HR Director/Executive Director at SAM Foundation (2023-04 – 2023-11)
- Executed the foundation's strategic vision; Created processes and procedures that led business decisions, which drove organizational growth
- Collaborated with the board of directors and identified, created, and implemented strategic plans to actualize business objectives
- Recruited, trained, and developed a talented team of employees who led critical departments and managed strategic business functions
- Monitored company operations and ensured employees and business practices complied with regulatory and legal requirements
- Formed partnerships with company stakeholders, shareholders, and industry regulators
- Identified potential sources of investment and organized fundraising efforts
- Represented the company at social and corporate events to boost the brand and share the organization's message
- Secured a grant through the Hope Squad; Facilitated the foundation to implement a suicide prevention program within 4 local AL schools
- Simplified and streamlined the requirements of sponsoring a fundraising walk; Launched and executed a Walk Toolkit for organizations to access from the website and utilize in initiating a fundraising walk
- Researched, established, and integrated an industry-leading CRM and fundraising management system, Network For Good, Improved data management, fundraising capabilities, and increased donation efficiency
- Crafted and implemented fundraising forms and toolkits; Improved operational efficiencies for 2023 year-end financials by transitioning from a negative in all previous years to a surplus in 2023
HR/Executive Administrator at SAM Foundation (2022-08 – 2023-04)
- Collaborated with senior management and performed advanced administrative, HR, and managerial tasks
- Managed Network for Good Donation and CRM systems; Created registrations for events and landing pages, input new donors, and trained individuals regularly
- Developed employee handbooks and all compliance materials
- Established annual budget and designed year-end reporting presentations
- Notified team and maintained website calendars to preserve consistency in scheduling
- Wrote agendas for meetings, including weekly and board meetings
- Generated and organized electronic files for the team and board
- Updated the website via WordPress; Devised, wrote, and edited newsletters, email campaigns, and social media content
HR Manager at Dunn Paper (2019-12 – 2020-06)
- Maximized company results by leading and delivering key HR processes, and programs, including People Strategy, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, and HR process improvement initiatives
- Coached senior leaders regarding leadership, communications, and other sensitive topics
- Managed employee relations investigations
- Served as a key contributor to Mississippi Mill's strategic plans and objectives
- Led the development and execution of the functional people strategy that responded to the specific mill needs
- Negotiated union contracts and managed union grievances
HR Business Partner at ANDRITZ, Inc. (2018-03 – 2019-12)
- Directed the APO and PMP divisions within the organization, both start-up divisions
- Managed the design of comprehensive HR solutions that sustained key business requirements and aligned with the organization's short-term and long-term business objectives
- Analyzed and diagnosed issues and resolved matters through organizational interventions and strategic solutions
- Developed and executed vital business and HR strategies, fundamental programs, and processes that drove business results through effective leadership and change management; Collaborated across the organization in design and development
- Created, managed, and completed an aggressive hiring initiative for the division
- Cultivated and implemented a comprehensive internship program for the APO and PMP divisions, Integrated interns into the workforce, and enhanced talent acquisition strategies
- Designed, launched, and managed a robust 6-month training program for the APO and PMP division engineer new hires; Improved employee skillsets and fostered a culture of continuous learning
- Conceptualized, deployed, and managed a housing program for new hires participating in the 6-month training program, Improved employee onboarding and retention
- Designed and launched the company's first-ever campus recruitment program in collaboration with 2 universities, targeting specific industry major programs to attract top talent and strengthen the company's workforce pipeline
- Formalized the immigration process and procedures; Managed and executed that process with USCIS
- Implemented and launched an employee recognition and rewards program
- Directed employee relations investigations
- Administered the compensation program for both divisions
Corporate Recruiter at ANDRITZ, Inc. (2017-07 – 2018-03)
- Provided full lifecycle recruitment utilizing the company's applicant tracking system and influenced the overall hiring process
- Managed the recruitment strategy, including the initial research and planning phase to candidate identification, assessment, and presentations
- Built talent pipeline through recruitment methods such as web-based, tools, community centers, job fairs, and collaborations with target universities and local resources
- Achieved a positive candidate experience, quality hires, and timeliness of service level agreements
- Created, implemented, and maintained effective recruitment strategies acquiring top talent, including diverse and military jobseekers
- Provided key metrics to HRBP, Regional, and Global Business Leadership on talent acquisition activities, results, and talent markets
- Conducted initial phone interviews using independent judgment to make recommendations for hiring managers
- Developed relationships with multiple hiring managers to serve as the subject matter expert for specialized talent acquisition needs
Recruiter at The Enclave Group (2015-08 – 2017-02)
- Administered new business development and full lifecycle recruiting for assigned and sourced accounts
- Interfaced with clients requiring staffing services to determine the number of hires, salary, positions and job descriptions, and permanent employee placement
- Sourced resumes to select the best, most qualified candidates; Interviewed candidates to assess qualifications and ascertain personality, personal character, and work ethic
- Validated applicants' references, conducted company-required background checks and communicated with previous employers to verify work history
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