Judith (Jude) Bateman

 Key role in post-acquisition integration, aligning HR operations across merged entities.

 Developed and managed payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations policies.

 Designed and implemented training and career development programs, enhancing performance management.

 Streamlined recruiting and onboarding processes, significantly impacting retention and turnover.

 Demonstrated exceptional responsiveness to unique organizational challenges, collaborating on tailored strategies for diverse employee and operational needs.

 Applied deep HR expertise to skillfully design and implement decisions across disciplines like situational leadership, staffing, and workforce transformation.

 Led initiatives in compliance audits, employee engagement, and work condition improvements, maintaining high standards within budget constraints

 Created and launched first onsite effective, compliant HR department, including setting up payroll and people development programs, in less than 6 months.
 Developed and implemented key HR strategies, initiatives, systems, tactics, and procedures aligned with the overall business strategies to drive continued business growth.
 Bridged management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, and other employee-related issues, leading to a significant increase in employee retention.
 Spearheaded all aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, ensuring the selection of qualified skilled-labor and industrial candidates for each open position.
 Planned, developed, and wrote the professional company policies to confirm full employee knowledge and optimal business success.
 Designed and instructed comprehensive leadership

 Met current and future business needs by devising, engaging, motivating, and preserving human capital.
 Oversaw and managed an innovative performance appraisal system to drive top performance.
 Managed all payroll functions via ADP Workforce for 140+ employees with timely accuracy.
 Worked directly alongside GM/VP to direct the vision -implementing change and driving initiatives.
 Facilitated communication among all departments, including dispute resolution, team development disagreements, terminations, and general workplace discussion.
 Participated in monthly advisory meetings with key stakeholders and decision makers to anticipate developments and enforce plan changes.
 Proactively and reactively performed internal

Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter
 Developed first time onsite, and full-cycle recruiting department, saving over 20% annual in placement fees.
 Created company advertisement and Marketing slogan that is still used to date.
 Managed all aspects of marketing and public recruiting education and initiates.
 Conducted public plant tours to educate curious prospects on product and employment.
 Worked directly with Chamber of Commerce to build relationships and drive company vision within the community.
 Delivered job-readiness support at local support services for underprivileged community members.
 Designed and managed onboarding program for 100+ employees, enhancing the transition process.
 Drove targeted recruitment marketing efforts, increasing successful hires by 65%
 Executed key hiring events, resulting in 45+ permanent hires.
 Fostered community partnerships to promote the company as a top employer.