Strategic HR Manager supporting a 24x7 manufacturing facility in Bloomington, IN. Driving the execution and implementation of HR processes and systems across the function and manage initiatives related to organization and management team effectiveness. Working directly with local employee population and partnering strategically with leadership.Developed HR plans and strategies to supporting the achievement of business objectives and desired organizational culture.Consulting with management on a variety of HR and business-related issues, both strategic and operational.Leading and owning the execution of a multi-faceted talent plan that includes talent acquisition, compensation, talent development and retention.Creating and executing on a change management plan to create an inclusive, innovative and results driven culture.Lead Best Place to Work activities and champion listening systems for continued improvement.Partner with the Senior Leadership team to translate and drive alignment to the vision and culture. Drive common HR processes and provide onsite support to plant population. Serving as operations HR representative on projects driven by HR CoEs and implement locally, as appropriate.Managing day-to-day employee relations, staffing, and compensation in partnership with managers and functional partners. Facilitating New Hire Orientation and HR Training programs.

Human Resource business partner for medical device company supporting Cook Inc, Quality Engineering and facilities operations teams.

Senior HR Business Partner and talent manager for a 200-personnel telecommunication company.· Reduce time to fill metrics on all open reqs· Work with vendors in Bloomington area to assist in bringing top talent to Smithville and provide best resource for out talent management process.· Provided recommendations with safety team and senior leadership during COVID to keep our staff and customers safe while maintaining our daily activities within HR and recruiting.

Directed a team of 5 team members to organize and maintain objectives related to operations through human resources, hospitality, and culture management by delivering results through process and administration. Service the needs of our team members and drive our internal initiatives to enhance and maintain the culture of our organization. Providing a wide variety of administrative and project-oriented leadership in support of the business operations.

Supervised a production line of 32 employees on continuous improvement in lean manufacturing. Worked directly with other teams within the company to help reduce waste, and develop strategies to reduce cost. Human Resource Business Partner II-Coached and consulted with management on engagement, performance, development, and organization effectiveness. Determined the root cause and recommended appropriate next steps. -Conducted and managed investigations of complaints and concerns from employees leaving no complaint unresolved. - Provided guidance and direction to ensure consistent equal and fair treatment of all - Provided HR leadership and team direction in the following areas. -Competency development-Succession planning-Talent management and acquisition-Interviewing and hiring new talent -Labor relations-Employment law compliance-Employee Relations and engagement Process Improvement-Onboarding new talent

Active Duty Major primary personnel staff officer to the commander. -Lead team of 10 personnel overseeing both officer and enlisted personnel placement. -Ensured each of our 6 companies had the proper amount of personnel to fully be prepared for deployment.

Selected to serve as an Orientation Team Member for all incoming Freshman. -Advised new students on organizations to join, curriculum to study, and gave 1st hand account on life at Western Illinois

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