Human Resource Management Employee Engagement Organizational Development

Senior Certified Human Resource Leader, strategically developing and implementing programs and initiatives to improve talent acquisition, increase employee retention, and strengthen organizational processes. Continually provide innovative thought leadership and solutions-focused recommendations to organizational challenges while enhancing employee engagement and cultivating a culture of accountability. Systematically and successfully navigate through continuous modifications to accommodate changes in business initiatives while serving as an ambassador to employees at all levels of the organization.

Signature Strengths

Human Resource Leadership

Talent Acquisition & Retention

Onboarding & Corporate Training

Regulatory Compliance

Payroll and Benefits Management

Transformational Change Management

Program Development & Administration

Process Improvement Strategies

Mergers & Acquisitions

Paychex iCIMS

Strategic Planning & Implementation

Compensation Management

HIPAA COBRA FMLA

Kronos AS400 Workforce NOW

Microsoft Dynamics AX ADP

Professional Experience

Element Materials Technology 2011 to 2024

Senior HR Manager – HRSC TEAM 2022 to 2024

Directed all human resource initiatives for the fastest growing company in the Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector, overseeing US HR functionalities throughout the transportation and industrials sector as well as the oil and gas sector.

As a member of the Element North American Human Resource Service Center (HRSC), led various critical initiatives that included: transition from ADP to Ceridian Dayforce, 401k implementations for acquired businesses.

Other tasks as assigned – Data transfers from legacy pay roll system (ADP) to new (Ceridian), organize pins and plaques for Element Anniversary Program, Responsible for resolving Ceridian access issues via Service Now ticket system, rolled out new HR policies across North America using Intelex.

Instrumental in the successful restructuring of 300+ personnel throughout 4 locations during the transition to Connected Technologies.

Managed 6-8 acquisitions, including the analyzation of benefits and identifying gaps in medical, dental, vision, PTO, and wages to establish competitive compensation and benefit packages.

Recognized as a trusted advisor, communicating, and collaborating throughout all organizational levels, strengthening employee engagement and retention.

Collaborated and strategized with executive leaders to formulate talent reviews and address succession planning.

Strengthened the Mobility BU by establishing performance objectives and key results for all employees.

US HR Director 2011 to 2022

Directed all human resource initiatives for the fastest growing company in the Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector, overseeing US HR functionalities throughout the transportation and industrials sector as well as the oil and gas sector.

Key contributor to the entity-wide development of the organization from $10M in revenue and 100 employees to $250M and 800+ cross-functional employees.

Commanded responsibility over all talent acquisition logistics, including recruiting, interviewing, and vetting to fill human capital gaps throughout the organization.

Recognized as a multifunctional contributor, assisting with annual benefit renewals, strategic planning for US laboratories, cost analyses, payroll processing, the administration of the annual performance appraisal system, and providing solutions-focused recommendations on health benefits.

Cultivated key partnerships and cross-departmental collaborations with engineering, technology, creative, marketing, merchandising, e-commerce, sales, finance, legal, logistics, and operations.

Provided guidance to employees on workers’ compensation claims as well as short- and long-term disability claims.

Recognized with the One Element Award by colleagues for being an integral part of a successful EMT integration.

Established a career development ladder across all business units by introducing validated and reliable wage ranges that are widely adopted and still operational today.

Navigated the COVID-19 pandemic implementing a Reduction in Force (RIF) process, comprehensive policies, and guidelines. Developed a systematic approach to analyzing adverse action that was widely utilized across the business unit.

Actively participated in the North American Business Continuity Committee to create pandemic-related processes and procedures.

Serve as a key contributor to numerous initiatives as a North American Element Group Insurance committee member and as a North American Element Saving and Investment Committee (401K committee) member.

Human Resources Manager – Detroit Testing Laboratory – Warren, MI 2008 to 2011

Served as the human resources manager, continually communicating, and collaborating with the executive leadership team to develop the strategy and execution of all talent management initiatives. Detroit Testing Laboratory was acquired.

Designed, delivered, and managed corporate talent management programs, including workforce planning, training and development, talent acquisition and onboarding, retention programs, payroll and benefits management.

Serve as the key contact for workplace environment strategies, including corporate culture and overseeing employee relations programs, disciplinary processes and legal objectives, and succession planning.

Selected to transition to Element Materials Technology after the 2012 acquisition of Detroit Testing Laboratory.

Macomb County Community Liaison – Homewatch CareGivers – Plymouth, MI 2007 to 2008

Recognized as a community advocate and liaison between individuals and Homewatch CareGivers, providing support, guidance, and leadership over human resources and development initiatives.

Increased clients by 20% by strategizing and marketing health care services in Macomb County.

Provided administrative support, documenting 8-10 visits per day to numerous referral sources, completing pre- and post-medical care paperwork, and overseeing records management.

Strengthened the organizational capacity by recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new caregivers within the Macomb territory.

Human Resource Manager – Cadence Innovation, Venture Industries –– Sterling Heights, MI 2004 to 2007

Served as an integral member of the corporate human resources team, establishing, and introducing effective entity-wide HR procedures, systems, and programs.

Communicated and collaborated effectively at all levels of the organization, building trust-based relationships, and supporting high-capacity teams to fill vacancies, manage onboarding, and conduct exit interviews.

Educated and trained organizational leaders on all aspects of talent management, including acquisition, onboarding, training, development, workplace safety, and retention.

Researched and implemented benefit programs including life, health, dental, disability insurance, and retirement savings plan.

Developed and delivered solutions-focused recommendations for the divestment of the tooling constructions business.

Additional Experience

Human Resources – Savair Inc. 1998 – 2004

Human Resources Manager 2002 - 2004

Human Resources Assistant 1999 – 2002

Payroll/Benefits Administrator 1997 – 1999

Education

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration – Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance

Macomb Community College – Associate of Applied Science – General Business

Macomb Community College – Associate of General Studies

Senior Certified Human Resource Professional (SCP) – Society for Human Resource Management

Thomas J. Youngblood Jr., SHRM-SCP

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