Director of Human Resources

• Mar 2019 - Present

Human Resources Manager - Labor Relations

• Aug 2017 - Mar 2019

Partnered with site business leaders in the organization’s strategic planning efforts, providing insight and guidance on vital HR concerns to ensure alignment with business objectives. Served as an agent of change to optimize organizational performance. Responsible for facilitating the implementation of Labor Strategies in Union Operations as well as the administration of the collective bargaining agreement. Maintained and fostered positive employee and labor relations for the entire site population. Show less

Director of Human Resources

• Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

Oversaw all areas of Human Resources Management in a unionized pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including compensation and benefits, performance management, full cycle recruiting, and employee and labor relations. Administered two separate 401(k) plans with responsibility for completing required testing and 5500 filings, and served on the Investment Committee in the role of Secretary. As a member of the senior management team, participated in the implementation of strategic directives by collaborating and participating in the defining and structuring of strategic measures and measurements. Served as a member of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Core Team and was a stream lead for Communications. As Communications Leader, our cross-functional team developed a comprehensive site-side communications plan, organized events, and used a variety of different media to communicate key messages and increase engagement. Show less

Site Human Resources Manager

• May 2014 - Oct 2015

Strategically partnered with managers and provided coaching to help them effectively develop and manage talent. Assisted in the performance management process to ensure expectations are clearly defined and that employees are being properly developed, tracked and evaluated. Coached and counseled supervisors on matters such as conflict resolution, employee disputes, and employee discipline and recommended appropriate actions. Developed and delivered training on various Human Resources topics. Ensured all Human Resources policies and practices were consistently applied and that practices compliant with all applicable state and federal laws and with the collective bargaining agreement. Conducted formal investigations and objectively evaluated all complaints, including harassment, discrimination, employee disputes, etc. Managed all aspects of labor relations and the collective bargaining process, including the handling of grievances, strategic planning, research, contract interpretation, etc. Show less

Head of Human Resources

• Dec 2008 - May 2014

Responsible for all facets of Human Resources for a unionized chemical manufacturing facility, including full cycle recruitment, retention, staff development, talent management, employee and labor relations, and compensation and benefits. Also serve as management representative for labor grievances and arbitrations and plan administrator for two separate 401(k) plans. Additional responsibilities include the oversight of payroll and time and labor management using ADP PCPW, E-Time, ADP Workforce Now and EZ Labor. Show less

HR Generalist/Executive Assistant

• Nov 1999 - Dec 2008

• Processed weekly and bi-weekly payrolls using ADP PCPW, E-Time, ADP Workforce Now and EZ Labor.• Supported HR function by responding independently to inquiries regarding company policies and benefits.• Responsible for event planning and coordinating special company functions.• Developed and administered an intricate Access database to track non-conformances companywide.• Served as an internal ISO auditor, an active member of company Safety Committee, and a member of the Confined Space Rescue Team.• Performed various high-level administrative duties for the President and Executive Staff. Show less

Intercompany Accountant

• Apr 1989 - Nov 1999

• Daily analysis of international intercompany accounts • Monthly reports, including reconciliation and calculation of net balance due to parent company • Worked closely with all levels of management to resolve billing disputes • Navigated and extracted information from SAP system (P/O, A/P, A/R and G/L modules) • Daily analysis of international intercompany accounts • Monthly reports, including reconciliation and calculation of net balance due to parent company • Worked closely with all levels of management to resolve billing disputes • Navigated and extracted information from SAP system (P/O, A/P, A/R and G/L modules)