- Facilitates leadership development and succession planning initiatives.- Manages compensation and related initiatives related to merit pay, incentive plans, job evaluations, and other compensation matters. Works with managers to develop and update job descriptions as needed.- Analyzes, recommends, and supports implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across assigned HR processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs- Coordinates, develops, and ensures a sound labor relations program, serving as a lead representative with union officials pertaining to management's decisions regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations, layoffs, grievances, contract administration, and other related matters. Develops strategic initiatives to improve labor relations by partnering with mill leadership. - Manages the internal and external recruiting process to secure, and meet required staffing needs in a timely manner. - Provides direction and assistance to management in the appropriate resolution of Human Resources/Labor Relations issues to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all employees. - Performs and/or supports special projects as appropriate including but not limited to vendor analysis and recommendations, SOP development, etc.- Administers the performance management process to ensure accurate, fair and consistent employee evaluations. Conducts quarterly and annual performance appraisal audits. Assesses appraisal results to identify trends/gaps, and develops recommendations and training programs to improve.- Provides employee relations support, development planning, and coaching directly to employees and managers. Investigates employee relations issues and/or complaints.- Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting assigned functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.

- HR team member in Arkansas new plant start up from inception to production; key activities include: establishing relationships with local key contacts including Occupational Health, Department of Workforce Services, local universities, local military organizations, local manufacturing plants, local SHRM chapter, local recruiting support etc; establishing local HR standards for the mill including personnel files, HR master data system, payroll process, time & attendance process/system, applicant tracking system, onboarding/orientation standards ; talent acquisition (filling 70+ positions; establishing job descriptions, salary standards, interviewing plans/standards, planning, coordinating and executing an on site job fair, etc.- Establish and maintain good working relationships with international colleagues at all levels of the organization. Learn and understand different manufacturing processes/standards within each business unit-Support designated functional areas for Corporate including a remote Sales office in Georgia. HR support includes, strategic organizational design, compensation, succession planning, talent development, performance management, employee relations-Lead all EEO and affirmative action requirements for the Corporate functional areas-Supports communication processes to facilitate organizational effectiveness and clarity regarding strategy and core values-Participate in and execute special projects (global & local) as appropriate

Manages the internal and external talent acquisition process for all levels of exempt and non-exempt positions. Develops and supports proactive recruitment strategies utilizing technology and other means to develop functional networks and external bench strength, and incorporates diversity recruiting initiatives. Administers and supports co-op/internship hiring needs and manages temporary hiring for all Corporate Shared Services departments. Manages the onboarding and new hire orientation process for all Corporate Shared Services new hires.Provides project support for talent management initiatives, including but not limited to succession planning, performance management, leadership development and training programs. Coordinates with internal IT and HRIS leaders to ensure the supporting talent-related tools are designed and deployed for maximum effectiveness and ease of use. Serves as a technical resource and administrator of talent management systems.Partners with the HR Manager to manage compensation and related initiatives related to merit pay, incentive plans, job evaluations, and other compensation matters.Manages the Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and FMLA processes for Corporate Shared Services.Leads the preparation of the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment programs. Ensures compliance with EEO requirements. Maintains accurate employee data in HRIS and generates, manipulates and evaluates workforce reports. Processes all new hires, employee changes and terminations in a timely manner and communicates with the appropriate internal stakeholders.Composes and distributes organizational announcements and related communications.Manages Human Resources content on the company intranet and HR SharePoint. Manages the tuition reimbursement process.Administers the Corporate Language Learning Program through Rosetta Stone.

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Worked for the Hospital Administration staff to facilitate volunteer activities, a Generations in the Workforce Analysis, and assisted with the execution company events.

Worked under the Marketing Communications Manager helping write and edit company and public materials.