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Armonk, Ny, Us

Purchase, New York, Us

Sr. HR Manager supporting 500+ HR professionals for Pepsi Beverages North America.✦ Designed job leveling methodology for North American Beverages HRBP population to fortify consistency and efficiency when evaluating jobs✦ Organized annual national HR Conference focused in capability building, networking and recognition✦ Partnered with executive HR team to achieve annual priorities for the HR function

Purchase, New York, Us

Supported 700+ employees across sales, manufacturing, and supply chain in the southern Atlantic Metro Market for PBNA.✦ Owned and delivered the labor strategy for the market, including the ratification of 5 CBAs with no work stoppage✦ Facilitated change management to localize sale and delivery of Sports Beverages Category✦ Developed early career HR professionals

Purchase, New York, Us

Supported 1000+ employees in sales and distribution in the Eastern Pennsylvania region. ✦ Successfully negotiated new labor contract in mixed barn location✦ Designed and deployed milage based compensation model for Transport organization incentivizing drivers toward organizational goals while reducing risk of payroll errors✦ Facilitated change management for new operating model to shift from channel-based delivery to geography based

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Supported 1,000+ employees as part of the HR team at the Halsey, OR Tissue and Towel Operations. ✦ Owned labor agenda for grievances, arbitration, and contract facilitation and interpretation (3 USW local unions)✦ Identified and closed gaps to improve labor retention through self-built labor analytics tools✦ Acted as division HR lead for multiple Company-wide transformation projects, including Kronos 8.1 upgrade, and Infor HCM implementation

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Supported ~200 employees as sole local HRBP support for the Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Packaging plant in Spartanburg, SC. ✦ Lead the strategic revision and implementation of plant wide policies based on employee feedback and business needs✦ Supported the team though executive leadership changes✦ Designed job specific onboarding and training program for production employees to ensure consistent and timely training

Atlanta, Ga, Us

As part of the HR Associate Program with Georgia Pacific, I gained experience in a diverse array of HR workstreams in the manufacturing environment. I had local responsibility for general HR and business partner support for ~150 employees at the Savannah, GA Gypsum wall board facility. I also travelled the country to provide support for division HR initiatives and interim HR leave coverage. ✦ Designed and implemented a skilled trades apprenticeship program to promote local frontline career development and address a labor shortage in the market✦ Counselled local leadership on appropriate change management through transformation (i.e. new equipment, demand scheduling, product innovation)✦ Lead local employee lifecycle activities (i.e. hiring, payroll, performance management, etc.)

San Jose, California, Us

Organizing a Career Forum where current employees can learn about the different business unit functions within the company and available internal career development opportunities. Creating curriculum and conducting manager training and information sessions focused on promoting internal movement within the company. Collaborating with senior leaders to deliver messages about NetApp's employee development philosophy.

Wilmington, Nc, Us

Working in conjunction with HR Generalists to accomplish daily administrative duties, using interpersonal skills to communicate information between business departments through telecommunication, and assuring company “Policies and Procedures” are being met by all PPD employees. Projects include: coordinating employee recognition programs, electronic conversion of I-9 files, labor market testing, and maintaining accurate and current medical license documentation for employees.