Zep Inc., with annual sales approaching $600 million and 2,500 employees world-wide, is a leading provider of specialty chemical products to a wide variety of industrial, institutional, distributor and retail customers. Proprietary brands include Zep®, Zep Commercial®, Zep Professional® and Enforcer® Products. Zep Inc. has a solid presence throughout America and in the international marketplace, reaching into every major city in the United States, Canada and a number of cities in Western Europe. Responsible for directing human resource programs, including all HR systems, North American payroll, compensation and benefits, HR policies and procedures, Affirmative Action Program, audit compliance, onboarding, performance reviews, merit, recognition programs, and all HR data management and reporting. Additionally, provide HR leadership to G&A leaders and teams as well as Procurement, Retail, and senior Logistics and Supply Chain groups.Accomplishments:-Led the Payroll and Benefits integration of the AFCO integration.-Successfully managed the shutdown of two union facilities.-Implemented Workday HCM, Timekeeping and Recruiting on time and on budget.- Direct Payroll for North America, tracking an accuracy rate of >99% per pay cycle. Payroll is processed weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly in the US and bi-weekly and semi-monthly in Canada. - Successfully completed a full OFCCP audit.- Manage the HR budget of $4M- Part of the due diligence and integration team for the acquisition of Ecolab Vehicle Care division. --Successfully, transitioned 200 associates to the Zep payroll without error.- Successfully, managed the equity pay out for the 2015 acquisition by New Mountain Capital.Former member of the Workday Southeast Regional User Group Planning Committee.

Contract position reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources to manage the Zep University system administration, all E-Learning Tools, Organizational Development, Leadership Development and Succession Planning. Includes auditing new programs and systems to identify efficiencies for future growth.

Direct the overall human capital strategy for a small loan company with 1800 employees in 8 states. Department functions include recruiting, staffing, organizational development, HRIS management, employee relations and general human resources. Accomplishments include:* Built a recruiting department that through the addition of recruiters, streamlined process and implementation of an applicant tracking system (HodesIQ), is responsible for 80% of the hiring, processes 5000 applications per month. * Led the project to implement a new HR/payroll system (UltiPro) and timekeeping/attendance system (Kronos). The HR/Payroll system allowed us to bring payroll processing internally, The timekeeping/attendance system has resulted in a savings of $275,000 in overtime expenses. * Systems provide detailed employee reporting to identify further efficiencies in staffing, hiring and managing employees.

Vice President, Corporate Recruiting Manager (2007)Vice President, Regional Human Resource Manager (2005-2006)Assistant Vice President, Operations Recruiting Manager (2003 – 2005)Sales Recruiter (2002-2003)

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