CATHY L. MCQUARTERS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

**** ****** **** ****, ********, GA 30067

MOBLE: 248-***-**** EMAIL: ad2557@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a Human Resources Director position with an innovative organization that will allow me to utilize my certification, education, and 20+ years of professional experience in human resources while providing opportunities for continuous career advancement.

Career Summary

Results-oriented and reliable professional with 20+ years of Human Resource experience in Talent Management Systems, Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Staffing, and Strategic Industry Planning. Strong, dependable leader who developed and implemented roll out of an Hourly One-on-One Feedback Process for approximately 2,800 employees in 17 Supply Chain facilities. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills with sensitivity to cultural differences. Effective organizational skills with ability to maintain productivity in fast-paced work environments. Forward thinker who drafted and completed cost-cutting initiatives that resulted in savings of over $150 Million. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.

Core Competencies Include:

Strong Labor Relations Negotiations Skills and Experience

Labor & Employee Relations

Strong Oral & Written Skills

Results-Oriented Leader

Multi-Facility Director & HR Manager

Training and Development

Compensation and Benefits

Strong Leader and Manager

Certified Senior HR Professional

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Human Resources

Empower Brands 12/2022 - present

Functioned as a strategic business and change management advisor to the Executive/Sr. Management.

Responsible for Human Resources function for Shared Services and Company owned Entities.

Responsible for developing efficient Payroll processes and procedures for over 500 employees with 8 different Entities while transitioning to a new HRIS system.

Successfully developed and rolled out the Benefit Open Enrollment with 95% completion rate.

Developed processes and procedures to help Finance run more efficiently utilizing HRIS tools.

Collaborated with Senior Leadership in recruiting Top Talent for the organization.

Implemented a new Applicant Tracking System which reduced recruitment and hiring timeline by 50%.

Responsible for analyzing data presenting key HR Metrics to VP of Human Resources and CFO monthly and annually.

Managed, developed and trained 2 Human Resource Business Partners and 1 Payroll Analyst

Global Director of Human Resources

350.org 10/2021 – 11/2022

Functioned as a strategic business and change management advisor to the Executive/Sr. Management for 165 global employees working in over 26 different Countries.

Responsible for all Human Resource functions.

Responsible for Negotiating and administering the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Progressive Workers Union

Managed the training and development for seven (7) HR Professionals, including a HR Manager, Organizational Development Manager, Diversity Specialist and three (3) Global HR Generalist located in the US, Canada and Kenya.

Created Culture Evolution initiatives partnering with the Executive Director and the Executive Team members.

Partner with Executive Team to deliver High Performance HR Function helping to address ongoing Employee Relations matters, reducing the percentage of complaints by 40%.

All Money Matters, LLC

HR Consultant – 01/2019 – 10/2021

Responsible for all Human Resources and administering onboarding, Payroll and Tax Specialist for Small Business Owners

Set up New Corporation and established HR Compliance practices and procedures.

Regional Labor Relations Manager

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner 8/2015 – 11/2018

Veritiv Operating Company

Responsible for the Employee Labor Relations function for thirteen (13) Warehouse Distribution locations in the East and Midwest Regions.

Successfully negotiated as first chair eight (8) Collective Bargaining Agreements and several Arbitrations

Successfully effects bargained two (2) location closures to meet company consolidation and delivery optimization goals.

Created training programs for Union and Union Free hourly employees.

Successfully negotiated the Company’s withdrawal of the Multi Employer Pension Plan resulting in a $7 Million cost savings.

Strategic Business Partner with Senior Leaders to ensure successful completion of Company Initiatives.

Director of Human Resources

Husqvarna Outdoor Power Equipment,

Orangeburg, South Carolina 2012 – 2014

Functioned as a strategic business and change management advisor to the Executive/Sr. Management for over 2,500 employees

Managed the training and development of an HR Staff of 12 employees including an HR Manager and four HR Generalists and Payroll Specialist

Developed and executed local recruiting and top talent acquisition initiatives increasing retention by 30%

Researched, developed, implemented and negotiated a new wage structure for hourly employees resulting in reduced turnover by 30%

Implemented cultural transformation activities (i.e. training and employee focus groups) resulting in increased employee engagement and productivity by 50%

Conducted merit planning and the executive bonus program for 200+ Salary employees

Developed and implemented successful Union avoidance strategy and action plans.

Sr. Human Resource Manager, HR Global Lead Corporate 2010 - 2012

Dana Holding Corporation – Ohio and Michigan

Managed the overall function of HR for 10 Manufacturing facilities in the US Operations, including Labor & Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiations, Safety & Health

Promoted to various HR positions within the organization in a two-year time span

Key Lead for Merit Planning and Performance Management and Talent Management Process for over 700 employees

HR Advisor and business partner to Vice Presidents of Global Aftermarket/Purchasing and Sales/Communication

Developed and implemented Talent Acquisition Strategy for Aftermarket sales Division to support a growing $1 Billion organization increasing time to fill by 40%

Regional Human Resource Manager – Supply Chain Bottling Operations 2007 - 2010

PepsiAmericas Bottling (Pepsico), St. Louis, MO

Managed the overall function of HR for 9 facilities including Labor & Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiations, Safety & Health and HRIS

Managed and developed 8 Human Resource Generalists who supported the nine facilities

1st Chair in 2 Contract Negotiations resulting in a “WIN WIN” for Teamsters and Company employees

HR advisor and dedicated customer support to VP of Supply Chain Operations and Leadership Team

Developed and implemented an hourly performance and career development process for all hourly employees to foster engagement and identify bench strength in key supervisory roles

Human Resources Supervisor – St. Louis Assembly South 2/2005 – 6/2007

DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Fenton, MO

Successfully Negotiated as 1st Chair two Labor Contracts with the Engineering Bargaining Unit and the Clerical Bargaining Unit Employees. Met all Company Initiatives within parameters.

Responsible for all HR matters for approximately 300 salaried employees and 3,300 hourly employees

Managed and developed a department of six human resource professionals and oversaw Executive level career development

Developed talent management and succession planning for 300+ salaried employees resulting in 20% increase in promotions for women and minorities

Oversaw compensation including merits and stock options for salaried employees

Human Resource Specialist – Corporate Employee Relations 10/2001 – 2/2005

DaimlerChrysler World Headquarters, Auburn Hills, MI

Investigated and presented continuous improvement initiatives that saved the corporation over $150 Million

Participated in National Labor Negotiations to improve Management flexibility and profitability

Conducted Supervisor New Attendance Program Training for all US Chrysler Group locations

Responsible for R&D of ongoing continuous improvement initiatives to identify ways to improve employee productivity and company profitability (i.e. Kaizan)

Successful completion of training to receive the “DaimlerChrylser Manufacturing Leadership Award”

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Society of Human Resource Mgt. (SHRM) (SHRM-Atlanta) (NAAAHR)

EDUCATION

Wayne State University, Masters of Arts in Industrial Relations (M.A.I.R.) Degree

Wayne State University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science Degree

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