CARISSA TUTTLE
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Accomplished and passionate expert specializing in employee relations, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition and retention strategies, HR strategy and business partnering, and organizational development / training. Possess exceptional interpersonal and team leadership skills along with talent for assessing business partner needs to build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor. Foster multi-site employee culture of excellence, empowerment, innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement. Leverage diverse industry employment background, including technology / computer software, service, manufacturing / distribution, FDA regulated medical device manufacturing, and finance to achieve goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Human Resources
INTEGRA
Cincinnati, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Lead Human Resources for 5 US FDA regulated medical device manufacturing plants. Collaborate with commercial / functional and plant management / supervisors to resolve critical people and business issues and to ensure HR solutions are implemented.
- Serve as key change agent in support of various plant and commercial business organizational process improvement efforts, fostering environment focused on promoting enhanced organizational efficiency, communication, and understanding.
- Partner with business leaders and managers across the operations & quality functions to oversee end-to-end people management processes in the areas of performance management, talent management and development, leadership coaching, organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, and change management to drive business results.
Director of Human Resources
TELEFLEX (formerly STANDARD BARIATRICS, INC.)
Cincinnati, OH
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Created all Human Resources functions for small startup medical device company, including Employer-Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Benefits and Compensation, Training and Development, Workers Compensation and Safety.
- Established and implemented applicant tracking system, hiring practices, and onboarding program, ensuring legal compliance, consistent hiring practices, and sourcing data availability, to be used to attract potential future hires.
- Implemented compensation program in conjunction with career ladder development, driving market competitive compensation and employee future growth.
- Strategically planned talent acquisition to build out external sales force, enabling future sales revenue and doubling sales force across US.
Human Resources Manager
MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE, INC.
Cincinnati, OH
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported 180+ employees across Operations, Finance, Quality, Regulatory and Information Technology departments at Cincinnati, OH, and Billerica, MA locations. Planned talent acquisition strategically for new manufacturing facility. Developed and implemented operations career ladder containing 100+ job descriptions.
- Worked with compensation consultant, to validate competitive market compensation, attracting and retaining current and future employees with competitive compensation packages.
- Led culture change by translating desired culture into specific employee and managerial behaviors, challenging status quo, and championing transformation process.
- Served as point-of-contact for management on sensitive issues, investigating and resolving issues, complaints, and conflicts, promoting employee satisfaction.
Human Resources Business Partner
EQUIPMENT DEPOT
Cincinnati, OH
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Oversaw broad base of support for staff of 550+ employees. Identified, planned, developed, organized, administered, and evaluated strategies. Managed 2 union and 2 non-union environments, totaling 14 different branches in IL, PA, NJ, OH, KY and WV. Handled all employee relation issues and directed performance management process. Coached leaders to grow and strengthen teams. Managed Affirmative Action Program and updated job descriptions to comply with Affirmative Action/ EEO.
- Handled collective bargaining agreements (International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO Local 132 and I.U.O.E. AFL-CIO Local 542C), negotiations, organized labor relations activity, and in 2019 decertified WV union.
- Identified and implemented team activities that added value and reduced cost, aligning goals with overall business strategy.
- Collaborated with senior leadership, developing / implementing comprehensive HR strategy to support business.
- Prepared and presented key performance metrics to executive management, supporting organizational strategies and driving business goals.
- Developed and managed career development training and succession planning, attracting / retaining current and future employees.
- Coordinated and conducted 2009 reduction in force of 65+ employees, ensuring legal compliance with employee selection and severance packages.
Human Resources Manager
AXCESS FINANCIAL
Cincinnati, OH
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided leadership for client groups with focus on employee relations, staffing, performance management, training, and associate development. Partnered with client leaders on identification, selection, and timely recruitment of talent.
- Partnered with leadership and associates to resolve work issues and maintain a positive, pro-active employee climate. Coached and advised managers on retention strategies.
Human Resources Manager
FLOOID (Formerly PCMS DATAFIT, INC.)
Cincinnati, OH
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Guided strategic HR leadership of management and for staff of 100+ employees. Monitored and established fair and consistent salary and wage compensation packages for employees. Liable for the company's 401(k) Plan fiduciary responsibilities.
- Coordinated people and resources to create and manage HR budget, leveraging strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership.
- Advised and counseled Board on company policies and legal compliance, providing information for informed decisions to be made.
- Managed employee retentions by spearheading career development programs and succession planning, increasing retention of employees with valuable, confidential product knowledge.
- Oversaw benefit management and implemented online election / access, aligning company with benefit technology advances and reinforcing technology mindset.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Pre-Personnel & Industrial Relations
University of Cincinnati
Associates of Arts (AA) - Liberal Arts
University of Cincinnati
Skills
- Performance Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Collective Bargaining
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Payroll & HRIS
Websites
Certification
- Society in Human Resources (SHRM) Certified Professional, SHRM-CP
- Professional in Human Resources, PHR
Personal Information
Title: Human Resources Manager
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Human Resources
INTEGRA
01.2023 - Current
Director of Human Resources
TELEFLEX (formerly STANDARD BARIATRICS, INC.)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Human Resources Manager
MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE, INC.
01.2019 - 01.2022
Human Resources Business Partner
EQUIPMENT DEPOT
01.2015 - 01.2019
Human Resources Manager
AXCESS FINANCIAL
01.2014 - 01.2015
Human Resources Manager
FLOOID (Formerly PCMS DATAFIT, INC.)
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Pre-Personnel & Industrial Relations
University of Cincinnati
Associates of Arts (AA) - Liberal Arts
University of Cincinnati
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