TAMMY GRIMES BAINTON, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

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Senior Human Resources Leader

Seasoned HR professional with 17 years’ experience in HR Management, Consulting, and Business Partner roles, formulating and delivering people practices, policies, strategies and objectives which are complementary to, and supportive of, current and future business needs for one organization.

Possess entrepreneurial orientation with a great balance between strategic vision and tactical execution.

Broad-based capabilities and experience in development and implementation of clear people strategy, goals, and programs to enhance performance and drive revenue growth coupled with operational excellence and efficiency.

Management style strongly emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and empowering people.

Proven success leading multiple facets of HR at the enterprise and regional levels for multiple business groups.

Industry Experience: Advertising Sales, Automotive Manufacturing and Aftermarket, Retail, Telecom Data and IP Services, Department of Labor, and Higher Education.

Specialties:

Strategic Planning People Development Organizational Design Recruiting

Succession Planning Compensation & Benefits Change Management Conflict Resolution

Employee Relations Talent Management Project Management Facilitation

Coaching Consultative Counseling Internal Mediation Union Avoidance

Harassment Avoidance Safety Culture Implementation Mergers &Acquisitions Compliance

Diversity/AAP HRIS Workforce Planning Rewards & Recognition

Communications Growth Strategy Initiatives Workforce Transformation Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tammy Bainton, Consultant

Consultant (2/2014 to 4/2015)

Provided consulting services to businesses, specializing in Human Resources. Completed assignments including talent acquisition, professional coaching, talent management, and creation and facilitation of learning initiatives.

XO Communications

Human Resources Business Partner, TN, GA, NC, FL (1/2008 – 12/2013)

Strategic consultant to management team of 60+ leaders. HR partner to 350+employees in 4 states and 9 offices, operating from 7 business units including Finance, Network Cost Optimization, Network Operations and Engineering, Customer Experience, Sales, Sales Engineering, and IT.

Most notable accomplishments include the growth of Sales and EBITDA through successful partnering and strategic development. Each VP partnered with exceeded in performance and fiduciary responsibility.

Advised and coached all levels of leadership and employees regarding organizational design and development, change management, recruiting, interviewing and selection, compensation, employee relations, communication, rewards programs, process design and implementation, goal development, performance management, and succession planning.

Consultative approach, business acumen, relationship building, and successful planning and implementation of workforce strategies led to multiple appointments as strategic HR partner to vice presidents in multiple departments.

Facilitated a two-day, interactive, leadership course, focusing on team development, leadership styles, coaching, talent management, goal setting and recognition which has resulted in increased leadership competencies and effectiveness, measured by engagement survey results and a 60% increase in internal promotions.

Led a project team to develop curriculum for Managing Legally, resulting in increased ability of leaders to effectively communicate with employees during difficult situations.

Envisioned a career transitions program, engaged stakeholders, and led project team for creation and implementation.

Worked with project team to create Succession Planning program. Successfully piloted with Sales Engineering.

Awarded MVP of the quarter by the Central Region VP’s. XO eXample award winner in 2012 for building strategic alliances with business partners.

Comcast Spotlight

Area Human Resources Manager, TN, MS, AL, AR, KY, LA (4/2007 - 1/2008)

Consulted with the leadership team of 50 and 300+ employees, supporting VP, South Central Region and team.

Provided guidance with employee relations and legal issues, policy interpretations, leave administration, benefits, training and development, organizational development, compensation, facilitation, change management, conflict resolution, and coaching. Led HR Supervisor to increased skills and performance.

Partnered with GM’s and Sales Managers to implement feedback session in response to employee engagement survey.

Designed and delivered customized training for 4 regions. Topics: recruiting, interviewing and selection skills, harassment, performance evaluation and management, succession planning, change management and onboarding.

General Parts Inc./CARQUEST

Human Resources Representative, TN, MS, AL, AR, KY, IN (2/2004 to 4/2007)

Most notable accomplishment includes the creation of successful business partnerships with all levels of management during a period of transition and organizational change. Managed risk to the organization, experienced growth, successfully changed the point of sale system in all company owned retail locations, implemented a safety culture, revamped the hiring process with the use of a recruitment management system.

Consulted two regional management teams regarding organizational development, acquisitions and new store openings, training, communications, recruiting and culture leadership. Teams total 60 plus supervisors and managers in over 40 retail locations in 6 states and 2 distribution centers.

As an adjunct member of CARQUEST University, 30% of my time was spent identifying training and development needs for the field. Led a project team in the development of union avoidance training, which was implemented nationwide. Created and implemented business training for new managers and supervisors, as well as training for management and/or non-management level associates on the subjects of harassment, leave, team building, conflict resolution, customer service, recruiting, performance management, W/C and safety initiatives, benefits management, strategic objectives, and other subjects as necessary for the development of the organization.

Recognized by peers in the HR Department as being instrumental in their development and by HR and Operations executives as a leader in the department, as well as in the organization.

Product Action International, Inc.

Regional Human Resources Representative, AL, GA, MS, and TN (9/2002 - 9/2003)

Newly created role of Strategic HR Business Partner and advisor to the management team. Responsible for the overall management of all HR activities for employees at 5 automotive manufacturing plants and multiple supplier locations.

Developed a team of three HR Administrators at three locations. Increased production and engagement through understanding their career goals and maximizing their talents in areas of interest.

Successful employee relations and mediation, measured by successful risk mitigation.

Drove business results through team building, leadership training, policy creation and interpretation, compensation reviews, benefits administration, and talent acquisition.

Satellite Services, Inc.

Career Development Specialist, Jackson, MS (5/2002 - 9/2002)

Re-hired on contract by The U.S. Department of Labor to provide career development and placement services.

Increased the volume of successful placements in the Jackson office by 70% within three months.

Placement Specialist, Jackson, MS (2/1999 - 1/2001)

Awarded The State of Mississippi’s Placement Employee of the Year, 1999-2000.

Chosen to serve on The Mississippi Job Corps Partners Consortium. Submitted State of Mississippi’s written

procedures for the Workforce Investment Act and received DOL approval without further recommendations.

Westaff International, Dallas, TX

Branch Supervisor (1/2001 - 5/2002)

Sold and provided human resources counsel and strategic management solutions to clients. Increased sales 80%/350K

Developed internal staff to meet sales and service delivery objectives while maintaining P&L.

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS (6/1997 - 7/1998)

Human Resources Specialist

Assisted the HR Director with HR Operations including employee relations, conflict resolution, benefits, compensation, reporting, research and interpretation of state and federal regulations, budgeting, training, and contract administration.

EDUCATION

B.S., Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi, December 1998.

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