Dedicated HR Leader with proven success managing high-volume employee relations, conducting thorough investigations, and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws. Adept at coaching managers, managing FMLA and leave programs, improving HR processes, and strengthening workplace culture.
Work History
HR Leader
2 Years 6 Months
Tekni-Plex Consumer Products | 11.2023 - 05.2026
Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development to enhance workplace culture.
Analyze HR metrics such as turnover, retention, and engagement, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
Develop and implement succession planning and promotion paths.
Drive safety and compliance programs to meet and exceed organizational targets.
Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures to maintain operational efficiency.
Lead and provide direction for the management team.
Oversaw investigations of harassment, discrimination, and policy violations to ensure compliance and foster a safe work environment.
Administer FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation policies, ensuring compliance.
Partner with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions.
Assist with immigration-related hiring, ensuring compliance with visa requirements and work authorization processes.
Assisted with plant shutdown activities, including employee communications, distribution of required shutdown and severance documents, and coordination of offboarding logistics in compliance with company policies and labor requirements.
HR Generalist
1 Year 3 Months
Tekni-Plex Consumer Products | 08.2022 - 11.2023
Manage full-cycle recruitment including job postings, applicant screening, interviews, offer letters, and onboarding.
Administered benefits enrollment, facilitated open enrollment sessions, and processed payroll changes in HRIS systems; addressed employee inquiries regarding benefits, pay, and policy interpretation.
Maintained employee files, I-9 documentation, and HR records in compliance with retention policies.
Revised and implemented HR policies and employee handbook updates.
Coordinated employee recognition and engagement programs to enhance positive work culture.
Supported employee recognition and engagement programs to promote a positive work culture.
HR Generalist/Payroll Clerk
2 Years 3 Months
Red Oak Health and Rehabilitation Center | 05.2020 - 08.2022
Collected and verified employee timecards, attendance records, and work hours to ensure accurate payroll processing.
Collect and verify employee timecards, attendance records, and work hours.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
Resolved payroll discrepancies and addressed employee inquiries to maintain trust and satisfaction.