In the most recent job role, I formulate and implement comprehensive HR and people strategies for both union and non-union sites across the nation, enhancing organizational alignment and workforce engagement. By collaborating closely with VPs of manufacturing, I align people strategies to foster associate engagement and support operational excellence. Additionally, I provide strategic HR counsel and coaching to leaders at all levels, optimizing leadership capabilities and promoting a cohesive HR approach throughout the organization.A small section of my key accomplishment includes the following:• Achieved optimization of human capital management across 21 factories with 8K employees by spearheading HR operations for Nestlé USA’s Food and Beverage Manufacturing Division.• Directed a team of 3 Direct Reports and 20 dotted-line reports of HR professionals, including Senior HR Managers and HR Managers to drive strategic HR initiatives and ensure effective execution in field operations.• Partnered with HR Centers of Excellence to design and deploy industry-leading programs, tools, and solutions to improve overall employee experience and operational efficiency.• Developed targeted HR strategy, achieved 35% reduction in hourly early leavers voluntary turnover, and significantly improve workforce stability and productivity.• Created skilled trades staffing strategy that increased new apprentices and boosted retention of existing skilled trade employees by 50%.

During this tenure, I teamed up with our Manufacturing VP and leadership to roll out effective HR strategies across all our sites. By working closely with HR Analytics, I helped create an automated HR Health Index, giving us powerful insights for smarter decision-making. I also launched quarterly people plans to ensure our HR metrics and business goals are aligned, incorporating feedback from our surveys and focus groups. In addition to this, I led a project to streamline our HR processes by centralizing key functions like leave management, payroll, and HR operations, boosting our overall efficiency.• Optimized HR operations and supported $6B in annual sales by leading HR functions for meals and pizza division, encompassing 10 factories and 6K employees.• Improved employee engagement and business continuity during major organizational changes by designing strategic engagement plan, resulting in significant improvement in Pulse Survey scores.• Ensured alignment and service delivery from Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and Centers of Competence (CoCs) by regularly communicating business needs and delivering value-added services.• Enhanced leadership capabilities across division by spearheading development of leadership development program, equipping over 400 leaders with essential skills and competencies.• Drove 38% improvement in hourly engagement from 2016 to 2020 through targeted HR/ER interventions, with pulse survey participation rates reaching approximately 80%, reflecting high employee engagement and feedback.

I provided essential on-site leadership to navigate complex employee relations issues and manage union organizing campaigns effectively. I developed and implemented an Employee Relations (ER) Intervention process to tackle significant concerns, boost engagement, and create a positive work environment at sites with challenges.• Advanced positive work environment culture across all Nestlé sites in US by developing and implementing comprehensive Employee Relations (ER) strategy at labor and employee relations center of excellence.• Optimized Nestlé’s organizational climate through development of programs and tools to foster supportive and inclusive work environment and drive employee satisfaction and productivity.• Spearheaded proactive employee relations initiatives and oversaw team of employee relations managers in executing on-site ER assessments, pulse surveys, and ER interventions across 50 Nestlé factories and distribution centers, leading to improved employee engagement and reduced workplace conflicts.• Facilitated company-wide implementation of 15-question pulse survey and action planning process in collaboration with HR VPs, resulting in actionable insights and targeted improvements in employee relations.

As a key member of the Labor & Employee Relations CoE, I provided expert coaching and guidance to business and HR leaders on employee relations, working closely to implement initiatives that foster a positive work environment and strengthen engagement. I executed proactive employee relations programs, including training, on-site assessments, and pulse surveys, to boost workplace engagement and address critical issues effectively.• Improved employee relations across Nestlé in the US by contributing to labor and employee relations center of excellence and providing strategic support for over 50 locations nationwide.• Developed and launched quarterly ER Dashboard, enabling effective monitoring and comparison of key HR/ER metrics across all sites, leading to improved risk assessment and strategic planning.• Designed and executed two-day Proactive ER Assessment process, while identifying engagement and relations gaps and formulating targeted action plans to enhance employee satisfaction and organizational culture.

Regional HR Leader for the Great Lakes regions, supporting a Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and Frozen Warehouse business for Nestle USA.

HR Manager supporting 650 employees (Field Sales and Remote Sales Reps) in the Florida Homes & Office and Southeast Retail Sales Division.