Amber Almond
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Strategic HR leader with 12 years of experience guiding people strategy within complex operational environments, including food manufacturing. Brings deep expertise in employee relations, compensation and benefits, and policy implementation, with a strong focus on leadership coaching, engagement, and retention. Trusted partner to operation leaders, known for strengthening culture, building leadership capability, and delivering practical solution that support business performance and workforce stability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
People Lead
Mondelez International
Indianapolis, IN
04.2024 - Current
- Established and integrated performance management systems aimed at synchronizing employee efforts with strategic organizational goals.
- Strengthened leadership pipeline and talent readiness by refining development strategies and succession planning processes.
- Resolved employee relations matters and coached leaders on conflict management, contributing to a decrease in formal complaints or escalations by 10%.
- Analyzed workforce metrics (turnover, attendance, overtime) to guide staffing and workforce planning decisions, supporting improved workforce stability and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated succession planning efforts by assessing internal candidates' qualifications for critical roles.
- Led engagement and retention initiatives that improved employee engagement scores by 5 points and reduced turnover in high-risk areas.
- Identified key areas for improvement in HR policies through comprehensive analysis of employee feedback, facilitating impactful organizational changes.
Regional Human Resources Manager
Byrider
Carmel, IN
09.2019 - Current
- Strategically supported remote, physical store locations, as well as call center operations, while fostering a cohesive work environment across diverse settings.
- Reduced attrition rates by 50% through the development and implementation of a new employee retention strategy, yielding annual savings of $500,000, while fostering a seamless transition to a work-from-home model.
- Successfully partnered with business leaders to resolve employee relations issues and proactively prevent potential problems, resulting in a decrease in complaints by 30%.
- Led the Company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, resulting in a 20% boost in employee engagement scores.
- Leveraged market data to implement equitable and competitive compensation structures, elevating employee satisfaction by 15%.
- Conducted in-depth training analysis, yielding a 20% enhancement in regional operational performance metrics.
- Optimized interview processes, reducing time to hire by 20% and enhancing retention rates by 10%.
- Ensured seamless compliance with FMLA, LOA, and PLOA regulations while managing leave of absence requests.
Director of Human Resources
A Pots & Pans Production, LLC
Indianapolis, IN
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Oversaw a team of 6 direct reports responsible for all aspects of HR including payroll, benefits, employee relations, and training & development.
- Implemented robust succession planning and career pathing programs to cultivate internal talent and drive organizational growth.
- Managed benefit plans for 1,200 employees across 6 states, resulting in a 10% reduction in benefit costs.
- Successfully resolved employee relations issues, resulting in a 20% decrease in formal complaints.
- Managed HRMS system for 1,200 users, enhancing system efficiency by 15%.
- Implemented comprehensive training and development programs resulting in a measurable increase 10% increase in employee performance and productivity metrics.
- Revamped onboarding processes to create an engaging and efficient new hire experience, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Streamlined leave management procedures for FMLA and ADA, resulting in a 15% reduction in processing time and increased employee satisfaction with accommodation processes.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, fostering a culture of support and inclusion.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Ultra Steak, Inc.
Fishers, IN
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Acted as primary point of contact for employee relations matters across multi-state/multi-unit organization, including California, while fostering a culture of open communication and support.
- Spearheaded worker's compensation and general liability training for all concepts, reducing workplace accidents by 30%.
- Managed comprehensive employee benefits programs and facilitated open enrollment processes.
- Led full-cycle recruitment efforts, decreasing time-to-fill by 20% and developing robust succession planning strategies.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Utilized HRMS reporting tools to track key metrics and inform data-driven decision making.
- Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building activities, promoting open communication, and providing ongoing support to managers and employees.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, INBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marian University
IndianapolisSkills
- HRIS
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- HR Operations
- Data-driven HR strategies
- Process Improvement
- Recruiting (Sourcing, Interviewing, & Onboarding)
- Employee Engagement & Retention Strategies
- Compensation & Benefits
- Coaching & Development
- HR Policy & Implementation
- Skill Development Analysis
Timeline
People Lead
Mondelez International
04.2024 - Current
Regional Human Resources Manager
Byrider
09.2019 - Current
Director of Human Resources
A Pots & Pans Production, LLC
02.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Ultra Steak, Inc.
06.2014 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marian University