Human Resources- Specialty & REMCO

• Feb 2023 - Present

Human Resources- Digital & Technology

• Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

• Global HR support for the Chief Technology Officer within the Digital & Technology business unit for Yum! Brands (Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken & Taco Bell) in the US, United Kingdom, India, and Israel. • Lead the BPC (Building People Capability) Cycle, including annual review and development planning, succession and bench building and calibrations • Advise department heads around effective Organization Design and structure to remove barriers and ensure maximized performance • Execute key organizational / leadership changes and change management • Partner with managers to identify development needs and develop solutions to continue to build individual, coach and organization capability • Develop/Sustain an engaging culture, based on our culture and values that fuels business results, leveraging employee feedback survey results and other insights as a guide • Build strong relationships with all functional leaders and serve as a trusted advisor for employees, navigating the employee life cycle including promotions, resignations, transfers, terminations, and performance management Show less

HR Business Partner, Heritage Landscape

• Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

• C-Suite level HR support for our Heritage Landscaping Division• Advise and work with field HR staff and other senior level leaders to ensure compliance with HR policies• Support the leadership team in continuing to build the leadership bench and technical expertise necessary to grow the size of the business in the next 5 years• Diagnose people and capability gaps (i.e. performance, talent, compensation) and develop targeted interventions and development strategies to address them• Influence the regional footprint for the business and develop optimal workforce model (i.e. headcount targets, spans, layers, total cost of workforce) in partnership with business, HR and finance leaders.• Acts as liaison between the field organization and HR COEs for training, benefits, compliance, workers comp, LOAs and employee relations needs.• Consults with senior leadership and line management to provide HR vision, guidance and seamless execution of the people plan• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop fit for purpose solutions and programs for our frontline and management employees• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; stays current on best and next practices in the HR space• Provides acquisition HR integration support Show less

HR Business Partner, Central/South/Midsouth Regions

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

• SVP level HR support for our Central/South/Midsouth Regions• Advise and work with field HR staff and other senior level leaders to ensure compliance with HR policies• Participate as an active member of the regional leadership team, leveraging business acumen in addition to functional capabilities• Support the SVP in continuing to build the leadership bench and technical expertise necessary to grow the size of the business in the next 5 years• Diagnose people and capability gaps (i.e. performance, talent, compensation) and develop targeted interventions and development strategies to address them• Influence the regional footprint for the business and develop optimal workforce model (i.e. headcount targets, spans, layers, total cost of workforce) in partnership with business, HR and finance leaders.• Acts as liaison between the field organization and HR COEs for training, benefits, compliance, workers comp, LOAs and employee relations needs.• Consults with senior leadership and line management to provide HR vision, guidance and seamless execution of the people plan• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop fit for purpose solutions and programs for our frontline and management employees• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; stays current on best and next practices in the HR space• Provides acquisition HR integration support Show less

HR Business Partner, Talent Management & Military Outreach

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

Act as a front line liaison with business units including field and corporate operations to drive performance through Talent Management and Organizational Development initiatives along with managing the enterprise military outreach initiative and employee relations.• Career and leadership development planning and coaching – overseeing development plans and coaching for High Potential employees throughout the company.• Culture development planning and coaching – overseeing Culture IQ process, driving culture at the branch level.• Supporting leadership development in partnership with the Learning and Development Team• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation for launch of new enterprise Employee Handbook.• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale.• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.• Partners with the legal department as needed/required.• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.• Continue to manage responsibilities listed under “Veteran Recruiting Program Manager” below. Show less

Veteran Recruiting Program Manager

• Jan 2019 - May 2020

Create, build and implement a new enterprise military outreach program for SRS.Award winning program:**Earned "Military Friendly Employer-Top 10" designation for 2020 ranked #7.**Earned "Military Spouse Friendly Employer" designation for 2020.**Induction into the DoD's 2019 MSEP class (Military Spouse Employment Partnership)**74% increase in veteran new hires for FY 2019**19% increase in veteran retention for FY 2019**77% increase in veteran new hires for FY 2020 Q1• Formulate the strategy and design programs through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement.• Collaborate with the SRS Raise the Roof foundation to optimize the synergy between corporate programs and philanthropy to support veterans and military families.• Exercise national, state and local thought leadership and foster public/private/non-profit partnerships: part of a collaborative team that supports strategic relationships with the Department of Defense and Military Services; Departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs; roofing industry professional organizations and other influential players.• Directly and indirectly lead a collaborative team of human resources, reputation and brand professionals focused on integrating efforts to support veterans, military spouses and their families.• Direct the SRS brand, ensuring top-of-mind awareness for SRS Distribution as the Employer of Choice for the veteran community.• Tasked with responsibility to develop a portfolio of programs to address under-served military target audiences (wounded/ill/injured heroes, families and caregivers; female veterans and student veterans).• Manage and innovate the military program to enhance the talent pipeline.• Partner with the SRS CDL Academy to implement a military engagement strategy.• Lead the SRS Veteran Council Show less

