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United States

United States

Dynamic HR & Employee/Labor Relations Director with a demonstrated history of working in various industries, including significant exposure to global HR initiatives. Skilled in navigating complex employee relations issues including investigations and action plans, talent development, HRBP function and team, and labor relations across different cultural contexts.• Partners with leadership team and provides coaching to promote company culture and a positive work environmentAddresses HR Support inquiries from managers and team members. Leads implementation/roll out of Human Resources initiatives or policies• Leading HRBP function and team to work collaboratively and strategically with all levels of leadership to support and drive business operational objectives.• Transformational HR - Transitioning from tactical to strategic HRBP operations.• Proven track record in leading various projects, enhancing workforce productivity, and implementing strategic HR policies that foster positive and collaborative relationships, organizational design and workplace culture.Partnering with leaders to provide strategic guidance to improve leader/employee relationships. • Strong educational background in HR Management and Business, complemented by hands-on experience in labor laws compliance, workforce planning, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Responsible for employee relations, investigations, labor relations, grievance administration processes, contract negotiations and administration, and deliver consultation to exceed organizational objectives with union and non-union employees within manufacturing facilities and corporate office. Cultivate effective working relationships with union leaders, corporate, and other stakeholders to implement initiatives, resolve disputes and grievances, and provide recommendations on employee and labor relations issues. Execute investigations, risk assessments and provide guidance regarding union relations and arbitration preparation. Maintain regulatory compliance with local and federal labor laws and organizational objectives.

Texas

Directed all of the Human Resources, Labor & Employee Relations activities for manufacturing site, as a member of plant leadership team. Responsible for all aspects of HR including recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, employee and leadership development, and strategic planning. Automotive manufacturing industry. Effectively built and maintained positive relationships with plant union leadership/committees, union local and regional representatives utilizing engagement initiatives with employee groups and union representatives focused on transparent communication and collaborative problem solving, which resulted in 25% increase in workforce productivity, 99% of grievances resolved without arbitration and 50% of grievances resolved prior to third step; grievances reduced by 75% overall.Planned, prepared for and Negotiated 4-1/2 year CBA with USW, ratified on first pass.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

Provided direction and guidance on human resources policies, procedures and contract interpretation. Supported plant personnel with benefits and compensation, recruiting, onboarding, training and development, performance management, succession planning, internal communications, recognition programs, employee relations, investigations, payroll and HRIS systems.Managed employee grievances, arbitrations, labor disputes, labor reports - negotiated CBA's, as well as Effects Bargaining. No arbitrations during my tenure of 8+ years. Grievances reduced by 60% as a result of improved relations between the company and the USW union.Specialties: Union relations and negotiations, EEOC matters, grievance, discipline, and terminations; mediation and conflict resolution; Leadership development; Coaching, counseling, and mentoring.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources Management