Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Oversight of HR and EHS functions across multiple locations, including Mexico. Actively contributed to North America Steering Committee meetings and presented key HR initiatives and workforce strategies during quarterly board sessions, ensuring alignment between people priorities and overall business objectives. Directed all facets of HR, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, benefits administration, compliance, and workers’ compensation. Partnered closely with operational leadership, coaching and developing leaders to strengthen capability, enhance performance, and foster a culture of accountability and engagement. Championed the design and execution of HR policies, programs, and leadership frameworks that supported organizational growth and resilience. Guided strategic workforce optimization, ensuring the organization could scale the workforce appropriately to meet evolving business needs while maintaining integrity and operational stability.

Apr 2023 – Jan 2024 · 9 mos

• Directed all aspects of the HR function in a 400-employee, 24/7 unionized facility, overseeing recruitment, development, retention, and employee relations. Led a team of HR professionals in designing and executing talent strategies that supported workforce growth and organizational effectiveness. Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to align HR initiatives with business objectives, driving performance and engagement. Served as an advisor to leadership on HR best practices and maintained collaborative relationships with the local union to resolve critical issues and ensure operational stability.

Jan 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Partnered closely with the Division VP and leaders across all levels of the organization to deliver HR strategy and execution for five plant locations and 4,000+ employees throughout North America. Successfully transitioned from one line of business to another, leading a team of HR managers through change while ensuring consistency and operational excellence across diverse facilities. Collaborated with site and division leadership to align HR practices with business objectives, driving performance, talent management, and strategic workforce planning. Oversaw both union and non-union operations, fostering positive labor relations and ensuring compliance while maintaining business stability. Contributed to operational excellence by embedding best practices that strengthened culture, improved collaboration, and delivered meaningful business outcomes.

Aug 2017 – Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 4 mos

• Provide enterprise-level HR leadership for a facility with both manufacturing and office employees, serving as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager. Partner with leaders to build capability through coaching, development, and alignment of talent strategies with business objectives. Drive cultural initiatives and change management efforts that strengthen organizational resilience and operational excellence. Collaborate with the benefits team to implement a year-round communication strategy that positioned employee health and wellness as a continuous priority.

Aug 2015 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs

• Formerly Bemis: Held multi-site responsibility as a strategic HR business partner, delivering integrated HR services in organization design, talent management, employee effectiveness, change management, and positive employee relations. The role was pivotal in driving talent, culture, and operational excellence initiatives while advancing HR functional excellence and process improvement. Provided strategic consultation to anticipate and respond to emerging business, organizational, and people trends, implementing tailored HR solutions. In addition to leading HR strategy across multiple sites, also served as the HRM for the home location. Position was eliminated following an HR restructuring initiative.

Nov 2014 – Aug 2015 · 9 mos

May 2004 – Feb 2014 · 9 yrs 9 mos · Louisville, KY

• Provided leadership and strategic direction for 650–800+ employees across two locations. Directed a team of four HR professionals, one dotted-line report, and oversight of the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) function. Directed the development and implementation of multiple initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, enhance performance management, and build organizational capability. Developed and executed high-impact HR strategies that enabled the company to scale rapidly in response to customer demands while also navigating workforce reductions during economic downturns with integrity, compliance, and care for employees. Maintained responsibility for recruiting activities, aligning talent acquisition with evolving business needs. Partnered with operations to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and promote a safe, efficient workplace. Consistently identified opportunities to streamline processes and drive efficiencies through continuous improvement practices.
• ➢ Human Resources Manager (8/06– 2/14)
• ➢ Human Resources Supervisor (5/04 – 7/06)