Operations Lead; Training & Development Lead; direct HRBP support to Engineering & Technology group

Responsible for supporting and partnering in human resource functions for Engineering & Technology, Global Supply Chain, Quality & Mission Success, Information Technology, Security, Ground Mobility, Logistics. Project focus areas - talent & organizational development; intern program; relocation

* Managed US HR Specialist and US/Canadian talent acquisition team* Managed US Benefit Administration to include development and implementation of annual Open Enrollment * First line of contact providing support to supervisors and managers while serving as a resource in the areas of employee/labor relations, recruitment, performance management, coaching, training and development and interpretation of policies, procedures and practices* Ensure on-going consistency of communication, application and administration of HR policies and programs* Handle employee relations issues including communication facilitation, investigative needs, exit interviews* Manage Worker’s Compensation Claims Management, Vendor Relationship and Early & Safe Return Program* Manage FML communications to management; complete communication and adjudication of ADAA requests * Master Trainer for Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, and Performance Management core curriculum* Manage all legal matters – EEO, DOL, W/Comp

Provide counsel in supporting issue prevention, detection and resolution of employee/labor relations matters for up to 18 contracts/locations throughout the US.* Oversight and support of investigations for resolution of employee relations issues, complaints, etc. * Provide counsel and support for work improvement plans, progressive discipline, termination decisions and corresponding activities. * Support the FML/ADAA process. * Manage modified duty program for injured workers and support the management of the Workers Compensation process from initiation through return to duty or litigation. * Primary lead in recruitment process for interviewing, evaluating and selection decisions of all positions from 2008 - 2012 for all roles and thereafter primarily responsible for professional/administrative/supervisory roles with line of sight to driver and dock operations positions. *Coordination and facilitation of management training programs on a regular basis.

* Fully accountable for HR Business Plan including employee and labor relations; strategic business partner to upper and local level management; talent acquisition partner; accountable for organizational development, safety, and diversity initiatives. * Identify staffing requirements needed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization; promote the hiring and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce * Creation, execution, communication, and support of Affirmative Action Plans * Participate in collective bargaining activities - contract administration, grievance responses, negotiation preparation, strike contingency planning , risk assessments* Investigate and resolve associate complaints/issues – internal arbitration process and outside legal entities* Recommend and approve appropriate corrective action or discipline to be taken for misconduct or performance problems* Facilitate, participate in and develop action plans against gaps arising out of the company's succession planning process* Implement and facilitate training programs (face-to-face, or computer based training) as required for all levels staff surrounding management and supervisory skills, sexual harassment, labor relations and diversity.