THERESA M. JOHNSON
Lakewood,CA
Summary
As an HR executive known for setting HR strategies by thinking and acting from the outside-in, am able to define, design, and develop leading cutting-edge programs that significantly enhanced organizations to: elevate their brands in the eyes of employees, customers, and business partners attract, engage, and retain top talent who, in turn, learned to develop high performers, navigate effectively through rapid growth, and sustain, and progress through transformational changes, including M & As. A hands-on, results-oriented leader with extensive experience supporting organizations through significant change including mergers and integration in highly visible, complex and fast-paced environments. Thought leader with an affinity toward innovation and disruption. Tremendous strengths in organizational effectiveness and talent strategy including performance management, recruitment, talent development, coaching and employee engagement. Known as a trusted advisor to the executive team with a proven track record of building and driving successful HR strategies and processes that clearly support the objectives of the business. Open, authentic and nimble leader oriented to drive great culture and strong engagement.
Work History
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Dynamic Aerostructures, LLC / FMI Aerostructures, LLC
08.2021 - Current
- Served as Corporate HR Executive for a Private Equity backed Aerospace & Defense Manufacturer with approximately $50MM in revenues.
- I was hired to transform HR organization into process-driven, People Operations focused, sustainable processes, and built agile HRIS system
- Serving ~250 employees, I transformed entirely manually driven HR organization by introducing automation and sunsetting legacy business practices that are not consistent with building world class organizations.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Developed measurement tools, dashboards and reports to track metrics on adoption and effectiveness of initiatives.
- Developed, coached and provided feedback to top-performing teams using strong leadership and analytical thinking skills.
- Led restructuring and turnaround through development of new leadership team.
- Restructured Human Resources department to reduce overhead and improve overall efficiency.
- Established performance goals for Leadership Team, comprised of MbO's, Management Incentive Plans and outlined processes for achievement.
- Monitored labor laws and regulations compliance to protect employers from litigations and employees from discrimination and harassment.
VP HR
CAPTEK Softgel International, Inc
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Served as most senior HR Business Partner to Executive team of Private Equity backed Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical Manufactured.
- Original organization was one site, with 250+ employees, which grew to three high growth manufacturing plants.
- During my tenure, I was responsible for orchestrating HR functions that support 750+ employees with oversight of nine direct reports.
- Developed and executed HR strategies in support of overall business plan and strategic growth plan. Improved workflow productivity by creating successful acquisition integration using effective organizational design, change management and more robust talent management and retention strategies.
- Implemented corporate values identified by Senior Leadership that has transformed passive workforce into performance-based workforce that translated into increased revenues.
- Led Human Resource function on expansion into start-up pharmaceutical operation, which included function centralization and best practices, while improving compensation programs enterprise-wide.
- Streamlined talent management, payroll, benefits, compliance and 401K Administration through systematic upgrade to PEO model with ADP TotalSource.
- Elevated and normalized organizational training by implementing Alchemy Online Learning System across three sites.
- Led organizational Leadership by introducing performance-based compensation processes enterprise wide.
- Reduced staff by 10% in 2018 to maintain profitability in HR organization, while managing $1MM Capital Expense Budget and $500K operational expense budget.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Collaborated with legal, finance and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Corporate Director of Human Resources
CAPTEK Softgel International Inc.
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Hold training and new hire orientations, utilizing effective communications and presentations skills
- Create and implement: Employee evaluations, review policies and discipline procedures
- Create and update/maintain employee manuals, communications, and directives
- Develop personnel policies and programs in EEO/Affirmative Action employee relations
- Investigated grievances, inquiries, and suggested actions
- Counseled front line supervisors/managers and employees on progressive disciplinary actions and procedures
- Negotiated $140,000 reduction in Healthcare costs while providing best healthcare premium rates without sacrificing quality of coverage and provider service during implantation of Affordable Care Act
- Serve as Plan Administrator for employee 401(k) and 403 (b) plans
- Established workplace safety and health programs across all three worksites to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and General Duty Clause of the Act.
Director of Human Resources
Walker Advertising
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Spearheaded shared governance and collaboration on employee relations, HR administration, collective bargaining agreements and related HR topics.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
Human Resources Manager
Walker Advertising
06.2006 - 09.2011
- Fast-track promotion through a series of increasingly responsible HR leadership roles
- Provided HR guidance senior leadership teams during change management and growth transitions
- Achieved 100% of hiring goals while maintaining low recruitment costs per hire
- Increased overall retention from below 50% to 85% and maintained this rate for three consecutive years
- Led the succession planning and performance management process to ensure talent development and quality bench strength
- Repeatedly achieve a win rate of 99% on unemployment claims.
Regional Human Resources Director
Bryco Funding
01.2003 - 06.2006
- Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Spearheaded shared governance and collaboration on employee relations, HR administration, collective bargaining agreements and related HR topics.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
- Coordinated work activities for HR managers, specialists and recruiting agents.
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
Central Staffer
Bryco Funding
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Reporting into VP of Human Resources, led Human Resources initiatives for 800+ employees for mortgage lender headquartered in San Francisco, CA
- Conceptualized, communicated and implemented plan to control wages and benefits costs
- Scheduled short-term, rotating layoffs, shortened work weeks, and other unique strategies to avoid permanent layoffs
- Conceived, developed and introduced new programs after business stabilized that increased retention by 50% while cutting staff costs by 21%
- Selected by CEO to champion special assignment directing acquisition of multiple companies in Southern California region.
HR Manager
The RHL Investment Holdings Group, Inc
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Set-up HR Infrastructure for Venture Capital Firm based in Los Angeles.
- Designed all compensation, standard operating procedures for payroll consolidation for eight start-up companies all operating under umbrella of RHL Investment Holdings Group, Inc.
Sr Human Resources Generalist
RHL Investment Holdings Group
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to determine root causes and make recommendations for improvement.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
Education
Masters - Organizational Development
2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
1997
Skills
- HR Best Practices
- L & D Training
- Professional Training and Development for Mid-Level Management
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Succession Planning
- Corporate Culture/ Employer Brand
- Organizational Design & Development
- Performance Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Talent Management Strategy
- Compensation Programs Design
- HR Infrastructure Systems Design
- Leadership Coaching
- Compliance
- Change Management
- Employee Experience & Value Proposition
- Succession Planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Human Resources - Dynamic Aerostructures, LLC / FMI Aerostructures, LLC
08.2021 - Current
VP HR - CAPTEK Softgel International, Inc
07.2018 - 07.2021
Corporate Director of Human Resources - CAPTEK Softgel International Inc.
08.2013 - 07.2018
Director of Human Resources - Walker Advertising
09.2011 - 07.2013
Human Resources Manager - Walker Advertising
06.2006 - 09.2011
Regional Human Resources Director - Bryco Funding
01.2003 - 06.2006
Central Staffer - Bryco Funding
01.2000 - 01.2003
HR Manager - The RHL Investment Holdings Group, Inc
01.1995 - 01.2000
Sr Human Resources Generalist - RHL Investment Holdings Group
01.1993 - 01.1995
University of La Verne - Masters, Organizational Development
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Arts, Communications
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