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Christina Davis

Human Resources
Wake Forest,NC

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Human Resources leader with progressive experience partnering with executive leadership to align people strategies with business objectives. Proven expertise across talent acquisition, HRIS transformation, compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development within manufacturing, engineering, biotech, and startup environments.

Overview

6
6

Years of progressive HR leadership experience

1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Human Resources

K-FLEX USA
Youngsville, NC
07.2023 - Current
  • Serve on the executive leadership team, leading enterprise-wide HR strategy for U.S. operations.
  • Direct full employee lifecycle activities including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.
  • Administer compensation planning, bonus programs, and self-funded benefits, including annual open enrollment.
  • Lead policy development and enforcement to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
  • Partner with manufacturing leadership to strengthen engagement, training, and workforce effectiveness.
  • Conduct internal investigations and resolve complex employee relations matters.
  • Utilize EOS methodology to align HR initiatives with organizational priorities.
  • From 2023-2024, led HRIS modernization using existing HRIS ADP Workforce Now, transitioning from almost 100% paper-based systems to 100% cloud solutions. Trained all staff with ADP consultant support.
  • In 2024, led the implementation of UKG Ready to replace ADP Workforce Now, further streamlining HR and workforce management operations and increasing systemization of administrative work for managers and supervisors.
  • Implemented an integrated leave management module and automated attendance policy using a points-based system.
  • Deployed modern scheduling functionality to improve time-off tracking, shift coverage, and compliance with attendance and leave policies.
  • Reduced manual processes while improving manager accountability, consistency, and operational visibility.

K-FLEX USA | SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Reduced overall employee turnover by 75.4% since July 2023, lowering annual turnover from 89% to 13.6% and driving total direct cost savings of $3.0M–$3.45M through improved recruiting, training, safety, and compensation strategies.
  • Delivered year-over-year workforce stabilization results, including a 13.81% reduction in turnover and a 6.6% increase in retention compared to the prior year.
  • Increased overall employee retention from 80% to 88.4% since 2023 while maintaining stable earnings per full-time equivalent.
  • Reduced overtime costs by $100,700 and more than 4,100 hours year-over-year; decreased overtime related to absenteeism by 29.62%.
  • Generated $72,592 in recurring annual benefits and HRIS savings through carrier consolidation and HRIS optimization, all locked in for multiple years

Human Resources Manager

The Wooten Company
Raleigh, NC
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • Led all HR functions for a multi-disciplinary engineering firm, supporting leadership and staff organization-wide.
  • Implemented Paylocity HRIS, significantly improving data accuracy and HR process efficiency.
  • Redesigned PTO and performance management programs aligned with MBO principles.
  • Directed recruiting strategy and retention initiatives, elevating employer brand and talent quality.
  • Managed benefits administration and vendor relationships for self-funded plans.
  • Advised leaders on employee relations, compliance, and performance management best practices.

Office Manager / Executive Assistant

Ribometrix, Inc.
Durham, NC
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Served as primary HR and operations lead for a high-growth biotech startup.
  • Supported recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and policy implementation.
  • Managed facilities, IT coordination, vendor relations, and executive scheduling.
  • Planned and executed board meetings, company events, and cross-functional communications.

Owner

Phoenix Rising Personal Health & Fitness Training
01.2017 - 01.2018

Regional Development Coordinator

Novonesis (formerly Novozymes)
01.2014 - 01.2017

Environmental Specialist

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
01.2006 - 01.2014

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - BioSciences Management

North Carolina State University, Poole College of Management
Raleigh, NC
01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science (Biology Concentration)

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
01.2005

Skills

  • HR Strategy & Leadership
  • Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
  • Employee Relations & Compliance
  • Compensation & Benefits (Self-Funded Plans)
  • HRIS Optimization (ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, UKG Ready)
  • Performance Management & Engagement
  • Organizational Development & Change Management
  • Training & Leadership Development

Certification

SHRM – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Timeline

Director of Human Resources

K-FLEX USA
07.2023 - Current

Human Resources Manager

The Wooten Company
07.2020 - 07.2023

Office Manager / Executive Assistant

Ribometrix, Inc.
01.2018 - 07.2020

Owner

Phoenix Rising Personal Health & Fitness Training
01.2017 - 01.2018

Regional Development Coordinator

Novonesis (formerly Novozymes)
01.2014 - 01.2017

Environmental Specialist

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
01.2006 - 01.2014

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - BioSciences Management

North Carolina State University, Poole College of Management

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science (Biology Concentration)

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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