Jennifer Cawthon
Strategic HR Director
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Strategic, results-driven HR leader with 20+ years of experience driving organizational excellence across manufacturing, engineering, and global operations. Proven success building high-performing teams, leading HR transformations, and aligning people strategy with business goals. Skilled in employee relations, change management, HR systems integration, and compensation strategy.
Trusted partner to business unit leaders and executives, delivering creative solutions that improve engagement, retention, and business performance. Recognized for balancing strategic HR leadership with hands-on management to deliver measurable results.
Experience
Oil States International, Inc., Arlington, TX
Human Resources Director – Global Operations 2021 — 9/2025
Lead HR management to boost performance and ensure consistent engagement and compliance. Direct complex compensation programs, including market pricing and incentive plans, to maintain competitive standards. Standardize headcount reporting across HR, Operations, and Finance for enhanced accuracy and alignment. Partnered closely with Payroll, HRIS, Benefits, Corporate HSE, and IT teams to implement HR initiatives and support cross-functional priorities by demonstrating readiness to oversee HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits functions typical of US-based HR Director roles.- Directed HR operations across 15+ global sites by aligning HR initiatives with strategic business goals.
- Collaborated with HRIS, IT, and Payroll teams on integration projects such as Kronos-to-WFM transition by contributing to process standardization and development of user guides under HRIS project management leadership.
Human Resources Manager / Area HR Manager – Manufacturing & Operations 2012 — 2021
Headed senior-level HR operations across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites by aligning people strategy with corporate goals. Steered HR activities, encompassing employee relations, compliance, and performance management, by fostering workforce development. Managed compensation and rewards programs, including pay banding, market pricing, and incentive plans.- Ensured uniformity in HR practices by providing guidance and mentorship to team of local HR managers.
- Improved workforce capabilities through succession planning and engagement initiatives with leadership.
Ascension Capital Group, Inc., Arlington, TX
Human Resources Manager 2011 — 2012
Initiated strategic HR initiatives to stabilize distressed business in partnership with division VP. Developed succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity. Fostered supportive work environment via conflict resolution and policy deployment.- Elevated employee engagement by implementing comprehensive performance management systems.
- Enhanced workforce capability through refined recruiting processes, targeted training, and performance programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management from LeTourneau University.
