Angela Matta
Lillington,NC
Summary
As a key member of the executive team, provided leadership and management for a comprehensive range of HR functions. Successfully restructured policies and procedures to ensure HR standards and compliance requirements were met. Implemented cost-effective changes to existing benefit plans, resulting in improved efficiency. Developed a strategic plan to enhance overall system performance by evaluating HR systems. Conducted thorough analysis of compensation methods and provided benchmarking data to executive team for comparison. Excelled at driving culture building and fostering cohesive workforces through consistent and clear communications, with a solid background in change management and acquisition integration. Expertise in compensation, benefits, and compliance programs allowed for effective balancing of company, executive, and personnel needs. Consistently achieved success in meeting organizational objectives through superior planning, leadership, strategic thinking skills, and a customer service approach from HR.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager/Change Management Consultant
Watts Technologies
03.2024 - 10.2024
Human Resource/Safety Consultant
McMurray Fabrics Inc.
10.2023 - 12.2023
Director of Human Resource/Safety Consultant
Gray Metal South, Inc.
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Streamlined all Human Resource functions, processes, and HR workflow using ADP
- Implemented HR KPIs (attendance, turnover/retention, recruitment, training)
- Implemented a new interactive Onboarding and Safety Orientation for all new hires
- Implemented Safety Program
- Saved company $50,000 of the fine that was given
- Zero Accidents for 10 months
- Implemented Safety Boards
- Safety Refresher for all staff including the executive team
- Workers Compensation
Human Resource Manager
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Partnered with HR leader to develop and implement short/long term HR initiatives in support of the business’ strategic objectives
- Applied a comprehensive knowledge of human resource disciplines, principles, and practices towards the completion of complex assignments/projects
- Drive organizational development activities that align with Zurn Business Systems (ZBS)
- Responsible for all HR related initiatives at the site including but not limited to coaching, leadership development, training, HR process deployment (performance ownership/succession planning, performance improvement plans, total associate engagement and organizational change, compensation planning, etc.)
- Assist HR Leader in ensuring that Supervisors and Managers were provided with guidance and tools to effectively deal with associate performance related issues
- Staffing, Hiring/Terminations
- Participated in Continuous Improvement and Volunteer programs
- Created Cross Training Program with Visual Management to pull the potential out of staff
- This allowed us to flex our production staff
Director of Risk Management
Mega Force
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for implementing and continuous improvement in administration
- Safety Audits for company accounts
- Safety Investigations
- OSHA hearing
- Implemented Safety Program including Safety Orientation/Video and Test
- Partnered with companies on their safety goals
Executive Corporate Director of Human Resources
Edelbrock LLC
01.2013 - 04.2020
- Provided leadership and management of a full range of HR functions as part of the executive team
- Restructured policy and procedures and brought company up to HR standards and compliance
- Executed cost effective changes to existing benefit plans
- Evaluated HR systems to initiate a strategic system plan for improved efficiency
- Conducted a comprehensive analysis of compensation methods and an executive compensation analysis providing analytical and benchmarking data for comparison to the executive team
- Solid background in change management (change agent) and acquisition integration, with a talent for driving culture building cohesive workforces through consistency and clear communications
- In-depth experience in compensation, benefits, and compliance programs
- Repeated success balancing the needs of the company, executives, and all levels of personnel through superior planning, leadership, strategic thinking skills, and a customer service approach from HR
- Over Human Resources for 6 facilities crossing the nation in North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Torrance, California
- Demonstrated the ability to understand business goals, strategies, and recommended new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity (utilization) and development of people within the company
- Provided thought-leadership regarding organizational people related strategy, for execution of business goals and strategies
- Continually audit handbook to make sure that it is compliance and change any policies that are out of date
- Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to provide insightful data to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions to continually improve and drive the Human Resource Department
- Manage recruiting strategy to meet business goals and objectives while decreasing cost and turnover
- Coach Executive team and managers, with hands on approach, in training and development, performance management, diversity and inclusion, policies, procedures, and compliance
- Implemented organizational strategies around talent development, retainment, and succession planning using career paths, mentorship programs, and cross training strategies to foster strong employee relations
- Developed and implemented core HR processes (e.g., Onboarding-Exit Processes, Performance Management, Compensation Planning and Wage Surveys, Engagement surveys, Succession planning etc.)
