Alison Collis
Jackson
Summary
Dynamic human resources professional with extensive experience in enhancing team performance and driving organizational success. Recognized for a strong commitment to team collaboration and delivering quantifiable results while adeptly navigating changing business landscapes. Expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and strategic planning. Passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture that empowers individuals and aligns with organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Human Resources Manager
Pace Industries
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw seven Pace plants in TN, MA, MI, and NH, employing 700-1100 employees across all plants.
- Managed a team of 5 HR professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and training on HR practices.
- Developed and implemented strategic HR initiatives to support company goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with Regional partners, CHRO, and Benefits Director to formulate uniform policies, procedures, and departmental objectives.
- Disseminated corporate programs to plants and ensured adequate training.
- Acted as a strategic partner to General Managers, Department Managers, and Executive Leadership Team.
- Multiple locations
Human Resources Manager
Pace Industries
Jackson, TN
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Planned, organized, and controlled all activities of the Human Resource department. Participated in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
- Analyzed employee compensation and developed skill-based comp structure, monitored performance evaluation systems and revised, as necessary.
- Conducted recruitment efforts for exempt, non-exempt and temporary employees. Wrote and placed advertising as needed.
- Ensured policies and procedures were compliant by reviewing legal requirements.
- Advised management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
- Organized and supervised staffing activities including transfers, promotions, layoffs, recalls and terminations.
- Counseled individual employees requesting advice relative to company policy.
- Maintained and developed job descriptions, handbooks, policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Created Pace quarterly newsletter for all sites.
- Completed weekly payroll for both salaried and hourly employees.
- Maintained community relationships by actively participating in local events, as well as engagement with trade schools, such as JSCC's AMT program and TCAT's Tool and Die program.
- Maintained board position with Jackson State Community College's local FAME (Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education) chapter as Board Secretary.
- FAME certified Lean Manufacturing and Safety culture AMT trainer.
Human Resources Generalist
Metal Technologies/Pace Industries
Jackson, TN
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted new hire orientations and temporary employee orientations.
- Enrolled employees into corporate benefits programs such as insurances, retirement, and leave programs.
- Coordinated continuing education training for new hires, temporary employees, and existing employees.
- Assisted in employee relations management.
- Ensured compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual Corporate HR reporting such as Labor Allocation reports, hiring and retention data, wage reporting, and safety metrics.
- Developed and administered wellness program and employee incentive programs.
- Recruited for and conducted interviews with both salaried and hourly hires.
- Maintained performance review process, pay for skills program, and competency evaluations.
Benefits Coordinator
Metal Technologies
Jackson, TN
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Administered and managed employee benefits programs for 150-250 employees.
- Conducted new hire orientations and annual open enrollment sessions in both passive and active enrollment cycles.
- Processed monthly life and disability invoices for our third party provider, Lincoln Financial.
- Maintained stringent account records for all employees to ensure no errors in employee benefits.
- Ensured compliance with all ACA regulations.
- Completed FMLA, STD, and LTD processes for employees from start to finish.
- Composed and mailed 1095s yearly to all employees.
- Educated employees on benefit programs, including CHDPs vs PPO plans, HSA vs FSA, 401k contribution benefits, life and disability programs, financial wellness programs.
- Coordinated yearly HRAs and maintained records of employee medical discounts and surcharges.
Accounts Manager
State Farm Insurance
Humboldt, TN
02.2011 - 07.2019
- Sold life, health, fire, and auto insurance, ultimately becoming the top agent team member in West Tennessee during my tenure with the company.
- Navigated and trained various employees on a multitude of network software including CISCO telecommunications, Salesforce Cloud, Unified Communications, and State Farm business technologies such as ABS.
- Conducted individual financial reviews to uncover customer needs for retirement savings, property insurance gaps, and financial wellness opportunities such as annuities, long term care insurance, and Roth IRAs/Traditional IRAs.
- Built and maintained relationships with existing and potential customers through online, in person, and phone avenues.
- Exercised time management and multitasking skills to ensure effective execution of both sales and service on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Led team in sales and service strategies, specifically by way of conducting weekly meetings with sales partners.
Education
Master's degree - Business Administration
Union University
Jackson, TN05-2025
BA - Accounting
Lambuth University
Jackson, TN05-2010
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- HR analytics
- Employee relations
- Training development
- Organizational development
- Recruitment strategies
- Performance management
- Workforce planning
- Labor relations
- Employee engagement
Timeline
Regional Human Resources Manager
Pace Industries
04.2024 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Pace Industries
02.2022 - 04.2024
Human Resources Generalist
Metal Technologies/Pace Industries
01.2021 - 02.2022
Benefits Coordinator
Metal Technologies
12.2019 - 01.2021
Accounts Manager
State Farm Insurance
02.2011 - 07.2019
BA - Accounting
Lambuth University
Master's degree - Business Administration
Union University