SHARIF COLLINS
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Seasoned HR Business Partner with 15+ years’ experience aligning people strategy with business objectives, driving a 20% improvement in leadership alignment. Expert in talent management and employee relations, having reduced turnover by 15% through streamlined onboarding and targeted training initiatives. Demonstrated success in leveraging payroll, compensation, and change management expertise to deliver organizational design improvements and operational excellence.
Human Resources professional with robust experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Proven track record of fostering strong team collaboration and driving results through strategic initiatives. Skilled in conflict resolution, training and development, and organizational development. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
SmurfitWestrock
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Cultivated robust relationships with production leadership and plant managers, achieving a 20% increase in alignment of human capital plans with corporate objectives.
- Designed and executed HR strategies that directly supported overall business objectives.
- Bridged management–employee relations by efficiently resolving grievances and issues.
- Fostered a positive work environment that boosted employee engagement by 10%.
- Collaborated with business and HR teams to audit employee experience, leading to a 15% improvement in process consistency.
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
- Architected sustainable HR strategies while demonstrating strong leadership, resulting in measurable performance enhancements.
- Applied in-depth labor law expertise and HR best practices to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Guided managers in setting annual performance goals, contributing to a 12% increase in team productivity.
- Assisted managers in delivering coaching and performance improvement plans, improving supervisory effectiveness by 15%.
- Coached leadership teams, driving a 10% improvement in managerial competencies.
- Co-developed a leadership curriculum with executive staff that improved managerial readiness by 18%.
- Coached directors and managers in conflict resolution, resulting in a 20% reduction in issue escalation.
- Championed change initiatives that increased employee adoption of new HR processes by 25%.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Printpack
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Forged key relationships with senior leadership, enhancing alignment of human capital strategies with long-term goals by 18%.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to audit and refine employee experience processes, achieving a 15% boost in consistency.
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
- Analyzed data trends to identify root causes, enabling leadership to address key issues that reduced turnover by 10%.
- Partnered with department managers to optimize recruiting plans, maintaining staffing levels to meet a 95% fill rate.
- Developed visual data analyses to uncover workforce trends, aiding strategic talent management decisions.
- Reviewed staffing data to offer efficiency recommendations that improved scheduling by 12%.
- Offered strategic guidance on recruitment and talent management, enhancing performance management outcomes by 10%.
- Supported leadership development with targeted coaching that improved team performance metrics by 15%.
- Created and delivered soft skill training for all managers and supervisors to transform company as an employer of choice.
- Delivered follow-up training sessions and assessments, reinforcing skills application and driving a continuous improvement culture.
- Streamlined the Corrective Action process, reducing infraction recurrence by 15%.
- Resolved employee complaints through thorough investigations and conflict resolution, decreasing escalation instances by 20%.
- Conducted comprehensive investigations and recommended strategic solutions for long-term improvements.
- Led employee interviews and off-site leadership meetings that improved organizational culture metrics by 12%.
- Redesigned organizational structures that enhanced cross-functional communication and bolstered design efficiency by 15%.
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Cornerstone Building Brands
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Developed strategic partnerships with executives, improving human capital alignment with long-term objectives by 17%.
- Delivered daily performance management guidance that enhanced team productivity through targeted coaching.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to audit employee experience, elevating HR consistency by 15%.
- Leveraged analytics to identify turnover trends, reducing time-to-fill by 20% and stabilizing headcount.
- Forged community partnerships that boosted staffing effectiveness and increased brand awareness regionally.
- Implemented innovative recruitment strategies that increased talent applications by 25%.
- Led annual focus groups to diagnose turnover issues, formulating action plans that decreased turnover by 10%.
- Revitalized the onboarding process with targeted touchpoints that reduced early turnover by 15%.
- Guided management on recruitment and talent management, enhancing career development and performance outcomes.
- Delivered consultative coaching that reinforced leadership development and improved performance through structured change management.
- Developed and executed soft skill training that contributed to improved managerial performance metrics.
- Conducted follow-up assessments to ensure skill retention, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Optimized the Corrective Action process, reducing infractions by 15%.
- Resolved employee complaints through targeted investigations and conflict resolution, lowering escalations by 18%.
Human Resource Assistant
FedEx
11.2007 - 07.2016
- Assisted staff with routine HR inquiries and resolved issues promptly, contributing to a 10% improvement in employee satisfaction.
