Riskified

•	Partnered with the CRO, CFO, and CMO to assess employees career development and manage employee relations issues
•	Lead HR commission strategy for sales team and created guidelines for employee leaves and departures 
•	Partner with the EMEA and APAC HRBP to ensure alignment of processes in the organization and roll out of new policies and procedures 
•	Ensured remote employees stay connected to the organization by partnering with Employee Engagement Manager to be inclusive of virtual and in person team members

Human Resources Business Partner

ChangeEngine

Advisory Board Member

Collaborating with other board members: As an HR Advisor Board Member, I collaborate with other board members to ensure that the organization's overall strategy and goals are aligned with its HR strategy and practices. I also work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to provide guidance and support on HR-related matters.

Staying up-to-date on HR trends:  Stay up-to-date on HR trends, including emerging technologies, changes in HR regulations, and best practices in HR management. Attend industry conferences and other events to network with other HR professionals and stay informed on the latest developments in the field.

Advisory Network Member

•	Led US People team at a fast growing start up, going from 150 employees to 400 employees in 5 months during our hyper growth stage
•	Built a high-performing HR team, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities
•	Designed and implemented recruitment strategies and processes that enabled the company to attract and hire top talent, resulting in a diverse and high-performing workforce
•	Provide human resources leadership to US team including COO, CIO, CRO, CGO, VPs, and Directors across three sites located in New York, Chicago, and Houston
•	Spearhead several projects including: creating handbook, new policies, and procedures, and HRIS rollout
•	Created capacity planning process to reduce headcount and promote internal growth
•	Launched employee engagements; ex: roundtables, 30/60/90, and monthly activities 
•	Created a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion rollout plan which included reviewing internal equity, pay ranges, and diversity hiring to increase retention and diversity across leadership 
•	Partnered with Sales and Growth to develop employer brand for internal and external customers
•	Implemented HR Objectives including onboarding, offboarding, talent reviews, feedback process, and leadership trainings
•Spearheaded the development and implementation of HR strategies and policies that aligned with the company's goals and values.
•Managed and mentored a team of HR professionals to ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.
•Conducted regular HR analytics and metrics analysis to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and cost savings.
•Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and execute diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that fostered a culture of belonging and respect.
•Oversaw the administration of HR programs, including benefits, compensation, HRIS, and payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

Director of People Operations

WIN Waste Innovations

•	Partners with 5 Vice Presidents of Operations across 4 business lines to provide strategic input for organizational goals and development.
•	Led labor negotiations with multiple unions, resulting in mutually beneficial collective bargaining agreements that enhanced employee satisfaction and reduced labor costs.
•	Managed the deunionization process for several sites, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements while maintaining positive relationships with employees.
•	Developed and implements an employee experience listening tour resulting in a two percent attrition reduction. 
•	Successfully facilitated the integration of HR functions and employee benefits during M&A transactions, ensuring minimal disruption to employee morale and productivity.
•	Conducted extensive research on labor laws and regulations to provide guidance to management and staff on HR issues related to unionization, deunionization, and labor negotiations.
•	Founding member of the Diversity and Inclusion Council focused on implementing the DE&I strategy for the company five-year road map.
•	HR leader for the company’s rebranding initiative helping implement employee recognition program, 30/60/90, talent acquisitions diversity strategy, and manger toolkit to implementation company wide. 
•	Implements talent calibration, succession planning & leadership coaching to help build bench strength and identify learning objectives for the lines of business.
•	Developed and delivered training and development programs to enhance the skills, knowledge, and engagement of employees at all levels.
•	Led change management initiatives to support organizational transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and business growth.
•	Participated in industry associations, conferences, and thought leadership events to stay current on HR best practices, emerging trends, and innovations.

FreshDirect

•	Partner with Operations Leadership Team to create organizational goals and objectives while maximizing employee performance. 
•	Created a robust action plans to develop employee capability and improve participation in leadership development training. 
•	Created and co-delivered Culture and Inclusion Training for 3,000 employees.
•	Collaborate with HR Talent Strategy & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Learning and Development to implement initiatives. 
•	Led training for site management to build investigations capability; creating efficiency within teams to facilitate investigations.
•	Manage multiple functions, including benefits administration, employee relations, training, and performance management.
•	Develop and maintain effective relationships with all levels of personnel; act as a partner to hiring managers, providing coaching on interview best practices, and providing guidance through the hiring process.
•	Help analyze Employee Relations cases by department to figure out root cause and reduce cases per department. 
•	Partner with recruiter on talent acquisition related initiatives and collaborate on improving current talent related processes.
•	Developed and implemented performance management programs that aligned individual goals and objectives with company strategy, resulting in improved employee performance and productivity
•	Established and maintained positive relationships with internal stakeholders, including executives, managers, and employees, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration across the organization
•	Created and managed employee onboarding and orientation programs that ensured new hires were assimilated quickly and effectively into the company culture and environment
•	Built a high-performing HR team, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities

Sr. HRBP

PepsiCo

•	Provide HR support for North America Beverages-including 2 VP’s and their groups, across field locations, Chicago, and New York Headquarters.
•	Lead succession planning to create a talent bench. 
•	Assist Senior Directors and Upper Level Manager through the conversion of the centralized HR systems by escalating issues and providing training when needed.
•	Provide HR support, including: employee relations, labor relations activities, Performance Improvement Plans, core HR processes, and guidance on legal issues and people management. 
•	Responded to hot line and EEOC complaints; and help maintain positive relationships with employees.

