Samara N. Tobar
Kentwood
Summary
Seasoned HR Business Partner with a track record of aligning human resources strategies with business objectives. Expertise in executive consulting, leadership coaching, change management, and risk management. Recognized for building strong relationships and fostering team cohesion through effective communication and conflict resolution. Notable achievements include implementing innovative HR strategies that significantly enhance organizational performance and drive growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner, Digital Services | Corporate Legal
Corewell Health
01.2023 - Current
- Lead system-wide and client group specific projects/initiatives that address strategic and operational goals
- Develop the framework and requirements for building capabilities specific to the business function
- Provide strategic HR counsel and support to leaders on people development and performance to maximize outcomes while ensuring a collaborative and engaged work environment
- Lead business growth by translating the team member's experience to high-level customer behaviors and experiences
- Drive business outcomes and translate them into a people agenda/plan
- Partner with leaders in working to execute on the agenda/plan
- Co-own Workforce Analytics metrics on performance scorecard with business / client group leaders and analyze trends and metric materials from Workforce Analytics and Team Member Experience to inform the development of solutions, programs and policies
- Use data and analytics to anticipate and solve business challenges both for today and in the future
- Partner with business / client groups to assess and evaluate impact of change initiatives within the business; ensure change management strategies are developed and implemented as appropriate
- Utilize resources within the HR COEs to identify strategic needs of client group to drive culture, competitive advantage, leadership pipeline, and desired work environment for the business
- Share customer and business insights with the HR organization to shape best-in-class team member experience
- Mentor, coach and lead HR Business Partner-Navigators
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
ABC Technologies, Undercar Products Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Lead a team of HR and supervisory professionals in the payroll, administrative, and onboarding roles
- Provide strategic counsel, coaching, support and expertise to executive leadership
- Coordinate and execute human resource services, including talent acquisition, compensation, salary planning, employee engagement surveys, succession planning, performance reviews, health and wellness benefits, leave administration, training and development, and employee relations and investigations
- Identify HR needs and collaborate with key stakeholders and leaders in the business to develop solutions
- Lead projects, initiatives and workgroups to advance organizational goals, talent development strategies, and change management
- Engaged in workforce planning initiatives and projects
Remote Recruiter (Part-time)
Sparks Belting Company
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Talent acquisition sourcing, recruitment, phone screens, and interviewing
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Bilingual role)
Epi Breads
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Food Manufacturing
- Lead and train a team of supervisory and management staff on succession planning, effective communication, and frontline HR functions
- Oversee employee relations and workplace investigations
- Work with HR Manager and Talent and Engagement Specialist to implement new recruitment and retention initiatives
- Food Manufacturing
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Bilingual role)
Boar’s Head Brand - Delicatessen Services, LLC
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Talent Sourcing: Strengthening community partnerships to create a robust talent pipeline
- Pursue passive candidates on social media and business/career development sites to build rapport
- Maintain relationships with higher learning institutions and programming to court talent that is completing professional coursework
- Provide support in functional areas of Human Resources, including, but not limited to benefit administration, leave of absence administration, recruitment and employment, communications, employee relations, training, and special projects, to ensure compliance with policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations
Sr. Business Partner
West Michigan Works
Muskegon
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Muskegon, Michigan Workforce Development Agency
- Primary liaison between the agency and employers providing a portfolio of human resources related services, including talent recruitment, sourcing, ATS, employee relations, labor relations, and talent development
- Work closely with economic and business developers and educational entities in the community to coordinate services, provide information and act as link between employers and Michigan Works! Service Centers
- Plan, organize and effectively present product portfolio of Michigan Works! System services to employers, job seekers and the community
- Muskegon, Michigan Workforce Development Agency
Bilingual Community Health Worker (CHW) – Teen Health Center
Hackley Community Care
Muskegon
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Muskegon, Michigan
- Advocate for clients and act as a liaison between client and service providers
- Access and record client and community resource information to coordinate community referrals
- Identify barriers to patients and clients accessing basic needs and resources of health and well-being outlined in the Social Determinants of Health tool
- Muskegon, Michigan
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Online01.2026
DEI Propel Masterclass Certificate -
Upton Consulting Group
01.2023
Certificate of Human Resource Management -
Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
01.2022
Associate of Science - Human Services
Grace Bible College
Online01.2018
Skills
Executive Consulting and Coaching
Human Resources Leadership
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Change Management
Affiliations
- Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Ambassador and Personal Business Owner, 01/01/20 - 01/01/22
- Advocate for Chamber work within the community.
- Refer potential new members to chamber staff.
- Volunteer at annual Economic Forecast event.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner, Digital Services | Corporate Legal
Corewell Health
01.2023 - Current
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
ABC Technologies, Undercar Products Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
Remote Recruiter (Part-time)
Sparks Belting Company
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Bilingual role)
Epi Breads
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Bilingual role)
Boar’s Head Brand - Delicatessen Services, LLC
01.2020 - 12.2020
Sr. Business Partner
West Michigan Works
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bilingual Community Health Worker (CHW) – Teen Health Center
Hackley Community Care
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
DEI Propel Masterclass Certificate -
Upton Consulting Group
Certificate of Human Resource Management -
Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
Associate of Science - Human Services
Grace Bible College
References
References available upon request.
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