Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Taiese Holland-Kidd ******.****@*****.*** • LinkedIn

Greenwood, SC 29649 • 864-***-****

Manager of HR Operations

Proactive, resourceful, and performance-driven professional with 25+ years of human resource experience from start up to closure, identifying needs and designing innovative strategies to achieve strategic goals, overseeing benefits and compensation programs, advising management team and providing day to day support to multiple locations, driving cross-functional projects, improving organizational policies, and spearheading community engagement. Skilled in managing full cycle recruiting process from sourcing potential candidates to screening, onboarding, interviewing, and evaluating performance. Demonstrated excellence in building professional relationships across all levels, overseeing HR information systems, auditing records, and maximizing employee retention. Recognized for championing change initiatives by formulating robust and productive business strategies and spearheading multiple HR/employee development programs. Ability to establish a collaborative workplace environment based on diversity, equity, and inclusion to improve employee engagement. Skilled in steering, leading and empowering cross-functional teams to meet set performance goals and streamline business related practices. Proficient at mentoring and supporting teams in professional development and career advancement. Areas of Expertise

• Human Resources

• Talent Acquisition

• Workforce Administration

• Process/Performance Optimization

• Operations Management

• HR Policies & Procedures

• Relationship Building

• Strategic Planning

• Employee Engagement

• Budget & Vendor Management

• Training & Development

• Team Leadership

• Benefits Administration • Risk Management • Compensation Accomplishments

● Successfully managed team through numerous system integrations (iCIMS, UNUM, ADP, LMS, Employee Navigator).

● Streamlined various operations of benefits products, services, and business management while serving as liaison between local company, division and global headquarters.

● Played a pivotal role in leading talent acquisition and recruiting process of 300+ associates, whilst assisting four factories with their start-up.

● Planned and executed various employee relations programs for up to 800 associates including recognition, wellness and work/life balance programs, on-site health clinic, and corporate events. Career Experience

Flexible Technologies Inc., Abbeville SC May 2023 – February 2025 Human Resources Manager

Championed initiatives to foster a more collaborative, employee-centric work environment resulting in an 82% completion rate and 10-point increase in the annual climate survey. Launched monthly benefits education/ financial literacy training and effectively introduced self-service benefits enrollment. Initiated several process improvements to include ADP and Employee Navigator integration which yielded a 13% increase in HR’s efficiency while meeting critical recruiting metrics. Collaborated with Safety and Quality teams to ensure compliance standards for ISO certifications for 45001, 9001 and 14001 were achieved.

● Partnered with leadership team to revise attendance policy and introduce a quarterly attendance recognition program.

● Successfully overhauled WC program to include sourcing new medical providers, streamlined claims processing, facilitated enhanced return to work strategies, improved communication with employees and reassessed safety training. FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc., Greenwood, SC August 1995 – April 2023 Human Resources Manager (2020 – 2023)

Planned and implemented effective procedures by evaluating/altering benefits/compensation policies as well as performance management systems. Delivered exceptional managerial services in organizing and administering various functions including employee relations, labor law compliance, and workforce reduction. Provided top-notch guidance to managers to ensure equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plan met.

● Improved organization’s personnel policies/processes and resolved root cause of problems by providing effective suggestions as per detailed evaluation of reports and statistical data.

● Organized activities of retirement plan committee and worked with TPA to complete non-discrimination testing. Human Resources Supervisor (2013 – 2020)

Oversaw HR operations for Greenwood, SC and Kansas City, Mo such as recruiting, onboarding, and assessing performance. Ensured employee retention by providing benefits/compensation packages to support workforce and meet organization’s goals and objectives. Steered efforts in developing/executing vital strategies to streamline business processes.

● Formulated robust policies and procedures to provide employees with health and safety advantages.

● Successfully streamlined operations while serving as liaison between local company and Holdings America Corporation Benefits Representative (2010 – 2013)

Performed a variety of tasks such as managing escalated insurance issues, orienting new hires, and conducting open enrollment. Recommended new and effective ways to analyze and resolve elevated situations. Spearheaded leave programs to manage relief plans for office personnel, ensuring compliance with Short/Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD), Workers’ Compensation (WC), as well as Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) regulations. Assisted associates through implementation of various benefits and compensation programs.

● Organized and implemented corporate wellness program Fuji Fit; recognized as international initiative to be launched by 2031 for 60,000 employees spread worldwide.

● Achieved a 75% decline in muscular skeletal WC claims by introducing ‘Industrial Athleticism’ program, which incorporated stretch and strengthening training during shift change over meetings. Career Note

Human Resources Generalist FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc., Greenwood, SC Manufacturing Technician FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc., Greenwood, SC Education

Master of Science in Management Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC Community Services &

Certifications

Board Chair, Upper Savannah Workforce Development SC Life, Accident and Health License - 2023 Member, SHRM American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certified Technical Proficiencies

HRIS applications (ADP, SAP, iCIMS, HRsmart ATS, Cornerstone Learning Management Systems), MS Office Suite

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