Tammy Rasmussen
Spring,USA
Summary
International Human Resources Executive who believes passionately in the importance of HR as a strategic partner in the development and progression of organizational success and culture. Experienced in leading all facets of the Human Resources/People/Talent function with special emphasis on Strategic Leadership and developing the organizations overarching people strategy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Director (Vice President Equivalent)
ITW
02.2020 - 02.2025
- Top HR Executive of a multi-national division reporting directly to the General Manager.
- Strategic partner to, and member of, the Executive Leadership Team, driving results through organizational strategy and development
- Drove annual and long range plan success through focus on culture and people. Implemented annual employee engagement survey to gauge cultural movement.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosting overall team morale.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, 360 reviews and performance evaluations.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive Individual Development Plans tailored to drive enhanced performance and employee satisfaction.
Senior Director, International Human Resources
NEW PROCESS STEEL, L.P
05.2007 - 02.2020
- Top HR Executive in a multi-national $1B revenue organization reporting directly to the organization’s CEO.
- Worked closely with the other members of the executive staff to align HR with the business needs of the organization.
- Oversee all aspects of Human Capital from a corporate level to include, HR KPI's, employee engagement, employee relations, talent acquisition and onboarding, payroll and benefits, training and development, succession planning, legal interactions, HR investigations, FMLA issues, FLSA issues, policy creation/maintenance/enforcement, EEO/Diversity management, HRIS, 401K and all other Human Capital functions.
- Led a successful customized design and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics (AX) for Human Resources, as well as a successful transition from an in house payroll system to ADP.
- Led the HR due diligence of a major acquisition in Monterrey, MX.
- Growing employee base from 400 to over 1600 with special emphasis on successfully integrating the additional headcount into our current culture while also being aware and respectful of the cultural differences of their location/prior organization.
- Managed benefit plans in a proactive fashion that has resulted in over $500,000 per year in annual savings while achieving an increased level of employee benefit satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented a goal/performance based employee review process with additions for succession planning
- Successfully challenged the NLRB at the Supreme Court, reversing decisions handed down while the board was understaffed.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Increased employee satisfaction, providing regular coaching and feedback sessions.
Manager, HR, Diversity & Recruitment
COX COMMUNICATIONS
10.2000 - 05.2007
- Managed a team of 5 recruiters to ensure staffing levels remained at 100%.
- Implemented Peoplesoft for talent acquisition and candidate tracking.
- Managed all Affirmative Action programs and reporting.
- Worked to specific metrics and goals for both recruitment and diversity requirements.
Education
Bachelors - Organizational Management and Leadership
Friends University
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- International HR Leadership
- Organizational and Leadership Development
- Human Capital Management
- Risk management processes and analysis
- Compensation Strategy Development/Implementation
- Staff development
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Strategies and goals
- Team management
- People management
Certification
- SHRM, SCP (Senior Certified Professional-formerly SPHR)
- Birkman Certified Consultant
- DDI, Targeted Selection Behavioral Based Interview Certification
- DDI, Train the Trainer Certification
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Human Resource Director (Vice President Equivalent)
ITW
02.2020 - 02.2025
Senior Director, International Human Resources
NEW PROCESS STEEL, L.P
05.2007 - 02.2020
Manager, HR, Diversity & Recruitment
COX COMMUNICATIONS
10.2000 - 05.2007
Bachelors - Organizational Management and Leadership
Friends University
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