-Highly collaborative role, working closely with Business Leaders and Global Center of Excellence Leaders to drive and accomplish business operating, growth and profitability goals.-Serve as the Human Resources liaison and partner to 7 separate locations representing 500+ employees and people managers; Primary HR advisor for 6 Managing Directors and several VP’s. -Advise and coach managers and sr. leaders in the areas of employee relations, performance management and development, risk mitigation, staffing, and compensation.-Consult and partner with onsite managers and employees at several SGK clients, as well as 2 SGK union facilities.-Ensure compliance to regulatory/statutory/audit concerns & reporting for all locations. Ensure accurate and prompt delivery of all operational HR services and communications.-Drive HR operational efficiencies; develop, implement & interpret HR related policies, procedures & established guidelines aligned to business needs.-Manage performance and compensation policies and cycles for assigned locations; support with the implementation of regional/global HR initiatives.-Drive continuous improvement and process efficiencies between the business and the HR/IT/Payroll Centers of Excellence.

• Implemented a sector-wide Applicant Tracking System through Luceo 
• Assisted HR leadership in developing a retention and severance strategy due to a pending acquisition• Coordinated both the Short-Term Incentive Program and yearly Merit processes
• SAP HCM super-user: ran analytics, entered and verified personnel data, and assisted plant locations and Area HRMs with data management.• Assisted the HR Labor Counsel in preparing position statements for litigation related to union grievances• Led the effort to create standard job descriptions for skilled positions throughout 15 plants• Organized employee engagement events such as, the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge and a Ping-Pong tournament• Responsible for the monthly HR update provided to leadership which tracks all HR data including turnover, hires, union grievances, and any ongoing key projects or department highlights • Addressed employee questions and concerns on a range of issues from benefits and compensation to employee relations and acquisition related inquiries• Responsible for HR data collecting to assist Group and Sector leadership with due diligence procedures with regards to the Ball acquisition

• Operate the HR Service Desk responsible for over 2,000 employees in the U.S and Canada.• Implemented and administered a new HR ticketing system with an SLA of 48 hours• Routinely enter, correct, and report on global data from PeopleSoft 9.1• Conduct weekly new hire orientation and onboarded over 200 employees in 10 months• Serve as the first point of contact between all North American employees and HR/Payroll• Revised numerous HR policies and processes as a result of an acquisition by an outside company• Assume the Talent Acquisition Coordinator’s role when on leave, assisting in recruiting efforts• Compose offboarding documents, assisted in multiple RIFs and prepared for acquisition turnover• Successfully implemented an automated process through ADP and E-Verify for all I-9s. • Routinely coordinated with payroll, finance, and other HR staff on several projects, including an acquisition, a divestiture, and other HR initiatives. • Primary resource for HRBP team, secondary resource for APAC and EMEA HRBP team• Assist management with PeopleSoft transactions, new hire onboarding, personnel management and other issues• Became proficient in Cherwell and WebSpoc ticketing systems• Assumed HR responsibilities for both SGK and Matthews International (8000+ employees).• Assisted both companies' employees with benefit related inquiries and administered enrollments through Bswift. • Created several internal communications pertaining to acquisitions, divestitures, and internal HR changes.

• Maintained compliance with U.S. labor and immigration laws• Assisted senior leadership with budget process and planning• Managed confidential personnel files and assisted with internal process audits• Onboarded new employees and assisted VP HR with employee engagement sector wide• Assisted in compiling the monthly Executive HR report and Organizational Development report • Coordinated with the Organizational Development Manager to implement new employee development programs sector wide. • Organized employee flu shot program to promote corporate wellness• Analyzed retirement and turnover data to compose resource allocation reports and improve employee retention• Conducted a thorough review and update of salaried job descriptions • Researched both federal and state pending/proposed legislation in order to preempt possible unfriendly laws• Coordinated community outreach with the Corporate Affairs team• Routinely booked travel and accommodations for new employees and members of the HR team• Assisted the Director of Labor Relations with union contract negotiations at two plant locations

Intern for Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11)• Researched potential legislation and composed internal memos• Staffed events and meetings with Congressman Foster• Drafted constituent correspondence• Monitored and analyzed media outlets on a daily basis• Managed constituent concerns and complaints; escalated unresolved issues to senior staff• Hosted visitors to the Congressman's office• Analyzed the Congressman's official visit history identifying under-served areas• Assisted the Congressman with community outreach at official district events