Kwanita J. McNeil

Provide HR leadership and advisory support across North American business units within a regulated chemical manufacturing environment, supporting both operational and professional populations.

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations matters including performance management, conflict resolution, corrective action, and policy interpretation

• Act as a visible HR presence supporting operational leaders, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant application of company policies and employment practices

• Lead and advise on progressive discipline processes, documentation standards, and performance improvement planning to mitigate risk and ensure alignment with company values

• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations including FMLA, ADA, OSHA, wage and hour, and internal safety protocols

• Partner with managers to support leave administration, accommodations, workers’ compensation coordination, and return-to-work planning

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers on behavioral-based interviews, selection decisions, and onboarding for technical and professional roles

• Redesign onboarding programs to improve early engagement, role clarity, and compliance readiness, contributing to a 25% reduction in time-to-hire and improved first-year retention

• Support workforce planning and reporting by analyzing turnover trends, absenteeism, and workforce data to inform leadership decisions

• Deliver HR analytics and dashboards to leadership, improving reporting speed by 40% and enabling proactive talent and workforce planning

• Champion HR systems and process improvements, increasing operational efficiency and data accuracy by approximately 30%

• Partner cross-functionally with safety, operations, and leadership teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and employee engagement efforts

Provided full-scope HR leadership for a multi-site workforce of 200+ employees within a highly regulated environment.

• Managed employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations in alignment with organizational policies and federal regulations

• Led retention and engagement initiatives that reduced turnover by 20% through improved onboarding, leadership development, and employee support programs

• Served as primary HR advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, policy development, and organizational effectiveness

• Managed compliance with labor laws, grant requirements, and Head Start performance standards

• Led HR response during COVID-19, implementing remote work policies, leave accommodations, and health and safety protocols

• Represented the organization at the National Head Start level, contributing to policy discussions and best-practice alignment

• Partnered with client leadership to configure and optimize HRIS and benefits platforms

• Automated reporting processes, reducing manual effort by 40% and improving data integrity

• Conducted audits, resolved discrepancies, and ensured compliance with benefits administration standards

• Led HR system implementations and open enrollment cycles across multiple client organizations

• Achieved a 98% on-time enrollment completion rate

• Improved vendor performance and reduced escalations through structured monitoring