Candidate Summary

This candidate brings over 15 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, specializing in domestic and international HR operations across multiple industries, including manufacturing, engineering, and technology. They have a proven track record of driving strategic HR initiatives, improving employee engagement, managing large-scale organizational changes, and leading union negotiations.

Key Expertise & Responsibilities:

• HR Leadership & Business Partnering: Led HR operations for multi-state and international locations, overseeing large teams, including regional HR business partners, payroll managers, and shared services. Developed and implemented strategic HR initiatives to align with business objectives.

• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Designed and executed employee retention and recruitment strategies that significantly improved hiring efficiency and retention rates. Led multiple acquisition and integration efforts, ensuring smooth transitions for hundreds of employees.

• Employee Engagement & Training: Developed and delivered company-wide training programs on leadership development, workplace conduct, and performance management, impacting thousands of employees. Spearheaded initiatives that improved employee satisfaction and reduced attrition.

• Union Relations & Negotiations: Successfully led contract negotiations with multiple unions across North America, ensuring alignment between business needs and labor agreements.

• Change Management & Organizational Development: Partnered with executive leadership to drive restructuring efforts, optimize workforce strategies, and implement process improvements that led to significant cost savings.

• HR Operations & Compliance: Managed HR budgets ranging from $1M to $8M. Led benefits administration, payroll operations, and compliance initiatives, including international employment law adherence.

Key Accomplishments:

• Ranked in the top 10 globally for leadership engagement scores based on internal employee surveys.

• Led the integration of over 450 employees from two business acquisitions.

• Implemented a digital employee filing system across 10 locations, streamlining HR processes and improving efficiency.

• Developed and deployed a standardized training program on workplace respect, reducing employee relations issues and increasing productivity.

• Led restructuring efforts that resulted in over $500K in annual savings.

• Designed and implemented a performance management framework that was standardized across multiple business segments.

This candidate is a highly strategic HR leader with deep expertise in workforce planning, employee relations, and business transformation. Their ability to manage complex HR functions while driving measurable business impact makes them a strong asset for organizations seeking to optimize their talent strategy.