Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across domestic and international company environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Human Resource Officer
SK Battery Americas – An SK Innovation Company
04.2023 - Current
Reporting directly to CEO, provided HR leadership and guidance to multiple departments including Human Resource Generalist, Recruiting, Payroll and Benefits, External Affairs/Communications and Workplace Operations support.
Established strong relationships with external partners, such as universities, professional associations, and recruitment agencies, to expand talent pools.
Optimized performance management systems for better alignment with organizational goals and employee expectations.
Partnered closely with international teams to drive localization at the US site.
Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency and faster candidate selection.
Spearheaded change management efforts during organizational restructuring, minimizing disruption to employees and maintaining productivity levels.
Redefined and negotiated benefits plan resulting in $8 million in annual premium savings.
Modified payroll practices resulting in $11 million saving in excessive overtime premium.
Drafted and documented employee handbook and company policies to reduce compliance risks.
Utilized organization design principles lead team to improved training structure by combining internal/external training resources, while reducing cost and optimizing resources.
Improved leadership development by designing and implementing targeted training programs for managers and executives.
Human Resource Director - Retired
SHAW INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC. – A Berkshire Hathaway Company
10.2000 - 10.2022
Promoted to oversee a talented team of HR Managers and HR functions for multiple divisions, support groups, and domestic and international facilities ranging from 3.8K employees to 6.3K employees across the U.S., China and Scotland
Directed multiple HR/business areas: performance/talent management, executing coaching, recruiting, workforce reductions, business expansions, strategic planning, and mergers and acquisitions.
Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and improved service delivery.
Human Resources Manager, Central Hiring and Diversity
01.2000 - 01.2003
Provided HR and operational leadership of recruiting, hiring, and diversity initiatives through the practice of inclusive and collaborative leadership
Partnered with internal and external customers to develop best practices, which led to a consistent, compliant process for recruiting and staffing in accordance with EEO and ADA guidelines, while satisfying our customer needs
Improved efficiency by leading the roll out of electronic I-9 verification in close collaboration with INS/Homeland Security and Social Security Administration
Championed, promoted, and oversaw multiple diversity initiatives including launching immersion classes for both Spanish and English-speaking employees
Redesigned the employee onboarding process by implementing a new associate orientation to acclimate employees to the company resulting in improved retention rate and higher satisfaction rating from new hires.
Human Resource Manager
HOLLEY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
10.1998 - 10.2000
Managed multiple HR, health, and safety functions for 1.8K non-union employees across multiple sites in KY, CA, TN, and AZ
Integral in multiple acquisitions including helping seamlessly transition newly acquired companies into the organization.
Human Resource / Safety and Environmental Leader
ANCHOR GLASS CONTAINER CORP.
04.1996 - 10.1998
Provided HR leadership to 600 employees at one site that was part of a unionized organization
Sensitively managed both union/employee grievances and mediations
Ensured compliance with OSHA and federal environmental regulations.
Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Education
BBA - Finance and Risk Management Emphasis
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Statesboro
12.1990
Skills
Human Resources Management
Leadership Development
HR analytics
Employee Relations
Succession Planning
Business & Cultural Change Management
Compensation Management
Organizational Design
Talent & Performance Management
Strategic Workforce Planning
Deferred Compensation
Compliance Management
Benefits Administration
Executive Coaching
Recruiting & Onboarding
Employee Benefits
Public Relations and Governmental Affairs
Certification
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification