Lead an incredible and hardworking team of 5 HR Managers, 1 HRIS Manager, and 1 Payroll/HRIS Manager. Responsible and accountable for the HR function across our DC Network which includes 6 locations. In 2021 gained responsibility for our HRIS and Payroll functions. Lead the team and set strategy on Wages, Recruitment, Retention, and Employee Relations including Union Free Training. Project Lead on upgrade to ADP Cross Border Solution for Canadian Facilities, Project participant the implementation of online benefits enrollment via ADP, Employee Self Service via ADP, Cornerstone ATS & LMS, Time Clock Plus (TCP] upgrade, and Board (budgeting program). Responsible for setting and maintaining Covid -19 SOPs and collaborated with DC operations to implement practices that have allowed our co-owners to be safe and allowed us to remain open and operational on all shifts in all DCs.Collaborated on revisions to employee handbooks in both the US and Canada.

Lydall Performance Materials acquired Interface Performance Materials in August of 2018 - involved in the information gathering and process to get ready for acquisition.Responsible for employee and labor relations within locations in Pennsylvania, New York and Iowa for approximately 500 employees.Successfully negotiated as part of the Negotiation team - 3 contracts over the course of 2 years. Project Lead on the successful implementation of a new HRIS system that included a performance management module, Benefits module, applicant tracking system module, and time off module. Created and deployed training.Revamped the performance management process to align with new tool and created training materials. Completed with team the creation of organizational and leadership competencies and lead the roll out of the competencies across the organization. Conducted review of the hourly wage in the non union facilities and developed updated structure that was implemented.

Human Resource Business Partner for the Distribution and Manufacturing Center, Middletown, PA. Scope of 300 people with functional responsibility people in Manufacturing /Distribution Center, as well as the Safety, Environment and Real Estate Functions across US, Canada, and Mexico.HR Lead on Integrated Facilities Management Project which included the transition of the Facilities function to a third partyAssessed other locations to our lean production system as part of a team of Assessors. After Assessment provide guidance and coaching on improvement areas and help create action plans for location.Participated on various project teams including Logistic Wage Consistency Project, Workers Compensation Work Flow, Social Security and Onboarding.Served as a resource and maintains positive employee relations through employee activities, employee recognition programs, career development, and/or communication forums. Provides guidance concerning matters with employee discipline and conflict resolution. Provided guidance in matters of employment law. Supervises and ensures reporting requirements are completed.Responsible for workers compensation case management, from first report of injury through case closure, including participation in mediation and workers compensation board hearings.Responsible for responding to all Unemployment compensation requests in both Pennsylvania and across US.Responsible for driving performance management in both locations, this includes objective setting, interim reviews, year end reviews, career reviews, salary planning, succession planning, and incentive planning.Served as liaison with the community or outside agencies regarding HR activities or programs.

HR RepresentativeAdvises on Human Resource policies, procedures, compensation and benefit programs, employee discipline, and laws pertaining to employee relations to ensure consistent and fair treatment of all employees.Manages the local staffing process for both hourly and assists for salaried employees.Counsels managers and employees regarding transfers, promotions, discipline, performance and policy interpretation.Coordinates open enrollment and changes in benefits through communications and direct follow up.Researches and advises on interpretation and compliance of all local, state, federal employment and EEO laws to prevent litigation and employee morale problems.Develops, analyzes and provides recommendations and documentation for special project assignments for any and all human resource mattersRacine, WI (HR Projects / HR Rep)HR Projects: Retention of HR, Develop and implement Positive Employee Relations program throughout Industrial function, Central Union Negotiation team research, and more. Provide technical and administrative support to the Industrial functionFacilitate plant objectives on budget, headcounts, positive employee relations and more.HR Generalist Duties for Ag Industrial Central StaffsInseries promotion from HR Representative IV to HR Representative III

 HR Generalist Duties Responsible for benefit administration which included completing underwriting and change management process to move company to a self directed health plan.  Visa procurement and processing Develop, maintain, and execute all HR policies Recruit for internal positions Supervise Administrative Staff in Madison, San Francisco and Mexico offices Promoted from Contract Auditor to Contract Manager to Human Resource Manager