Heather Clark
human resources
Grosse Pointe,MI
Summary
Accomplished Director of Talent Development with a proven track record at Michigan Sugar Company, enhancing organizational development and diversity through innovative talent programs. Expert in employee relations and onboarding strategies, significantly boosting performance and morale. Skilled in leveraging digital tools for talent optimization, demonstrating a strong blend of strategic vision and practical implementation. Results-driven leader offering over twenty years in achieving positive human resources results for services and food, and manfuacturing organizations. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Talent Development
Michigan Sugar Company
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Increased overall company performance by creating competency-based assessments for various roles within the organization.
- Established a culture of continuous learning by promoting skill-building initiatives and resources.
- Enhanced employee performance by implementing comprehensive talent development programs and strategies.
- Boosted employee morale and satisfaction by offering relevant skills training, workshops, and seminars on an ongoing basis.
Talent Development Manager
ThyssenKrupp Materials NA
07.2002 - 04.2024
- Streamlined talent development processes through the introduction of digital tools and platforms for improved efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with HR teams to align talent development initiatives with broader workforce planning efforts, maximizing human capital potential across all levels of the organization.
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and implementing comprehensive talent development programs.
- Evaluated existing learning materials, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of learning projects, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact on business outcomes.
Human Resources Manager
EDS
06.1998 - 06.2001
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Albion College
Albion, Michigan05.1987
Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Relations
- Onboarding strategies
- Organizational Development
Certification
- DiSC suite certified, Wiley, - 2015 to current
- Certified IFC PCC since 2020
- Korn Ferry 360 certified since 2019
Timeline
Director of Talent Development
Michigan Sugar Company
04.2024 - 08.2024
Talent Development Manager
ThyssenKrupp Materials NA
07.2002 - 04.2024
Human Resources Manager
EDS
06.1998 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Albion College
- DiSC suite certified, Wiley, - 2015 to current
- Certified IFC PCC since 2020
- Korn Ferry 360 certified since 2019
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