Regional responsibility for 5 plants in SC, MA, OH, and CT.HR Business Partner responsibilities for North America Engineering, Equipment, Medical, Logistics and Planning.Positive employee and labor relations (employee engagement, union avoidance, collective bargaining) Performance and talent management (employee development & succession planning, annual review processes, termination processes, etc.) in partnership with local practices and applicable business processesRegional project coordination around policies, processes and change management, in partnership with legal, HR operations team members and COE’s Total Rewards (compensation, benefits)Oversee the talent acquisition process for hourly hires and contractors (recruiting, new hire on-boarding and orientation)Learning & Organizational Capability (performance management, training delivery & design)Diversity & Inclusion programs coordinationPartner with the plant leadership team to ensure HR initiatives are aligned with organizational goals and objectives HRIS deployment, including management of local e-Time platform or other time management systemsGovernment & legislative compliance, internal investigations, good will initiativesCollecting and analyzing employment data to drive decision making process

HR Manager for multiple sites in South Carolina.

• Manage and lead the full life cycle recruiting process within designated client groups, driving the process for all involved (hiring managers, HR, interviewers, candidates, vendors).• Manage a team of Recruiters and Sourcers that are dedicated to Supply Chain and Innovation & Engineering hiring. Develop and drive the metrics for this team.• Partner with Global HR Business Partners, Hiring Managers, and other leadership on workforce planning, strategy and delivery of hiring plans. Review various recruitment strategies and recommend as appropriate. • Coach and train hiring managers on interview skills and competency assessments assuring that the process is EEOC compliant and relevant to global laws.• Participated as a member of a cross functional team for a Global Recruiting Process Kaizen. Workstream Champion for interviewing process to be rolled out globally. • Part of Supply Chain Center of Excellence. Oversee and manage the Project Lead assigned to developing standardized hiring processes across North America for Direct Labor/Production roles.• Integral part of the testing for re-implementation of SuccessFactors and Position Management system, working directly with HRIS and Talent Acquisition Operations.• Continuously develop and implement sourcing strategies (direct sourcing, internet recruiting, networking, research, etc.).• Responsible for ensuring that candidate care is a top priority, ensuring that candidates have a positive experience throughout the hiring process.• Build strong relationships with the various lines of business and functional clients/managers, serving as a subject matter expert while influencing, guiding and driving the recruiting process. • Manage the offer development and presentation process, partnering with compensation, HR, and the hiring manager.• Effectively integrate diversity into the staffing process to ensure diverse candidate slates.

Highly specialized in: Engineering, Scientific, R&D and Supply Chain recruitment• Manage and lead the full life cycle recruiting process within designated client groups, driving the process for all involved (hiring managers, HR, interviewers, candidates, vendors)• Lead hiring manager/HR intake meetings, educating all participants on roles and responsibilities• Development and implementation of sourcing strategies (direct sourcing, internet recruiting, networking, research, etc.,) as well as management of any third party search partners.• Responsible for ensuring that candidate care is a top priority, ensuring that candidates have a positive experience throughout the hiring process• Build strong relationships with the various line and functional clients/managers, serving as a subject matter expert while influencing, guiding and driving the recruiting process• Manage the offer development and presentation process, partnering with compensation, HR, and the hiring manager• Effectively integrate diversity into the staffing process to ensure diverse candidate slates

Sherpa provides recruiting, staffing and consulting services specializing in Accounting & Finance, HR & Executive Support, Technology and Project Management. • Manage full life cycle recruitment of executive, mid, and entry level positions. • Successfully source and fill roles in Human Resources and Executive/Administrative Support including Project Coordinators, HR Managers and Generalists, HR Assistants and Coordinators, Executive Assistants, Talent Acquisition Specialists, Administrative Support, Payroll and Benefits positions, AP/AR Specialists, and more. • Secured exclusive business agreements with several companies and Universities in Charlotte.

• Manage and execute full life cycle recruiting and selection process, including assisting Senior Account Executives and hiring managers in defining selection criteria, candidate sourcing, interview process, candidate assessment, offer negotiation and presentation and pre-employment preparation and verification.• Recruit and interview candidates for clients such as Burkert, DNP Imaging, Premier, Comporium Communications, TE Connectivity, Britax, and Coca Cola Consolidated.• Place consultants and direct hires in Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, and Office Support positions.

• Managed and executed full life cycle recruiting and selection process, including assisting Senior Account Executives and hiring managers in defining selection criteria, candidate sourcing, interview process, candidate assessment, offer negotiation and presentation and pre-employment preparation and verification.• Managed and supervised consultants while on client projects.• Increased brand awareness through social networking and developing relationships with multiple user/interest groups and organizations throughout several industries.• Recruited and interviewed specific candidates for contract and direct hire positions with clients such as Bank of America, USAA, Duke Energy, Wells Fargo, Ingersoll Rand, Volvo Truck, Coca Cola, YUM! Brands, Xerox, DesignLine, Automated Tooling Systems, TIAA Cref, Maclean Power Systems, HP, Windstream, etc.• Identified and pursued additional clients to increase the amount of job requisitions and internal accounts.• Successfully filled roles within Engineering for the Automated Assembly industry and Hybrid/Electric Bus manufacturing. Roles included Program Managers, Mechanical and Mechanical Design Engineers, Controls Engineers, Electrical and Electrical Design Engineers, and Field Service Technicians. Recruited nationally for these positions and relocated more than half of the placed employees. • Managed VMS software, Fieldglass and Guidant for all communication with Duke Energy and the Bank of America’s Global Lines of Business including Learning, Wealth Management, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Technology and Operations, Human Resources, etc.• Managed the Applicant Tracking Systems, Bullhorn and JobDiva.

Responsible for prospect research and cultivation for CEO’s, Presidents, and owners of influential businesses. Encourage current major gift givers to increase their contributions each fiscal year.Created and executed the first SPSU Donor Reception for donors giving major gifts. Developed giving levels and created banners to display appreciation to the donors in the University’s student center.Assisted in the efforts to increase endowed scholarships.Planned and implemented strategies to encourage giving and volunteering among the 19,000 alumni.Planned and executed events for various alumni and fundraising functions i.e. SPSU Alumni and Foundation Golf Tournament, new-building groundbreakings involving several government officials such as Governor Perdue and Georgia Delegates.Worked under the advisement of the Alumni Association Board and the SPSU Foundation Board of Governors.Created and implemented a Class Agent Program to increase donor participation and giving amongst SPSU’s 19,000 alumni. Implemented and oversaw the production of an official Alumni Directory.Created and managed several official SPSU alumni networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Responsible for all electronic communications using NetMail in Raiser’s Edge.Managed and sent quarterly eNewsletter titled The Hornet to all alumni.

Responsible for the main communication between alumnae and St. Margaret’s High School. The objective is to improve these relationships and increase their annual giving. Motivated and directed the Alumnae Council Executive Board as well as the Alumnae Association as a whole. Instilled sub-committee involvement, managing six annual alumnae events, and creating and executing the Alumnae Strategic Plan with the guidance of the Board of Governors.Assisted in the development of brochures, direct mail solicitation letters, pledge cards, and other collateral. Managed the Parent Council and helped to develop the first Parent Council Silent Auction.Planned and implemented Reunion Giving and Class Challenge campaign, in conjunction with class leaders, the Student Alumnae Council, and the Development Staff.Responsible for the main alumnae publication, The Thistle Magazine. Included managing all Class Agents, and editing class notes.Planned and managed an annual 5k race and craft fair held by the Alumnae Association each year. Included soliciting local sponsors and advertising.Other responsibilities included week night and weekend duty in the residential halls as well as transportation for the students.