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Work History
Education
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Candice Love

Candice Love

Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States,KY

Summary

Proactive HR Plant Manager dedicated to achieving results through positive employee relations, adhering to organizational policies/procedures, and ensuring compliance with HR laws and regulations. Over a decade of professional HR Operations experience in the following industries: Automotive Manufacturing, Quality, and Transportation. Solid track record of successfully cultivating positive and growth-focused work cultures that foster employee satisfaction and retention. High sense of urgency, efficiency, commitment, and common sense.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Dynacraft, A PACCAR Company
Louisville, KY
02.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated operations of a 3-shift automotive manufacturing plant with a workforce of 725 employees.
  • Managed a team of 8 HR/Safety professionals, including intermittent safety management for a period of 6 months.
  • Achieved a 90% decrease in Ethic Line Investigations.
  • Decreased Employee Turnover from 35% to 15% by implementing fair and consistent practices, conducting quarterly management trainings, and revising attendance policies.
  • Developed and implemented Dynacraft's disciplinary template, PACCAR's termination request form (best practice), attendance policy revision, HR dashboard, PM roundtables, and survey action plans.
  • Collaborated directly with corporate senior leadership and PACCAR's corporate attorney.
  • Provided legal guidance support for top executives, leadership, and management
  • Managed and aligned all HR initiatives, strategies, and campaigns with business objectives
  • Directed the implementation of internal and ethic line investigations, submitting comprehensive reports to legal and senior leadership.
  • Provided HR policy guidance, interpretation, and advice to line managers.

PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Lear Corporation
Louisville, KY
01.2021 - 02.2022

*Dual Management Roles*

  • Effectively partnered with the Plant Manager in managing day-to-day operations and optimizing productivity at Lear's automotive manufacturing facility.
  • Implemented strict monitoring of ATS and enhanced communication resulting in a remarkable decrease in FMLA usage from 36% to 6%
  • Achieved 21% increase in employee engagement scores, attaining the highest JIT Employee Engagement & Positivity Scores.
  • Prepared accurate HR metric reports and KPIs at different intervals including daily, weekly, and monthly.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards.
  • Executed ISO 45001 standard EMS, along with ISO14001 procedures/processes
  • Collaborated closely with Corporate EHS to uphold certifications, such as ISO 41001:2018.
  • Enforced prompt corrective action for hazards or unsafe acts observed.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Pro Tech Quality Solutions, LLC
Shelbyville, KY
11.2016 - 01.2021
  • Reported directly to the President
  • Established an HR Department from the ground up
  • Assisted President in expanding company regionally from 23 to 150 employees across 5 states.
  • Served as UI and EEOC Hearing Representative with a 98% success rate in state hearings.
  • Achieved 100% success rate in seamlessly transitioning 150 employees from ADP to Paycor post-Covid return.
  • Ensured company compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal laws
  • Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements
  • Advised management on HR policies and procedures to ensure consistent responses, effective investigations, and grievance resolution

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Averitt Express
Louisville, KY
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Achieved the highest sales performance in the region for three consecutive years, resulting in receipt of 7 prestigious accolades.
  • Consistently surpassed annual business growth targets by 40%, leading to recognition through bonuses and awards.
  • Acted as the dedicated trainer for new hire account executives
  • Managed and generated revenue autonomously across North America, Canada, and Asia.

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

USF Holland - Division of YRC Worldwide
Jeffersonville, IN
01.2010 - 07.2012
  • Directed and supervised team of 15 forklift operators across a 76 trailer outbound dock
  • Devised, deployed, and monitored processes to enhance long-term business growth by increasing profit levels by 64%.
  • Ensured adherence to government, company, and local labor regulations and policies
  • Managed employee performance and safety adherence effectively

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Management

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
12-2007

Skills

Management Skills

  • Legal Entanglement Avoidance
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Corporate Policy Development
  • Employee Relations & Retention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Human Resources Operations
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Employee Handbook Development
  • Compliance

Computer Skills

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Forms, Excel, Power Point, etc
  • SAP
  • ADP
  • Paycor
  • SuccessFactors
  • Kronos
  • Sharepoint
  • Concur
  • Workforce
  • Velocity

Accomplishments

  • Established Pro Tech's HR Department from the ground up.
  • Annually decreased employee turnover and FMLA usage.
  • Annually increased employee engagement scores.
  • Recipient of PACCAR's Best Practice for Disciplinary and Termination Easy Form for Managers.
  • Award for Safest PACCAR Plant
  • Recipient of PACCAR's HR College - Executive Level
  • Recipient of seven (7) Averitt awards in Transportation Sales

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Dynacraft, A PACCAR Company
02.2022 - Current

PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Lear Corporation
01.2021 - 02.2022

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Pro Tech Quality Solutions, LLC
11.2016 - 01.2021

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Averitt Express
08.2012 - 05.2016

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

USF Holland - Division of YRC Worldwide
01.2010 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Management

University of Louisville
Candice Love