Note:  The gap between this job and my previous was due to taking care of a parent with a terminal illness. I provided advice to our leadership team on how to implement best practices that would help maximize employee efficiencies. I also championed the importance of having a diverse workforce and ensured that this value was upheld throughout every stage of the employee life cycle. To foster a culture of continuous improvement, I actively engaged in performance management activities.One of my key responsibilities was conducting weekly meetings with 10 senior level staff members from various business units. During these meetings, I offered counsel and guidance to support their individual and team goals. Additionally, I worked closely with line management, providing them with HR guidance whenever it was needed.In order to stay ahead of the curve, I analyzed trends and metrics in collaboration with the HR group. This allowed us to develop innovative solutions, programs, and policies that addressed the evolving needs of our organization.

I drove human resources strategies and championed a high-performing, engaged organizational culture by applying best practices across labor relations, benefits design, training, equal employment/affirmative action, safety, health, and employee services. I partnered with Cabinet Leaders, VPs, and Department Managers across multiple states to ensure that HR practices complied with corporate direction and strategic initiatives.I merged five acquired companies into the parent company between 2016 and 2019. I delivered actionable advice to the business by consulting on labor relations. I resolved conflicts through constructive solutions, including disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations. I supervised talent acquisition strategies, devised practices to attract the best talents, ensured complimentary candidate selections, and enhanced the new hire onboarding experience. I trained employees on performance management, diversity, and job satisfaction.I guided managers during annual reviews and tracked performances continuously. I consulted with line management while coaching and mentoring employees. I also implemented an “Employee of the Month” program to improve employee experiences. I managed all aspects of recruitment, onboarding, and orientations while ensuring compliance with state regulations. I acted as a Subject Matter Expert on payroll, benefits, disciplinary actions, performance improvement, and training. I solved complex employee relations issues and addressed their grievances. I conducted internal investigations when needed, preparing all requisite documentation. I maintained electronic HR files and assisted with employee relations activities to foster corporate values. I supervised three HR staff members, one Recruiter, one HR Assistant, and two Trainers during my tenure.

I led the strategic and tactical execution of core HR processes, including talent recruitment onboarding, organizational development, payroll, compliance, compensations, and benefits. I grew the company from 56 to 400 employees and recruited two additional members to the HR team. I increased retention and talent engagement by providing strategic guidance on competitive pay scales and other talent market intelligence. I created corporate salary structures, job documents, and job evaluation systems. I optimized company values for employees, designing innovative strategies to improve benefit offerings. I directed the benefits management strategy by planning and executing open enrollment, financial reconciliation, and cost containment.I championed a culture of continuous learning by shadowing all manufacturing departments and developing strategic business partnerships as the sole HR employee. I implemented solutions that enhanced the end-to-end employee lifecycles, including employee development programs, career paths, and recognition activities to impact positive changes and company-wide process improvements. I also managed state and federal mandates reportage, training, and development for 225+ employees.