KEITH FORNEY
Hallam,PA
Summary
Proven HR leader at Harley-Davidson, experienced in organizational development and HR analytics(Power BI), enhanced company culture and employee performance through innovative training programs. Excelled in building morale and mentoring, achieving significant improvements in team efficiency and compliance with labor laws. Human Resources professional with strong expertise in talent development, employee relations, compliance and training. Adept at fostering collaborative environments across functions and driving organizational success. Proven ability to adapt to evolving needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in conflict resolution, soft skills, HR strategy, and performance management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Harley-Davidson
04.2021 - Current
- Manage team of two training focused roles and two labor relations roles.
- SAP and Dayforce (Payroll) support at York site
- LMS Admin SME support across three domestic sites and one international site.
- Execute executive plant leadership training in relationship intelligence leveraging CoreStrength SDI 2.0 platform. 50+ individual and team coaching sessions completed.
- Continued management of training budget.($300K+)
- Ensure completion of compliance training for 1300+ hourly union employees.
- Development of targeted training for all plant roles
HR Training Specialist
Harley-Davidson
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed team of two training focused employee roles
- Coached Supervisor and Area Manager roles on various topics including conflict resolution, goal setting, time management, and FMLA during monthly learning sessions.
- Maintained site training budget( $300K+)
- Managed facilitators of team leader training program
- Created a positive learning environment by incorporating adult learning principles into all instructional designs using Articulate platform.
- Developed and delivered customized virtual training material (Daily) to 150+ salaried employees during Covid -19 shutdown period.
- LMS(SuccessFactors) Admin SME.
Associate HR Training Specialist
Harley-Davidson
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Evaluated roles learning needs ( team leader and supervisory) and created tailored solutions to assist meeting plant metrics.
- Enhanced employee experience by developing a new OJT sign off structure within the LMS( SuccessFactors) to cut required by time by 60%
- Facilitated 25/80 hours of the team leader training program. Managed booking learning spaces within the plant.
- Developed training aids, computer tutorials, and learning videos/animations for team leader and supervisory roles.
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements of the plant metrics and work unit plan.
Team Leader
Harley-Davidson
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Maintained and communicated performance metrics for the team of seven employees, monitoring progress towards goals, eliminating reoccurring issues with root cause analysis,
- Empowered new team members as a member of the simulated work environment team, by facilitating New Employee Orientation to 900+ hourly union employees and 75+ Salaried employees during tenure in training roles.
- Completed Six Sigma Yellow belt and Green belt training to lead projects on the manufacturing floor.
Education
Human Resources Management - Human Resources
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ11.2023
Skills
- HR analytics
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Organizational Development
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Career Development
- Training and mentoring
Certification
Project Management Associate Certified- Milwaukee School of Engineering.
MBTI- Myers Briggs Foundation
CoreStrengths Assessment- SDI 2.0
Timeline
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Harley-Davidson
04.2021 - Current
HR Training Specialist
Harley-Davidson
01.2018 - 04.2021
Associate HR Training Specialist
Harley-Davidson
03.2015 - 12.2017
Team Leader
Harley-Davidson
03.2013 - 03.2015
Human Resources Management - Human Resources
University of Arizona