Jacob Kittinger
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
A purposeful HR professional with over 15 years of experience in the field, displaying sound leadership skills and progressive industry expertise. Committed to achieving organizational and business goals through strategic HR initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, HR Business Partner
Georgia-Pacific
07.2022 - Current
- Provide HR support to three Corrugated production sites with 400 employees, partnering with site leadership team
- Lead HR transformation initiatives and labor optimization at all sites to reduce labor cost by $250,000
- Foster understanding of site culture and develop strategies/initiatives to address gaps
- Develop change management strategies to gain buy-in from site leadership
- Mentor and coach HR Business Partner
- Collaborate with operations leaders for orientation & onboarding of salaried/hourly team members
- Conduct performance management and coaching for Director of Operations and site leadership team
- Lead labor relations strategy and resolution of grievances/arbitrations
- Build effective relationships and provide practical and strategic guidance across functions and teams
- Align HR goals with site business goals and monitor progress
- Ensure optimal staffing levels in partnership with operations
- Support compensation philosophy implementation with supervisors, managers & leaders
- Contribute to succession planning, key employee retention, and high potential employee development
- Drive knowledge and application of Principle Based Management among leaders
- Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth
Associate Manager, Human Resources
The J.M. Smucker Company
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Served as primary HR support for Sandwich Making and Bakery departments, overseeing 200+ employees
- Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives.
- Remedied issues and conflicts among workers using negotiation and active listening.
- Provided coaching and discipline, benefits consultation, leaves administration, and new hire orientations
- Managed FMLA and STD/LTD leaves at facility
- Led site implementation of Workday Time and Attendance system
- Enhanced employee experience and engagement through improved onboarding and front-line leadership capabilities, resulting in less than 10% turnover
- Led Organizational Capability Pillar meetings and developed monthly communications Newsletter
- Supported Organizational Performance Model initiatives to drive high performance
- Coordinated job fairs and recruiting efforts with local institutions
- Managed internal and external recruiting processes, maintaining 99% staffed capacity
- Oversaw Quarterly One to One process and Mentorship program for employee engagement
- Coordinated United Way Campaign, Day of Caring, and employee appreciation events
- Oversaw site security and partnered with staffing agencies for talent acquisition
- Leveraged HR metrics with Workday software system
Human Resources Generalist
Bowling Green Metalforming
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Provided support in all HR functional areas for 1,800 employees at tier one automotive supplier
- Led new launch program for Ford Motor Company, recruiting and training 400 employees
- Streamlined HR processes to align department as strategic partner to business units
- Conducted employee relations investigations, administered policies, and provided coaching
- Maintained policy and procedure manuals, developed new policies as needed
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions
- Represented company in unemployment hearings and appeals
- Certified ISO/TS 16949 Internal Quality Auditor.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making
Human Resources Generalist
Dart Container Corporation
07.2010 - 07.2015
- Supported all HR functional areas for 1,500 employees
- Managed employee relations, progressive discipline, recruiting, benefits, and policy advisement
- Led implementation of SAP Enterprise software system at plant
- Provided leadership and training on SAP at plant level
- Managed SAP communication and coordination with management
- Conducted HR training/workshops on performance evaluations, recruitment, employee relations, communication, and leadership skills
- Proficient in ADP, Virtual Edge recruiting software, Lotus Notes, Kronos, and SAP.
Mechanic (Light Wheeled)
U.S. Army
08.2001 - 08.2010
- Served as Squad Leader/Staff Sergeant leading maintenance group of 12 soldiers
- Assessed, planned, and coordinated redeployment of soldiers and equipment
- Provided leadership and training to maintenance group and unit of 200 soldiers
- Maintained safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents
- Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
Education
Master's in Human Resource Management -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management -
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2005
Skills
- HR analytics
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Relations
- Labor Relations
- Compensation strategy
- Succession Planning
- Workforce Planning
- Leadership Development
- Legal Compliance
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Recruitment and selection
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
Manager, HR Business Partner
Georgia-Pacific
07.2022 - Current
Associate Manager, Human Resources
The J.M. Smucker Company
07.2018 - 07.2022
Human Resources Generalist
Bowling Green Metalforming
07.2015 - 07.2018
Human Resources Generalist
Dart Container Corporation
07.2010 - 07.2015
Mechanic (Light Wheeled)
U.S. Army
08.2001 - 08.2010
Master's in Human Resource Management -
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management -
Western Kentucky University