Human Resources Manager

Augusta Gipson

Piperton, Tennessee 901-***-**** *************@******.***

SENIOR-LEVEL HUMAN RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT

Strategic Human Resources Planning • Change Management & Reengineering

Achieving extraordinary results building and leading outstanding workplaces and performance-driven systems for multi-dimensional human resources programs.

Transforming Cultures, Building Corporate Infrastructure, and Engaging Employees

Senior Human Resources Business Partner and Consultant, with more than 25 years of experience building high-performance teams and shaping cultures at a Fortune 500 and major growth brand company. Subject Matter Expert in leveraging progressive technical resources, outstanding communication, and robust development programs to contribute to skyrocketing revenue growth. Employ modern human capital practices that attract and retain high-potential talent. Develop executable strategy that motivates teams individually and financially to exceed corporate objectives through varied economic cycles.

• Employment Law/FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC

• Succession Planning & Development

• High Performance Talent Acquisition

• Performance Management

• Negotiation, Mediation & Advocacy

• Operational Process Improvement

• Field & Corporate Office Collaboration

• Employee Relations / Labor Relations

• ISO, QS, Lean Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PharMEDium Services, LLC Memphis, Tennessee 12/2014 – 07/2016

Human Resources Management Consultant

Functioned as an internal consultant to management of a pharmaceutical company and 450-employee pharmacy sterile compounding manufacturing facility in achieving business goals; advised and guided management on organizational effectiveness, especially the alignment of processes, systems and people. Partnered with talent and leadership development colleagues to lead and drive the overall talent planning and succession planning strategies.

Engaged to develop and execute EEOC, Sensitivity and Leadership Training; management increased responsibilities with the addition HR management and recruiting and onboarding a completely new HR organization, including a new Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Generalist.

Drove workforce planning processes with a major focus on aiding leaders manage headcount growth by exploring ways of leveraging existing talent and identifying process efficiencies.

Directed the performance management process, including succession planning and career development.

Participated in the implementation of workforce and talent management programs across client groups, obtaining necessary buy-in and engagement.

Improved business communication processes such as business update meetings, structured shift pass-on meetings, plant managers’ roundtable meetings, and employee recognition programs.

Kellogg Company Battle Creek, Michigan 1988 – 2014

Fortune 500 Company with 2014 revenues of more than $14,792 B in 180 worldwide locations and 33, 577 employees.

Human Resources Executive Consultant, Rossville, Tennessee 2013 – 2014

Provided human capital management advisory services during a critical period of transition to cultivate and/preserve a values-based culture and global brand in this 500-employee facility. Guided senior management and organizational partners in the interpretation of human resource management policies, procedures, programs and application of related government laws and regulations. Designed and implemented a recruitment and onboarding process for all levels of personnel.

Recruited, trained, and on boarded a new Human Resources Organization, including Human Resources Manager, Employee Relations Manager, and Human Resources Generalist Team.

Developed and executed a well-structured onboarding and transitioning tool that included all functions and activities for all three positions; tool was used to assist with training and onboarding during a 30-60- 90 and 120-day cycle. Each incumbent was provided a copy of this tool and were engaged in the onboarding/training process.

Human Resources Manager, Kellogg Frozen Food Division, Rossville, Tennessee 2010 – 2013

As a key member of the plant operating management team, administered human resources functions for $180 M operating plant, the largest Eggo Waffle manufacturing plant employing 500 people. Worked with leadership to deliver objective setting, annual performance appraisals, ratings calibration, performance development plans, and performance improvement plans.

Accountable for employee development, including conducting talent reviews, creating succession plans; proactively managing talent process: hires, promotions, development of key talent, mentoring, and development/execution of training needs.

Organized strategic involvement in plant labor relations, including contract negotiation and grievance resolution, resulting in successful negotiation of the 2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Improved the success rate of the outcome of employee grievances by providing expert advice to plant management team, which reduced grievance activities by 10%.

Reduced absenteeism by 6% by revising and implementing the plant Attendance Control Policy.

Associate Director/Senior HR Business Partner, Kellogg Corporate Office Battle Creek, Michigan

Morning Foods Division Supply Chain, Convenience Foods Division (2008 – 2010)

Provided strategic direction and support for the supply chain of four division manufacturing locations and 1200 employees. Designed high-performing strategies and executable solutions to support organization design, performance management, recruitment, compensation, leadership development, and employee engagement. Managed four field Human Resource Managers at four manufacturing locations.

Drove implementation of K-Lean Salaried Employee Selection Process with Operations, Employee Relations, and Legal, resulting in the efficient execution of a fair and equitable process design.

Strategically counseled the MF Supply Chain Operations Leadership Team during the K-Lean initiative, resulting in an efficient transition into a new lean organization.

Served as Subject Matter Expert on the Kellogg North America Human Resources Organization Team.

Earlier Experience with The Kellogg Company:

Human Resources Manager, Kellogg USA, Ready to Eat Division, Memphis, Tennessee 1997 – 2008

Regional Human Resources Manager, Kellogg USA, Convenience Food Division, Rossville, Tennessee 1988 – 1996

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION

Masters of Science in Guidance and Personnel Services, MEMPHIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Memphis, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Nashville, Tennessee

Project Management; Good Manufacturing Practice Seminar; Interaction Management Program;

National Safety Council, "Ergonomics: Future Direction”

AWARDS, HONORS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE RECOGNITION

State of Tennessee: Management Discussion Skills; Supervisory Training Program Facilitator, Improving Employee Relations & Performance; Tennessee Department of Employment Security - recognition for invaluable sponsorship and support of "Making IT Happen" School-to-Work Transition Program

Honorary Sergeant-At-Arms of the Tennessee House of Representatives

Volunteer, Partnership for Children Project between Head Start and Chapter 21 Telephone Pioneer of America,

Outstanding Young Men of America, membership of several professional boards - recognition of outstanding professional achievement, superior leadership ability, and exceptional service to the community

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