Claudia Salomon-Gant

• Managed two direct reports in all matters of multi-state compliance in over 11 states for over 166 hourly associates
• Oversaw employee life cycle tracking and managing from interviewing, onboarding, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, offboarding, and exit interviews.
• Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management that were implemented and resulted in 35% decrease in orientation processing issues.
• Managed complex HR projects, leading to increased organizational effectiveness and collaboration across multiple departments and HR.
• Mentored junior HR professionals on best practices within field, contributing to their professional development journey as future leaders in the industry.
• Facilitated open forums between employees and management to foster trust-building dialogue and promote transparency.
• Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
• Evaluated and met regularly to discuss HR policies and procedures outlined within the Company Employee Handbook, making recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities and necessary changes.
• Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency in hiring top talent.
• Helped department leaders devise ways to fairly assess employee performance through the creation of a review spreadsheet and developed improvement plans as needed.
• Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.

• Managed payroll processing for up to 65 associates including hourly and exempt individuals
• Oversaw employee life cycle tracking and managing from interviewing, onboarding, performance reviews, offboarding, and exit interviews.
• Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
• Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
• Served as liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
• Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
• Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
• Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.

• Supervised a team of 14 HR Coordinators and 2 Talent Acquisition Clerks, in addition to coordinating workloads, scheduling, evaluating employee performance, and providing coaching and guidance as needed.
• Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively which lead to a decrease in employee complaints and an increase in leadership trust.
• Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
• Conducted employee surveys and interviews to evaluate employee engagement and job satisfaction levels.
• Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals in packaging levels and safety.
• Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
• Collaborated closely with internal teams to develop and implement successful human resources systems and processes.
• Investigated and liaised with senior HR leaders to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for GADOL, NLRB, and EEOC.

• Managed payroll for approximately 250 associates including unionized hourly and exempt associates ensuring accuracy, proper adjustments, and timely pay.
• Provided ongoing administrative support to the HR department by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and maintaining organized filing systems.
• Organized successful company events that promoted team building and boosted morale among staff members.
• Served as a reliable point of contact for employee inquiries on various topics including benefits, leave policies, and workplace issues.
• Oversaw contracted 3PL consisting of 50 to 75 temporary associates, in addition to handling staffing requests, approving, and reviewing annual contract renewals, safety training of associates, and performing weekly invoice audits.

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

• Member of Sigma Tau Delta