In this role, I drove an array of HR programs and processes, including steering change management initiatives across talent and performance management, workforce planning, succession planning, global mobility and immigration, compensation planning, benefit harmonization, policy development and HRIS implementation. I administered activities including resolving complaints, counseling supervisors and employees on the interpretation of policies, procedures, and monitoring business practices to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and company guidelines, laws and employment regulations. I also regularly monitored trends and changes in legislation in HR to anticipate future needs and business opportunities.✔ Drove strategic change management throughout North America (NA) as Unit4 transitioned to a privately held organization. Impacted Talent and Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Global Mobility and Immigration, Compensation Plans, Benefit Harmonization, Policy Development, and HRIS.✔ Strategically advised global and local executives and management on US and Canadian employment laws, compliance regulations and employment relations, to ensure regulatory compliance.✔ Provided expert consulting on strategic initiatives as a key member of the NA leadership team, managing the HR team and collaborating with global HR partners. ✔ Delivered subject matter expertise on global HR outsourcing initiative to third party vendor.✔ Instituted US and Canadian immigration protocol, after partnering with US and Canadian immigration attorneys to facilitate expeditious roll-out of global workforce, which would ensure critical client resource availability.

Here, I steered the integration of numerous core and ancillary benefit plans and 401k retirement plans into a consolidated corporate plan following several acquisitions. I directed the distribution and roll-out of HR programs for implementation at the local level.✔ Customized new benefit programs to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and fiduciary responsibilities. ✔ Renegotiated and reduce benefit costs for the organization and plan participants utilizing organizational strength and size.✔ Formulated Affirmative Action Plans for multiple US locations. ✔ Implemented Applicant Tracking System (ATS), E-Verify and I-9 Compliance, streamlining the acquisition of top talent.✔ Designed and introduced multi-state employee handbook for 1,000+ exempt and non-exempt employees in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Virginia in compliance with local, state and federal employment laws.

In this position, I leveraged strategic and tactical HR expertise to provide oversight as member of the operations leadership team throughout multiple manufacturing facilities encompassing 24-hour shifts and a multi-lingual workforce. I efficiently managed a team of HR professionals and a US human resources budget. I also partnered with the EHS Manager on safety compliance and worker compensation matters.✔ Partnered with key stakeholders to align people, systems and culture with business strategy. ✔ Implemented newly designed workforce classification and wage step program for hourly manufacturing personnel to facilitate recruitment and retention of key talent. ✔ Conceptualized and executed compliant processes, procedures and systems for program implementation and social compliance auditing. ✔ Consulted with managers to identify training and development needs for workforce.✔ Collaborated with corporate shared services team to implement strategies including Compensation & Benefits, Training & Development, Performance Management and HRIS systems. ✔ Launched new wellness program and wellness fairs for all US employees including annual biometric screenings.

In this role, I provided comprehensive HR consulting services, collaborating with the leadership team to review and audit company processes and procedures and recommend corrective action plans to ensure regulatory compliance.✔ Facilitated company closure activities, delivering WARN notifications, preparing severance packages, and conducting employee exit meetings in support of transfer of operations overseas.

Here, I directed all aspects of human resources and payroll for a multi-company, multi-state engineering and consulting firm and its affiliate survey firm. Drove policy design and implementation and steered employee performance management, mentoring and coaching, recruitment and onboarding, employee relations and benefits administration.✔ Quarterbacked company through change management activities following acquisition, including transitioning personnel through the integration of new benefits, policies, computer systems and training.