Military Outreach Program Manager

• Dec 2015 - Dec 2018

Create, build and implement an enterprise military program within a multinational organization. Award Winning Program:**Earned "Military Friendly Employer" designation for 2019.**Earned "Top Veteran Friendly Employer" designation for 2018. • In collaboration with managers, HR & recruiters, support Schneider Electric leaders in the development of a company-wide military initiatives, providing coaching and support in their development as champions of diversity to act as change agents in the organization. • Collaborate with management and human resources in the development of strategies for talent management and associate development.• OFCCP compliance for Veteran hiring.• Partner with HR to provide candidate sourcing recommendations and/or recruiters to build pipeline of qualified transitioning military candidates to facilitate the increase hiring of veterans. • Directly train, facilitate, and secure other trainers regarding military, inclusiveness and cultural competency issues. • In collaboration with the marketing department, develop and execute military communication strategy to ensure broad communication of all initiatives. • Provide brand marketing support to proactively seek opportunities to showcase Schneider Electric’s military outreach program in the appropriate internal and external publications. Show less

Senior HR Business Partner (Global Supply Chain)

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

I support 7 Directors within Schneider Electric's Global Supply Chain that are located in Pennsylvania, California, North Carolina, Kentucky, Rhode Island and Texas. In addition to these managers, I support their staff of 400+ Exempt & Non-exempt employees throughout the US.•Internal Consulting Expertise •Identify and address the critical needs of the business.•Continuously develop ideas for leveraging human resources for competitive advantage. •Make sound HR decisions based on limited, complex, or contradictory business information. •Apply an understanding of business strategies and goals to tailor HR products and services to add value. •Provide appropriate advice and feedback to improve compliance with legal and ethical standards. •Use good judgment sharing information and maintaining confidentiality. •Ability to implement change management effectively. Show less

MSP Program Manager

• Nov 2010 - Jan 2014

Formerly ZeroChaos *HR Business Consultant to multiple business verticals within my client's various divisions. *Global & Domestic strategic and operational expertise in HR cost containment and supplier management. *Responsible for managing programs through an E-Procurement tool which provides end-to-end contingent labor solutions for the effective acquisition and tracking of labor. *Manage the relationship of multiple corporate division human resources departments. *Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reviews reflecting client account staffing activity/spend for my client's senior managers and executives. *Track and manage contract labor order fulfillment activity. *Negotiate contracts for multiple vendors to ensure supply & demand chain is effective in quality, cost & responsiveness. *Monitor activities for up to 300+ contract employees (Managed Remotely) to ensure proper timekeeping has been approved on a weekly basis. *Advise client on best HR business practices regarding contingent workforce fulfillment, and to offer guidance in aligning pay rate ranges within standard national market ranges. *Prepare annual budgets and forecast for each account. Show less

District Manager

• Sep 2007 - Nov 2010

• Analyze data and make human resources recommendations to customer management teams for corrective action and continuous improvement. • Represent the company at Career & Job Fairs • Responsible for hiring and terminations •Manage human capital operating expenses •Create & develop HR project proposals and pricing models •Assist with the preparation of the annual business plan which includes the selecting, training, and developing management team •Monitor & coach HR service team to ensure performance is being achieved to increase efficiency and operational costs. •Partner with employees and HR client management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations (FMLA, EEO etc). • Respond to employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints. • Conduct appropriate investigations into employee relations issues, follow documentation procedures and resolve issues to satisfaction of management, customers and participants. • Represent the company on any unemployment claims, EEO & Worker's Compensation investigations. • Maintains and coordinates employee recognition and social programs such as employee service awards & employee recognition programs. • Assist in Maintaining corporate Affirmative Action Program. Show less

Sgt - US Marine

• 1996 - 2004

Logistics/Supply Chain 8th ESB Support Co 4th MAR DIV, Truck Co Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival (MCIWS) II MEF 4th MAR DIV Logistics/Supply Chain 8th ESB Support Co 4th MAR DIV, Truck Co Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival (MCIWS) II MEF 4th MAR DIV