Heather M. King

Corporate Human Resources Manager, Envigo a branch of Inotiv

• Assisted in navigating transitional change resulting from Inotiv's purchase of Envigo harmonizing employee and department restructuring, unifying procedures, and shifting company priorities.
• Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect business leaders and employees to improve overall efficiency and achieve strategic plans.
• Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives including performance discussions, motivational coaching strategies, stay and exit interview processes to improve leadership skills and employee engagement to elevate business results for over 300 corporate employees.
• Assisted management and recruiting with hiring needs and determining compensation and total package.
• Utilized ADP and Paylocity for maintaining employee data, iCIMS and Taleo for Candidate vetting, and experience with FMLA, ADA, and WC claims.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Envigo RMS LLC

• Provided support to 8 US field locations and in-person and remote corporate functions, encompassing 500 person headcount, and collaborated with UK/EMEA colleagues to maintain global alignment.
• Maintained responsibility for writing, updating, maintaining, roll out and application of HR policies as well as US employee handbook to satisfy HR best practices, compliance and state laws.
• Partnered with other HR offices including Talent/Recruiting, Training and Development, Compensation and Communications to effect continual improvements within HR to reach company business goals.
• Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues. Additionally, oversaw company's employee whistleblowing and investigative platform.
• Supported hiring, onboarding, and retention programs for new employees as well as worked with relevant business units for best starter experience.
• Provided support, communication, and guidance during COVID by working with leaders across business for cost saving, alignment of vision, and maintaining employee engagement.

• Led collaboration between Senior Leadership and HR team of 6 to serve 871 hourly associates and 65 managers of Walmart Logistics and Regional Distribution Center.
• Developed tracking mechanism for vacancies against fluctuating workload to anticipated future headcount needs while also initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
• Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for all levels of employees including a robust Train the Trainer program to facilitate mentorship and employee satisfaction.
• Evaluated employee onboarding program and revitalized for more frequent leader/peer connections, training for success, and work-life balance to increase employee retention and employee safety.
• Created employee engagement committee that hosted events at low cost but high reward leading to more positive reviews of location and engagement.

• Facilitated communication and coordination between 700 employees and 53 managers to keep parties informed and involved.
• Supervised HR clerks by providing direction, performance coaching, and feedback to promote highest level of customer service for employees and management.
• Coordinated, managed, and monitored training and development needs for hourly employees and management to promote skill-building, collaboration, professional development, and on-the-job training for new hires.
• Supported community outreach efforts, volunteerism, and maintained public relations.