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Richmond, In, Us

Richmond, Indiana, United States

Strategic recruitment efforts, time-to-hire and improve quality of talent acquisition.Collaborate closely with HR Director to develop and implement HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and fostering a positive workplace culture. Spearhead employee engagement initiatives to ensure overall job satisfaction and reduce turnover. Adapted quickly to evolving HR practices, staying informed about industry trends and best practices to drive organizational success. Provide empathetic employee support and conflict resolution, enhancing overall employee well-being and retention.Succession planning and development program and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

 Manage all aspects of human resources process including recruiting, training, employee relations, policy, and labor. contract interpretation and grievances. Oversee benefits administration, employee separations, exit interviews, merit reviews, and workers compensation. Direct associate relations associate complaints and conduct related investigations with recommendations for resolutions. Coach or advise managers and supervisors on performance management, coaching, reviews, and staff disciplinary actions. Administer benefits for Union and Non-Union associates responding to benefits inquiries, and reconciling insurance bills.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

 Proved vital to the development and deployment of enterprise-wide HR initiatives with expertise in business and employee relations, change management, organizational restructuring, customer service, recruitment and retention tactics, and proficiency in capturing cost savings. Enabled workforce efficiency and manifested a culture of performance excellence to promote rapid growth. Administered succession coaching and planning for strategic talent management and development as well as effective performance management. Innovated and implemented programs for managers to utilize in order to boost employee engagement, dedication, and morale. Took charge of managing company projects involving performance management, organizational change, diversity awareness, talent and development, employee relationships, compensation, and benefits.

 Administered full-phase HR management diversified employees, including learning and development programs, staff training curriculum design and delivery, performance evaluations, resolving employee grievances, consulting employees and management, as well as ensuring regulation compliance. Took charge of talent acquisition procedures in alliance with company policies, protocols, EEO, OFCCP, HIIPPA, and additional legal specifications. Bolstered employee satisfaction 20%, strengthened work ethic, and decreased absence rate 14% by enforcing punctuality, enhanced reporting procedures, and implementing a time and attendance system. Rolled out business process re-engineering and process/quality improvements based on based on performance evaluations and organizational assessments. Slashed turnaround time 25% by integrating a plant-wide, 360-degree feedback process. Also, synthesized cross-functional teams to develop workplace cohesiveness and cross-cultural cooperation.