Experienced HR professional with a strong ability to oversee and manage efficient HR operations. Skilled in balancing organizational targets, compliance requirements, and employee demands. Committed to maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance through forward-thinking approaches. Proven track record of improving collaboration and fostering consensus across diverse company environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager III
Amcor
07.2024 - Current
Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities
Oversee all HR functions in a union manufacturing environment, including recruiting, training, performance management, and employee relations for a team of 500+ employees
Manage the grievance process by investigating employee complaints, collaborating with union representatives, and guiding resolution efforts in a fair and timely manner
Document all grievance activities, maintaining detailed records for future reference and analysis
Provide training and support to management and staff regarding grievance procedures and conflict resolution strategies
Foster a positive relationship with union leadership and members through open communication and proactive engagement
Member of Plant Leadership Team and acts as advisor on decisions
Create organizational designs through workforce and succession planning
Utilize data in order to analyze trends and effectively make decisions to increase retention and recruiting
Manages and Resolves Employee Relations Issues and maintains fairness, equity and consistency during process
Upholds all legal compliance
Execute cultural transformations by engaging with employees, analyzing data and action off concerns to create a positive work environment.
Manage a team of HR Generalists
Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
Human Resources Manager III
Amcor
07.2022 - 07.2024
Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities
Oversee all HR Functions in a manufacturing environment, including recruiting, training, performance management, and employee relations for a team of 400+ employees
Effectively build relationships across the organization from hourly colleagues to Organization Executives
Member of Plant Leadership Team & acts as advisor on decisions
Supports Merger and Acquisition activities for global acquisitions
Lead Material Flow Project to increase plant efficiencies
Executed Plant wide Reduction in Force
Create organizational designs through workforce and succession planning
Utilize data in order to analyze trends and effectively make decisions to increase retention and recruiting
Manages and Resolves Employee Relations Issues and maintains fairness, equity and consistency during process
Upholds all legal compliance
Execute cultural transformations by engaging with employees, analyzing data and action off concerns to create a positive work environment.
Managed a team of HR Generalists
Human Resources Manager I
Amcor
03.2021 - 07.2022
Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities
Oversees all HR Functions in a manufacturing environment, including recruiting, training, performance management, and employee relations for a team of 200+ employees
Accountable for accurate data entry, understanding current Workday processes, and partnering with business leaders to ensure data integrity
Handles all types of employee inquiries and issues
Ensures delivery of annual trainings such as union avoidance, anti-harassment, core values, etc
Handles escalated employee inquiries and issues
Provides guidance to leaders regarding employee matters to include performance coaching, Performance Improvement Plans, Individual Development Plans, Human Capital Plans, succession planning, salary planning, etc
Provides guidance on workforce planning which may include organizational re-design work, facilitation of a Talent Review/Selection process, job description creation and analysis, promotions, etc
Partners and collaborates with business leaders and serves as a member of the leadership team
Responsible for project management of various initiatives
Partners with the HR COE and Shared Services to ensure alignment with the needs of the business in the creation and delivery of HR programs
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise – best practice sharing
Drive consistency and sustainability with initiatives throughout the operation
Institutionalize the performance management process and demonstrate differentiation in rewards
Foster change leadership.
Managed a team of HR Generalists
Workday HRIS Manager
HTLF, Formerly Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
07.2019 - 03.2021
Builds and maintains processes and systems to support the efficient and effective delivery of the human resources services within and outside the human resources department
Works with the Chief Human Resource Officer on the creation of the companywide HRIS roadmap and execute efficiently and effectively
Technical point-of-contact for HRIS functional areas, including Core HCM, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Recruiting and Compliance
Workday security administration/configuration
Utilizes measurement strategies to ensure that HR processes and solutions are efficient and effectively meet organizational needs
Develops and tests custom reporting out of the HRIS to meet a variety of internal stakeholder’s needs
Technical project lead for integrations between the HRIS and other internal and external technologies and data warehouse
Partners with functional HR leaders to drive business process improvements by leveraging technology and liaising with IT and vendor partners
Partners with functional HR leaders to prioritize business needs and implements a strong project management cadence in delivering solutions
This includes leading weekly prioritization meetings, measuring the effectiveness of solutions and managing customer expectations
Partners with HR colleagues to create and deliver end user training
Acts as the primary contact with HRIS providers and efficiently manage the external postproduction support contract
Coordinates, tests and implements system upgrades as required
Serves as a liaison between HR functions and other functions outside HR with whom business processes are linked (e.g, Finance/GL teams, Audit, Regulatory, etc)
Responsible for building and maintaining design documents, business process workflow and Standard Operating Procedures for critical HR functions
Facilitates acquisition integration of data.
Designed custom reports using HRIS tools, providing valuable insights for decision-making and strategic planning.
Served as a subject matter expert on HRIS-related matters during internal audits or external regulatory reviews, providing guidance and support to stakeholders throughout the process.
Talent Acquisition Lead
HTLF, Formerly Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2019
Partner with Business Line Leaders, teams and Key Stakeholders to develop and lead Talent Acquisition Strategies
Leading and implementing a recruitment strategy that ensures quality and diversity of hires
Research and implement market trends, sourcing techniques and networking
Build and Maintain processes within the Workday Recruiting Module
Provide Oversight of Recruiting Tools allowing the team to remain efficient as the organization grows
Identifies technology process improvements and conducts testing
Consultative Business Partner to business lines and key stakeholders by knowing the labor markets and client's business industry
Full Cycle Recruiter for an average of 35-40 positions from entry level - Senior Vice President
Provides substantive recommendations to hiring managers on candidate requirements, search strategies, and interview content
Configure Workday Business Processes
Recruited C Suite Executives.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
HTLF, Formerly Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
04.2017 - 04.2018
Responsible to recruit the best quality candidates to fill open positions
Responsible for oversight of recruiting tools to ensure the team is effective and efficient through growth
Write training manuals and procedures for recruiting functions
Main point of contact for HRIS Workday Recruiting Inquiries
Manage relationships with hiring managers across the organization to meet hiring needs
Create and post internal and external job posting ads
Provide interview questions and materials to managers
Performs prescreen interviews on applicable candidates.
Education
SHRM – CP Credential -
DiSC Certified Practitioner -
Business Administration - Human Resources
UW-Platteville
Platteville, WI
12.2015
Skills
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Calendar)
Workday
ADP
Kronos Timekeeping
Involvement
Co-Leader of Women’s Network Community Pillar at Amcor
Girls on the Run – Northeast Wisconsin Board Member
Notableaccomplishments
Implemented Workday HRIS System to include all modules at one time
Built and implemented a complete acquisition system to be done within Workday, previously was being completed manually
Built and implemented an overhaul to recruiting system
Reduced turnover within 1 year by 27%
Rolled out a pay for skill performance criteria within 1 year
Executed cultural transformation with a manufacturing plant within 1 year
Created and executed a grassroots inclusivity initiative to be more welcoming as a community and employer to minority groups.