SHERRI L. HEBDA, SPHR

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Columbia, PA 17512 ztscxw@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 717-***-****

HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER

Results-focused human resource leader, an MBA in HR Management hands-on experience driving operations to success in competitive metric driven industries. Instrumental in advancing organizations to achieve and sustain corporate growth through dynamic leadership. Comprehensive backgrounds include strategic planning, talent management, total rewards, cost management while preserving quality and a healthy and satisfied workforce.

Strategic Planning • Talent Management • Total Rewards • Cost Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MILLERCOORS • 2010-Present

Leading North American beer products manufacturer.

SENIOR MANAGER, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Lead employee relations for non-union high speed manufacturing facility with 500 FT employees producing 8 million barrels of beer annually. Build workforce capability as leader partner and advisor focusing on leveraging talent to advance cultures, safety, quality, and productivity.

Cultivating employee engagement through design/implementation of cross-functional employee engagement guidance team and initiatives, year-over-year increase of 16% with improvement in all categories.

Accelerating talent acquisition and retention with service level agreements and workforce design respectively.

Impressive people management improvements through the design/implementation of effective performance management systems.

First Place Brewery in World Class Manufacturing Excellence based on year-to-date performance and improvement as compared to sister breweries due to strong safety performance, lowest cost per barrel, dramatically reduced consumer complaint rates and increased machine efficiency.

TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION • 2008-2010 Recruited to leading US beer mfg.

Global medical device developer and manufacturer.

SENIOR MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

Spearhead HR operations for corporation to include a 400K sq. ft. non-union manufacturing facility, with 625 FT employees and annual sales of $280M. Lead team of 3 in delivery of services across all areas, from recruiting and employee relations to organizational development, training, and risk management. Optimize overall success by driving performance management and total rewards initiatives to bolster employee knowledge and commitment. Play key role as advisor to business unit leaders and management teams, with a focus on advancing cultures to be highly productive championing quality, productivity, and strategic recruitment/development of a strong workforce.

Generated measurable performance improvements, and cost reduction through design and introduction of a companywide incentive plan for business units aligning with corporate objectives to raise productivity and customer satisfaction.

Boosted organizational performance by optimizing talent and operations through organizational redesign strategy to align with mission, strategy and business objectives along with key stakeholders, evaluated core competencies other criteria and cost against future needs proposed and rolled out redesigns for R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

Delivered impressive improvements to employee safety and health of 45% and 55% injury/illness reduction, 2008 and 2009, respectively through strategic evaluation of needs and recommendations for redesign of safety team functions.

Cut costs by $500K with HRD initiative via creation of leadership development program to train a select team of managers and supervisors in leadership facilitating of continuous improvement high-return change projects.

Optimized talent retention efforts through conception, development, and implementation of a "workforce transition pool" to support and redirect associates affected by restructuring efforts.

MASTERBRAND CABINETS • 2006-2008 Recruited to senior-level position Global Fortune 500 cabinetry manufacturer.

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

Directed team of 7 (5 HR, 2 EHS) to ensure optimal conditions and protected workers of 350K sq. ft non-union manufacturing facility. Directed environmental, health, and safety that affected 550 FT employees and 100 temporary workers. Coached/mentored staff and delivered evaluations to optimize performance. Led key committees to enhance the workplace, recognize top employees, and drive safety and health programs. Maximized operations through talent management, organizational development and relationship management strategies. Ensured competitiveness through internal/external market analysis and adjustment of compensation structure.

Slashed operations costs through creation and implementation of new performance management program and succession management.

Improved employee turnover by 25% by boosting Employee satisfaction through Employee Opinion Survey, related analysis, actions/improvements, and communications to various levels of the organization.

Maintained non-union status as a result of union avoidance strategies, effective leadership in employee relations, market compensation and benefits, communication and awareness, education programs, and talent redesign.

Reduced talent cost by 35% through design/implementation of effective recruiting strategies.

THE HERSHEY COMPANY • 2004-2006 Achieved MBA -HRM, sought increased responsibility

Largest North American chocolate products manufacturer.

MANAGER, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

Drove HR services for 435K sq ft non-union facility with 970 FT and 300 temporary employees; managed team of 7 direct reports with HR budget and fiscal control of safety/health. Led employee relations, health services and safety with oversight of 90 employees in various committees. Optimized effectiveness through assessment/implementation of key change initiatives. Provided insight related to policies, claim and legal exposure. Directed benefits programs that included health & wellness, safety, leadership development, and workers’ compensation.

Teamed with management to cut workers’ compensation costs through closure and management of old claims reduction of injury and illness, and employee relations expertise. Directed liaison with injured workers, claim adjusters, and corporate risk management.

Led diversity efforts through education and awareness activities, and implementation of affinity groups.

Maximized safety efforts by providing vital leadership and direction to ensure progress in areas of opportunity and management, led policies and programs that ensured follow-up on safety and employee relations issues.

Selected as Corporate Master Facilitator for HRD initiative to advance organizational effectiveness through design/rollout of strategies and leadership training program; served as a Coach of Coaches change agent to boost managerial competencies.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

M.B.A., Human Resource Management, University of Phoenix

B.A., Letters, Arts, and Sciences, Pennsylvania State University

Counseling Education Certificate, Pennsylvania State University

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), HRCI Institute

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Phoenix Consulting: Train-the- Trainer, Coach of Coaches

• Prosci Consulting: Train-the-Trainer, Change Management

• Beyond the Box Consulting: Train-the-Trainer, Finance

• Merline G Pope Jr. Diversity Training: The Knowledge EDGE V2, The Awareness EDGE V2

• Cecil College Leadership Training Program: Phase I and II

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office • SAP (HR, EH&S, Health Services, Timekeeping)

ADP • Report Smith • Success Factors • PeopleSoft • Kronos • Kenexa 2XB Recruiting

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Society for Human Resource Management • Shenandoah Human Resources Association

Literacy Council • Penn State Alumni

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