Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Brandy Jackson

Director of Human Resources Strategic HR Business Partner

Texarkana, TX ***************@*****.*** 501-***-****

Executive Summary

Dynamic, results-oriented Director of Human Resources with over 10 years of proven success aligning HR strategy with business objectives across healthcare, manufacturing, and food industries. Expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, organizational development, and performance management. Adept at partnering with leadership teams to drive operational excellence, optimize HR initiatives, and ensure compliance across multi-site operations. Recognized for delivering innovative HR solutions, leading Centers of Excellence (COE) partnerships, and executing change management initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Core Competencies

• HR Strategy Execution

• Workforce Planning & Succession Development

• Union Avoidance, Collective Bargaining, Arbitration & Contract Negotiations

• Talent Acquisition & Employee Retention

• Organizational Development & Leadership Coaching

• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

• Change Management & Business Transformation

• Performance Management Systems

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives

• HR Metrics, Analytics, and Turnover Reduction

• Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards Programs

• Labor Relations & Union Avoidance Strategies

• Compliance & Risk Management (FMLA, ADA, EEOC)

• Cross-Functional Collaboration with Centers of Excellence (COE)

• HRIS Systems: ADP Workforce Now, SAP, Workday, Infor

Professional Experience

**HACCP Manager** Tyson Foods, Dallas, TX Present

•Designing and implementing the HACCP plan tailored to the specific needs of the establishment.

•Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations.

Overseeing record keeping.

• •Staff training.

• •Verifying the HACCP system.

• •Conducting hazard analysis.

• •Developing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-based food safety system.

• •Enforcing strict security and food safety standards.

• •Managing the entire production process/operations ensuring regulatory compliance.

• •Implementing and updating the FSMS system.

• •Assemble team members periodically for meetings related to the FSMS system.

• •Maintaining daily quality reports.

**Human Resources Business Partner** Yogi Vibes Holdings (Remote) 08/2021 – Present

• Drive HR strategy across a multi-state remote workforce, ensuring alignment with business goals and organizational culture.

• Lead annual HR programs including performance management, compensation reviews, and succession planning for business units.

• Consult with executives and leadership teams on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.

• Serve as liaison to Centers of Excellence, delivering HR solutions for Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll.

• Champion employee engagement, career development, and DEI programs, resulting in increased retention and internal promotions.

• Analyze HR metrics and trends to proactively identify performance gaps and risks, implementing strategic solutions.

**Human Resources Manager** John Soules Foods, Tyler, TX 03/2022 – 06/2023

• Partnered with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with strategic facility goals for a 1,200-employee organization.

• Designed and implemented a $3M phased benefits package rollout, improving employee satisfaction and reducing healthcare costs.

• Led change management during organizational restructuring, mitigating conflict and maintaining 85%+ employee engagement.

• Streamlined onboarding processes, improving new hire retention by 30% and reducing 90-day turnover rates.

• Developed and deployed HR communication tools, including a digital newsletter and mobile app, increasing employee connection.

• Conducted market salary analyses to enhance competitiveness in talent acquisition and retention.

**Human Resources Manager** Union Tank Car Company, Texarkana, AR 11/2021 – 03/2022

• Reduced time-to-hire by 25% through optimized recruiting processes and technology implementation.

• Prevented unionization efforts by enhancing employee satisfaction through competitive wage benchmarking and management training.

• Increased 90-day employee retention by 45% through revamped onboarding and employee engagement strategies.

• Advised management on complex employee relations matters, ensuring policy compliance and minimizing legal risks.

**Human Resources Manager** Pilgrim's Pride, Mt. Pleasant, TX 08/2018 – 11/2021

• Elevated 30-Day retention rates from last to first among 66 company locations by creating a targeted onboarding and engagement strategy.

• Spearheaded a $400K Employee Engagement program, boosting morale across 3,000+ employees during critical pandemic periods.

• Led compliance initiatives and successfully developed “COVID Ready” operational plans approved by the company President.

• Presented strategic HR innovations at national HR conference, earning company-wide recognition for dedication and creativity.

**Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor** Tyson Foods, Hope, AR 08/2012 – 08/2018

• Led onboarding, compliance, and quality training programs for 30+ team members, achieving an "A" rating on audits.

• Implemented digital HR and compliance processes to enhance operational efficiencies for 200+ team members.

Education

• Master of Arts in Human Resource Management – Webster University, St. Louis, MO

• Master of Arts in Management & Leadership – Webster University, St. Louis, MO

• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Food Life Sciences – University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR

Professional Activities

• Vice President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

• Certified Customer Service Specialist (ETA)

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