Integrating people and processes of newly acquired biotech and medical innovation organizations (Caisson Medical and Tandem Life). Creating and identifying opportunities for cultural integration and enhancing employee engagement. Serve as executive coach and business partner for key leaders in start-up and fully commercial divisions.

Led the global human resources function for the largest national dental prosthetics manufacturer with 38 locations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Plan and execute human resources strategies and organizational vision on people and talent. Led HR due diligence process on all M & A activities to maximize synergies and expedite integration. Drive communication and engagement through effective leadership and organizational planning. Utilize data metrics to establish and consider potential opportunities to leverage efficiencies. Manage relationships with vendors to maximize program outcomes and stay informed of leading practices. Serve as a key member of executive leadership team for internal branding and alignment strategies. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and international regulatory entities.

Formerly Covidien Healthcare-Served as a business partner and managed all human resources functions and processes. Worked collaboratively with corporate headquarters to ensure consistent practices and alignment with overall organizational goals. Partnered with senior operations to identify, design and implement strategies for optimizing employee engagement, development and training. Provided ongoing analysis of employee development needs and strategies for recruiting and attracting top talent.

Served as key business partner with senior human resources and operational leadership. Provided coaching to operations group in areas involving labor relations and employment law. Acted as negotiator and investigative witness for labor relations issues in grievance and arbitration hearings. Facilitated efforts in resolving union conflicts. Mentored and trained human resources generalists in areas of employee and labor relations. Served as key consultant to executive management on tactics to align unionized employees with organizational goals. Provided coaching and training in performance management for managers of non- unionized staff. Acted as strategic partner with corporate legal counsel in all matters of litigation and arbitration.•Implemented employee relations investigation process resulting in 90% reduction in employee relations issues and charges.•Championed unionized employee attendance program resulting in 42% reduction in employee absenteeism.•Served as lead project manager in FMLA outsourcing•Implemented harassment prevention training programs for management and employee groups.•Designed and implemented training for operations management on interrelated issues of FMLA, ADA .•Partnered with risk management in reducing costs associated with workers’ compensation.

Managed human resources function for 3 unionized plants. Acted in all matters relating to union grievances and facilitated hearings. Conducted all employee relations investigations and determined appropriate resolution. Provided analysis on metrics and managed the effectiveness of human resource initiatives. Managed all benefit administration activities, compensation programs, and compliance issues. Recruited talent for all positions and implemented succession planning for key positions.•Assisted in development and negotiation of union contracts.•Created cross functional training plan for all production employees.•Sought out to provide coaching on worker’s compensation claims across multiple business units. •Coached supervisors and managers in employee disciplinary issues.•Updated and maintain compliance with Affirmative Action plan goals.•Provide performance management guidance to managers for non- union employees.

Provided consultation for all levels of management in areas of FMLA, ADA and workers compensation. Partnered with legal counsel in workers compensation litigation cases. Served on project team that designed outsourcing process for administration of FMLA, STD and LTD leave programs. Assisted in development of audits on vendor performance and establish accountability standards. •Guided generalists on employee issues involving compliance with FMLA and ADA.•Conducted analysis and recommendations for outsourcing FMLA and disability leave programs resulting in 30% reduction in FMLA leave requests and usage.•Provided substantial input to corporate headquarters in design and structure of FMLA and disability leave programs.•Conducted health insurance audit resulting in over $800,000 total savings.