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LARA WHITE
Human Resources / People Operations
Greater Nashville,Tennessee
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Summary
Human Resources Executive
VP, Human Resources | Chief Human Resources Officer | Senior Director, Human Resources
Transformational Human Resources Leader, Strategist and Trusted Advisor, with comprehensive business experience and expertise spanning the full scope of HR services. Known as an agile change catalyst, aligning HR initiatives with strategic objectives while proactively collaborating with Executive Officers. Possessing a demonstrated ability to support and further a people-centric culture, as well as a continued focus on efficiency and service responsiveness. Brings an enthusiastic, innovative approach and ethical standards, cutting costs without affecting quality, and confidently making a meaningful and lasting contribution to any organization. Actively develops and implements strategic human capital programs that serve to attract, develop and retain talent, support diversity and inclusion, and achieve competitive performance.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
7
Years of building, managing, and leading HR teams
Work History
UNARCO MATERIAL HANDLINGNashville, TN
Director, Human Resources
01.2018 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Manufactures structured and roll-formed pallet racking and offers engineered warehouse storage systems for distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment, and retail stores
- Head of Human Resources
- Leading a team of eight (8) in Human Resources and general administration across five (5) sites and in three (3) different states, provides oversight and leadership strategy around policy, labor and employee relations, recruitment lifecycle, and location company culture for over 600 employees
- Reporting directly to the CEO, reports to Board of Directors and other company
QUANTA COMPUTERNashville, TN
Head of Human Resources
01.2016 - 01.2018
Job overview
- A Global Fortune 500 Company and also one of the world’s leading notebook manufacturers
- Provided oversight and leadership of all HR related duties and responsibilities in TN and CA.
REMINGTON COLLEGE
Instructor
01.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Taught courses in Psychology, Package Applications, and Career Development.
BROADCAST MUSIC, INC
01.2008 - 01.2015
Job overview
- The largest music rights organization in the United States, representing over 900,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers.
HR Generalist
01.2013 - 01.2015
Human Resources Representative
01.2012 - 01.2013
Human Resources Coordinator
01.2011 - 01.2012
Human Resources Assistant
01.2008 - 01.2011
TRANSCOR AMERICA
HR Assistant
01.2006 - 01.2008
Job overview
- TransCor America is the leading detainee and inmate transportation company in the country.
Education
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
MS | Master of Science from Psychology
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
BS | Bachelor of Science - I from I/O Psychology
Skills
- KEY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Focuses on talent measures, in order to maximize legacy of culture and build energy for what’s needed for future success – within HR and within company
- Provides inspirational leadership, motivating direct reports and the HR organization to implement Strategic priorities effectively and seamlessly
- Introduces best practices for enterprise HR services to increase capabilities to meet business needs
- Works closely with HRBP’s in delivering services and/or consulting with company leaders on employee engagement initiatives, talent calibration and organizational design
- Demonstrated understanding of the strategic, operational and financial components of broader business management, having led teams and served as an advisor at the highest level within an organization
- Builds an HR strategy with growth in mind; understands how to build scalable HR programs and policies
- Focuses on operations, systems, performance metrics and data analytics Utilizes a data-driven approach to apply and create “best practice” solutions that drive increased ROI within HR function
- Ensures diversity and inclusion is embedded in all areas of human resources such as recruitment, hiring, performance management, retention, leadership development, and succession planning
- Interprets federal regulations and incorporates knowledge of external environmental factors
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe
- HRIS
- Human Resources Operations
- Personnel Recruitment
- Complaint Response
- Employee Retention
- Personnel Information Systems
- Human Resources Policy Development
- Performance Review Management
- Wages and Salary
- Vendor Invoice Payment Processing
- Organizational Systems
- HR Systems
- Benefits Programs
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Labor Negotiations
- Compensation and Benefits
- Confidential Records Management
- HR Metrics
- Recruitment and Selection
- Local, State and Federal Regulations
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Employee Referral Programs
- Employee Timesheet Processing
- Contract Negotiation
- Exit Interviews
- HR Databases
- Staff Supervision
- Strategic Planning
- Background Checks
- Leadership Training
- Equal Opportunities Facilitation
- Company Organization
- Staffing Regulatory Compliance
- Payroll Coordination
- Employment Record Verification
- Workforce Trends and Analysis
- Unemployment Claims
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Personnel Strategy
- Business Legal Compliance
- Investigative Oversight
- Strategy Development
- Organization Procedures
- Personnel Files
- Recruitment Strategies
- Grievance Resolution
- Labor Legislation
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Team Guidance
- Human Resources Team Leadership
- Recruiting and Hiring Oversight
- Employment Data Tracking
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Promotion Coordination
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Policy Interpretation
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Develop Policies
- Employee Feedback and Recognition
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Employee Orientation
- Leave of Absence Transitions
- Human Resource Management Software (HRMS)
- Maintain Employment Records
- Health and Safety Programs
- Conduct Orientations and Training
- Job Matching
Certification
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Organizational Transformation
- Change Management Succession Planning
- Team Building & Engagement
- Executive-level Collaboration
- Talent Management & Development / Coaching
- Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Analytics & Reporting
- Benefits & Compensation
- DE&I
- Technology Optimization
- HRIS
- Legal Compliance
- Training & Development Leadership Development
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Employee Retention
- Financial Management
- Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills
- Labor Relations
- Safety
- Vendor Relations
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Timeline
Director, Human Resources
UNARCO MATERIAL HANDLING
01.2018 - 01.2023
Head of Human Resources
QUANTA COMPUTER
01.2016 - 01.2018
Instructor
REMINGTON COLLEGE
01.2015 - 01.2017
HR Generalist
01.2013 - 01.2015
Human Resources Representative
01.2012 - 01.2013
Human Resources Coordinator
01.2011 - 01.2012
BROADCAST MUSIC, INC
01.2008 - 01.2015
Human Resources Assistant
01.2008 - 01.2011
HR Assistant
TRANSCOR AMERICA
01.2006 - 01.2008
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
MS | Master of Science from Psychology
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
BS | Bachelor of Science - I from I/O Psychology
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