Experience

Caldwell Manufacturing Company

• United States
• Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim HR Leader (May 22 to Present)

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  United States



Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Human Resources

  • Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

  Rochester, New York, United States Responsible for the development and delivery of people management strategies that align with the overall strategic goals and objectives of the business. Provide support to organizational leadership and full oversight of the entire human resource lifecycle for a 1200 employee base located in nine states. Lead a team of three HR Professionals.



Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

  Pittsford, New York Served as the Human Resources Director for the corporate functions (Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources); provided management guidance and support on matters of employee relations, strategic staffing, compensation, recruitment, and retention. • Guided a team of three HR data entry specialist along with two indirect reports, in the accurate and timely entry of information into the HRIS system. • Developed a foundation for a HR Shared Service model that allowed for a… Show more Served as the Human Resources Director for the corporate functions (Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources); provided management guidance and support on matters of employee relations, strategic staffing, compensation, recruitment, and retention. • Guided a team of three HR data entry specialist along with two indirect reports, in the accurate and timely entry of information into the HRIS system. • Developed a foundation for a HR Shared Service model that allowed for a team of seven to reduce to five through the creation of a single submission point for HR data entry requests and HR questions for employees and Site HR. Included continuous improvement in efficiency of department and services performed using process management and process improvement knowledge. Show less



Home Properties (Lighthouse Management Services, LLC)

• United States
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager of Employee Relations and Recruitment

  • Mar 2010 - Jul 2019

  Rochester, New York Area Managed and led the Employee Relations and Recruitment functions with a team of four. Earned a reputation for dedication, flexibility and positive work ethic; retained throughout the acquisition and eventual divesting stages over a three-year period. • Directed the development of a recruitment strategy and the implementation of recruitment innovations, including expanding recruitment through the addition of several social media platforms to begin to develop an employer brand and… Show more Managed and led the Employee Relations and Recruitment functions with a team of four. Earned a reputation for dedication, flexibility and positive work ethic; retained throughout the acquisition and eventual divesting stages over a three-year period. • Directed the development of a recruitment strategy and the implementation of recruitment innovations, including expanding recruitment through the addition of several social media platforms to begin to develop an employer brand and increase reach to more passive candidates. • Cultivated a Union Avoidance Strategy and quick response team, to ensure the Company was prepared to address any union activity. • Crafted an employee handbook to communicate Company culture and expectations more accurately. • Drove the development and implementation of business policies. • Worked to effectively resolve employee relations issues such as complaints, harassment allegations, policy questions, ensuring consistent application of company policies, employment law, and disciplinary actions • Facilitated the employee engagement survey (all on-line) with a 74.5% participation rate, where 28% of employee base had limited access to a computer. • Oversaw the implementation of an unemployment administrator resulting in a reduction in the UI tax rate for six of the nine states, providing an estimated tax savings of $61K in year one. • Mentored and coached operational and corporate managers on conflict resolution and performance issues. • Collaborated with the Internal Audit Department to investigate and respond to Ethics Line Calls. Show less



Frontier Communications

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Representative

  • Feb 2009 - Mar 2010

  Rochester, New York Area Was responsible for the administration of Corporate/region human resources functions including, but not limited to, labor relations,training, employee relations, salary and benefits administration and record-keeping. -Handled union grievances: partnering with managers to interpret the collective bargaining agreement and address grievances with union representatives. -Coached managers and employees



Wegmans Food Markets

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Representative

  • Nov 2006 - Feb 2009

  Rochester, New York Area Provided leadership and expertise for the full scope of Human Resource functions that impacted manufacturing including employee relations, union relations, employee benefits, compensation, employee involvement, practices, training, organizational change and development. Participate in Union Relations activities including serving as company spokesperson at hearings, and meetings. Consulted with the management team to facilitate team performance. Supported management in administering… Show more Provided leadership and expertise for the full scope of Human Resource functions that impacted manufacturing including employee relations, union relations, employee benefits, compensation, employee involvement, practices, training, organizational change and development. Participate in Union Relations activities including serving as company spokesperson at hearings, and meetings. Consulted with the management team to facilitate team performance. Supported management in administering compensation plans including reward and recognition programs that are equitable and in line with Wegmans goals. Provide advice, council and support to managers and employees. Show less



Bausch + Lomb

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources

  • May 2000 - Nov 2006

  Rochester, New York Area SR HR Representative Provided human resource leadership and support for business partners in global engineering, EH&S, IT, and Finance organizations in Global Operations & Engineering. Lead HR support for employee relations issues. Conducted investigations relative to employee relation's complaints. Ensured the hiring of the highest-level talent. Conducted training as needed relative to Individual Development Conducted HR metrics reporting for identified functions and… Show more SR HR Representative Provided human resource leadership and support for business partners in global engineering, EH&S, IT, and Finance organizations in Global Operations & Engineering. Lead HR support for employee relations issues. Conducted investigations relative to employee relation's complaints. Ensured the hiring of the highest-level talent. Conducted training as needed relative to Individual Development Conducted HR metrics reporting for identified functions and locations. Assisted in the tracking and reporting of talent review information. SR COMPENSATION ANALYST Lead for all compensation related activities/processes including but not limited to salary planning, bonus, and stock administration. Acted as a liaison between Corporate Compensation and Global Supply Chain sites to drive compensation process consistency. Coordinated Performance Management Plans (PMP) process for Rochester Admin as well as globally for GSC bonus eligible. Provided input on salary recommendation and job analysis. EEO SPECIALIST Provided analytical and reporting support to Global Diversity & Employee Relation functions. Developed and analyzed statistical models to monitor and oversee US company-wide activities and trends related to employment and diversity. Provided support and acted as liaison to the global business units in the execution of various human resources projects, including Affirmative Action Plan process for all US locations, Work Environment Survey, and other projects as necessary. Provided project management to the development, execution and communication of global employee survey Prepared reports and conduct analysis to help drive business decisions related to diversity, work/life, staffing, employee relations, etc. Audited Affirmative Action Plans for all U.S. locations. Responsible for keeping current on Federal labor/employment regulations.

• Customer Service

  • Jul 1992 - May 2000