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CANDICE LOVE
Shepherdsville
Summary
Experienced with developing comprehensive HR strategies tailored to plant operations. Utilizes effective communication and leadership to enhance employee engagement and retention. Track record of successfully managing labor relations and compliance, ensuring harmonious and efficient workplace in union and non-union facilities.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
BlueOval SK
KY Plant Human Resources Manager/Director
10.2024 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Direct report to VP of Human Resources
- Directed HR operations for automotive manufacturing joint venture/start up plant between Ford and SKON consisting of 2500 employees on a 4 crew shift.
- Directed HR team of 13 consisting of 1 team manager, 4 HRBPs, and 8 HRAs.
- Oversaw Medical Department
- Enhanced employee engagement with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Facilitated conflict resolution, fostering a positive work environment for all employees.
- Implemented HR Coffee Talks with 2500 employees
- Coordinated annual review process including setting goals aligned with company objectives while also recognizing individual achievements.
- Provided guidance to operating committee/management on effective coaching techniques resulting in better performance outcomes among direct reports.
- Managed labor relations by proactively addressing grievances and facilitating productive negotiations between employees and management.
Dynacraft, A PACCAR Company
Plant Human Resources Manager
02.2022 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Direct report to HR Director and Plant Manager
- Managed HR operations for automotive manufacturing plant consisting of 725 employees on 3 shift crew.
- Managed HR 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
Lear Corporation
Plant Human Resources & Safety Manager
01.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Direct report to HR Director and Plant Manager
- Effectively partnered with the Plant Manager in managing day-to-day operations and optimizing productivity at Lear's automotive manufacturing plant with a workforce of 150
- 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
Pro Tech Quality Solutions, LLC
Human Resources Manager
11.2016 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Direct report to the President
- Established an HR Department from the ground level
- 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
Education
University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration - Marketing/HR Management
Skills
- Legal Entanglement Avoidance
- Corporate Policy Development
- Employee Relations & Retention
- HRIS Implementation
- Engagement & Inclusion
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ADP/Paycor/SAP
- SuccessFactors
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
- ISO 45001:18 OHSMS
Accomplishments And Awards
- Established Pro Tech's HR Department from ground level
- Recipient of PACCAR's Best Practice for Disciplinary and Termination Procedures and Forms
- Recipient of PACCAR's HR College - Executive Level Achievement
- Award for Safest PACCAR Plant
Timeline
KY Plant Human Resources Manager/Director
BlueOval SK
10.2024 - 03.2025
Plant Human Resources Manager
Dynacraft, A PACCAR Company
02.2022 - 10.2024
Plant Human Resources & Safety Manager
Lear Corporation
01.2021 - 02.2022
Human Resources Manager
Pro Tech Quality Solutions, LLC
11.2016 - 01.2021
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration - Marketing/HR Management
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