Director Human Resources Operations

• Sep 2023 - Present

Human Resources Service Center Manager

• Nov 2019 - Sep 2023

Human Resources

• Nov 2015 - Nov 2019

• Business lead on core team for implementation of Learning Management System and Manager Self-Service within Workday. • Identified as an earlier adopter and facilitator for the GROW model, to embrace coaching and providing feedback in the organization. • Responsible for deploying full performance management process, including talent review sessions. • Partnered with the Automation group to restructure and realign to fit the needs of the business & the market. • Co-leading… Show more • Business lead on core team for implementation of Learning Management System and Manager Self-Service within Workday. • Identified as an earlier adopter and facilitator for the GROW model, to embrace coaching and providing feedback in the organization. • Responsible for deploying full performance management process, including talent review sessions. • Partnered with the Automation group to restructure and realign to fit the needs of the business & the market. • Co-leading restructure of our hourly pay for skill pay system for all six plants in Wisconsin & Ohio • Lead cross function/divisional team to reduce hourly reviews and automate certification, compensation and reviews, which resulted in a 99% reduction in data entry for the HR team alone. - Team Lead for newly implemented admin safety team. Show less • Business lead on core team for implementation of Learning Management System and Manager Self-Service within Workday. • Identified as an earlier adopter and facilitator for the GROW model, to embrace coaching and providing feedback in the organization. • Responsible for deploying full performance management process, including talent review sessions. • Partnered with the Automation group to restructure and realign to fit the needs of the business & the market. • Co-leading… Show more • Business lead on core team for implementation of Learning Management System and Manager Self-Service within Workday. • Identified as an earlier adopter and facilitator for the GROW model, to embrace coaching and providing feedback in the organization. • Responsible for deploying full performance management process, including talent review sessions. • Partnered with the Automation group to restructure and realign to fit the needs of the business & the market. • Co-leading restructure of our hourly pay for skill pay system for all six plants in Wisconsin & Ohio • Lead cross function/divisional team to reduce hourly reviews and automate certification, compensation and reviews, which resulted in a 99% reduction in data entry for the HR team alone. - Team Lead for newly implemented admin safety team. Show less

Human Resources

• Apr 2013 - Nov 2015

• Developed & Implemented hourly direct hire model, therefore reducing recruitment cost along with retaining and attracting proper talent for the organization. • Assisted in 2013/2014 benefit enrollment and other functions with new HCM (Workday) system. • Developed a system for documenting processes and procedures to promote fair &consistent way of conducting business. • Built a pool concept to recruit faster and reduce time to fill. • Team Lead on the Annual Improvement Project… Show more • Developed & Implemented hourly direct hire model, therefore reducing recruitment cost along with retaining and attracting proper talent for the organization. • Assisted in 2013/2014 benefit enrollment and other functions with new HCM (Workday) system. • Developed a system for documenting processes and procedures to promote fair &consistent way of conducting business. • Built a pool concept to recruit faster and reduce time to fill. • Team Lead on the Annual Improvement Project to support growth, retention and improve our overall training program. • On multiple cross functional and cross divisional teams. Show less • Developed & Implemented hourly direct hire model, therefore reducing recruitment cost along with retaining and attracting proper talent for the organization. • Assisted in 2013/2014 benefit enrollment and other functions with new HCM (Workday) system. • Developed a system for documenting processes and procedures to promote fair &consistent way of conducting business. • Built a pool concept to recruit faster and reduce time to fill. • Team Lead on the Annual Improvement Project… Show more • Developed & Implemented hourly direct hire model, therefore reducing recruitment cost along with retaining and attracting proper talent for the organization. • Assisted in 2013/2014 benefit enrollment and other functions with new HCM (Workday) system. • Developed a system for documenting processes and procedures to promote fair &consistent way of conducting business. • Built a pool concept to recruit faster and reduce time to fill. • Team Lead on the Annual Improvement Project to support growth, retention and improve our overall training program. • On multiple cross functional and cross divisional teams. Show less

