Kathryn Brungot
Apollo Beach
Summary
With a proven track record at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, I excel in collaborative leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence. I've successfully led and participated in cross-functional teams achieving key business objectives, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. I enjoy driving strategic initiatives, fostering organizational growth, guiding high-performing teams to drive business success and foster adaptability to changing business needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Director, Total Rewards
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
10.2016 - Current
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
- Achieved departmental, organizational and enterprise goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
- Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence within the organization.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Facilitated seamless business transitions during mergers or acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations while integrating teams effectively.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments to ensure compliance with local laws, standards, and regulations relevant to the business domain.
- Met with department supervisors and provided staff support to attain organizational goals.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Led development of business operation processes and policies.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Improved labor relations by proactively addressing grievances, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and promoting open dialogue between management and employees.
- Drove organizational change by leading workforce planning efforts, aligning human resources strategy with business objectives.
- Facilitated merger and acquisition activity including due diligence assessments related to human capital implications and led post-merger integration efforts from an HR perspective.
- Increased employee satisfaction through the development of comprehensive benefits packages and work-life balance initiatives.
- Navigated complex employment law matters in collaboration with legal counsel to ensure company compliance with all relevant regulations at federal, state, and local levels. Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Partnered closely with senior leadership teams in developing strategic workforce plans aligned to current and future needs.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
HR Generalist
Flanders Electric Motor Service
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Counseled, coached and lead regional leadership on HR best practices, effective communication, change management, affirmative action, pay for performance and employee engagement.
- Drove Succession planning and supported growth efforts for the Southeast & Southwest Regional Service Centers through the use and presentation of metrics and statistical data including but not limited to: employee utilization rates, ROI, KPI's, local, state, national & industry labor statistics as well as organizational financial statements.
- Responsible for all points along the employment relationship lifecycle from position inception to post termination. Specific topics include but not limited to: recruiting, onboarding, performance management and development, disciplinary actions terminations, investigations, unemployment FMLA/LOA benefit administration and interpersonal an interdepartmental relationships.
- Ensured compliance with all federal state and local regulations and kept abreast of industry trends, global economics, pending legislation, and recent court decisions relating to and impacting human capital management and made recommendations to leadership as needed
- Developed, interpreted communicated and ensured adherence of company policies an procedures
- Helped create and maintain a positive productive and effective working environment for all employees especially through periods of transition and change
- Partnered with internal departments executive leadership and external community/industry resources as necessary
- Developed and facilitated supervisor/employee training sessions on various HR related topics and organizational policies & procedures ISO
Benefits Manager
Fortune Business Solutions
12.2011 - 09.2012
- Monitored trust accounts for self funded medical plans totaling approximately 1300 enrollee's, 83 clients & 1.3M in monthly premiums
- Responsible for all aspects of maintaining a cafeteria Plan including but not limited ro plan design, rate negotiations, TPA management 401(k) fiduciary, vendor communications and compliance with Section 125, COBRA,ERISA, DOL, & ACA
- Supervise, manage and plan work activities for the Benefits Department while personally addressing elevated or complex issues
- Benefits point person for ADP Workforce joint venture system integration project
Benefits Specialist
Progressive Employer Management Company
07.2007 - 12.2011
Education
MBA - Human Resources & HRIS
University @ Albany
Albany, NY01-2006
Master of Arts - Health & Human Services
University @ Buffalo
Buffalo01-1995
Skills
- Collaborative leadership & relationship building
- Policy development & implementation
- Stakeholder relations
- Excellent vertical and horizontal communication
- Labor laws, compliance, relations & negotiations
- SME on Benefit, Wellness, Learning & Development and Workers Compensation Programs
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
HRCI - SPHR (lapsed)
SHRM - SCP (lapsed)
Timeline
Sr. Director, Total Rewards
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
10.2016 - Current
HR Generalist
Flanders Electric Motor Service
09.2012 - 08.2016
Benefits Manager
Fortune Business Solutions
12.2011 - 09.2012
Benefits Specialist
Progressive Employer Management Company
07.2007 - 12.2011
MBA - Human Resources & HRIS
University @ Albany
Master of Arts - Health & Human Services
University @ Buffalo
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