Hr partner supporting Regulatory and Clinical Affairs, Medical and Scientific Affairs, Innovation

As HR Manager, North America Commercial Operations Business Partner of Service, I support and drive the alignment of human resource priorities with business strategy and culture by delivering comprehensive and fully integrated human resources programs for team of 1200 plus associates. Work closely with the organization’s Service leadership to further educate, advise and influence Client groups on issues such as:Change ManagementEmployee relations and retentionEmployee EngagementPerformance managementSupervisor coachingCompensation planningOrganizational developmentRecruitingProfessional developmentAs a consultant to the business, with KPIs and Continuous improvement tools, analyze data trends and metrics in partnership with leadership to develop solutions, programs and policies.

-Served as HR Business Partner for Global Operations- 3 Manufacturing Plants; 3 VPs; up to 400 employees. A liaison between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies and helping resolve work-related challenges-Critical link between the human resources department and Global Operations Staff-Assisted in development and implementation of employee relations strategies that proactively address company and employee needs-Maintained records and compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, compensation and other records-Conducted employment investigations, manages the countermeasures / discipline process and ensures consistent and timely closure of complex cases.-Coached, counseled, and provided employee relations advice and direction to managers and employees ensuring compliance with Company policy, and employment laws and regulations-Maintained the confidentiality and security of employee information-Actively identified employment gaps, proposes and implements changes necessary to minimize risks to the organization-Provided support on the design and development of HR initiatives and strategy-Coordinated layoffs, or other reduction of force plans as necessary; ensure involved parties receive appropriate guidance, support and information-Maintain awareness of current employment law and recommend policy and/or practice changes to comply with federal and state laws and regulations-Managed employee recruitment and retention strategies and conducts exit interviews-Full cycle recruitment and on-boarding processes-Managed internship program for Global Operations organization -Provided essential management support to HR Director and VP of HR

• Served as the Business Partner to the Leadership Team; challenged the status quo- helped redefine the culture of the company by connecting mission and vision with purpose and passion of the employees• Analyzed policies and procedures and provided recommendations for positive change to Leadership Team•Prepared and maintained personnel records in compliance with the labor laws• Worked with VPs and Senior Managers to monitor employee performance, employee engagement, and created action plans to sustain continued improvement• Performed full-cycle recruiting for all functions across all sites• Conducted new hire orientations • Reviewed time records as well as process payroll (ADP WFN) in accordance with state and federal regulations•Processed wage garnishments; attended EDD hearings on behalf of the company•Oversaw and monitored employee LOA- to ensure compliance with California Employee Leave regulations, ADA, etc.

-Managed, recruited, on-board, trained, developed and provided succession planning for staff and management teams in the stores for the LA district-Followed up with management teams within LA district to ensure proper training and staff assessments were being completed-Facilitated workshops for district on topics such as managing people, labor laws, unions, sexual harassment, giving feedback, recruiting, and operations-Served as management trainer for many functions. Mentored new hires and identified/developed internal candidates to successfully complete the management program and continued the mentorship throughout their careers-Maintained positive work environment through "Make the Difference" program and actively worked through employee relations by coaching or enforcing other counter measures-Established and oversaw business plans, budgets and variable costs for store; worked with comparable sales to last year, sales to budget and future sales trends to maximize profitability with the District team-Served as Project Manager for new store openings within LA, OC, and Las Vegas district.