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Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Location:
Louisville, KY
Posted:
June 02, 2025

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MORGANA LANDRUM

********@*********.*** 502-***-**** New Albany, IN 47150

DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES

Summary: Dynamic and results-driven HR professional with over 19 years of multifaceted experience. Proven track record in human resources, labor relations, and policy development. Recognized for optimizing HR processes, elevating employee engagement, and ensuring unwavering compliance with labor laws and regulations. A seasoned leader dedicated to maximizing organizational potential and fostering a high-impact workforce. Key skills: New Hire Orientation HR Policies & Procedures Human Resources Information System Workforce Planning Succession Planning Benefits Administration Labor Relations Talent Acquisition Human Resources Management Performance Management Employee Relations Organizational Development Change Management Training and Development HR Metrics & Analytics Compensation & Benefits Administration Employment Law & Compliance Conflict Resolution Technical Skills: Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Multiple HRIS Systems, SQL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Ellie Diagnostics, Louisville, KY 2023 to Present

Director of Human Resources

As the first Head of HR, you'll join the early team and build out the full employee lifecycle. People are Ellie Diagnostics most important resource, so we are looking for someone who is passionate about creating an engaging and inclusive culture that will scale as Ellie does.

• Own the full recruiting cycle including employer branding - building a best-in-class team.

• Manage all aspects of new hire onboarding to ensure all employees are set up for success and connected to Ellie Diagnostics long-term vision, mission, and goals.

• Own all aspects of new hire training as well as ongoing learning & development.

• Responsible for payroll, benefits, and compliance administration

• Oversee employee relations and employee engagement, operating as a support system for all Ellie Diagnostics employees.

• Develop a long-strategy employee development strategy including leadership training, feedback and communication, career pathing, engagement, diversity equity and inclusion.

• Established compensation parameters and salary banding. Conducting job description review and update along with market analysis for established and future positions. Hanna Andersson, Louisville, KY 2022 to 2023

Human Resource Manager / People Business Partner (Consultant) Managed HR department in a 150-400 employee, $225M annual revenue distribution center, revitalizing employee engagement and training efforts in the absence of an HR Manager. Aligned HR strategies with business goals, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, compensation, employee relations, organizational development, training, and performance management. Analyzed and recommended competitive pay programs, enhancing talent retention. Developed and executed talent acquisition processes for various roles, maintained compliance with state and federal labor laws, and updated position descriptions and salary structures through data analysis for DC positions.

Achieved 98% participation in the people survey with an 87% overall rating for the first survey in 5 years.

Successfully completed back-to-basics training for all employee-related matters within the Distribution Center.

Reduced hourly distribution workforce turnover by an impressive 25%.

Spearheaded the HR department, driving the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with corporate goals and objectives.

Managed the talent acquisition process, ensuring a constant inflow of qualified candidates. MORGANA LANDRUM ********@*********.*** 502-***-****

Proactively analyzed compensation trends and proposed competitive pay programs, enhancing talent attraction and retention.

AAK K1 and K2 LLC, Louisville, KY 2018 to 2022

Senior Human Resource Manager

Directed HR operations for a diverse, 195-employee, multi-location, fats and oil producer. Oversaw HRIS migration to UKG, executed Insights Discovery training, and negotiated three union agreements. Led talent management, recruitment, career development, policy alignment, benefits, salary admin, and budgeting. Handled personnel hearings, grievance resolutions, and legal matters while representing the organization.

Skillfully negotiated three union agreements, with the most recent two culminating in the establishment of stable 5-year contracts, ensuring sustained labor peace and continuity.

Strategically contributed to union avoidance efforts at the Port Newark facility, fostering harmonious labor relations.

Directed and coordinated global human resources activities, including employment, compensation, labor relations, safety, and training.

Handled union negotiations and contracts, maintaining a strong record in grievance, mediation, arbitration, and legal matters.

Demonstrated exceptional skill in union negotiations and contract management, maintaining a stellar track record in effectively resolving grievances, mediations, arbitrations, and legal matters. Blue Rose Spirits, LLC., Louisville, KY 2018

Human Resource Manager (Contract)

Developed policies and provided leadership for a liquor distribution company with approximately 89 associates. Directed and coordinated human resources activities, including employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, safety, and training.

Successfully established the entire HR department in advance of the HR Candidate's arrival, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.

Implemented new company policies and guidelines, resulting in a notable increase in employee satisfaction and retention rates.

Managed the complete hiring process, from initial screening to final job offers, leading to a more streamlined and efficient recruitment process.

Coordinated and executed essential training programs for employees, which significantly boosted productivity and enhanced overall job satisfaction within the organization. D. A. Inc, Charlestown, IN 2015 to 2017

Manager Human Resources & General Affairs

Oversaw HR functions for a multi-facility plastic injection molding company with 165-260 employees. Led HR policy development, employee lifecycle, training, and conflict resolution. Administered benefits, compliance, and community engagement. Spearheaded TS16949 Quality System Certification and promoted intercultural understanding.

Led D.A. Inc. in planning, data migration, and cost-effective implementation of an integrated HRIS/Payroll system, similar to Kronos, resulting in significant cost savings.

Conceptualized and executed multiple visual reports to track KPIs, delivering reports for every department and Management Review.

Achieved a remarkable reduction in turnover at D.A. Inc., decreasing turnover from 24% to less than 13% in the last year.

Implemented safety measures that led to a substantial reduction in OSHA reportable incidents at D.A. Inc., bringing them down from twelve annual incidents to just one within two years.

Significantly boosted employee morale at D.A. Inc., elevating morale scores from 2.6 to 4.2 on a 5-point scale within two years.

Additional Experience:

MORGANA LANDRUM ********@*********.*** 502-***-**** Director of Labor Relations (Contract) – Icon, Corydon, IN Assistant Director Human Resources (Contract) – City of Jeffersonville, Jeffersonville, IN Senior HR Generalist – Louisville Metro, Louisville, KY Operations Specialist – United States Navy, Norfolk, VA EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master in Human Resource Management, Strayer University, Washington, DC (2013) Bachelor of Business Administration, Strayer University, Washington, DC (2011) Working on my SHRM-SPR Certificate, SHRM (Anticipated 2025) AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member of the KY FAME executive board

Kentucky & Indiana High School Wrestling Official

USA and UWW Wrestling Official

USA Beach Wrestling Committee and Weighmaster for Women's wrestling MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Navy (E4), Norfolk, VA (Honorable Discharge) Military Wartime Badge



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