Jodi Latuszek
Lansing
Summary
Innovative Human Resources Executive with a record of success spearheading growth and positive cultural transformation through proactive leadership. Experienced with data-driven approaches to personnel management, and organizational development in a virtual or in-person workplace. Passionate about helping organizations thrive by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Director of Human Resources
BIGGBY COFFEE
East Lansing, MI
11.2021 - Current
- Developed robust compensation structure, strategy, and communication plan on schedule and under budget.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Revised company recruiting and hiring strategy to expand applicant pools and fill director and C-level roles with exceptional candidates.
- Advised C-level executives, directors, and managers on effective strategies to balance compliance and people-focused values in authentic way.
- Developed and implemented new performance management strategy to balance accountability and development to create high performing organization.
- Served as speaker hiring, legal compliance, diversity, equity and inclusion, and creating healthy organizational culture.
- Developed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion components of business plan and budget and serve as corporate leader of DEI initiatives.
- Received Founder's MVP award for 2022. Received Employee's Choice Award for 2022.
Senior Director of Administration
Michigan Supreme Court
Lansing, MI
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Lead Regional Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and security team, serving 500 employees and Michigan's 493 trial courts.
- Developed COVID-19 strategy and policies for Michigan's court system to preserve access to justice while keeping employees and litigants safe.
- Utilized data to provide guidance on attracting and retaining court staff.
- Recruited exceptionally qualified C-level executives.
- Served as lead on internal employment investigations.
- Worked directly with directors and managers to help enhance organizational culture in newly remote organization.
- Served as member of Court's first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee and analyzed Court's internal diversity efforts.
Regional Director of HR and Operations
Michigan Supreme Court
Lansing, MI
10.2014 - 03.2019
- Facilitated strategic planning and organizational development sessions to improve culture in 52 courts.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Coached court management teams in courts across state following assessment of organizational culture.
- Conducted training programs for Michigan court leaders to improve quality of management, focus on culture, and risk mitigation.
- Worked directly with court leaders to respond to respond to employment investigations.
Management Analyst
Michigan Supreme Court
Lansing, MI
07.2010 - 10.2014
- Evaluated business and management processes to develop improvement plans. Achieved 95% compliance.
- Developed and mentored employees based on business and personal goals.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plan to address areas in need of improvement.
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
- Served as invited speaker on employment law and management practices at various statewide and national events. Presented to audiences between 25 and 600.
Appellate Attorney
Speaker Law Firm, PLLC
Lansing, MI
12.2006 - 07.2011
- Provided written and oral advocacy in state and federal appellate courts resulting in published opinions.
- Recognized as Top 5 Under 35 in Ingham County, Michigan.
- Served as speaker and council member of Michigan Appellate Bench Bar Foundation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Public Relations
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIJ.D. - Employment Law, Appellate Advocacy
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, MI12.2006
Skills
- Equal Opportunities Facilitation
- Training Development
- Culture Transformation
- Recruitment and Retention
- Employment Law and Policy
- Performance Management
- Executive Coaching
- Public Speaking
- Compensation and Benefits
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- State Bar of Michigan License - 2007
- Certified Facilitator, Myers Briggs, 2015
- Certified Facilitator, Civil Treatment for Leaders - 2016
- Certified Facilitator, Building Inclusive Workplaces - 2016
- Society of Human Resources Senior Certified Professional -2016
Timeline
Corporate Director of Human Resources
BIGGBY COFFEE
11.2021 - Current
Senior Director of Administration
Michigan Supreme Court
03.2020 - 11.2021
Regional Director of HR and Operations
Michigan Supreme Court
10.2014 - 03.2019
Management Analyst
Michigan Supreme Court
07.2010 - 10.2014
Appellate Attorney
Speaker Law Firm, PLLC
12.2006 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Public Relations
Michigan State University
J.D. - Employment Law, Appellate Advocacy
Thomas M. Cooley Law School