Employee Relations Human Resources

SANDRA L. WILLIAMS

**** **** ***** **** *********, GA 30189 678-***-**** ******.***********@*****.***

Senior Human Resources Professional

Skilled human resources professional with dynamic skill set developed through experience as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Diversity Coordinator and Trainer in both the public and private sector.

OBJECTIVE

To utilize skills and experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources Management, Training and Development, Labor Relations, Political Activism, Recruitment and Organizational Development while enhancing my professional growth and development.

EMPLOYMENT

UFCW Unions and Employers Benefits Administration, LLC

March 2019 – Current

Director of Human Resources Atlanta, GA

Established a new, fully operational Human Resources Department with HRIS platform.

Conducts diversity and inclusion education and training for the office.

Leads strategic planning efforts for the senior leadership team.

Provides direction and guidance regarding employee relations issues, legal and business strategies.

Audited ERISA correction process and realized a savings of $100,000+.

Researched, reviewed and oversaw corrections for all HR compliance issues.

Responsible for the daily HR and Communications operation.

Audits operational processes and customer satisfaction.

Prepares monthly metrics for all operational KPI’s.

Initiated workforce planning and compensation review for all employee groups.

Initiated human resources program which includes talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.

Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; and communicating and enforcing organization values.

Retail Wholesale Department Store Union/UFCW

March 2013 – March 2019

Exec. Vice President, RWDSU Southeast Council Atlanta, GA

Responsible for collective bargaining negotiations, immigration, member servicing, arbitrations and grievance issues.

Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Southeast Region.

Conducted leadership, diversity and other related training.

Developed strategies and initiatives for organizational growth.

Lecturer for community coalition partners on working families, cultural diversity and inclusion.

Audited process and procedures for community coalition partners.

Provided oversight and advisement for union locals and employers.

Conducted interviews, investigations and other human resource related functions for the Southeast Council.

Participated on the Advisory Council of the RWDSU Board of Directors.

Bauder College/ Miller Motte Technical College

March 2012- June 2019

Adjunct Professor Atlanta, GA/Macon, GA

Instructed college-level courses in Sociology, Psychology, Labor Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Health Administration, Freshman Seminars and Professional Studies.

Conducted lectures in job preparation and employment practices.

Organized and participated in special events involving college and

community officials.

Lecturer and Mentor for Student Ambassador Program initiated in 2014.

Keystone Foods, Inc.

June 2012 – March 2013

Complex Human Resources Director Camilla, GA

Responsible for strategic and tactical Human Resources service

delivery for 2700 employees at a unionize poultry plant and support

departments.

Developed and implemented HR policies, programs and processes related

to labor contract compliance and organizational excellence.

Worked as a HR Business Partner with Keystone Foods to negotiate

labor contract with RWDSU local.

Implemented new performance management system, staff development and training and identifying KPI’s for all salaried employees.

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation

August 2010 – August 2012

Vice President, Human Resources Greeley, CO

Responsible for strategic human resource planning and oversight of 28 union

and non-union poultry plants in the US, Mexico and Puerto Rico consisting of over

39,000 employees.

Executed and communicated a pay for performance based incentive plan for

entry level managers and long- term incentive plan for senior managers

involving Key Process Indicators and succession planning.

Streamlined division HR organization (technology improvements,

realignment of job duties) that resulted in approximately $400,000 year

over year cost reduction.

Worked with Compensation Director and Division Leadership Team to

re-evaluate, develop, and implement US wide total rewards program.

Strategic liaison between Corporate Human Resources and twenty eight

US plants.

Responsible for the development and execution of labor strategy for U.S.

labor agreements.

Developed and implemented HR policies, programs and compliance related initiatives and training for all departments.

Actively partnered with all business units on strategic and operational issues to effectively execute our business plan.

Develop strategies for organizational excellence in the areas of employee relations and development, management of organizational cultural change and leadership training.

Works as a strategic consultant and partner to the Senior Leadership team and Board of Directors to achieve organizational objectives.

MeadWestvaco, Inc.

January 2009 – April 2010

Regional Human Resources Director Atlanta, GA

Responsible for managing regional human resources functions i.e. employee and labor relations, compensation, training, recruitment, equal employment/affirmative action, records, safety and health, benefits and employee services.

Chaired negotiation of new labor agreement with Teamster Graphics Communication Council 527S.

Developed and maintained HR budget, benefits and compensation programs via company HRIS systems.

Project lead for all units hiring management system for hourly employees.

Assigned to corporate management team to plan, develop, implement and evaluate activities for MeadWestvaco Consumer Solutions Group and Organizational Development initiatives.

