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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Led HR function for global, >$1BB, 2,300-employee business unit with responsibility for 20+ salaried HR professionals in the US, Mexico, Hungary, China and Japan. Reported directly to Chief People Officer with dotted line to the Business Unit President. Led several global business unit and company-wide initiatives. Successfully led company negotiations team (first chair) through 2024 negotiations with the UAW in Cleveland, OH, which covered 750 employees in two business units.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Responsible for leading the HR function for the Howmet Structures forgings business (900+ employees at manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio and Savannah, GA) as well as three facilities in the United Kingdom. Focused on putting processes in place, partnering with our labor unions in Cleveland to move the business forward, building and developing a strong HR team, creating programs to develop our shop floor supervisors and other leaders and working together with all employees to create a more diverse and inclusive environment. Led initiatives in multiple areas, including labor relations, org design, recruiting, talent development, performance management, communications, DEI and employee retention. Key member of 2020 company bargaining committee for both UAW and IAM (first chair) collective bargaining agreements. Led team of 10 HR professionals.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Led HR function for 3,400-employee global building and construction business, with 12 direct reports and 10 indirect reports in the US, Canada, France, UK and Netherlands. Reported jointly to the Business Unit President and Vice-President of HR. Took internal transfer to relocate back to hometown (Cleveland) for family reasons, while taking on the challenge of leading HR for one of the company's largest facilities.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

HR Manager for 950+ employees, including six direct reports, in Lancaster, PA (non-union) and Texarkana, TX (USW). Responsibilities include full scope HR leadership, employee engagement, recruiting, internal and external communications, training and other activities within the organization/community. Job duties include leading and/or participating in strategic initiatives for the plant(s), business unit and overall organization, including leading global initiatives and benchmarking with other large organizations and key customers.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Full scope Human Resources representative for three departments (Ingot, Hot Rolling and Cold Rolling) representing 700+ USW, IBEW and salaried employees. Managed several plant-wide processes and initiatives in the areas of salaried recruiting (experienced, campus and diversity), organizational development, succession planning, labor relations, team development and other activities.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Human Resources Manager for Novelis North America regional office as well as five satellite locations. Supported local HR and Plant Managers at ten facilities in the U.S. and Canada in resolution of various employee relations issues. Worked closely with senior managment team on employee relations issues and other initiatives. Supported business partners in procurement, supply chain, logistics, finance, accounting, tax, reliability, sales, customer service and operations. Led or participated in projects related to restructuring, organizational effectiveness, setting of local and regional policies, RIF programs, M&A activities, employee benefit plan redesign, compensation, group moves and launching of a joint venture. Managed team of five (HR Generalist and Facilities Services Team). Management Representative for EHS Steering Committee. Managed fleet of 100+ leased vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. Reported to VP, Human Resources & EHS, Novelis North America. Relocated from Cleveland, Ohio to Atlanta, Georgia in 2010.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Human Resources Manager/Operations Services Leader for 96-person unionized manufacturing facility. Member of local management team. Managed team of ten salaried employees in the employee relations, procurement, traffic, accounting and planning functions. Led management team through negotiations related to 2008 IUE-CWA collective bargaining agreement. Member of local EHS and Behavior Based Safety Steering Teams. Reported to Plant Manager with dotted line to VP, Human Resources & EHS, Novelis North America.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Focused on compliance issues (i.e. non-discrimination testing, government filings, plan design) related to administration of qualified plans and executive compensation programs, as well as various change initiatives. Reported to Employee Benefits Manager, Novelis North America.

Worldwide, Oo

Specialized in consulting to Fortune 500 companies related to compliance, executive compensation and tax issues related to employee benfefit plans. Reported to Partner, Employee Benefits Tax Services Group.

Mba, Human Resources

Strategic Human Resources Management Program

Executive Leadership Program

Bachelors, Business Administration, Accounting