Carla A. Newton, MBA, SPHR

Experience

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  General Electric Commercial Spare Parts Company

  Jun 1993 - Nov 1999

  Senior Financial Analyst

  During my tenure at GE I held several positions in the Finance Division which were designed to provide additional experience and responsibility. These included Cost Proposal Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Customer Account Manager and other financial service positions for Aircraft Engines and Commercial Spare Parts. I graduated from GE's Financial Management Training Program (FMP) and achieved a Green Belt Six Sigma designation working on a project directly with Philippine Airlines in Manila. Show less

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  Lange Grinding Inc.

  Nov 2001 - May 2006

  Human Resource Manager

  Managed Human Resource function for steel grinding operation. Responsibilities included benefits administration, payroll, workers' compensation, OSHA administration and performance management.

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  Aurora Plastics, Inc.

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2012

  Human Resource Manager Committed to Adding Value to the Organization and its Members.

  Designed, planned and implemented strategic human resource programs and policies for a multi-state PVC compound manufacturing operation headquartered in Northeast Ohio. Human Resource initiatives included the following:-Policy and procedure creation and implementation-Recruitment, staffing and onboarding processes-Benefit selection, vendor negotiations and employee enrollment-Administration of ADP Payroll system-Performance Management-Oversight of all Workers' Compensation, Disability, and FMLA programs-Focal point for all compliance issues-Employee engagement initiatives-Employee communications Show less

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  G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  Human Resource Manager Helping Good People Secure our World

  -Drove selection and development of 1500 service team members-Managed escalated issues to ensure responsive and thorough issue resolution, as well as, optimal collaboration between internal departments-Met key performance metrics including AAP, EEOC and other compliance goals-Reduced turnover and unemployment expense for a 1500 member enterprise that included the greater Houston and Beaumont, TX areas-Achieved successful audit outcomes which included OFCCP and the Texas Department of Safety-Assessed staff development needs to insure individual development plans were actively managed and timely guidance and feedback provided to team members-Directly involved in development of training materials and education initiatives for operations personnel Show less

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  Hisco, Inc.

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2022

  In this role, I am working to align business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. I serve as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues. •Drive independent projects and renewed processes and procedures that align with overall business strategy•Serve as first point of contact and first line communications to managers and supervisors regarding general human resources related questions/issues providing accurate and appropriate information or guidance, or escalate as appropriate•Problem-solve using information, policy, procedure, compliance, and systems information to identify best fit approach/response to meet customer requirements•Assist with compiling information and preparing reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and handling special projects as directed-Participate in the development of automated HR business solutions to improve processes, procedures, and technology-Actively involved in the human capital side of all acquisitions Show less -Responsible for the talent management of 26 site locations throughout the United States and Canada-Oversee all HR federal, state, and local regulatory compliance requirements-Manage the onboarding process for all new hires -Provide direction and support to operations personnel regarding employee relations, policies and procedures, performance coaching, constructive counseling, terminations, compliance, workers’ compensation, benefits, training, and performance management-Participate and/or lead strategic initiatives to improve service delivery in benefits administration, performance review, talent management and training-Create and deliver soft skills training for supervisors and managers at Hisco-Work directly with managers and employees on workers’ compensation claims, and short/long term disability claims-Improved the process of documenting performance issues – this has resulted in addressing/correcting performance issues in a timely manner to insure employees' success Show less

  • Human Resource Business Partner

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Human Resource Professional

    Mar 2013 - Jan 2017
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  Newton-Friend Enterprise

  Sept 2022 - now

  Human Resources Consultant