Senior AVP, People & Culture

• Nov 2021 - Present

AVP, People & Culture Business Partner

• Apr 2021 - Present

Manager, Senior HR Business Partner

• Dec 2017 - Apr 2021

Human Resources Manager

• Feb 2015 - Dec 2017

• Business Partner: proactively collaborate with business leaders to provide HR solutions and support that enable the business to achieve objectives. Implement and communicate corporate initiatives at the plant level. Conduct training for business leaders regarding Performance and People Management. Created new supervisor training program. • HR Generalist/Employee Relations: provide guidance on all HR processes including full life-cycle recruitment, benefits, compensation, and performance counseling. Primary HR contact for 700+ employees across 3 manufacturing plants. Investigate complaints, compliance calls, and EEOC charges and facilitate resolution. Developed and implemented weekly new hire orientation. • Performance Management/Compensation: Facilitate annual review process and supervise merit review cycles. Coach business leaders on talent management. Automated step progression increase program for hourly positions and developed competency checkpoints for each step. Job analysis and leveling for new or modified positions. Analyze salary surveys and market data to ensure appropriate wage scale and salary structure annually. Audit payroll systems and processes to ensure FLSA compliance. • Other: Inclusion Council, Safety Committee, unemployment and worker’s compensation administration, LOA coordinator. ODRISA, SOX and AAP reporting. Effectively manage contracts with Temporary Agencies and TPAs. Show less

Human Resources Coordinator

• Aug 2005 - Feb 2015

• Employee Relations: Primary contact for 1200 employees. Led transformation of HR department to value-added group with strong focus on service and responsiveness. Responsible for Skyward (HRIS) accuracy and reporting, Global Compliance Network administration and annual coursework management, licensure tracking and problem resolution, policy interpretation for 4 union contracts, Applitrack (ATS), and Subfinder. • Employee Recognition: Created automated, district-wide Employee Recognition Program (Shout Out!) with 78% participation rate utilizing Google docs. Coordinated Retirement events and Service award program. • Recruitment: Primary contact for applicants, agencies, and universities. Achieved 100% utilization of ATS (Applitrack) capabilities including job postings, external advertisements, appropriate and timely communication to applicants, interview scheduler, and automated forms management. Developed and delivered training program for administrators. • Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness Coordinator Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Jul 1995 - Jan 1998

• Business Partner: worked closely with assigned businesses to provide HR solutions and support that enabled the business to achieve objectives. Implemented and monitored HR strategies including a new performance management program, career development initiatives, succession planning, and change management. Conducted training for business leaders regarding Conflict Resolution, Resolving Substandard Performance, and Managing Time-off (FMLA). • HR Generalist: provided guidance and coaching on all HR processes including full life-cycle recruitment. Partnered with COEs (e.g., Compensation, Benefits, and Training) to meet specific needs of business. Implemented new job grade structure and salary matrices including communication strategy. • Employee Relations: HR contact for over 300 associates (corporate, sales, and 20+ pharmacy locations). Conducted investigations regarding harassment, discrimination, and unemployment claims. Interpreted and administered all policies and procedures. • Other: supervision of HR Assistant and receptionists. Facilitated HR department’s Continuous Improvement Processes. Analyzed and tracked all HR metrics including turnover, engagement, cost per hire, and absenteeism. Show less

Human Resources Administrator

• Aug 1993 - Jul 1995

• Recruitment: conducted behavioral assessment of all applicants. Coached managers through recruitment process including job analysis and competencies review. Conducted background and reference checks. • Benefits Administration: interpreted and administered all benefit programs including 401(k), Section 125, Medical/Dental/Vision, COBRA, Life, AD&D, LTD, STD, Unemployment, and Worker’s Compensation. • Compensation Administration: developed and implemented salary matrices, coordinated annual merit increase/bonus processes, participated in salary surveys. Also developed position descriptions for all corporate positions. • Other: collaborated with location management regarding HR strategy and policies. Supervised HR department. Show less

Supervisor, Employment, Benefits & Training

• Mar 1992 - Jul 1993

• Recruitment: created job postings and advertisements, partnered with local universities and technical programs to develop talent pipeline, and ensured EEO/AA compliance for all nonexempt and exempt hires. • EEO/AA Compliance: developed, implemented, and audited organization’s first AA Plan. Created management training program. Completed all compliance reporting including EEO-1 and VET-100. • Benefit Administration: interpreted and administered all benefit programs including Medical/Dental/Vision, COBRA, FSAs, EAP, and Wellness Program. Coordinated all Open Enrollment activities. • Training: developed and conducted Interviewing Skills, EEO/AA Compliance, and Managing Cultural Diversity programs. Also responsible for all DDI Management Training in Interaction Management and Techniques. Show less