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Fenton, MO, US

Shelton, Connecticut, US

Fenton, MO, US

• Develop and launch the employee organization survey campaign.
• Responsible for recruiting plans and support on a National level.
• Counsel and advise management regarding human resources policies and continuously monitor practices for legal compliance.
• Responsible for employee relations issues for client groups.
• Perform benefits administration. Ensures compliance with COBRA guidelines.
• Administer Worker’s Compensation and OSHA reporting databases.

• One of four members of the Negotiating team for a 3 year labor agreement between the corporation and the United Steel Workers for 2013 through 2015.
• Provide support to Senior Leadership Team in the areas of talent and performance management, employee relations, compensation and staffing.
• Lead and develop team of two HR Generalists, one HR Administrator, and a Payroll Coordinator to successfully implement HR strategy.
• Develop strategic initiatives towards attendance, short-term disability and employee morale to improve plant’s monthly operating costs.

Davidson, North Carolina, US

• Manage manpower adjustments for approximately 823 employees on a weekly basis following the collective bargaining agreement.
• Coordinate employee training efforts for a variety of initiatives, including ERP implementation, Respect in the Workplace, and Safety.
• Coordinate all aspects of Management Skip Level Luncheons, Kaizen Events, and Safety/Morale Events in the Plant.
• Work closely with Management to facilitate Performance Management Process and ensure HR practices & policies are in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Administer FMLA and Short Term Disability under Federal laws.

• Administered the grievance procedure, including Third and Fourth Steps, pursuant to UAW national agreement.
• Foster positive employee relations by advising operating management about contractual obligations and interpretation.
• Act as a coach and agent of change, emphasizing safety, communication, cooperation, relationship building, teamwork, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with EEOC guidelines and applicable employment laws.

London, England, GB

• Responsible for hourly employment wage administration and labor market control activities for approximately 2,600 employees.
• Championed team to facilitate delivery and execution of 640 severance/retirement packages in less than a sixty day time period.
• Acted as the liaison with the State of Missouri to coordinate unemployment benefits for laid off employees.
• Supervise employment personnel staff, including two salaried employees and two hourly employees.
• Recruit, select and provide capable and qualified hourly personnel to supplement plant needs.
• Implement and maintain special programs as negotiated by the Local and International United Auto Workers (U.A.W.)

London, England, GB

• Administered grievance procedure through the First and Second Step Meetings.
• Participate in bargaining activities for contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers.
• Coach front-line Supervisors on contract administration and union relations issues.
• Monitor attendance trends as they relate to the scheduling of manpower.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on safety concerns, as well as attend weekly safety meetings with Plant Management; Investigate occupational injuries to determine root cause and remediation.
• Administer discipline to hourly employees, including discipline for conduct as well as attendance.

• Supervised approximately 140 United Auto Workers at the mini-van facility.
• Participated in various efficiency and optimization workshops.
• Train union members on the basic concept of lean manufacturing and team based production.
• Accountable for the production line scoreboard and metrics, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale.
• Implemented Quality Assurance System practices and ISO 900 standards in zone.