Uma Sailesh, SHRM - SCP

Experience

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  Collins & Aikman

  Aug 2001 - Oct 2004

  HR Manager - St. Louis Manufacturing & Assembly Plant

  Established HR function from scratch for a manufacturing facility of a major auto supplier with ~60 employees and provided stable HR support during turbulent organizational changes.

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  St. Charles Community College

  Jan 2005 - Jul 2005

  Associate Human Resources Director

  Directed Human Resources operations for ~900+ employee educational institution on the rise. Established policies, methods, SOPs, and supervised work flow in a manual systems environment. Benchmarked local compensation and HR practices.

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  MTL Insurance Company

  Mar 2006 - Mar 2007

  Sr. Human Resources Representative

  • Handled all Human Resources responsibilities for a full-service boutique insurance company with ~200 employees. Conceptualized and implemented a system wide employee on-boarding “PASSPORT” program to accelerate assimilation and improve the learning curve of new hires.

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  Naperville Public Library

  Apr 2007 - Sept 2012

  Human Resources and OD Manager

  Member of the Executive Leadership Team for a #1 nationally ranked public library with ~350 employees across three city-wide locations. Supervised a team of four direct reports. • Directed the HR function - strategic planning, full cycle recruitment, compensation and benefits, training, performance management, HRIS, employee relations and volunteer program activities.• Successfully designed & implemented HR transformation efforts to build a performance focused culture with emphasis on core values and competencies.• Orchestrated the Library’s efforts in being recognized as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicago area and to be an employer of choice.• Enhanced leadership effectiveness through LMS, Forte 360-degree training and SWOT analyses. • Coached middle management in conflict resolution that resulted in proactive employee relations.• Implemented employee feedback system and developed effective communication plans to address core grievances and improve organizational culture and morale.• Introduced voluntary medical and dental benefits for 20-hour employees to reduce turnover and improve employee engagement. Show less

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  Arcade Beauty

  May 2016 - May 2018

  Human Resources Generalist

  • Re-entered the workforce in a HR Generalist role assisting local plant HR Director, providing support to ~120 employees, part of a global packaging company with newly acquired plant locations.• Successfully implemented Ultipro system resulting in increased HR efficiency by 90%. Led the entire project life-cycle from data sourcing to reporting from legacy ADP Workforce system.• Spearheaded development and deployment of unified corporate HR policy manual, bridged to industry standards. Well received and adopted across all four locations. • Drove improvements in communication across newly acquired manufacturing sites through standardized job descriptions, payroll data and labor reporting to aid in the integration process.• Developed comprehensive new hire onboarding program for improved employee retention. Show less

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  Mauser Packaging Solutions

  May 2018 - Jun 2019

  HR Manager

  • Demonstrated leadership of all facets of Human Resources for a 24x7 fast-paced manufacturing facility with ~175 employees and $120M revenue, part of PE-backed $4.5B global manufacturer. • Revitalized the HR function in collaboration with new management to develop and track KPI measures improving plant performance metrics and employee engagement by 22%. • Developed strategy to address the talent shortage within the manufacturing plant. Partnered with line leaders to identify labor issues, developed job descriptions for role clarity and formulated action plans to attract & retain talent.• Reduced hiring time by 60% for key positions by initiating improvements in employer branding and creating a superior candidate experience, accelerating cycle time for quicker decisions. • Leveraged social media, technology and collaborated with local workforce development to source 75+ candidates over a 3-month period for difficult to fill positions.• Conducted market analysis surveys and recommended new compensation structure to attract and retain talent. Implemented benefit communication programs to increase employee engagement.• Coached cross-functional leaders to develop a culture of accountability in an under-performing multi-lingual workforce by improving communication and applying consistent policy practices. Show less

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  Financial Resources Federal Credit Union

  Jul 2020 - Mar 2023

  Sr. Human Resources Generalist
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  Staffing Management Association of New Jersey

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  Professional Development Committee Chair ( Board Volunteer)
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  The Falcon Group - Engineers, Architects & Capital Reserve Specialists

  Feb 2023 - now

  Human Resources Manager

  The Falcon Group is a unique Engineering and Architectural firm that focuses on the specific needs of Community Associations, including Capital Reserve Studies and Transition Reports, along with full service engineering capabilities: Civil, Structural, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP), Architecture, Energy Consulting and Litigation Support services.Falcon’s primary focus is on existing facilities, including: commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare, hospitality and educational facilities ranging from site improvement, building envelope and energy improvements. Show less