Formerly HD Supply Waterworks

Directly manage and develop a team of 13 HR Generalists supporting the commercial Sales and Wholesaler Operations divisions of A-B InBev (approx. 4000 union and non-union employees domestically). Oversee design, execution, and communication of benefit and incentive plans. Develop and implement bargaining/labor strategies for 7 union locations. Provide day-to day council, guidance and strategic HR leadership to all levels of employees including division Vice Presidents. Proactively resolve employee relations issues and implement successful strategies to minimize litigation risk. Facilitate annual climate surveys and action plans to continuously improve climate and employee engagement. Develop and implement annual training strategies and programs with the continuous goal of feeding talent to the Sales organization. Implement effective recruitment and succession planning strategies based on local market needs. Lead various multi-disciplined teams for reorganizations, branch/territory acquisitions, divestitures and recent downsizing initiatives. Lead transition teams regarding InBev and A-B merger.

Provided centralized communication support, guidance and coaching to HR Vice Presidents, department heads and employees. Managed and oversaw division budget. Coordinated HR strategic planning process and developed presentations for Strategy Committee. Developed and implemented a company-wide diversity campaign and partnered on executive succession planning initiatives.Assisted with the company-wide initiative to centralize HR. New structure, which is still in place today, increased HR effectiveness and accountability. Implemented new HR Operating Committee to improve communication among department heads and execution/measurement of HR initiatives.

Provided HR generalist support and ongoing coaching/counseling to Vice-President of Sales, 9 Region Vice -Presidents, NRS, Department heads and Sales employees. Implemented consistent HR processes and procedures through Sales Division such as compensation planning, sales incentive plans, selection and placement, succession planning, employee relations, compliance, performance management and diversity initiatives. Successfully managed 4 major reorganizations within division re-deploying resources with minimal employee relations issues. Division relocated over 100 transferees per year. Worked closely with Relocation Department to develop win/win solutions in resolving employee relocation issues.

Created employee development programs, provided communications support and general HR solutions to assist management and employees. Facilitated 360 feedback/development processes. Produced and implemented an employee career development process for displaced employees due to re-engineering initiatives. Rolled out company-wide Dispute Resolution program and developed strategy/managed execution of the Total Compensation and Benefits communications plan. Coordinated downsizing efforts to divest Cape Cod Eagle Snacks. Managed Corporate Ombudsman program with an average caseload of 350 per year--assisted employees/management in job related problems and concerns.

Provided HR support to Corporate Operations division staff and thirteen brewery locations. Participated in all aspects of the 1994 National Teamster labor negotiations. Developed extensive cost/savings data and position papers to formulate national negotiations strategy and assisted with contract implementation once ratified. Interpreted union and non-union policies and procedures and managed career ladder program. Participated on selection team to recommend SAP HR module.

Provided HR Generalist support to operating departments in problem/grievance resolution, recruitment and selection, career development, compliance, compensation and benefits brewery policies. Liaison between management and five local unions and participated in local labor negotiations. Managed salaried selection process in high turnover 1300 employee brewery. Worked as a week-end supervisor managing Teamster production employees during week-end start ups.