Human Resources Leader with 16 years progressive human resources experience with the last 5 at the Director level. Solid back-ground in all aspects of human resources from coaching to management with proven strong interpersonal skills, ability to set and drive strategic priorities as well as influence and convince at all levels.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Schneider Electric
Columbia, SC
04.2018 - Current
HRBP support for 6 Vice Presidents/Senior Vice Presidents—ETO, Titan Project and Web Giant Business Units with scope of 5,000+ employees
Manage team of 12 direct reports of HR Managers and HRBPs within US, Canada and Mexico in complex matrix organization structure
Drive HR business strategy for 10 manufacturing plants (union and non-union) within North America
Lead employee strategies to increase Engagement and empowerment and increased engagement 5 points at cluster level for ETO
Ensure hiring of top high potential talent for all scope and partner with leaders to ensure development of talent and career mapping to get to their ultimate potential
Lead and drive transformation to high performance culture throughout my scope and implemented pay for performance in all hourly non-union plants
Coach and partner with senior leaders as well as all levels of organization to drive talent strategy through succession planning, talent pipeline development, employee development and organizational design
Partner with senior leaders to execute alignment of all manufacturing plants to standard global structure
Lead strong change management throughout operations ensuring leadership has good HR postures by communicating, training, and guiding them through HR strategy
Provide oversight and expertise to local HR managers related to union labor relations issues, grievances, and other legal aspects for all sites
Drive competency development through workforce to develop and enhance critical and digital skills within salaried and hourly workforce
Collaborate with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
Collaborate between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Led team to develop and roll out Pay for Performance for hourly in all non union US and Canada sites.
Annually lead compensation review process for hourly increases and compensation structures.
Human Resources Manager
Schneider Electric
Columbia, SC
11.2016 - 03.2018
Staff level Human Resources leader for over 650 manufacturing, exempt, non-exempt and contract employees
Managed team of 3 direct reports
Partnered closely with plant management to identify talent for promotional opportunities
Identified and onboarded 3 additional temporary agencies to assist with recruitment ramp up for Columbia plant
Developed processes and communication plan of new shift structure for Columbia, SC and El Paso plants
Partnered with management and supervision to drive culture of change and accountability
Tracked and presented weekly recruitment ramp up to plan to senior leaders
Implemented on the spot recognition for all employees
Coached managers and supervisors through corrective action and performance management process
Implemented updates to current policies and procedures and ensured consistent application throughout plant
Facilitated and trained the workforce on company programs and initiatives
Implemented communication channels such as monthly all employee meetings, monthly roundtables, weekly supervisor meetings
Supported plant manager with upgrading talent within the Columbia plant
Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
Human Resources Manager
Apex Tool Group, LLC
07.2014 - 11.2016
Staff level Human Resources leader for over 250 manufacturing, exempt and non-exempt employees
Partnered closely with Director of Operations to complete org design for Lexington Plant
Completed full cycle recruiting process for all positions exempt and nonexempt
Worked with managers on all employee relations issues
Implemented and managed leave of absence process
Managed payroll for all exempt and nonexempt employees
Communicated and drove performance management process for all salaried and hourly employees
Reported weekly/monthly metrics to plant staff and drove action plans based on results
Implemented various communication channels (ex: monthly all employee meetings, information boards,etc) to enhance employee engagement
Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
Partnered with subject matter experts in Compensation and Benefits to roll out corporate programs
Worked closely with Technical school programs to hire entry level talent into apprenticeship program
Human Resources Manager
Eaton Corporation
Middlesex, NC
10.2013 - 06.2014
Staff level Human Resources leader for over 75 manufacturing, front end and contingent workers
Managed all Workers Compensation and Leave of Absences
Redesigned and transitioned compensation structure to align with All Salaried Philosophy
Developed monthly and quarterly divisional reports for DHRM and VPGM review
Assisted Division HR Manager on all divisional requests and projects
Revamped all job descriptions for site
Environmental Health and Safety Element Champion for Incident Investigations and Chemical Management
Managed 1 full time employee:, Managed Performance Review Process
Developed Annual HR Strategic Plan
Partnered with management on all employee relations issues, investigations, corrective actions and separations
Completed full cycle recruiting process for all positions exempt and nonexempt
Developed annual Affirmative Action Plan
Human Resources Supervisor, Interim HR Manager
Eaton Corporation
Sumter, SC
12.2010 - 10.2013
HR contact for over 600 manufacturing and front office employees and contingent workers
Managed 3 full time employees: HR analyst, HR Development Participant and HR Intern
Completed full cycle recruitment for all positions exempt and nonexempt
Executed the recruiting process for an additional 2nd shift assembly team of 20 associates in 45 days
Managed the Performance Review process annually
