Jim Vincent

Experience

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  Honda Engineering North America, Inc.

  Sept 2008 - Mar 2021

  Tapped for stretch role to oversee and lead creation of a visionary, action-oriented, role to ensure a sustainable future. New role necessitated due to expansion of environmental directives and EPA reporting requirements. • Expanded Leadership: Developed and implemented core R&R’s for Environmental leadership role along with strengthening collaboration with regional Environmental Leaders. • Environmental Stewardship: Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing leaders for development of company level CO2 and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction strategy to align with global targets. Reduced VOC emissions in one Department 72% by replacing high VOC containing chemicals. Show less Promoted to HR leader over multi-state operation with over 700 associates. Partner with other senior executives and HR leaders to develop and implement new business initiatives, foster associate engagement, and develop talent. Responsible for overseeing $750K annual department expense budget.• HR Organization Leadership: Most senior HR leader in EGA, directing 7 HR professionals in acquisition, benefits, compensation, coaching and counseling, diversity and inclusion, immigration, leadership development, regulatory compliance, succession planning, and training.• Organizational Development: Implemented new recruitment, diversity & inclusion, technical training, and workforce development programs to advance company business initiatives.• Organizational Transformation: Transitioned from single to multi-state HR organization through transfer of division between Honda companies. Implementation of new compensation, healthcare, and policy structure. Show less Leadership & Associate DevelopmentDevised, managed and led learning and talent development processes, collaborated with corporate and local leadership on strategic initiatives including succession planning, leadership development, career and behavioral improvement, coaching, and performance management to meet and exceed goals and objectives.Leadership Development: Create and Executed “heat-mapping” of leadership roles and time in position. Engaged a succession planning at all levels of leadership. Increased leader participation in regional leadership program by 42% over previous years. Training Facilitator: Certified Crucial Conversations trainer, developed and led multiple training sessions in areas including: legal responsibilities for interviewing, co-employment, core values, creating & delivering performance improvement plans. Performance Management: Led performance management process for 700+ associates. Taught leaders how to develop and deliver performance improvement plans and ways to positively recognize associates without disaffecting others. Recruiter: Responsible for sourcing talent for Engineering, technical, and support functions.Associate Relations & MoraleEmpathetically act as liaison between company and associate to balance associate morale and engagement and job productivity, while fairly and accurately protecting leaders and the organization from legal action. Associate Relations: Conducted investigations, created performance improvement plans and monitored policies to balance associate and company needs.Data Analysis: Used quantitative and qualitative data to provide analysis and recommendations to leaders regarding retention, engagement, and AR trends. Engagement Survey Leader: Led and executed contract review, preparation, communication, execution, and analysis of engagement survey. Partnered with leadership to develop countermeasures to improve morale and increase engagement and retention. Show less

  • Environmental & Facilities Leader

    Jun 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Human Resources Manager

    Oct 2017 - May 2019

  • Associate Relations and Development Leader

    Sept 2008 - Sept 2017
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  Honda Development & Manufacturing of America

  Apr 2021 - now

  Communications, Development. and Morale