Experience

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  Ball state university

  May 2007 - May 2009

  Student administrative assistant

  College of Sciences, Math Department

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  The ohio state university

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2011

  Graduate assistant

  Fisher College of Business, Graduate Programs Office

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  Alcoa aluminum

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2010

  Human resources intern

  Design a system for developing and retaining female employees in engineering, operations, and commercial leadership roles to increase Alcoa's diverse talent pipeline.Create a Human Resources Leadership Development Program that will enable Alcoa to grow high-potential individuals into future Human Resources leadersAssist with the launch of the company's Global Onboarding System in Brazil and the United States, collect feedback from managers and new employees, and provide recommendations that enabled the onboarding team to improve the system prior to its global rollout. Show less

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  Alcoa

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2014

  Facilitated improvements in employee work life and the professional development of supervisors.Oversaw internal communication of operational news, HR policies and programs, and health and safety information utilizing print and video platforms. Supported the on-time execution of annual HR processes including performance reviews and workforce engagement assessments.Utilized HR information systems and tools to track issues, analyze data, measure progress, and identify trends.Conducted thorough investigations, maintained proper documentation, represented the Company during grievance proceedings, and ensured timely resolution and follow-up on labor relations issues.Performed full-cycle staffing activities with a keen focus on applicant pool diversity and an exceptional candidate experience. Show less

  • Senior HR Generalist

    Sept 2012 - Aug 2014

  • HR Generalist

    Jul 2011 - Sept 2012
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  Conagra foods

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2015

  Senior hr generalist
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  Arconic

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2019

  Employee relations manager

  Formerly Alcoa (company split in 2016)Provided direct HR services at a unionized manufacturing location with 650 bargained personnel and 130 salaried staff.Solved employee issues including policy and contract interpretation, attendance tracking, and payroll discrepancies. Collaborated with the union, Maintenance department leadership, and a local community college to successfully implement an internal apprenticeship program; launched program with 38 candidates sponsored by the company to become journeyman electricians and millwrights. Provided consultation, guidance, and coaching to leaders and HR Business Partners on employee relations issues to address employee behavior and performance concerns. Provided guidance and support with the development and delivery of appropriate feedback and progressive corrective/disciplinary actions. Led the annual Affirmative Action Plan process for the company's greater Cleveland area operations; gathered all necessary information for a plan comprised of 3 separate locations and 1,000 active personnel. Conducted prompt and thorough investigations in response to employee complaints as well as concerns reported through the company's integrity hotline; frequently investigated issues at other US locations within the business unit. Show less

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  Howmet aerospace

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  Sr. hr manager

  Formerly Arconic (company split in 2020)Provides direct HR services to meet the needs of a salaried, corporate office population of 95. Supports and leads the execution of key talent management processes and strategies for 2,485 personnel across 14 global locations by ensuring accurate data, communication, and process deployment.Partners with corporate resources to achieve and maintain HR function compliance at the business unit level as well as across all manufacturing locations within the unit. Serves as subject matter expert and coach to the business unit's HR organization and executive leadership team on topics such as performance management, talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, and policy and regulatory compliance.Resolves questions and concerns related to policy interpretation, FMLA and ADA compliance, disability leave needs, and reasonable accommodation requests with attention to promoting consistency and simplicity.Acts as a performance improvement driver and initiates positive changes in people management. Show less

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  Amazon

  Dec 2020 - now

  Policy program manager