Developed and communicated all Corporate and Plant communications
Worked with local university for Mock interview sessions, employer presentations in order to recruit graduates for entry level positions
Partnered with management on and managed all employee relations issues, investigations, corrective actions and separations
Worked with HR Leadership on Strategic Corporate initiatives
Implemented corporate wellness initiatives and transitioned cafeteria/vending to healthier options
Planned onsite health risk assessment and reached 75% onsite employee participation
Performed audit to ensure all job descriptions are updated and OFCCP compliant
Partnered with analyst on all workers compensation claims and leaves of absence for employees
Eaton Business Excellence (EBE) Category 5 Champion for Sumter facility
Led the Diversity Council, Employee Involvement, and Employee Survey Action Teams
Led the Community Involvement Team with a budget of $10,000 and 500 hours of community service
Developed annual Affirmative Action Plan
5s Representative for Human Resources
Managed and facilitated annual Employee Survey reaching 100% completion
Partnered with finance to develop HR budget and annual profit planning
Attended workers comp hearings and depositions
Revised and delivered New Hire Orientation and New Manager of People Orientation for the Sumter plant
Reestablished a Training plan for the Sumter facility
Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
Senior HR Generalist
Eaton Corporation
Greenwood, SC
10.2010 - 12.2010
HR contact for over 700 manufacturing and front office employees and contingent workers
Completed full cycle recruitment for all positions exempt and nonexempt
Managed all workers compensation claims and leaves of absence for employees
Revamped job descriptions for all nonexempt positions
Partnered with management on and managed all employee relations issues, investigations, corrective actions and separations
RPO Recruiting Manager
Sourceright Solutions
Columbia, SC
05.2010 - 10.2010
Managed a remote team of 10 Recruiters and 5 Recruiting Coordinators on day to day activities
Assigned monthly goals of 200 Mortgage positions to fill
Strategized on how to achieve monthly goals
Reported daily metrics on recruitment activity
Escalated any issues to Bank of America Staffing Manager
Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent for organization.
Human Resources Business Partner
Time Warner Cable Columbia
West Columbia/Myrtle Beach, SC
10.2009 - 05.2010
HR contact for over 350 employees (field technicians and customer service reps) in the eastern portion of South Carolina
Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
Partnered with senior management for review and approval of all corrective action and employee relations issues
Managed the Performance Review process for SC Division
Gathered info by conducting Workforce Assessments to ensure a more efficient organization
Worked with management and specialists in developing job descriptions, classifications, and compensation for new positions
Monitored leaves and disabilities for client groups
Notified all management/employees of updated policies and procedures
Partnered with corporate on special compensation projects
Traveled to all locations to build relationships with leadership teams
Human Resources Generalist
Tiffany & Co
New York, NY
06.2007 - 03.2009
Developed and executed full cycle of recruiting process to identify highly qualified candidates for all levels within Corporate including Marketing, Merchandising, Public Relations, Product Development and Design
Responsible for over 500 corporate employees
Worked with Executive and Senior Vice President of Merchandising to roll out business initiatives
Lead contact for all leave and disability issues to guarantee accurate payment and seamless transition in and out of workplace
Prepared and delivered presentations for employees to ensure understanding of new workplace policies and procedures
Managed the budget for all spending within Corporate Groups
Trained, coached and counseled employees and management in order to develop high potential employees, address career development and challenges with poor performers to ensure an efficient corporate division
Partnered with corporate compensation on job titling, job matching and market data projects
Developed compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, transfers and comp reviews
Managed and oversaw company team building committee to ensure adherence with company policy
Facilitated training classes for employees
Education
Master of Science Degree - Human Resource Management
New York University
New York, NY
05.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree - Fashion Merchandising
University of South Carolina Columbia
Columbia, SC
05.2004
Skills
Talent Review
HR Strategy
Compensation
Employee Relations Oversight
Compliance
Performance Management
Affiliations
Member of Kappa Delta Sorority
Certification
LVI (Leadership Versatility Index), Kaiser Leadership Solutions
Hogan Assessments
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Schneider Electric
04.2018 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Schneider Electric
11.2016 - 03.2018
Human Resources Manager
Apex Tool Group, LLC
07.2014 - 11.2016
Human Resources Manager
Eaton Corporation
10.2013 - 06.2014
Human Resources Supervisor, Interim HR Manager
Eaton Corporation
12.2010 - 10.2013
Senior HR Generalist
Eaton Corporation
10.2010 - 12.2010
RPO Recruiting Manager
Sourceright Solutions
05.2010 - 10.2010
Human Resources Business Partner
Time Warner Cable Columbia
10.2009 - 05.2010
Human Resources Generalist
Tiffany & Co
06.2007 - 03.2009
Master of Science Degree - Human Resource Management
New York University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Director of Human Resources at Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention CenterDirector of Human Resources at Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center