Nancy Duncan Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In

After many wonderful years in Human Resources, I have finally taken the next step in my professional journey. Retirement. Thank you to everyone who has made my professional career so wonderful.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Responsible to oversee all aspects of the Human Resources operations. Designed Human Resources programs and systems that fostered a flexible entrepreneurial culture. Drove HR excellence and implemented an HR strategic plan that assessed and revised strategies, programs, and capabilities to align people with corporate growth initiatives and position the company to ensure the attainment of organizational goals. Ensured the organization possessed the people, skills and capabilities to create and execute the company mission, vision and corporate strategy.Partnered with and coached C-Suite and Sr. Leaders during the change management process to drive transformational change while maintaining a high level of overall organizational performance. Evaluated business models and methodologies for efficiencies and effectiveness to deliver continuous improvement in HR internal and outsourced systems, services, and cost.Analyzed, modified, and implemented employee benefit, compensation, and retirement plans to ensure that they were competitive in the market. Led talent management, recruiting, on-boarding, and retention initiatives ensuring highly qualified staff were available at the right time. Developed performance management programs that aligned behavior with company culture and core competencies.Drove employee engagement and wellness initiatives, managed employee communications, administered payroll, and oversaw corporate compliance programs.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Managed Human Resources function for Indiana manufacturing and distribution locations. Directed and guided employee relations for exempt and non-exempt associates. Guided employee engagement and human resources policies and practices to implement a culture of inclusion and transparency.Established and maintained Human Resources metrics that supported key business elements, drove initiatives, and supported growth.Guided managers through employee relations matters and conducted investigations to ensure confidentiality and fairness.Introduced and implemented Human Resources policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws.Directed and administered organizational training and development programs for all levels.Designed staffing models to increase candidate flow, streamline selection/placement, reduce turnover, and improve workforce readiness.Coached, mentored, and developed staff to ensure a high level of technical and business skills.Steered employee communications during culture change initiatives.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Developed US Regional Human Resources function, delivering support to locations throughout the Midwest. Designed and implemented sustainable people systems and processes that were integrated into the business to support organizational performance and growth strategies. Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and managers to enhance organizational design and effectiveness, stimulate culture, and improve talent capabilities.Created and implemented talent acquisition process and performance management system.Developed enterprise leadership development program for emerging leaders.Drove positive employee relations for non-union and union associates, negotiated collective bargaining agreements for unionized facilities. Designed regional sales incentive program and total reward system.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Directed the delivery of human resources and organizational development programs for various North American functions and business units. Rolled out key strategic initiatives throughout the organization to drive robust enterprise processes and achieve consistency across multiple disciplines and operations.Directed leadership development program for engineering, operations, and purchasing to achieve cross-functional synergies and improve performance efficiencies.Led organizational development team and designed succession planning tools, mentoring program, and leadership assessments.Rolled out new compensation structure and design, restructured functional areas, managed performance management programs, and oversaw employee development and assessment activities. Designed and managed a company redeployment program for displaced employees ensuring the retention of key skills.Administered global succession planning programs and coordinated international leadership assignments.Participated in corporate rationalization initiatives to streamline costs, functioned as objective owner for business plan deployment deliverables, and served as procedure owner for the quality management system.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Directed multi-divisional, multi-site human resources function for an $85MM segment for a power electrical equipment manufacturer. Managed employee and labor relations, negotiating and administering the CBA. Administered health and welfare benefits, conducted annual compensation reviews, developed AAP, and maintained employee records. Designed and implemented company wellness program, and employee reward programs.

Mba, Business

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