- Managed and maintained HR records and reports with precision, ensuring office efficiency.
- Coordinated meetings and interview schedules, facilitating an organized recruitment process.
- Recruited well-qualified applicants across multiple channels, enhancing candidate quality.
- Managed high-volume recruiting under tight deadlines, exceeding hiring goals by leveraging efficient processes.
- Supported administration of employee benefits and workers' compensation plans, ensuring compliance.
- Evaluated applicant qualifications, managed job postings, and assisted in employment training programs.
- Processed and maintained personnel documentation with thorough accuracy, supporting HR operations.
- Handled confidential issues and prepared detailed personnel reports.
- Reviewed employee files to resolve inquiries while clearly communicating policies and benefits, enhancing understanding.
- Assisted in administering benefits and workers' compensation, ensuring timely support.
- Supported managers in developing effective employee development and performance frameworks.
- Engaged proactively with ramp department employees to address HR issues, improving workplace responsiveness.
- Led employee investigations and provided discipline recommendations that improved resolution outcomes.
- Set up meetings and interview schedules as part of recruitment process – Received applicants and guided them, functioning as company representative.
- Assisted with administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
- Utilized comprehensive HR knowledge—including EEOC regulations, FMLA, HRIS, and onboarding protocols—to support smooth HR administration.
- Collaborated with management and employees to enhance work relationships and retain top talent.
- Developed and delivered strategic HR plans—encompassing talent management and succession planning—to client groups.
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Business Administration with Concentration in Human Resource Management
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Skills
- HR Strategy & Business Partnership: Talent management, Employee relations, Performance management, Business strategy, Organizational design
- Operational HR & Compliance: Payroll, Compensation, Labor relations, HR solutions, HR Policy Administration
- Recruitment & Training: Recruiting, Training, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Change management
- Data Analysis & Process Improvement: Analytics, Process optimization, Report generation, Compliance monitoring
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Benefits and compensation management
- Compensation and benefits
- Corrective action planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Human resources operations
- Talent acquisition
- Compliance
- Payroll administration
- Onboarding and orientation
- Legal compliance
- Employee onboarding
- Employee retention
- Workforce planning
- Recruitment and selection
- Recordkeeping
- Training development
- Recruitment
- Talent management
- Background checks
- Employee handbook development
- Policy enforcement
- Organizational development
- New employee orientation
- Leadership development
- Diversity and inclusion
- Succession planning
- Benefits administration
- Internal communications
- Career development
- Job analysis
- Exit interviews
- HR analytics
- Recruitment strategies
- Training programs
- Workforce improvements
- Employee morale management
- Employment law
- Team building
- Recruitment life cycle
- Employee engagement
- Policy making and enforcement
- Unemployment claims management
- Benefits programs
- HRIS management
- HR guidance
- Problem-solving
- Policy improvement recommendations
- Confidential document control
Accomplishments
- Strategic Planning
- Built strong relationships with Production Senior Leadership, Corporate HR, Plant Manager and leaders within the plant to create and develop plans that better align human capital with long-term organizational goals and corporate objectives.
- Developed and implemented HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategies. Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.
- Nurture a positive working environment.
- Partner with colleagues within the business and within HR department to audit the employee experience and the processes supporting it, making recommendations to refine processes, define programs and support Human Resources’ ability to drive consistency, best practices and excellence in service.
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues HR Administration
- Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
- Performance Management
- Guide managers and supervisors in creating annual performance goals and individual development plans.
- Support managers in the creation and delivery of Coaching and Performance Improvement Plans for Supervisors.
- Support manager in the development and growth of leadership team through feedback and coaching.
- Leadership Development
- Worked closely with Executive Staff to create and deliver leadership development curriculum for all current and new managers. Developed practical tools and resources for application.
- Coached directors and managers on conflict resolution and problem solving.
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
SmurfitWestrock
01.2025 - 08.2025
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Printpack
01.2022 - 12.2024
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Cornerstone Building Brands
08.2016 - 01.2022
Human Resource Assistant
FedEx
11.2007 - 07.2016
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Business Administration with Concentration in Human Resource Management
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
RELEVANT COURSES
Employment Law, Labor Relations, Human Resources Information Systems, Strategic Staffing, Training and Development, and Compensations and Benefits, Business Law, and Human Resource Management.