- Implemented Incentive Programs
- Implemented Safety Program and interactive safety orientation with proven results (75% decrease in accidents)
- Oversee conflict resolution to resolve disputes with extensive knowledge in internal investigations, mediation, and litigation by implementing consistent grievance policy and investigation process
- Drive and execute performance management with clear SMART objectives and expectations
- (Updated the performance mgmt
- System)
- Developed people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction
- Oversee the compliance for the company (ADA, AA, EEO, E-Verify) by creating weekly schedule for audits
- Unemployment Management and Hearings
- Workers Compensation Management
Branch/HR Manager
Mega Force Staffing
01.2008 - 12.2012
- HR Business Partner to: Caterpillar, Moen, Magneti Marelli, Edelbrock, Zurn etc
- Partner with senior leadership to support company strategies and company culture
- High Volume Recruiting/ Professional Recruiting
- Collaborated and coached managers and senior leaders in areas such as employee development, performance, and recruiting
- Manage recruiting and employees to drive towards organization goals and staffing needs
- Partnered with the functional leaders and management teams to execute critical HR programs and Safety Program
- Manage projects as assigned and within the parameters of cost, quality, schedule, and objectives
- Provided leadership for project team members
- Counsel and guide management on developing the skills to effectively manage their teams
- Ensure compliance and foster strong employee relations
- Facilitate collaborative problem-solving strategies as well as participate in functional staff meetings
- Drive and execute the performance management and salary planning processes in functional area of support, ensuring time guidelines are met
- Sales Forecast
- Management of office moves and build outs
Child Nutrition Free/Reduced POS Manager
Harnett County Schools
01.2003 - 12.2007
- Maintained AS400 Student Database (approximately 17,000 students)
- Maintained software and computer issues for 28 cafeteria sites
- Monthly SFS-2A-Monthly Budget Report
- Set Up Incentive Programs and Recognition Program
- Cafeteria Audits implementing Serv Safe Standards
- Wage Verifications partnering with local Social Services Department
HR Generalist
Colgate South (Injection Molding/Die Cast)
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Implemented Hiring and Safety Orientation
- Set Up training for personnel including OSHA and Right to Know
- Tracked Production, Scrap, Labor Utilization and Productivity
- Designed Presentation Booklet and Power point for Potential Customers
- Improved and implemented a performance/development program for staff and hourly employees focusing on team building and developing their work performance
- Coordinated Benefits for employees
Office/HR Manager
Wendys (Bryant Restaurants)
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Directed the Human resource functions for 18 locations including training programs and auditing
- Managed Benefits and Compensation
- Weekly Profit and Loss Analysis for 18 locations
- Payroll for all 18 locations
- Conducted Store Evaluations and Reviews implementing Action Plans for all 18 locations
- Turnover Management and Retention
Education
MBA - concentration Human Resource Management
Colorado Technical University
BSBS - concentration Human Resource Management Graduate Cume Laude
Colorado Technical University
Associate degree - in human resource management
Central Carolina Community College
Certificate - in Human Resource Management
Central Carolina Community College
Skills
- HR Best Practices
- Organizational Development
- Performance Management
- Training and Development
- HR Policies, Processes & Systems Design
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations & Diversity
- Staff Coaching & Mentoring
- Change Management
- Start-Up
- Benefit & Compensation Administration
- Change Agent
- Safety Program OSHA Compliance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Recognition Program
- HRIS Management and Implementation
- Legal litigation and Mediation
- Lean Manufacturing
- GEMBA
Certification
- Certified PLUS POS Project Manager
- OSHA 30 Hour Certification
- HAZMAT Certification 2020
- Notary of the Public (North Carolina)
Affiliations
- Phi Theta National Honor Society
- Central Society of Human Resource Management (Former Board Member)
- SHRM
- Central Carolina Community College Business Advisory Board
References
- Don Charland, Corporate Plant Manager, 919-770-0227
- Terry Pattigno, VP of Manufacturing- Edelbrock, 919-721-5970
- TaLisa Kohan, HR Manager, 919-770-5170
- Beth Howard, Operations Manager-Mega Force, 803-517-5573
- Shirley Rijske, Human Resource Lead Instructor-CCCC, 919-718-7446
Timeline
HR Manager/Change Management Consultant
Watts Technologies
03.2024 - 10.2024
Human Resource/Safety Consultant
McMurray Fabrics Inc.
10.2023 - 12.2023
Director of Human Resource/Safety Consultant
Gray Metal South, Inc.
12.2022 - 10.2023
Human Resource Manager
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
12.2021 - 11.2022
Director of Risk Management
Mega Force
01.2021 - 08.2021
Executive Corporate Director of Human Resources
Edelbrock LLC
01.2013 - 04.2020
Branch/HR Manager
Mega Force Staffing
01.2008 - 12.2012
Child Nutrition Free/Reduced POS Manager
Harnett County Schools
01.2003 - 12.2007
HR Generalist
Colgate South (Injection Molding/Die Cast)
01.2000 - 01.2002
Office/HR Manager
Wendys (Bryant Restaurants)
01.1993 - 01.2000
BSBS - concentration Human Resource Management Graduate Cume Laude
Colorado Technical University
Associate degree - in human resource management
Central Carolina Community College
Certificate - in Human Resource Management
Central Carolina Community College
- Certified PLUS POS Project Manager
- OSHA 30 Hour Certification
- HAZMAT Certification 2020
- Notary of the Public (North Carolina)
MBA - concentration Human Resource Management
Colorado Technical University
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