Sandi Cornelius, J.D., SPHR

Fort Lauderdale, FL

adsaej@r.postjobfree.com

+1-954-***-****

Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Legal Compliance professional with 15 + years of strategic and

"hands-on" proven track record of success. Trusted business partner to CEOs & Executive Team members with a business first mind-set combining deep legal expertise with human capital and diversity based cultured leadership.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Head of International People Department & Talent Acquisition, COST-U-LESS The North West Company International

2021 to Present

Reporting directly to the President of the International Division, responsible for successfully designing, implementing and managing all:

• People Processes, Policies & Procedures;

• Talent Acquisition & Retention Programs & Initiatives;

• Developing & Implementing Position Based New-Hire & On-Boarding Learning & Development System, including but not limited to: designing the full curriculum for all positions and managers in training - in partnership with VP of Operations and other Key Stakeholders; to Ensure High Performance Execution from all Team members, and ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization;

• Talent Management & Succession Planning;

• Development & Roll-Out of Position Based Key Performance Indicators and Revised Compensation Program Successfully Designed To Reward High Performance & Retain Top Talent;

• Manage all Employee Relations Matters, Investigations & EEOC/Labor Board Complaints;

• Risk Management, Safety & Workers Compensation;

• Legal Compliance & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives; supporting the corporate office and field retail/warehouse "club" stores located on 12 islands in the South Pacific & Caribbean, with 3 Distribution Centers in California and Florida. Directly responsible for successfully executing a large majority of the above-mentioned responsibilities as an individual contributor - in addition to managing a team of 5 on-site and virtual HR Business Partners

& Payroll Specialists to execute day-to-day HR related transactional tasks, payroll, benefits, & minor employee relations issues & investigations.

The North West Company restructured/redirected all major HR functions & responsibilities to be managed by the parent corporation based in Canada.

Director, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, & Compliance The Wendy's Company (Franchise Group)

2019 to December 2021

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for successfully:

• Directed all Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Retention, Learning & Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Risk Management, & Legal & Compliance functions for 185 locations in 8 states (Employee Relations, Payroll, HRIS, Benefits, Worker's Compensation, etc.).

• Developed & Administered New Performance Based Compensation Structure/Program & Benefit Plan(s) including implementation of on-line open enrollment process - resulting in a 40% reduction in hourly turn- over & double digit cost benefit savings to organization over previous year.

• Successfully Mitigated all Corporate Legal Claims & Costs by Effectively Managing all Workers Compensation, General Liability, EPLI and Property Claims by Directly Managing all Brokers, Adjusters, and Outside Counsel, Resulting in a Cost Savings of approximately $2.3M.

• Developed & Implemented new Talent Acquisition Process & Platform (i.e., implemented new electronic ATS & on-boarding system), Retention & Performance Management Programs (i.e., quarterly performance reviews & merit increase programs), resulting in a 30% Reduction In time-to-fill and a reduction in turnover by 20% over previous year.

Senior Director Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Legal Compliance Smokey Bones Restaurant Group

2016 to 2019

Reporting directly to the CEO, Responsible for Successfully Leading the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Corporate Legal, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, DEI & Risk Management Functions leading a team of 7 HR & TA Business Partners, resulting in a savings of over $1.8M over 18 month period.

• Responsible for Supporting 6 Regional Directors & 4,500 Team Members across 16 States;

• Successfully Drove & Managed All Aspects of the High Volume Talent Acquisition Function for the Organization, resulting in average reduction in time-to-fill from 120 to 35 days;

• Developed & Executed Long & Short Term Benefit & Compensation Programs and Initiatives Designed to Recruit & Retain High-Potential Talent, resulting in Reduction of Hourly Turnover by a minimum of 28% over previous years;

• Implemented Change Management Programs in Partnership with Key Stakeholders & Other Relevant Business Partners, Resulting in a 45% Reduction in Management Turnover, & 35% Increase of Promotions from Within Organization vs. Outside Hires.

• Implemented New Performance Management & Succession Planning Quarterly 9-Box Review Process, Resulting in Greater Insight into Current Bench Strength Which Increased Our Ability To Successfully Forecast Labor Plans & Initiatives.

