Denise M.Sanford

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HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Versatile, high-energy, hands-on, forward-thinking Human Resource Professional with experience in both union and non-union environments, driving change, recruiting, succession planning and employee relations. Experienced with multi-site responsibility and working with all levels of employees including management/executive, manufacturing, sales, Retail, IT, logistics and contract labor.

Specialties: Employee Relations, coaching and development of people; change management, recruitment, and talent management

CORE COMPETENCIES

Diversity Initiatives

Employee/Labor Relations

Organizational Development

Strategic Planning

Training and Mentoring

Compensation Design / Payroll

Talent Augmentation/BPO

Dispute Resolution Trained

Talent Management/Recruiting

Relationship Building

Succession Planning

Benefit Administration

Lean Manufacturing/5S/Safety

Expatriate/Visa Administration

COVID-19 Workplace Safety

TEMPUR-SEALY – Conyers, GA Mar 2022 – Present

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. is the world's largest bedding provider. The company develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes mattresses, adjustable bases, pillows, and other sleep products in approximately 100 countries.

Plant Human Resources Manager/Business Partner

Acts as a change agent within the organization

Maintains positive employee relations; promptly investigates complaints/issues and makes recommendations to plant management to resolve them.

Conducts recruitment activities, including sourcing, costing, and onboarding.

Performs workforce & organizational planning, succession planning, and talent assessments.

Lead the Plant’s talent management plan

Administers the Company’s Risk Management Program.

Acts as business partner to field Operations

BARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. – Madison, GA 2017 – 2021

For 106 years, Bard Manufacturing Company has been a family owned and operated company, leading the HVAC industry in light commercial, educational, and telecommunications markets.

Plant Human Resources Manager

Successfully managed a HR Team of two and supported a manufacturing plant of 350 employees.

Implemented an employee engagement program titled “Walk a Mile in My Shoes.”

Successfully handled several EEOC claims and ensured all legal compliance with federal and state laws.

Served as a liaison/consultant between management and Madison employees by handling questions, and helping resolve work-related problems which resulted in a better working environment

Reduced Turnover by 20% during the pandemic

Successfully handled all union avoidance

Increased employee engagement by 50%

Successfully handled over 100 COVID cases and coordinated leave and return to duty

Successfully managed a Training Coordinator and assisted at creating a full cycle training program

Denise M.Sanford

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HONEYWELL -Various US Locations 2011 - 2016

Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macro trends such as safety, security, and energy

Human Resources Manager

Partner with the management team to proactively provide business insights, strategic and operational HR support to the SBG business unit and multi-sites to meet HR and business objectives. Deliver HR programs to employees and work with business leaders to provide HR support and guidance. Primary areas of responsibility include headcount/resource management, employee relations, compensation, recruitment and retention, workplace compliance and the successful delivery of employee programs that enhance the employee experience.

Participated in developing and delivering a full range of Human Resources programs, including staffing, training, performance development, compensation planning, recognition programs, succession planning and organizational development, implementation, and oversight of policies and procedures.

Managed employee relations matters for the assigned employee population of 600 employees which includes performance improvement planning, counseling, managing disciplinary actions, workplace harassment prevention and change initiatives)

Managed a team of HR Professionals and worked directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on employee matters, implementing 5S, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement.

Successfully integrated teams from acquisitions and maintained employee engagement during significant reduction of force.

HOME DEPOT CORPORATE OFFICE, Atlanta, GA 2010 - 2011

World’s largest home improvement specialty retailer.

Manager Advice and Counsel

Provide guidance and counseling to managers and associates on a wide range of associate relations topics through a centralized services delivery model. Manage all associate relations cases through resolution. Provide coaching and counseling on issues including, but not limited to, performance management, compensation, terminations, exit processing, interpretation of HR policies, management practices, allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, workplace violence and conflict resolution.

Successfully managed 80 - 100 cases a month from receipt through resolution, including any field investigation activities

Established great partnership with resources from other areas including field HR, Legal, Loss Prevention, Employee Assistance Program, Management Health Management, Associate Relations to effectively resolve issues

EMBRACO NORTH AMERICA - WHIRLPOOL, Suwanee, GA 2007 – 2010

Worldwide leading manufacturer of industrial and consumer compressors.

Plant Human Resources Manager

Optimized corporate performance with oversight of benefits administration, payroll, succession planning, recruitment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, training and organizational development. Reported directly to and advised executives on strategic planning, HR initiatives and industry-wide best practices. Introduced corporate-wide policies and procedures. Administered payroll, ensuring full alignment with the regulations of the US

Department of Labor and state laws. Supervised and assessed the performance of all employees. Processed H1B, L1A,

L1B and TN visas as well as visa extensions. Identified and selected candidate sourcing tools ranging from specialty web sites, professional association events, and specialty trade publications. Responsible for the administration of labor relation agreement in an effort to promote a positive employee relations environment.

Orchestrated the roll-out of a leadership training program that led to employment law compliance.

Realized $100K in annual savings through diligent brokering of new benefit plans.

Revamped HRIS system including the procurement and implementation of new payroll and HR database systems which streamlined the payroll process.

Spearheaded program to educate staff on diversity initiatives through the introduction of comprehensive training programs.

Led resolution of employee relations issues which directly resulted in lower turnover and better working relationships.

Improved recruitment process through development of written job descriptions, outside recruiter vendor agreements, establishing interviewing and hiring guidelines and conducting a New Employee Onboarding.

STIEFEL LABORATORIES INC. AND GLADES PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC, Duluth, GA 2000 – 2007

Global pharmaceutical company focused on the dermatology market.

Senior Human Resources Manager

Oversaw entire Human Resources operation including compensation and benefits, recruiting, employee relations, performance management, training and development and organizational development for the Stiefel sales division, marketing, manufacturing, Glades Pharmaceuticals, and the corporate operations center which included an employee population of 1500 employees. Liaised with corporate immigration attorney for all matters pertaining to visas and residency. Orchestrated the completion of an OFCCP audit. Successfully administered AAP company plan. Supported corporate mergers and acquisition teams through strategic input regarding HR related matters.

Created and implemented HR policies and procedures on compensation guidelines and recruiting which lead to compliance of federal, state, and local regulations.

Conducted internal investigations and prepared written responses for Title VII charges resulting in no financial losses or penalties.

Shrunk Workers Compensation injuries by ensuring compliance to all Standard Operating Procedures.

Closed out all EEOC complaints successfully resulting in a discretionary bonus.

Designed recruiting plan which resulted in the hiring of over 100 sales and management staff boosting corporate market share.

Enhanced recruiting and on-boarding processes through creation of written job descriptions, interviewing and hiring guidelines and the procurement of an applicant tracking system.

Maintained employee morale during a significant reduction in force by offering job search assistance to affected staff.

Performed competitive analysis to formulate market competitive sales compensation plans which lead to higher market share and retention of salesforce.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

University of Phoenix – Business Management, Human Resources Concentration

Business Administration Courses, University of Connecticut, Avery Point, CT

Job Analysis and Compensation Program, University of Michigan Business School, Ann Arbor, MI

Studying for PHR Certification Exam, Human Resource Certification Institute

DDI Behavioral Interviewing, HOS Workshop, PDI Certified Coach

HRIS Skills: Paychex Preview, PeopleSoft, Ultipro, ADP, Kronos, Ceridian, SAP, HR Perspective, Taleo, Paycor

CPR, AED & First Aid Certified

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