John Couch
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Human Resources Manager with a proven track record at Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions, enhancing workforce planning and leadership coaching. Spearheaded successful policy development and talent acquisition strategies, significantly improving organizational development and employee relations. Expert in labor law compliance and motivational strategies, fostering a collaborative and compliant workplace environment.
Successful at overseeing all areas of HR for companies with over [Number] employees. Versatile and forward-thinking leader with a firm grasp of best practices and human resources management functions. Systematic and detail-oriented professional with advanced HRIS skills.
Senior Human Resources Manager with history of improving policies, reducing turnover, optimizing compensation and reducing benefits costs. Collects, organizes and evaluates key data to improve HR decision-making process.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Manager
Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions
11.2023 - Current
- Developed promotional paths and succession plans.
- Assessed employee knowledge, company strategic plans and market needs to improve training programs.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
Lead Human Resources Manager
Veolia Water Technologies /SUEZ Water Technologies
10.2017 - 11.2023
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Lead Employee HR Management Specialitst
GE Water & Process Technologies
02.2005 - 10.2017
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Richmond
Richmond, VASkills
- Workforce planning
- Policy optimization
- Leadership coaching
- Retention strategies
- Policy development
- Recruitment strategies
- Internal communications
- Employee relations
- Succession planning
- Talent acquisition
- Building morale
- Onboarding and orientation
- Compensation structuring
- Equal employment laws
- Labor law compliance
- Organizational development
Affiliations
- Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Manager
Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions
11.2023 - Current
Lead Human Resources Manager
Veolia Water Technologies /SUEZ Water Technologies
10.2017 - 11.2023
Lead Employee HR Management Specialitst
GE Water & Process Technologies
02.2005 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Richmond
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