Sr. Human Resource Generalist, Wisconsin Faucets

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

Human Resources Generalist- Wisconsin Faucets

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2013

• Administrating and upholding union contract • Performance Management • Driving consistency in policies and procedures • Implementing a strategic planning of utilizing flex labor in manufacturing labor and administrative support functions (Engineering, quality, etc). • Part of the associate brand team • Helped design and launch of the new manufacturing flexible workforce website. • Assisted in the plan and execution of sister plants closure. • Drive engagement through… Show more • Administrating and upholding union contract • Performance Management • Driving consistency in policies and procedures • Implementing a strategic planning of utilizing flex labor in manufacturing labor and administrative support functions (Engineering, quality, etc). • Part of the associate brand team • Helped design and launch of the new manufacturing flexible workforce website. • Assisted in the plan and execution of sister plants closure. • Drive engagement through different avenues.

Human Resources- Rotational Progam

• Feb 2009 - Mar 2010

September 2009-March 2010: (Based in Chicago, IL & Kohler WI) ~Acting HR Manager- Baker Showroom & Stores • Support Multi Location Stores and Showroom in the US and the UK. • Traveled to loctions as needed • Performance Management • Began strategic process implementation for structure. • Recruited for and on-boarded new HR Manager for this location. February 2009-September 2009: (Based in Union City, TN & Kohler, WI) ~Acting HR Manager- Union City, TN • Revised… Show more September 2009-March 2010: (Based in Chicago, IL & Kohler WI) ~Acting HR Manager- Baker Showroom & Stores • Support Multi Location Stores and Showroom in the US and the UK. • Traveled to loctions as needed • Performance Management • Began strategic process implementation for structure. • Recruited for and on-boarded new HR Manager for this location. February 2009-September 2009: (Based in Union City, TN & Kohler, WI) ~Acting HR Manager- Union City, TN • Revised and implemented new Union Avoidance Strategies • Implemented FMLA tracking devices • Revised and Implemented the employee handbook • Successfully avoided union organizing during a union campaign. • Drove consistency in performance management and administration of policies. • Recruited for and on-boarded a new HR manager for this location.

SR HR Assistant- Operation Support

• Dec 2008 - Feb 2009

• Assisted with first quarter merit pool. • Began to learn the union contract

SR Human Resources Assistant- Canac

• Dec 2007 - Dec 2008

• Improved absence control by developing and launching weekly electronic absence reporting. • Was on the team that implemented Workbrain system. (Automated time keeping system). • Drove high standards of accountability with supervisors and working with them as a business partner. • Began to hold lunch and learns with supervisors, to help them understand new process and receive their feedback. • Held training session with HR Statesville team for Maximizing Performance, Gallup and… Show more • Improved absence control by developing and launching weekly electronic absence reporting. • Was on the team that implemented Workbrain system. (Automated time keeping system). • Drove high standards of accountability with supervisors and working with them as a business partner. • Began to hold lunch and learns with supervisors, to help them understand new process and receive their feedback. • Held training session with HR Statesville team for Maximizing Performance, Gallup and Compensation 101. • Helped drive and implement the importance of Engagement (Gallup) Survey. • Used SAP on a daily basis, for HR functions. • Assisted in coordination and execution of the plant closure.

HR Assistant

• Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

• Integrated Kohler HR process with in the Statesville HR team. • Held training sessions with HR-Manager and two generalists to guide and train them on process. • Heavy manufacturing recruiting for exempt and non exempt levels. • Co-Facilitated Respectful Workplace training. • Led efforts in updating and training in SAP. • Assisted in the ramp up efforts of this plant.

Human Resources Assistant

• Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

• Mastered applicant management system in less than six months, which included reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens, and setting up interviews. • Well versed in Kohler’s extensive hiring process with in 6 months. • Implemented new hire orientation process with in the showrooms • Interim administrative resource for other areas of the organization. • Train and implement Kohler process with our Canada plant’s HR team.

Pre Human Resources

• May 2004 - Jul 2006

May 2006 – July 2006 (3 months) Channel Builder Coordinator * Making sure product is out in the allotted time given. * Contacting the correct personal to get product out in tim May 2004 – August 2005 (1 year 4 months) Assembler & Machine Operator- Summer &Winter Break Help