HR Associate Manager

•	Provide HR support for North America Nutrition Warehouse Delivery group, including over 350 employees, across 15 field locations and Chicago HQ.
•	Conducted Frontline Leader Excellence training for all L04-L09 frontline supervisors and managers, in order to increase supervisor core competency skills. 
•	Assist Directors and supervisors through the conversion of the centralized (MyEC) HR system by escalating issues and providing training when needed.
•	Coordinate and co-lead the NAB- Supply Chain Career Series for career development. 
•	Coordinate and lead NAN Warehouse SCCA program for 38 eligible field employees. 
•	Provide HR support, including: employee relations, labor relations activities, and core HR processes. 
•	Responded to grievances, Speak Up calls, and EEOC complaints; maintain positive relationships with union. 
•	Assisted in negotiating and ratifying 3 contracts for the Jersey City Warehouse location: including changing the drivers from hourly compensation to pay per mileage. 
•	Contributed to Warehouse AOP Agenda (culture and people planning).
•	Collaborated with legal teams and senior management to develop and implement HR policies and procedures that were compliant with labor laws and mitigated risks associated with labor relations.
•	Conducted training sessions for management and staff on labor relations, union avoidance, and employee relations, resulting in increased awareness and understanding of HR issues and compliance requirements.
•	Established and maintained positive relationships with union officials, labor representatives, and government agencies, ensuring open communication and successful negotiations.
•	Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to promote positive employee relations and reduce the likelihood of unionization at various sites.
•	Assisted in due diligence activities related to M&A transactions, providing HR expertise and recommendations to senior management regarding HR risks and opportunities.

Sr. HR Rep

Unilever

•	Was responsible for employee relation issues which includes policy interpretation, local employee advocacy, and balancing employee and manager customer service, disciplinary investigations, and terminations. 
•	Subject Matter Expert in HRMS and other systems including: PeopleSoft, LMS, Taleo, and Workday. 
•	Trained and coached employees on self-service system with all aspects of People link including being the key contact for line managers for resolution of issues which are not resolved and require further escalation. Tracking all escalated issues and follow-up with Corporate HR Ops or other third parties following issues through to resolution while maintaining effective communication with all affected stakeholders.
•	Delivered all HR administrative activities not provided by PeopleLink such as: administer exits, disciplinary actions, leave requests, pay rate changes, court orders, subpoena of records, and return to work procedures.
•	Was responsible for the on boarding process, including pre-employment testing, interview schedules, and orientation. 
•	Wage administration including wage surveys and pay for skills. 
•	Trained and developed front line supervisors with employee relations skills. Developed interviewing training and investigation, documentation and discipline training giving front line supervisors tools to utilize for employee relation matters. 
•	Implemented of attendance policies/ new policies.

Human Resource Specialist

ConAgra Foods

- Assisted 1500 employees with HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, employee relation issues, and concerns
- Managed Union/Labor Relations for over 1,500 employees, and processed FMLA tracking
- Oversaw Attendance via KRONOS and applied Hourly and Salary Recognition Awards accordingly
-Assisted with Autonomous Manufacturing Development Process in Production
- Supervised Internal Job Bid Process ensuring balanced allocation of duties and maintaining employee retention.
- Performed General Office Administration, including collection data and administering transcripts for legal processing
- Performed Internal Investigations related to employee conflicts
- Accountable for tracking Payroll Collection via ADP

Human Resource Specialist I

- Assisted 1500 employees with HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, employee relation issues, and concerns
- Managed Union/Labor Relations for over 1,500 employees, and processed FMLA tracking
- Oversaw Attendance via KRONOS and applied Hourly and Salary Recognition Awards accordingly
-Assisted with  Autonomous Manufacturing Development Process in Production
- Supervised Internal Job Bid Process ensuring balanced allocation of duties and maintaining employee retention.
- Performed General Office Administration, including collection data and administering transcripts for legal processing
- Performed Internal Investigations related to employee conflicts
- Accountable for tracking Payroll Collection via ADP

Human Resources Assistant

River Valley Literacy Councils

- Supervised 5 staff team at Dardanelle branch, providing performance evaluations and mentoring
- Acquired funding from State and Federal Grants through networking and event planning
- Recruited 40% of students and tutors for program by counseling parents and students
- Accountable for community outreach, developing promotional materials, and presentations, which     increased program awareness by 60%
- Translated all company documents from Spanish to English

Childcare Supervisor/Office Worker

Highly versatile and accomplished HR professional with a proven track record in all aspects of Human Resource Management. Adept at successfully leading union negotiations, accomplishing union decertification, and facilitating the withdrawal of union petitions. Renowned for exceptional talent acquisition and retention skills, demonstrated through remarkable onboarding processes and effective conflict resolution services. Possesses extensive knowledge of Compensations and Benefits, providing valuable support to employees by offering counseling and conducting internal investigations for claims issues. Exceptional communication abilities foster strong and enduring relationships with management, team members, and employees, resulting in significant improvements in employee retention rates. Equipped with broad global experience across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and Americas, enabling effective management of diverse responsibilities in multinational settings.

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