Experience

Viega LLC

• United States
• Building Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manager, Apprenticeship Program

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  The Manger, Apprenticeship Program leads apprenticeship initiatives for Viega LLC. In partnership with the talent management team, this position manages the execution and maintenance of apprenticeship programs, apprentice applications and program progress, and apprenticeship-related partnerships across the United States. The successful candidate will influence the strategy and direction of apprenticeships across the business to build employee skills and abilities while providing a best-in-class employee experience. The Manger, Apprenticeship Program is responsible for coordinating strategies, partnerships, and programs that create, expand, and strengthen opportunities for the apprenticeship in diverse industries throughout Central and Southern Kansas. The Manger, Apprenticeship Program will create and oversee a portfolio of apprenticeship programs, coordinating programmatic activities with these industry partners. The Manger, Apprenticeship Program will also assist the VP, Manufacturing in designing and realizing broader strategic goals, such as incubating pilot programs and strengthening connections with industry partners. The Manger, Apprenticeship Program may have responsibility for any of the following areas such as K-12 programs, non-employee program oversight, systems and tools administration, training and talent acquisition compliance, diversity equity inclusion, and workforce programs. The Manger, Apprenticeship Program may include building, growing, and maintaining strong relationships with schools and the community, partnering with Corporate and other stakeholders, coordinating events, leading improvement projects, facilitating system needs and enhancements, executing compliance with audits and accesses. There will be data analytics, people connection opportunities and project management components to this role. Show less



McPherson College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Coach Men's Soccer

  • May 2021 - Aug 2023



XPO

• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Human Resources Generalist

  • May 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Analyze trends and leverage metrics to help develop solutions, programs and policies. • Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations, as well as address complex employee relations issues. • Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed. • Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management. • Partner to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. • Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation. • Provide guidance and input on workforce and succession planning. • Identify training needs for teams and individual leaders, as well as participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. • Serve as a coach and mentor for members of the leadership team. Show less



EMPLOYERS

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • 2016 - Feb 2021

  ● Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units. ● Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate. ● Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies. ● Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. ● 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 day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). ● Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. ● Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. ● Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers. ● Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters. ● Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning. ● Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs. ● Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met. ● Performs other related duties as assigned. Show less