Rudolph Jones Jr.
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Dynamic Senior HR Manager with over 16 years of experience driving operational excellence in high-growth, fast-paced organizations. Expertise in employee relations, performance management, and leadership development, complemented by a proven track record of scaling HR operations and executing multi-site strategies. Proficient in leveraging advanced HRIS platforms to align workforce planning with organizational goals while ensuring compliance. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement to support overall business success.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Niagara Bottling, LLC
Dallas, TX
10.2024 - 05.2026
- Developed and implemented HR and safety strategies to uphold operational excellence and maintain multi-regional compliance at a high-volume site.
- Engaged with plant leadership to ensure workforce planning and staffing strategies effectively supported production readiness in a dynamic environment.
- Analyzed and reported HR scorecard metrics, achieving a 7.71% turnover rate within 90 days against a 28% objective.
- Oversaw and standardized regional enforcement of employee relations policies to enhance risk management and procedural integrity.
- Collaborated with senior leaders to develop and implement performance management and engagement initiatives that drive production growth.
North Texas Region Human Resources Manager (Multi-Site)
Smurfit Westrock
Fort Worth, TX
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Oversaw HR operations and strategic initiatives for a workforce of 225+ employees, maintaining uniform application of employment laws across multiple locations.
- Implemented targeted retention and talent acquisition strategies to enhance workforce stability and minimized turnover rates by 28%.
- Oversaw the standardization of performance management reviews, resulting in a 45% increase in completion rates.
- Partnered with site leaders to standardize employee relations investigations, reducing resolution time by 47%.
Human Resources Manager
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc
Dalhart, TX
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Led HR operations, focusing on strategic talent acquisition and efficient high-volume recruitment for a facility with over 560 employees.
- Analyzed and adjusted attendance policies to support operational efficiency and minimize absenteeism.
- Organized and executed strategic hiring events to facilitate facility growth, achieving 57 hires and decreasing time-to-fill by 20%.
- Managed intricate investigations to mitigate organizational risk and ensure adherence to legal standards.
Human Resources Manager (Multi-Site)
DHL Supply Chain
Fort Worth, TX
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Led enterprise talent management and workforce planning for three distribution centers to support multi-site growth.
- Partnered with senior leaders as a strategic advisor on global HR strategy and business performance optimization.
- Managed leadership accountability initiatives to drive employee engagement and culture transformation.
- Aligned scalable HR programs across multiple locations to ensure consistency in performance management and compliance.
Human Resources Manager
Hello Fresh
Grand Prairie, TX
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Partnered with the Director of Operations to drive HR strategy and execution for a fast-paced 425-employee distribution center.
- Managed compensation benchmarking and salary surveys to implement shift differentials and scale production volume.
- Led a 3-person HR team overseeing talent acquisition, benefits, and leadership development across disparate shifts.
- Oversaw the development of core HR infrastructure and policies to manage global mobility and multi-regional risk.
Education
Master's Degree - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
BBA - Business Administration
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LouisianaSkills
- Implementation of HR procedures
- Analytical proficiency
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Effective staffing strategies
- Effective analytical judgment
- Employee engagement strategies
Accomplishments
- Reduced turnover by 28%+ improving workforce stability and retention.
- Increased skilled labor retention by 35%.
- Reduced investigation cycle time by 47% through process standardization.
- Improved training completion rates by 25%+ through leadership accountability.
- Led compliance initiatives with zero audit findings.
- Built HR programs including onboarding, attendance, and leadership development frameworks.
Certification
- PHR – Professional in Human Resources
- SHRM-CP – Certified Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Niagara Bottling, LLC
10.2024 - 05.2026
North Texas Region Human Resources Manager (Multi-Site)
Smurfit Westrock
07.2022 - 10.2024
Human Resources Manager
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc
03.2020 - 06.2022
Human Resources Manager (Multi-Site)
DHL Supply Chain
08.2017 - 03.2020
Human Resources Manager
Hello Fresh
06.2016 - 08.2017
Master's Degree - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
BBA - Business Administration
Northwestern State University
Technology Experience
Workday | ADP | Kronos | SAP | UltiPro | Oracle | Microsoft office suite | SharePoint
Strategic Methodologies
Organizational Design | Change Management | HR Analytics & KPI Reporting