• Successfully Managed all Worker's Compensation, Commercial Liability and General Liability policies and claims in partnership with adjusters, brokers and outside counsel. Recruited by the CFO and former colleague of Wendy's Franchise Group whom I had worked with as a Consultant on previous projects.

Director of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, & Legal Compliance Tropic Supply, Inc.

2014 to 2017

Tropic Supply is one of the top HVAC/R wholesale distributors with over 3,500 employees in Regional Distribution Centers & Retail Locations across the South Eastern United States.

• Responsible for Managing the Human Resource and High Volume Talent Acquisition Function for all HVAC & Refrigeration Retail Locations, and Distribution Centers, including but not limited to: warehouse team members & Commercial CDL/DOT Drivers.

• Implemented New On-Line On-Boarding & Learning Management System (LMS) Across the Organization With Uniquely Tailored Curriculum Based on Position &d Legal Compliance Requirements (i.e., new hire on-boarding & training for DOT Drivers, Safety Training for Warehouse Team Members, Management & Supervisor Training etc.).

• Responsible for All OSHA Training & Safety & DOT Compliance for Fleet of 75 Commercial Trucks including HAZMAT.

Strategic Business Consultant

HR Business Programs/dba VHR Business Partners

2012 to 2014

Provided Business Minded Counsel & Guidance to Executive Management & Field Operation Leaders in the Areas of:

• Compliance;

• High Volume Talent Acquisition; Spearheading the Implementation of new Talent Management Systems and SOPs, for Fortune 200 organizations;

• Projects included: the support of over 5000 locations, & and 50 manufacturing facilities & distribution centers in U.S. & Latin America.

• Implemented New Pre-employment Assessment Programs & Processes & Talent Acquisition/Retention

& Selection Processes & Programs yielding a $2.5M in ROI over 24 month period.

• Spearheaded Change/Project Management Programs such as Hogan, PDI, etc.;

• Drove the successful implementation of new leadership competencies & functional skill sets. Led gap analysis, organizational communication & implementation. Snapshot of Clients include: Ryder Transportation & Logistics, The Scotts Miracle Gro Company, Glanbia, Performance Nutrition, Peachtree Settlement Funding, Blythe, DirectTV and Dish Network. Senior Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Manager MasTec

2007 to 2012

Mastec is the largest Home Service Provider of Satellite Installation Technicians for DirecTV. Reported to Group President supporting 10,000 Union & Non-Union Team Members & 14 Regional Operation Directors across the U.S.

• Directed virtual team of 18 Recruiters & HR/ER Generalists to effectively support all High-Volume Recruiting & HR/Employee Relations needs for Field & Corporate Office.

• Implemented new tools, processes & procedures which reduced time-to-fill by 40% & reduced turnover by 50%.

• Implemented change/project management methodologies such as ADKAR, Hogan, Benchmarks, Denison, etc.

• Successfully Designed & Implemented new Payroll, On-Boarding, Learning Management & HRIS platform across all locations.

• Implemented New Talent Acquisition & Pre-Employment Assessment tools & Technology, Processes & Procedures which reduced time-to-fill by 46% & Reduced Turnover within First Six Months of Employment by 50%.

Position was relocated to Denver, CO and I was unable to relocate because of family. Education

Juris Doctorate in Law

New York Law School - New York, NY

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

University at Albany, SUNY

Skills

• Succession Planning

• Talent Management

• Talent Acquisition

• Workers' Compensation

• Performance Management

• Business Consulting

• Human Resources Management

• Change Management

• Highly proficient with HRIS, ATS and LMS Systems (10+ years) Links

http://linkedin.com/in/sandicornelius

Certifications and Licenses

Juris Doctorate

Present

Senior Professional in Human Resources

Groups

American Bar Association

Present

Additional Information

Experience implementing, managing & utilizing the following HRIS, ATS and payroll platforms:

• ADP

• Workday

• UltiPro

• iCiMS

• Oracle Taleo

• Ceridian

• SAP (Success Factors)

• Paychex Flex

• Paycor

• WorkBright

• BrassRing (Kenexa)

• Jobvite

• Silkroad

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