Stacey Ross
Slingerlands,NY
Summary
Mentoring Teams and Leaders, Executive Level Talent Management, Successful Project and Strategy Execution. Senior Human Resources Business Partner, who connects with others at all levels to align people, skills and growth capacity to fulfill organizational needs. Over 10+ years escalating employee performance, engagement and satisfaction by developing strong employee relations, driving organizational growth and effectiveness, and building competency through professional development.
Human Resources professional prepared to drive organizational success through effective people management and strategic planning. Expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and compliance, with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, skilled in navigating dynamic environments and aligning HR strategies with business goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Relevate Power
11.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: We restore old waterpower plants, combine them with solar power, and add energy storage to sell 24/7 clean power to local communities.
- As the first HR hire at Relevate Power, I have established the human resource function from the group up to support strategic growth and organizational scalability.
- Serve as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that align with business objectives in a mission-driven, innovation-focused environment.
- Build and lead all core HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensations, benefits, compliance, and training.
- Developed the company’s first HR policies, employee handbook, and established HR processes.
- Supported the company through their first M&A.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Tokyo Electron, Inc
08.2020 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Supported the 3rd largest Semiconductor Research and Development Facility in the United States. Supporting the Executive staff as well as 250 regional employees.
- Sr Member of the site executive leadership team with dual reporting to the President, TTCA and the Sr. Director of HR in Chaska, Minnesota
- Partnered with the local President as well as the Global HR Team to plan HR initiatives for the R&D Site, TTCA.
- As the first HR Business Partner assigned to the R&D site, I implemented an executive reporting structure, to include the creation of 4 Vice Presidents, reducing the presidents report load.
- In two years raised the site employee satisfaction survey scores by 18%. This was accomplished by instituting site lunch and learns, management trainings, and an employee engagement committee.
- Working in conjunction with other remote HR partners, to efficiently execute the annual and mid year performance appraisal process for TELUS.
- Set-up an executive coaching program for newly appointed VP positions that has been replicated at all other TELUS sites.
- Instrumental in site expansion strategy, to make us eligible for US Federal Chips Act Funding.
- Partnered with the NY Training Center and local military establishments to create a pathway for transition from active duty to the Field Service Technician role.
- Partnered with Compensation to institute a pay for performance compensation restructure
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Tempur Sealy
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: The world’s largest bedding provider. Oversaw the Green Island, NY, Medina, OH., and Conyers, GA. Manufacturing Plants with a combined staff of over 300 hourly (union) and salaried employees.
- Developed, organized and executed a training program for professional development and to ensure all state and federal training requirements have been met.
- Provide coaching and consultative support to management on leadership development, talent and performance management, change and people management issues.
- Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, maintain an engaged workforce and retain the best talent.
- Provide date to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, career development, disciplinary actions)
- Facilitate employee focus groups and surveys to identify areas of improvement and work with Senior Leadership to create actions plans to address issues.
- Provide interpretation of union contract to line management and participate in grievance process and contract negotiations.
- Led new talent acquisition and recruitment process to increase applicant flow and created a online interview program to meet our hiring needs during the global pandemic.
Human Capital Manager
Maximus
09.2014 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Global provider contracted to administer the NYS Health Insurance Exchange supporting 4 call centers in Albany and Rochester with over 4,000 hourly and salaried employees.
- Developed and deployed a site wide Attendance, Corrective Action, and Leave Policy.
- Worked with leadership to evaluate existing talent and identify gaps to meet the companies Succession Planning needs.
- Coach management staff on supervisory skills to increase communication, clarify expectations and improve overall employee performance.
- Partnered with local/corporate Systems IT department to revamp the compensation and organizational structure.
- Manage immigration process working with attorneys and employees to maintain compliance for all New York locations.
- Developed and implemented company-wide recognition program to strengthen company culture and employee engagement.
- Partner with leadership and oversaw HR team on complex workplace investigations, consulting legal when necessary.
- Oversaw a team of 4 generalist in the Albany location and assisted with the management of the Human Capital department in Rochester.
- Was a leader in the WorkDay implementation team, supporting the Eastern and Southern US.
- Management all State and Federal leaves for the NY projects. Working closely with our administrator and corporate office to ensure we were compliant with all policies and laws. This included the implantation and training for NYS Paid Family Leave.
Human Resources Manager
Excel, Inc
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Company Overview: Third Party Reverse Logistics, contracted to run the Walmart Returns Center. 220,000sqft facility with over 400 hourly and salaried associates.
- Responsible for all HR functions including; Organizational Development, Training, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Management Development, Strategic Planning, Hiring and Onboarding, FMLA/STD, Wage Progression, and Performance Management.
- Developed and implemented a Seasonal Hiring strategy to reduce the number of temporary associates and support the clients’ increase in volume.
- Lead the site Executive Committee Development Plan which included establishing a site-specific Mission and Vision Program.
- The site cultural plan implemented the FISH! Philosophy training program. The program was used as a template for 3 additional sites.
- Contract was not renewed
Human Resources Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Conducting and advising hiring officials on the development of job analyses on a wide variety of Nursing positions using research, interview, observation, and analytical techniques.
- Troubleshooting and developing solutions to the most difficult and complex recruitment and retention problems while ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance
- Developing short- and long-range staffing plans to meet current and forecasted staffing requirements, turnover and recruitment projections.
Corporate Recruiting Manager
CR England, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2011
Division Manager/Recruiting Manager
Granite and Associates/Integrity Recruiting
01.2004 - 01.2006
Education
B.S. - Human Resources Management
SUNY Empire State
Saratoga Springs, NYSkills
- HR strategy and policy development
- Organizational change management
- Union Agreement & Relations
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- Workforce Planning
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Leadership Coaching
- Organizational Development
- Talent Acquisition
- WorkDay
- BambooHR
- Legal Compliance
- Human resources analytics
- Records management
- Payroll management
- Benefits administration
- Strategic planning
Certification
- PHR, Professional in Human Resources Certification, Society of Human Resources Management
- CRHRA HR Leadership Program Graduate 2024
- US Air Force Boot Camp
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Relevate Power
11.2024 - Current
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Tokyo Electron, Inc
08.2020 - 11.2024
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Tempur Sealy
02.2019 - 08.2020
Human Capital Manager
Maximus
09.2014 - 02.2019
Human Resources Manager
Excel, Inc
02.2013 - 09.2014
Human Resources Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2011 - 01.2013
Corporate Recruiting Manager
CR England, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2011
Division Manager/Recruiting Manager
Granite and Associates/Integrity Recruiting
01.2004 - 01.2006
B.S. - Human Resources Management
SUNY Empire State
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