HR Business Partner at Arauco (2025-04 – Present)
Sole onsite HR leader for a 250-employee manufacturing facility; oversee all HR operations and the plant administrative assistant.
- Primary contact for all employee relations concerns, providing guidance, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles, including onboarding and workforce planning.
- Support employees with benefits, payroll coordination, attendance, leaves, and workers' compensation.
- Conduct investigations, lead corrective actions, and guide supervisors through performance management and terminations.
- Maintain workforce systems including SuccessFactors and ADP, job progression, job changes, and process governance.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies to minimize organizational risk.
- Partner with leadership to strengthen communication, morale, and retention across all shifts.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives such as wellness fairs, holiday events, summer picnics, and recognition programs.
- Collaborate with Learning & Development to identify training needs and monitor program effectiveness.
- Maintain strong presence to build relationships, address concerns proactively, and support a positive culture.
HR Technology Functional Lead – Talent Acquisition at Dow Chemical (2019-01 – 2025-04)
- Led global HR technology improvement initiatives for Talent Acquisition using Agile sprint cycles.
- Translated business requirements into Workday system configurations, enhancements, and process improvements.
- Served as SME and highest-level escalation point for Workday Recruiting and TA systems.
- Ensured process governance, system accuracy, and cross-functional alignment across global teams.
- Evaluated emerging HR technologies and contributed to strategic deployment decisions.
- Successfully led the global implementation of Workday Recruiting, ensuring seamless adoption and integration.
- Drove system optimization, data integrity, and user experience improvements across the TA ecosystem.
Sr. HR Generalist / Business Partner at XALT Energy (2014-06 – 2019-01)
- Delivered daily HR support to employees and leadership across all HR functions.
- Managed Workday HRIS processes including HCM, onboarding, performance, benefits, and payroll workflows.
- Led full-cycle recruitment and ATS management for all staffing needs.
- Facilitated onboarding and new-hire orientation programs.
- Supported employee relations, investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
- Administered benefits, payroll, unemployment, and workers' compensation programs.
- Contributed to lean office initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Client Program Manager II/On-Site Manager (Dow Corning & Aptar) at Adecco Staffing (2013-03 – 2014-06)
- Managed national client accounts, ensuring service-level compliance and operational excellence.
- Led recruitment, placement, and administrative support for temporary workforce needs.
HR Recruiter & HR Manager at Hospice Advantage, Inc (2011-07 – 2013-03)
- Directed recruitment across 10 states, including development of social media hiring strategies.
- Managed FMLA, workers' compensation, unemployment, and employee relations matters.
Area Human Resources Manager at CARQUEST Auto Parts / General Parts, Inc. (2007-05 – 2011-07)
- Supported HR operations for 700+ employees across MI, NY, OH, and Canada.
- Managed hiring, employee relations, benefits, and performance management.
- Served as field change manager, aligning local HR practices with corporate initiatives.
