Sheridy Zimmerman
New Glarus,WI
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Leader with 20 years combined experience in business partnership, employee relations and strategic benefits management. Proactive business adviser who operates in a consultative and collaborative manner. Culture builder with strong business acumen.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Director, Human Resources (Home & Personal Care Division/Commercial Operations)
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
12.2018 - Current
- Serve as strategic consultant to the business, built and execute strong HR strategies and initiatives that support business objectives
- Facilitated development of global business strategies focused to build operational focus, efficiency, speed and business results leading to a new global operating model
- Lead global organizational design for newly expanded functions integrating business objective with structure and efficiency
- Coach leaders on best practice leadership skills, employee communications, development and performance management strategies to support a culture of engagement
- Successfully led integration of acquisitions through strong communication, culture building activities and seamless onboarding
- Directly led development and implementation of newly created function, Commercial Operations designed to provide centralized eCommerce expertise to four business units.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Director, Human Resources (Global Batteries & Appliances)
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Led separation of appliance business and stand up of newly created division within SPB portfolio including organizational design and strategic planning
- Completed full divisional reorganization to better align with strategic business growth opportunities; refocused 14% of positions to better support business objectives resulting in $2.6M annualized savings
- Developed and implemented strategies to retain talent during difficult business performance and stabilize culture under new leadership
- Led integration and office closure of acquired business and product line ensuring FDA compliance requirements were all met
- Responsible for all HR functions at three manufacturing facilities and one distribution center
- Managed union relationships and negotiations including arbitration and monthly review meetings.
Sr. Manager, Benefits
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
02.2013 - 04.2016
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
- Implemented HDHP with HSA resulting in 51% enrollment in year one with PPO option available
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Successfully led all aspects of acquisition integration, that doubled the size of Spectrum Brands, including vendor negotiations, system upgrades and changes, communications and change management
- Responsible for renewal benefits plans for both Canada and Puerto Rico including retirement
- Work closely with payroll and HRIS teams to identify and implement process improvements and/or systemic gaps
Benefits Manager
Regal Beloit Corporation
10.2009 - 02.2013
- Successfully engaged and implemented 4 new vendor relationships (PBM, STD, UM/CM, Wellness) simultaneously
- Managed due diligence and benefits integration for all acquisitions with limited turnaround times – 7 acquisitions closed in 2010 alone
- Participated in union negotiations– complete economic reviews, negotiate future plan provisions.
- Implemented vendor scorecard process to consistently and systematically evaluate vendor performance – tied performance guarantees to scorecard with each vendor
- Conducted executive interviews to establish and rollout benefits philosophy and long term strategy for first time in company history
Sr. Benefits Analyst
Fiskars Brands, Inc.
02.2003 - 10.2009
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration - Human Resources and Marketing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI01.2002
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Coaching
- Organizational Design
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Culture Integration
- Change Management
- Employee Relations
- Benefits Management
Certification
- World at Work Certified Benefits Professional
- HR Policy Association Labor Relations Professional
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Timeline
Sr. Director, Human Resources (Home & Personal Care Division/Commercial Operations)
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
12.2018 - Current
Director, Human Resources (Global Batteries & Appliances)
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
04.2016 - 12.2018
Sr. Manager, Benefits
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
02.2013 - 04.2016
Benefits Manager
Regal Beloit Corporation
10.2009 - 02.2013
Sr. Benefits Analyst
Fiskars Brands, Inc.
02.2003 - 10.2009
Bachelors of Business Administration - Human Resources and Marketing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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