Lead, coached, and mentored six direct reports (five HR Business Partners and one Benefits Administrator)Managed the Human Resource function for Walbec Group business units, supporting all phases of the employee life cycle for 1700 employees including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, HR policy and regulatory complianceFacilitated cross-functional collaboration with work groups to achieve business goals and boost employee moraleSpearheaded the company’s ever-changing response to COVID, collaborated with leadership and the Safety team on the creation and rollout of protocols, created communication (emails, FAQs, forms) for employees

Managed 5 direct reports in Human Resources and oversaw the activities and team members of the Compliance DepartmentPerformed a full range of managerial responsibilities: interviewing, hiring, feedback sessions including coaching and development, planning, assigning and directing work, and performance managementOversaw benefit and retirement plans, including programs such as life, health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, 401k and non-qualified retirement plans, paid time off, leave of absence, and employee assistanceManaged the human resources function for over 350 internal and 7000 associate employees in over 50 locations in WI, IL, IA, KS and NB, and ensured policies, procedures, and reporting were legally compliantRepresented the company in legal matters pertaining to employee relations issues including case management, preparation, facts and findings, and hearingsCreated policies, practices, and procedures aligned with the overall company vision, mission, objectives, and goals; developed proactive solutions to address critical issues