"Jude is a very hands-on, engaging, and innovative HR Business Partner Leader & People Development Manager. She lightens up the workforce and is very adaptable. We have benefited from her ability to merge data analytics and logical application with real-life, human connection. She is extremely familiar being an improvements champion and manages high-volume, multi-dimensional environments with integrity, ethical hubris, cultural awareness, and high responsiveness. Her insight has always been helpful; she demonstrates confidence in in developing, planning, executing and evaluating top-tier people strategies and programs that align with organizational visions and strategic objectives. She has a proven track record being highly successful developing into newly acquired vacancies and hits the ground running where new roles are presented. Her commitment to driving excellence, her thirst to learn and grow, and her innate ability to motivating teams toward peak performance makes any organization a thriving success." -Greg Ehlers CEO REQ LLC
Consult and manage client accounts in a
key role player for pre and post-acquisition integration, aligning HR operations across merged entities. Taking proactive initiative in applying subject matter expertise, and trusted advisory skills for all matters for daily workflow and efficiency.
Interpret laws and regulations at Federal and State level for clients and employees.
Offer best-practice and creative advantage ideas to be an Employer of Choice.
Train HR Generalists on proper interview techniques and hiring practices.
Leaves management
Maintenance of relationships and liaison between internal and external cohorts for direct contact communication and compliance.
Proactively engage and conduct presentations and on-site meetings for workplace improvement opportunities.
Training & Development, and Succession Planning initiatives.
Mentor and guidance for new HR admins- train on HRIS, Legalese, and HR Generalist tasks
Work very closely with Risk and Safety and WC reps.
Address economic, staffing, financial, relationship, efficiency, DEI challenges.
Teach process improvements.
Consult on recruiting- turnover, hiring practices, retention and attrition, onboarding, development, performance, annual reviews.
Manage and train on Situational Leadership.
Develop and manage payroll, benefits, compensation, compliance, and employee relations policies.
Design and implement training and career development programs, enhancing performance management.
Streamline recruiting and onboarding processes, significantly impacting retention and turnover.
Arrange trainings for different industries- OSHA 10/300; LEAN, and all things Leadership
Demonstrate exceptional responsiveness to unique organizational challenges, collaborating on tailored strategies for diverse employee and operational needs.
Apply deep HR expertise to skillfully design and implement decisions across disciplines like situational leadership, staffing, and workforce transformation.
Lead 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, internal investigations, 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 audits for risk analysis
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 slogans, jingles and other marketing adds that are used to date.
Managed all aspects of public engagement, recruiting, and 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.