The HR Manager will partner with the Sr. Vice President of HR and leadership team in their assigned market to drive business results in all matters related to recruiting & retention, compensation & benefits, employee relations and policy creation and employment for Winebow.Manages a team of HR Generalists in assigned region.•Builds, develops and manages a team capable of carrying out strategies.•Acts as a first level of escalation for employee related matters.•Conducts investigations into employee related complaints and prepares documentation on such investigations• Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements inefficiency of department and services performed.•Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.•Analyzes department functions and recommends operating decisions accordingly.

Works in partnership with the Senior Vice President of HR and Leadership team in the GA, SC, NC and WA markets to drive business results in all matters related to the recruitment and retention of employees of The Winebow Group.Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.Analyzes department functions and recommends operating decisions accordingly.Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.Handles employee relations counseling, onboarding and exit interviewing. Represents the company for any unemployment claims.Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, annual open enrollment, and communicating benefit information to employees.Trains staff on and follows all safety policies and procedures; actively makes improvements to processes to ensure highest level of safety; reports all accidents to the appropriate group.Oversees special employee events and employee recognition programs.

Served as the HR Consultant and was responsible for providing 'hands-on' HR support, guidance and consultation on a variety of functions from labor relations, onboarding to performance management for various Clients.Additional responsibilities included the following: Developed and drove HR initiatives and programs Coordinated HR activities to ensure legal compliance Organized, implemented and administered personnel and labor contracts.Heavy Recruitment

Managed core human resources processes and provided day-to-day direction and support on human resources issues for multiple non union facilities in Atlanta, GA, Decatur, IL and Burlington Canada and one union facility in Hammond, IN. Partnered with facility leadership teams to ensure compliance in all employment transactions including: employee relations, talent performance, talent development, talent management, compensation, sourcing and selection.Achieved an “Exceeds Expectation Performance” rating in 2011.Led and implemented Talent Development Programs that improved the overall quality of Performance Management practices within the Business Unit increasing business performance.Created and implemented a training strategy for hourly workforce on accountability and other developmental objectives designed to improve overall plant engagement and productivity.Led Employee Engagement process, provided best practices and established a venue to partner with Facility Managers for action planning and execution resulting in 100% participation rate in the North American region with a 10% increase in overall engagement score.

Lead and directed forward-thinking Recruiting team. Provided both strategic and tactical management of the employment function in order to anticipate, acquire and retain qualified talent to meet Client Business needs in a timely and proactive matter. Developed and maintained Partnerships with Professional Organizations, College Career Centers and the Department of Labor. Full P&L accountability.Selected Contributions:Successfully maintained and increased client base by designing and implementing strategic Client-retention projects.Achieved Branch “record hours” within 6 months of managing the branch.

Planned, directed and controlled all major functions of Branch Staff including hiring, training, setting work schedules, assigning job responsibilities and appraising employee’s performance. Facilitated new hire orientation covering 401K, Medical/Dental Benefits, Sexual Harassment policies, OSHA standards and Workers Compensation. Managed Employee Relations functions in accordance with established guidelines and administrative practices. Assisted in the preparation of Branch Budget and monitored Profit and Loss statements to ensure the accomplishment of quarterly goals.Selected Contributions:Demonstrated immediate talents upon hire and excelled quickly to become recognized by management as key member of the team. Promoted to Staffing Manager within 6 months.