Brittney Sauerwein
Dallas
Summary
Results-driven HR leader with hands-on experience in global manufacturing. Proven ability to align HR strategy with business goals, driving measurable improvements in performance, cost efficiency, and engagement. Skilled in leading multi-country operations, partnering with senior executives, and implementing talent management strategies that foster the development of high-performing teams and support long-term business growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director
Alkegen
06.2024 - Current
- Lead HR strategy across three global business units, partnering with the Group President and VPs to drive business goals for 16 plants generating $300M+ in revenue
- Led a comprehensive succession planning initiative for critical roles following a talent review, resulting in 40+ leadership moves, including senior leadership placements and development program opportunities, which strengthened leadership continuity and improved retention
- Develop a scalable headcount plan in partnership with business leaders, incorporating supply chain archetypes and resource planning to support $300M in projected growth
- Lead business President and Group on HR processes such as Talent Review, Performance Management Cycle, Merit and Incentives
- Provide ongoing coaching to leadership team; developing their ability to think strategically, lead effectively, and execute high-impact initiatives across regions
- Leverage data-driven insights to support senior leadership in strategic decision-making on compensation, incentive plans and Works Council Negotiations
- Build and lead a high-performing HR team of 16 professionals, fostering a culture of proactive solutions, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Own and manage Group headcount budgeting, leading planning, forecasting, and presenting key insights to senior leadership
Global Sr. HRBP
Alkegen
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Partnered with Business Unit Vice Presidents and Operations team to align HR strategy with business priorities
- Led an HR team of 9 professionals, overseeing HR operations for 10 plants across 5 countries (China, UK, France, Germany, and US)
- Achieved a 20% reduction in absenteeism and decreased regrettable turnover from 15% to 2%, resulting in significant cost savings
- Built and rolled out a headcount variabilization process, enabling proactive workforce planning and improving labor cost control
- Led negotiations with Operations and Works Council in France, meeting budget targets for the first time in 3 years while maintaining positive labor relations
- Led a global Plant Manager RIF, rebuilding and scaling the leadership team to improve operational effectiveness
- Improved engagement and performance management by coaching senior leaders, enhancing leadership capabilities and team alignment
Global HRBP
Molex
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Partnered with the Industrial Business Unit Vice President and Senior Leadership Team to align HR initiatives with business strategy and drive organizational effectiveness
- Built strong relationships with leaders across 10 countries, enabling successful execution of large-scale organizational design and reorganization initiatives
- Led employee relations efforts across multiple countries, resolving complex issues and ensuring compliance with local labor laws
- Coached leaders on talent placement, talent reviews, and performance management, ensuring the right people were in the right roles to drive business success
- Developed and facilitated leadership development courses focused on culture, decision-making, and high-performing team dynamics, improving engagement and retention
- Served as a change agent, driving initiatives to transform talent strategy and embed cultural values across global teams
- Collaborated with HR colleagues globally to standardize processes and improve coordination on key HR programs
HRBP
Guardian Industries
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Advanced culture by connecting leadership and employees to Market Based Management
- Partnered with Plant and Operations Manager(s) to improve float glass performance by using data analytics to identify and reduce business risks (Areas such as: talent gaps, turnover, training, and employment costs)
- Influenced business to invest by increasing hourly rate by $4 per hour which increased retention, thus reducing our turnover costs by over $1 Mil (Realized in1 year)
- Collaborated with plant leadership to identify strategies within employee relations, compensation, talent development, and organizational change management
- Coached leadership on talent development and responsibilities of supervisors to reduce turnover and address $.5M business risk
- Led employee investigations and provided recommendations to the business with legal support, saving $840K in2021
- Identified recruiting and employee branding strategies for site to increase candidate applications by over 40%
- Collaborated with managers to improve overall hourly absenteeism; reduced absenteeism by 45% within 4 months
- Reinvented the HR Department to focus on higher value-added work and created process efficiencies
- Supervised and mentored a team of HR Generalists
AMERICAS HRBP
Guardian Industries
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Partnered and provided strategic support to Sourcing & Procurement Senior leadership team
- Created leadership development courses on compensation, role of a supervisor and difficult conversations
- Lead Global RIF to ensure compliance with labor laws and severance packages while ensuring respect to workforce (~$4 Mil.)
- Partnered with all levels of leadership to accomplish both tactical and strategic business objectives including reorganization of the current structure
- Utilized data analytics to provide proactive coaching with leadership in areas such as: compensation, retention, supervisor development and employment costs
Recruiter & University Program Lead
Guardian Industries
09.2017 - 02.2019
Recruiter Coordinator
Guardian Industries
06.2017 - 09.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - HR Development
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MISkills
- Relationship Building & Communication
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Talent Management
- Organizational Design
- Data-Driven HR Solutions
- Business Acumen
- Engagement & Retention
- Compensation Analysis
- Succession Planning
- Works Council Negotiations
- Process Efficiencies
- Headcount Budgeting
- Workforce Planning
- Change Management
Accomplishments
Selected in 2024 as 1 of 20 High-Potential employees out of 8,000 for Aspire, a 5-month Executive readiness program led by the CEO, focused on driving profitability, identifying growth opportunities, and influencing key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.
Timeline
HR Director
Alkegen
06.2024 - Current
Global Sr. HRBP
Alkegen
05.2023 - 06.2024
Global HRBP
Molex
07.2022 - 05.2023
HRBP
Guardian Industries
12.2020 - 07.2022
AMERICAS HRBP
Guardian Industries
02.2019 - 12.2020
Recruiter & University Program Lead
Guardian Industries
09.2017 - 02.2019
Recruiter Coordinator
Guardian Industries
06.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - HR Development
Oakland University
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