Amy Cheshire, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  Metal Technologies

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2014

  Human Resource Assistant

  I was recruited to be the on-site HR resource for 120 employees. I was responsible for all aspects of generalist support in employee relations, performance management, training, and employee engagement initiatives. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Organizational needs assessment, action planning, problem-solving, cost reductions.– Negotiated a new rate that realized $10K/year savings in contingent worker costs – Assessed current vendor performance and capabilities, identified new options, and secured $11K cost savings. – Coordinated monthly audits to ensure headcount, employee data, and OSHA 300 log accuracy. Show less

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  Cellular World

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  Sales Associate

  A top sales rep who quickly built a rapport with customers to understand their needs and recommend that best products and services. I exceeded gross adds, strategic products, and gross profit KPI goals for 3 consecutive months.

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  TBDN Tennessee Company

  Nov 2015 - May 2019

  Human Resource Specialist

  I delivered consistent onboarding and training programs and oversaw the on-time and accurate administration of payroll edits, health, and wellness and benefits programs to increase employee engagement and retention. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: temp agency relationship management, high-volume recruiting, staffing, and onboarding– Enabled a high-performing automotive filtration facility with 540 associates and 70+ temp staff.– Implemented changes that accelerated training timeline and day one readiness to reduce turnover by 42%.– Revamped sourcing and interview process for high volume roles to build a strong pipeline that cut time-to-fill 50%. Show less

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  Delta Faucet Company

  May 2019 - Jul 2021

  People Operations Partner

  I was a go-to HR Generalist in charge of developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, strategies, and improvement projects focused on safety, quality, and cost to support an employee-oriented and performance-driven culture.AREAS OF EXPERTISE: stakeholder management, driving adoption of a new process, program design & development– Designed, facilitated, and scaled a Lunch and Learn series for hourly employees that built interview and resume writing skills and increased employee success in the internal promotion and temp-to-perm interview process. – Facilitated COVID-19 response that balanced safety and productivity for 530+ full-time and 150+ temp staff. Show less

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  Raymond James

  Jul 2021 - now

  Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, and provide guidance and interpretation for Fixed Income Capital Markets and Public Finance business units of Raymond James, I assist in the development and implementation of HR practices, procedures, and solutions for Fixed Income Capital Markets, Public Finance, RJ Bank and RJ Trust business units of Raymond James. In this role, I act as a business partner for all HR systems, processes and practices and take part in recommending new approaches, policies, processes, and procedures for continuous improvement.

  • Manager, HR Partner Group

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Advisor, HR Partner Group

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2022