Piloted new hourly recruitment selection and job board system.

Developed company HR Orientation program for new HR hires.

Identified HR metrics to monitor service delivery and effectiveness.

CH2M HILL OMI, Inc.

March, 2007 - December, 2008

Director of Human Resources Atlanta, GA

Responsible for Human Resources service delivery and budget administration for nine strategic Municipal Services projects in the Southeast, Western Regions of the US and in Dubai.

Redefined talent management processes to enhance the capability and diversity of senior management.

Responsible for the management and supervision of Human Resources Managers and Generalist, in addition to active involvement in employee relations issues, recruitment and selection, development, training, discipline and termination functions.

Responsible for the development, implementation and interpretation of human resources policies and procedures to meet the strategic objectives for all daily HR functions.

Functioned as a member of the HR leadership team and strategic business partner for both CH2M HILL OMI and the client cities.

Member of the Center of Excellence project within CH2M HILL OMI.

Facilitated the development and initiation of the new employee orientation for Municipal Services.

Coca Cola Enterprises Inc.

March, 2006 - March, 2007

Employee Relations Manager Atlanta, GA

Demonstrated effective HR strategies and leadership for a client group of 200 employees in the Southeast Region of the United States, focusing on training and development, succession planning, Organizational Development, employee relations, benefits, and strategic HR Generalist functions. Supported client group consists of Supply Chain, Human Resources, Finance, Sales and Operations Departments.

Responsible for all employee relations mediation via the “Solutions”, Dispute Resolution Program and regularly scheduled staff meetings.

Responsible for facility Affirmative Action Plan, regulatory postings,

strike contingency planning and policy maintenance and implementation.

Provided ongoing training and coaching for managers to ensure applicable state and federal employment laws and company policies were adhered to.

Anheuser-Busch, Inc.

August 2000 – March 2006

Human Resources Manager Clarksville, TN

Managed all aspects of the Recruitment, Employee Relations, policy management, programs and record management. Responsible for strategic planning initiatives and change management for plant of 300 employees. Multiple plant experience.

Responsible for managing all aspects of performance management, compensation, benefits, substance testing, staffing, diversity and development planning.

Responsible for developing and monitoring plant Affirmative Action Plan.

Conducted regular communication meetings, coaching and mentoring for employees and managers.

Responsible for succession and organizational development planning, and salaried/hourly employee recruitment and training and Performance Management.

Responsible for negotiation and management of vendor contracts and budget administration.

Human Resources Manager Baldwinsville, NY

Responsible for implementation and monitoring of labor contract compliance, policies and procedures, employee relations, recruitment and training.

Implemented plant wide performance management system and conducted plant investigations.

Responsible FMLA oversight for hourly and salaried workforce of 700 employees. Knowledge of SAP/HRIS systems.

Responsible for supervision of HR Supervisor, HR Generalists and plant schedulers.

Responsible for plant Affirmative Action Plan.

Plant liaison for Ambassadors of Quality initiative.

Human Resources Manager Newark, NJ

Managed all staff recruitment, training and development for the plant.

Acted as negotiator and official note taker for Teamster contract negotiations in fall, 2003 for national/local labor contract.

Increased intern and Inroads Program participation by 50%.

Responsible for providing labor/employee relations support and training for multiple brewery departments. SAP utilization.

Reduced grievance and arbitration procedures by 40 %.

Conducted salaried and hourly employee assessment centers and diversity training.

Conducted investigations and provided training and oversight of company performance management system.

Missouri Department of Mental Health

August 1990 – August 2000

Human Resources Director – Assistant Superintendent St. Louis, MO

Developed department strategic plan to include workforce planning, annual budget compliance, leadership training and organizational development initiatives.

Prepared facilities and staff for annual JCAHO and other licensing assessments and developed strategies to support continuous survey readiness.

Implemented and utilized various HR processes to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Conducted coaching and mentoring sessions for managers and business units.

Responsible for multiple site recruitment of all medical professionals, clinical staff and paraprofessional staff.

Responsible for policy development, program implementation, training, contract negotiations and implementation for 700 employees at multiple facilities.

Responsible for strategic planning and EEO program implementation and investigations.

EDUCATION

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

Executive Education Center Certification

Negotiating and Administering the Labor Contract

Webster University St. Louis, MO

Master of Arts – Health Administration/Human Resources

Washington University St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Arts – Communications and Psychology

AFFILIATIONS

The Georgia Professional Lobbyist Association

Jobs With Justice Board Member – Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College – International Collaborative Labor Studies Advisory Board

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