Human Resources Employee Relations

Lynn Clute

St. Johns, FL ***** • ***. ***.**** • ******@*******.*** • LinkedIn

HR Professional

A highly adaptable and forward-thinking HR Director with extensive experience specializing in managing complex projects and change initiatives designed to improve employee relations, performance, and team engagement. Possess advanced knowledge of employment law, HR strategy and the impact of changes in policies and legislation. Passionate about providing organizational leadership, and developing, empowering, and training employees to enable them to fulfill their potential while ensuring that they make a positive contribution to the business. Builds relationships at all levels by understanding their needs and motivations while adapting processes and systems accordingly.

•Human Resources Management

•Leadership – All Levels of Org

•Workplace Improvement

•HR Information System

•Wellness Initiatives

•HR Project Management

•Payroll Systems – ADP, Paylocity, Paycor

•Reporting for Key HR Initiatives

•Recruitment and Retention

•Occupation Health & Safety

•Performance Management

•Regulatory Compliance

•Business Advancement

•Team Training and Development

•Problem Resolution

•Microsoft Office Knowledge

•Analysis and Interpretation of Data, Reports, Regulations

Career Experience

Manager, Human Resources

Ja-Ru, Inc. 09/2023-03/2025

Provide HR support and leadership after significant turnover in the function.

Stabilize HR processes.

Initial work to build trust and rapport with underserved Warehouse and Workroom teams.

Provide leadership with confident subject matter expertise in HR

Manager, Human Resources - Company sold; HR functions from corporate office in Houston, TX

Flotech, LLC / FloWorks International, LLC 1/2022 – 2/2023

Provide HR strategy and leadership after significant turnover in the function.

Stabilize HR processes; implement processes where none exist.

Conduct full cycle HR functionality including recruitment, benefits administration, 401(k) Plan administration, payroll processing, employee relations, corrective actions, dismissals.

Develop relationships with senior management, middle managers and employees to build confidence and credibility in the HR function.

Director, Human Resources - Resigned; Desired a positive, collaborative environment

Campbell Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors SE, Inc. 9/2020 – 7/2021

Involved in all aspects of the HR department including the recruitment of employees, pre-screening, scheduling, and HRIS management.

Research and improve various company policies, achieving harmonization on crucial HR functions, including employee relations, retention, and reward programs.

Implement timekeeping system to strengthen the accurate and timely payment of all wages

Partnered with Director of Safety to establish protocols for health and safety in the workplace including during the COVID pandemic.

Director, Human Resources – Severed due to an acquisition; assisted during transition for six months

SunteckTTS/MODE Transportation, LLC Jacksonville, FL 10/2012 to 6/2020

Deliver strategic and operational direction to support the CEO and the Executive Management Team, with a focus on meeting the HR needs of over 275 employees in multiple states.

Function included all facets of HRM including payroll, benefits, employee relations, and driving robust HR compliance measures as well as achieving and sustaining operational efficiency.

Supervise and lead a team of 2 HR Generalists, providing them with the leadership and support necessary to ensure that expectations are met and aligned with policies, procedures, and productivity standards.

Involved in the recruitment of employees, including pre-screening, interviewing, training, scheduling, and inputting in HRIS and maintaining staffing levels.

Research and improve employee handbooks, training, and various company policies, achieving harmonization on crucial HR functions, including employee relations, retention, and reward programs.

Conduct training needs analyses for all departments and collaborate with department heads to prepare appropriate training plans accordingly, with key training initiatives that improve staffing morale and significantly reduce retention.

Establish effective methods of meeting the health and safety in the workplace and provided guidelines to employees and the employer in matters of occupational health and safety.

HR Generalist/Projects – Contractor – Temporary contract

The Suddath Companies Jacksonville, FL 06/2011 to 06/2012

Engaged with senior leaders and their leadership teams to develop the talent strategy needed to support tremendous growth and build a work environment where employees can thrive and grow.

Managed and ensured electronic payroll records are processed and maintained in accordance with legislative requirements, directing the collection, calculation and entering of payroll data.

Designed, delivered and implemented Health and Wellbeing Strategy for the organization.

AVP Human Resources – Severed due to merger

The Jacksonville Bank Jacksonville, FL 09/2004 to 06/2010

Developed, improved and implemented human resources policies, ensuring HR processes and procedures are being adhered to safeguard the wellbeing of all employees and the business.

Collaborated with managers to improve staff wellbeing, retention and to work closely on attracting talent to support future growth; managed the HR needed of 64 employees.

Managed and coordinated the payroll processing to agreed-upon timetables and compliance standards in SOX 404 environment, ensuring that they accurately reflect activity.

Maintained benefits renewal and daily benefits administration experience and 401(k) Plan administration.

Collaborated with managers and employees to address various employee relations issues, including training, disciplinary actions, and attendance reports in order to recommend systemic improvements.

HR Representative – Moved to Atlanta, GA

CNB National Bank/Mercantile Bank Jacksonville, FL 09/2001 to 07/2004

Supported in all HR aspects of the employee lifecycle – recruitment activities, performance management, employee engagement, payroll, and benefits administration for 15 branches in 5 counties in Northeast, FL.

Trained on benefits administration, including workers compensation, LTD, STD and health/dental insurance.

Education

BA – English Literature State University of New York at Fredonia

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