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Robin Briscoe

Robin Briscoe

Mooresville,NC

Summary

Accomplished Human Resource, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations Professional with 20+ years as a valued strategic business partner. Proven track record in creating positive work environments, boosting employee morale, talent retention, and aligning HR with business objectives. Strong communication, leadership, training development skills, and negotiation prowess.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

HR/LR Consultant

Consulting
11.2022 - Current
  • Expertly advise leadership teams on best practices in Labor and Employee Relations to mitigate legal risks, improve productivity, and reduce turnover
  • Collaborate with both teams and independently to align with organizational strategy, while identifying potential risk areas for third-party interference.
  • Developed strategies to mitigate identified risks and ensure sustainable follow-up
  • Implemented novel strategies to enhance data collection and analysis techniques.

Business Owner

Ash & Barrel Cigar Social Club, LLC
Cornelius, United States
01.2021 - Current
  • Established and nurtured a high-end cigar lounge that fosters connections and meaningful camaraderie
  • Conceived and executed a successful business plan leading to the successful launch of the company's operations
  • Met initial capital requirements by leveraging my financial expertise, industry connections, and pitching capabilities.
  • Developed and implemented a business continuity plan that ensured business operations continued seamlessly, and ensured compliance with licensing and state regulations.
  • Set a standard in the industry that others are duplicating and following.

Sr. HRBP

Evergreen Packaging
Canton, United States

Executive Director

CUE, Inc.
Mooresville
06.2018 - 06.2020

As Executive Director to the Board of Directors for CUE, Inc., I worked collaboratively with board members and member companies to:

  • Steer product services and marketing focused on continuing to advance the mission of 'Positive Employee Relations'.
  • Enhanced and maintained cultural accountability of the BOD and executive strategic business plan.
  • Delivered compelling presentations to facilitate decision-making among the BOD resulting in the green-lighting of projects
  • Manage Administrative Assistant and talent management.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community and member company leaders
  • Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
  • Communication Liaison
  • Represented the organization at conferences and industry events, increasing brand awareness and visibility.
  • As an Interim Pro-Bono Strategic Advisor, I played a crucial role in assisting the organization's transition and ensuring continuity in leadership.

Director, Associate Relations

Lowes
Mooresville, NC
11.2011 - 05.2018

Reporting to VP, Associate Relations:

  • Provided guidance to company leaders on matters of human resources, employee relations, and compliance across all aspects of daily operations at multiple locations.
  • Analyzed data to determine potential areas of improvement in the organization's HR practices.
  • Developed and Implemented strategic training and education on third-party organizing and regulations nationwide for field leaders.
  • Developed and set up a rapid Response Team for third-party awareness and action.
  • Analyzed statistical data and reports to ascertain trends in performance, resulting in maximum effective and efficient use of logistical resources.
  • Managed employee relations issues, including investigating and resolving Title VII issues.
  • Responsible for a team of ER Managers, Consultants, Supervisors, and Advisors to appropriately respond to and investigate complex and open-door concerns.
  • Provided consistent consulting services to operational leaders in compliance with Lowe's HR and ER policies as well as government regulations.
  • Developed and delivered third-party labor risk mitigating tools through Positive Associate and Labor Relations programs.
  • Enhanced key processes like Performance Management and Talent Planning by partnering closely with HR BPs.
  • Ensured a thorough comprehension of the NLRB and union landscape among leadership through regular provision of up-to-date communications on labor relations information.
  • Led successful third-party union organizing in 2016, Staten Island.

Sr. HR Manager

Luvata
Grenada, United States
11.2009 - 11.2011
  • Developed and implemented Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Conducted recruitment activities such as job postings, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions.
  • Provided advice to managers on organizational development matters including team building initiatives.
  • Assisted with the development of succession planning strategies for key positions within the organization.
  • Developed strategies for recruiting top talent from both internal and external sources.

Human Resources

Chrysler
Twinsburg, United States
  • 15-year Progressive HR and LR Career
  • UAW contract interpretation and negotiations

Education

MBA - Integration of Systems Mgmt. and practical experiences, Systemic thinking and team approach

Baldwin Wallace College
Berea
01.1999

BA - Study of Human Resource Development and related business entities, with an emphasis on organizational dynamics. Dean’s List, graduated with Honors

Notre Dame College of Ohio
South Euclid, Ohio
01.1994

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Research and Investigations
  • Effective Communication
  • Flexible Problem Solver
  • Compliance with HR Standards
  • Human Resources Policy Adherence
  • Knowledge of Employment Laws
  • Negotiation Proficiency
  • Contract Management
  • Union Management Strategies
  • Employee Engagement Strategies
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Best Practices Implementation
  • Change Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR/LR Consultant

Consulting
11.2022 - Current

Business Owner

Ash & Barrel Cigar Social Club, LLC
01.2021 - Current

Executive Director

CUE, Inc.
06.2018 - 06.2020

Director, Associate Relations

Lowes
11.2011 - 05.2018

Sr. HR Manager

Luvata
11.2009 - 11.2011

Sr. HRBP

Evergreen Packaging

Human Resources

Chrysler

MBA - Integration of Systems Mgmt. and practical experiences, Systemic thinking and team approach

Baldwin Wallace College

BA - Study of Human Resource Development and related business entities, with an emphasis on organizational dynamics. Dean’s List, graduated with Honors

Notre Dame College of Ohio
Robin Briscoe