Earnest Duffie

STRATEGIC LEADER, HUMAN RESOURCES ~ An Innovative Thinker Who Pioneers HR Programs that Enhance Business Growth and Profitability While Creating an Engaging, Safe, and Productive Work Environment. ~ A Highly Skilled, Analytical, and Cost-Conscious Human Resources Professional offering experience and providing excellence in human resources leadership. Possess considerable expertise in creating innovative HR solutions within various organizational environments, including distribution, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain. I offer superior project management, negotiation, consensus-building, and implementation skills in complex and matrixed environments. I have demonstrated the ability to influence a diverse group of leaders, with a focus on creating an environment that yields a high ROI. I have proven proficiency in MS Office Suite, SAP, Success Factors, Workday, Banner, ADP Workforce, Kronos and iCIMS ATS.

• Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR), HR Certification Institute
• Development Dimension (DDI) Certified Professional, Developmental Dimension Institute

• Led the Region HR Engagement Project Team, yielding greater than 88% overall engagement survey participation and 92% favorability within the market.
• Led projects to align processes for union avoidance and contingency plans across multiple distribution and manufacturing facilities.
• Led the successful implementation of talent and performance management process at the site, regional, network and organizational levels.
• Led the successful implementation of company HRIS systems, to include applicant tracking, onboarding, benefit administration, and manager and employee self-service. This effort resulted in a 60% increase in employee usage.
• Successfully strategized with cross-functional partners, devising a people plan to improve recruitment, drive engagement, and improve retention by 10% versus prior year.
• Led organizational benefit carrier transition resulting in 7% decrease in premiums and over $200k in company cost savings.
• Served as Region HR Project Lead for company mergers, acquisitions (M&A) and divestitures across the region.
• Developed and implemented a strategic plan that improved the Employee Engagement Index (EEI) within my sites by 60% within a 90-day period. This effort moved the sites I supported to the top 10% nationally.

• Developing & Executing Strategic HR Goals
• Lead Performance and Talent Management Processes
• Administering People and Culture Programs
• Providing Advice/Counsel to Senior Management & Staff
• Spearheading Key Projects, Initiatives, & Launches
• Chief Spokesperson in Engagement and Employee Matters
• Experience in Regional and Global Environments
• Serve as Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Integration Lead