CHARLENE YOUNG

Raleigh, NC ***** 919-***-**** adt3hg@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Passionate, hands-on Human Resources Business Partner with experience on a Senior Leadership team and partnering with senior managers to ensure business priorities and objectives are met through the strategic and innovative use of human resources. Highly effective at incorporating creative leadership skills to achieve business goals and directing projects that improve efficiency while meeting deadlines. Possess outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, and collaboration skills to establish and maintain a positive culture and working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization. Proven Human Resources Professional with over 18 years’ experience in various HR related functions.

Skills

Employee relations

Retention and recognition

Strong communications skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Human Resources Department Processes

Problem resolution

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner (Director Level) 1/2011 to 11/2022

Guerbet (Formerly Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals) – Raleigh, NC

A global leader in Medical Imaging. Managed all HR functions for a fast-paced manufacturing site of over 373 fulltime and temporary employees with a COP of $215 million.

Managed a HR/Training Departments with a budget of $1.2 million and led a staff of 3 Direct and 4 Indirect employees.

Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.

Partnered and coached Department Heads in Key HR processes and business strategies (e.g., talent acquisitions, performance management, and disciplinary policies).

Reviewed, revised, and updated company policies and processes for flexible working schedules, annual performance reviews, employee onboarding, paid time off, severance, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion. This process included developing and conducting briefing sessions and workshops to support wider understanding of updated processes and policies in line with business needs.

Supporting the business and new employees throughout company acquisitions.

Accountable for developing and leading HR strategies which align to business and group needs, including employee performance and training/development, learning, strategic talent retention, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement and wellness.

Enhanced team workflow and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees, providing hands on HR engagement, and monthly site-wide town hall meetings.

Overall responsible for the site’s Training and Development Department, which obtained a grant for over $430,000 in employee classroom training (cGMP, Good Document Practices, and cleanroom gowning).

Led retention strategies. Ensured employee engagement and retention through the embedding of company values, relevant initiatives, planning, stay interviews, and exit interview follow through.

COVID Officer – as a committee member, was responsible for ensuring a safe working environment. Helped create and enforced policies and guidelines around COVID. Responsible for tracing, tracking, applying applicable laws and Environmental Health and Safety policies were adhered to.

Partner closely with line of business leaders on the HR issues that affect their business including compensation, talent planning, employee engagement resource planning business restructuring, onboarding, and off boarding.

Analysis and compilation of HR metrics and reports.

Partner with the HR team both locally and internationally to execute best practice HR model.

Covidien (Formerly Tyco Healthcare) – Chicopee, MA 06/2004 to 12/2010

A $10 Billion Global Leader of medical devices and supplies.

Human Resources Manager 03/2007 to 12/2010

Managed all HR functions for a Medical Supplies Manufacturer with approximately 330 employees and a $70 Million COP.

Managed a department of four salaried employees with various disciplines and positions

Recruited top talent for senior management and other key staff positions.

Implemented a new hire orientation/onboarding process

Created a Pay for performance hourly job evaluation system.

Led implementation of Office 5s within the facility

Conducted quarterly Talent Leadership Review; addressed development needs for succession planning.

Launched Reward and Recognition programs for the site

Developed a Mentorship Program for salaried and hourly personnel

Organized a leadership development training and staff top talent 360 reviews.

Led the sites’ green initiatives by improving employee’s awareness communication and community involvement efforts.

Human Resources Generalist 03/2006 to 03/2007

Communicated and administered company policies, procedures, practices, and programs with all manufacturing employees.

Administered corrective action processes/terminations and processed unemployment claims.

Processed payroll/attendance for over 50 salary non-exempt employees.

Managed the tracking of FMLA, Short Term Disabilities, and WC cases.

Conducted safety accidents investigations; to reduce OSHA recordable accident rate.

Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.

Assisted in restructuring and implemented pay scale for hourly associates.

Managed a 40+ employee reduction in force. Processed severance packages, provided outplacement services, employee assistance, and information on unemployment benefits.

Buyer/Planner 08/2005 to 03/2006

Responsible for the daily production scheduling, planning, inventory control and purchasing of materials for Gel Mixing Department.

Managed and reduced raw and work in process material inventories for the Gels area to $550,000, a reduction of 25% from a baseline inventory of $730,000.

Increased raw inventory turns for the department.

Maintained backorders below department ceilings.

Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.

Production Supervisor 06/2004 to 08/2005

Supervised a production organization consisting of 85+ employees. Responsible for department’s adherence to safety and quality standards and procedures. Additionally, ensured efficiency and waste performance goals were met, along with schedule attainment. Administered and tracked training, pay, performance evaluations, attendance, and disciplinary action of employees.

Assisted in the development and implementation of a completely redesigned manual assembly operation that improved customer service and eliminated nearly $200,000 in backorders.

Trained over 85 fulltime and temporary employees assigned to areas of responsibilities on safety issues, area specific procedures and GMP’s.

Maintain manufacturing specifications and process documentation and ensure compliance with GMP, FDA regulations, ISO 13485, OSHA Safety regulations and company HR policies.

Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.

United States Navy (related HR experience)

Lieutenant, Human Resources Officer – San Diego, CA 6/2003 – 5/2004

Educational Services Officer, USS Comstock – San Diego, CA 5/2002 – 6/2003

Assistant Administration Department Head, Regional Support Organization – San Diego, CA 8/2001 – 5/2002

Legal Officer, USS Comstock – San Diego, CA 01/2000 – 8/2001

Administrative/Personnel Clerk, Command Naval Reserve Force – New Orleans, LA 1992- 1996

Education

Master of Arts: Human Resources Management 06/2002

National University - La Jolla, CA

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice Administration 06/1999

San Diego State University - San Diego, CA

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