify development and succession plans for future leaders• Report on Turnover and Vacancy ratio metrics to Senior Leadership for the department’s KPIs• Participate as a resource in the company’s first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering company• Created and implemented the company’s first career exploration program• Utilize Oracle for both Performance Management and the Recruiting Cloud

Maintained a responsive Human Resource Department by implementing and administering all company policies and procedures. Contributed to the attainment of the company’s annual goals through the recommendation, development, implementation, and administration of relevant policies and programs, while delivering quality HR services to all.• Advised and counseled managers and associates in the interpretation of and adherence to human resources initiatives, policies, and procedures. Ensured compliance with federal and state employment law regulations.• Provided HR support to 100+ hourly and 40+ corporate employees• Developed and administered various plans and procedures for all personnel. Recommended new approaches, policies, and procedures for continual department improvements.• Reviewed employee performance evaluations and rate changes to ensure consistency in ratings and internal equity with wages.• Administered benefit programs including Workers' Compensation, Unemployment, Health & Welfare programs, including company activities and recognition events. • Prepared and maintained the company handbook• Participated in management staff meetings.• Developed and maintained government reports including applicant logs and other reports, as required by law (i.e. Applicant Flow Log, EEO-1, etc.).• Counseled managers in the use of performance management tools, corrective action plans, and disciplinary actions.

• Maintained the informational integrity of the HRIS system and personnel records.• Conducted recruitment and retention activities; onboarding and orientation; exit interviews; maintaining up-to-date job descriptions with managers.• Partnered with corporate Human Resources to update compensation data.• Administered merit review process, incentive, and performance evaluation programs.• Partnered with management in the continuous improvement of plant employee relations.• Counseled employees on benefits and leave programs (FMLA).• Tracked and maintained hourly employee time management system• Facilitated new hire orientation training for over 50 new hires• Conducted and facilitated training for department managers on how to use the company’s timekeeping system

Assisted HR Manager with recruitment, maintained employee records, assisted with payroll processing, and provided administrative support to all employees. Performed internal employee relations investigations and administered disciplinary actions for violations of company policies. Facilitated onboarding training and orientation for new hires and temporary associates. Coordinated company volunteer activities and planned company events. Responsible for posting and recruiting for open positions online through job boards and performed phone screenings on potential candidates. Tracked time and attendance for union and non-union employees. Maintained applicant tracking systems

Respond to employee questions and inquiries about timecards, payroll, and human resource policies. Facilitated human resources programs and supported all customer service and administrative duties about HR services. Ensured timely responses to employee questions and inquiries about employee benefits programs and human resources policies. Provided employee assistance with disability, health, and life benefits, paid time off, and retirement plans. Ensured data accuracy and maintained a high level of data integrity in HR databases.