ANDI PALUCH
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Qualified Senior HR Professional with proven track record in leading teams and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience
Fluence Energy
02.2025 - Current
- Orchestrated the end-to-end process of establishing and integrating new culture beliefs and strategic pillars, leading to improved internal communication and stronger team cohesion.
- Align new hires with the company's values and beliefs through pre-boarding activities, personalized onboarding plans, and continuous support systems.
- Develop and implement employee engagement strategies that cultivate a positive work culture, driving participation and satisfaction.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote understanding of our engagement initiatives, encouraging leadership involvement to model desired behaviors.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of culture and engagement programs using employee feedback and organizational health surveys to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the employee experience across all touchpoints, from onboarding to career development, improving retention rates and overall job satisfaction.
- Drove the creation and implementation of innovative engagement programs, utilizing data-driven insights to foster a vibrant and inclusive company culture that supports organizational growth.
Global Onboarding Program Manager
Fluence Energy
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Design and implement comprehensive onboarding strategies that ensure new hires feel welcomed, informed, and aligned with the company's Culture from day one.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including HR, department heads, and leadership, to ensure a comprehensive approach to onboarding that aligns with the organization's hyper-growth strategy.
- Establish metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of onboarding strategies and programs, focusing on time to productivity, employee engagement levels, retention rates, and satisfaction scores.
- Analyze onboarding data and gather feedback from new hires to enhance processes, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the organization as it scales.
- Designed, developed, and globally rolled out a standardized onboarding program for 500+ new hires across 10 countries, reducing time-to-productivity by 20% and improving new hire satisfaction by 15%.
- Led cross-functional teams to integrate best practices and feedback into the global onboarding framework, ensuring cultural relevance and consistency in the new hire experience.
- Implemented a robust feedback loop and data analytics system for the global onboarding program, enabling continuous improvement and demonstrating a significant return on investment in new hire retention.
Learning, Development, & Talent Management Manager
Fluence Energy
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed a training budget of $2 million, delivering over 30 workshops annually.
- Reduced training costs by 30% by implementing an online learning platform reaching 1,500 employees globally.
- Enhanced productivity of the HR department by 20% by streamlining internal processes and leveraging HR technology solutions.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive learning, development, and talent management programs that enhanced employee skills, fostered career progression, and supported the strategic growth of the organization.
- Led the full lifecycle of talent management initiatives, from performance management to succession planning, ensuring a robust pipeline of future leaders and critical talent.
- Orchestrated the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of end-to-end talent management frameworks, encompassing performance appraisal systems, high-potential identification, and personalized development plans, which collectively optimized workforce capabilities and directly supported organizational objectives.
People & Culture Strategist
Fluence Energy
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided expert guidance on HR-related matters, employee relations, and organizational development.
- Created and executed the people strategy, driving initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
- Provided coaching and training to managers on performance management, employee relations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Launched a company-wide Diversity and Inclusion initiative, increasing representation of underrepresented groups in leadership
- Led the annual performance review cycle, providing guidance to managers and employees, and ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.
Facilitated resolution of complex employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary actions, while maintaining compliance with labor laws and company guidelines. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
- Provided actionable insights based on data-driven analysis, enabling informed decision-making across all levels of the organization.
Human Resources Manager, Safety Manager
Interstate Sealant & Concrete Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Served as the sole Human Resources and Safety liaison, providing comprehensive support and guidance to all employees spanning 25 states, ensuring consistent application of company policies and fostering a safe working environment.
- Directed the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle for the entire organization, successfully recruiting an average of 50 skilled professionals annually through strategic sourcing, robust interview processes, and effective onboarding initiatives.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of compensation and benefits market trends, leveraging insights to design and refine competitive compensation planning programs that significantly enhanced the organization's ability to attract, motivate, and retain top-tier talent.
- Administered a full spectrum of employee benefits programs, including life, health, dental, and disability insurances, vision plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), ensuring seamless enrollment and effective utilization.
- Oversaw the complete lifecycle of all workers' compensation and vehicle claims, from initial incident reporting and investigation through to successful claim resolution and closure, ensuring compliance and timely support for employees.
Human Resources Generalist, Safety Manager
Interstate Sealant & Concrete Inc.
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Acted as sole HR and Safety point of contact for all employees across 25 states.
- Created, enforced, and advised on all company policies, handbooks, and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations for all US states.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
Human Resources Generalist
MTE Corporation
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed full cycle staffing for all exempt and non-exempt positions.
- Main point of contact for all employee relations, responsible for answering all incoming questions and inquiries for all 150 US employees, and Asia Pacific employees.
- Act as main POC for Mexico HR Managers on all policies and procedures in assisting 400+ Mexico employees.
- Administrator of company benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.
- Safety representative of all sites including monthly audits, OSHA compliance, and monthly safety training's.
- Led full implemented new HRIS system for the United States, Asia and Mexico employee's including the integration, training.
Human Resources Assistant
MTE Corporation
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Main point of contact for all employee relations, responsible for answering all incoming questions and inquiries for all 150 US employees, and Asia Pacific employees.
- Developed strong relationships with employees through consistent communication and support, leading to increased retention rates.
- Organized company-wide events for team building purposes, boosting overall morale among employees.
- Conducted regular employee performance reviews to identify areas for development and support career progression.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Human Resource Management
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI01.2016
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Germantown, WI06.2012
OSHA 30 - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2021
Skills
- Culture Change
- Employee Engagement
- Global Human Resources Management
- Recruiting
- Talent Management
- Internal Communication
- Change Management
- Global Program Management
- Benefits Administration
- Benefit Administration
- Program Management
- Strategic planning
- Data analytics
Accomplishments
- Employee Retention Improvement - Improved employee retention by 20% through enhanced engagement strategies.
- Learning Program Growth - Increased learning program participation by 30% over a year.
- Onboarding Efficiency Boost - Reduced onboarding time by 25%, streamlining global processes.
- Effective Onboarding Strategy - Implemented onboarding strategies, improving time to productivity by 20%.
- Training Cost Reduction - Reduced training costs by 30% by transitioning 1,500 employees to an online platform.
- Employee Resource Group Leader - Led Emerging Professionals ERG, including execution and launch of Mentoring Program.
Certification
- Diversity Leadership Certificate - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- OSHA 30, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician - University of South Florida
- Lean/Six Sigma Executive - Steel Partners Holdings LP.
Timeline
Senior Manager, Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience
Fluence Energy
02.2025 - Current
Global Onboarding Program Manager
Fluence Energy
12.2023 - 02.2025
Learning, Development, & Talent Management Manager
Fluence Energy
11.2022 - 01.2023
People & Culture Strategist
Fluence Energy
12.2021 - 11.2022
Human Resources Manager, Safety Manager
Interstate Sealant & Concrete Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2021
Human Resources Generalist, Safety Manager
Interstate Sealant & Concrete Inc.
06.2019 - 07.2020
Human Resources Generalist
MTE Corporation
02.2018 - 06.2019
Human Resources Assistant
MTE Corporation
06.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Human Resource Management
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
OSHA 30 - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
University of South Florida
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