Experience

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  Vertis inc. (commercial printing)

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Human resources manager

  • Directed all HR activities for 2 printing facilities. (300 employees)• Supervised all human resources initiatives while managing associated HR staff• Acted as the central resource on all matters involving employee relations, compensation, benefits, and facility safety.• Interpreted and implemented Corporate policies and procedures• Served as integral part of the Division Management Team• Interviewed all salaried and hourly candidates.• Handled all employment-related litigation, prevailing over every contested claim.• Improved applicant processing, tracking, and company recruiting efforts.• Counseled all levels of management on conditions of employment/disciplinary action to ensure legal compliance in addition to compliance with federal laws (FMLA, ADA, etc.)• Assisted with transition to a new insurance provider, supervised open-enrollment (benefits and 401k).• Improved company safety program, decreasing divisional accident frequency rate by 50% in one year• Controlled and analyzed workers comp injuries and cost on a monthly basis.• Selected as a member of the ten-person corporate training team to provide HR instruction to manufacturing sites nationwide. Trained on safety initiatives, safety investigations and compliance.• Handled all staffing issues including succession planning and staff reduction efforts.• Responsible for division safety department, including processing OSHA-related reports• Partnered with VP of HR (dotted-line report) to ensure compliance with HR-related laws• Managed the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs Show less

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  Alliance textiles via human resource dimensions

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Human resources manager

  • Managed onsite HR operations for one of the company’s largest, manufacturing clients• Served as key member of the management team in a commercial laundry and textile (client) facility• Directed recruitment efforts for production, management, and key-leadership positions• Re-vamped handbook to include a revised attendance policy and other related HR protocols• Led the safety team and serve on safety committee, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations• Developed and managed on-boarding initiative, including applicant processing and orientation• Created and delivered management and employee training programs• Handled employee relations/performance management issues in a manufacturing environment• Delivered special projects related to employee morale (newsletter creation, employee recognition programs, and team building initiatives) Show less

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  Southeast toyota distributors (a division of jm family enterprises)

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2019

  Senior human resources generalist

  • Provided day-to day leadership in all functional areas of Human Resources in a production environment• Managed HR objectives and processes for 3 distinct business units/locations • Communicated and advocated for all levels of associates to maximize performance and engagement• Led all aspects of the recruitment and selection process ensuring compliance with FCRA processes• Built and fostered a strong professional working relationship across business units• Worked collaboratively and effectively with the HR team for daily operations and special projects• Awarded certification on Civil Treatment for Leaders, training company members on HR-related initiatives• Partnered with operations to develop performance improvement plans for low-performing associates• Led the business unit-specific new hire orientation program in compliance with DOT-required protocols • Assisted with benefit enrollment for new hires and throughout open-enrollment period• Managed associate relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution• Facilitated enterprise-wide training including leadership training and development for management• Identified and recommended training needs within the business unit and assist in program development• Created and delivered coaching and targeting training for management to address skill deficiencies• Interfaced with all associates to provide clarification on disability management needs (FMLA, STD, LTD, WC) • Collaborated with corporate departments regarding morale initiatives, associate events, and local activities• Communicated effectively with all levels of associates and executive management Show less

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  Vesta property services

  Oct 2019 - now

  Executive vice president, human resources

  Provide strategic leadership of HR and IT departmentServe as a member of the executive leadership team and provide HR guidance to the C-Suite leadersImplement and oversee key HR initiatives across the operational platformLead and mentor a team of 20 HR and IT professionals including HR Generalists and HR Business Partners, Benefit and Talent Acquisition Managers, and HR Engagement PersonnelIdentify and oversee large scale HR initiatives supporting operational needs (competencies, compliance)Approve corporate policy (including development and revisions)Spearhead succession planning and bench-strength development across the organizationEnsure and develop HR policies and HR practices that are aligned with and support operational and strategic goalsManage outside vendors (carriers, brokers) with guidance and oversight of benefit plan design and administrationPartner with internal and external legal team to manage employment-related legal issuesDevelop and Manage both the HR and IT departmental budgetRepresent the department and senior leadership on company-wide employee and community communication messagingDrive the culture with high-visibility culture-focused initiatives to ensure associate engagementDesign training programs that ensure organizational and associate developmentServe as the subject matter expert for associate relations including performance management Show less