Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Erin McCarthy

**** ***** ****** • Mandeville, LA 70448 • 504-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-mccarthy-20974749/ • *******@*****.*** Dynamic and results-driven Senior Corporate Human Resources & Wellness Manager with over 20 years of experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with business goals, foster employee engagement, talent development, enhancing organizational culture, and implementing innovative HR solutions across organizations, and promote workplace wellness. Proven ability to build strong leadership teams, manage talent acquisition, manage multi-disciplinary HR functions, and align HR policies with business goals. Adept at employee relations, performance management, and succession planning to ensure optimal organizational performance. Skilled in leading teams, negotiating, and maintaining HR compliance.

Key Competencies

• Strategic HR Management

& Sr. HRBP

• Employee Relations &

Engagement

• Organizational

Development & Change

Management

• Talent Acquisition &

Retention

• Performance Management

Systems

• Leadership Development &

Succession Planning

• Leadership Development &

Succession Planning

• HRIS & Technology

Integration and

Implementations

• Budget Management &

Resource Allocation

• Total Rewards & Benefits

Management

• Conflict Resolution

• Training & Development

Programs

Waggaman, LA

Cornerstone Chemical Company (Remote since 2020)

2018- Present Site and Corporate Office

Sr. Corporate Human Resources & Total Rewards/Wellness Manager

• Manages a team of HR professionals (5 employees) and provides strategic HR support to senior management to align HR initiatives with business goals for the Company. o Directs the Advanced Total Rewards Human Recourses Specialist over all activities consisting of Benefits, 401K, HRIS systems, Wellness, Leaves of Absence, employee activities. o Manages Sr. Payroll Administrator & Payroll Clerk to ensure successful execution of payroll

(Weekly and Semi-Monthly).

o Manages the Occupational Nurses and full-service Plant Medical Clinic which consist of the Branded Wellness Program, Leave of Absence Case Management, Site Tenant Relationships

(Site TSAs).

• Acts a Sr. Human Resources Business Partner and strategic advisor to Sr. Leaders (Client groups consist of Human Resources, Business Development, Engineering, Supply Chain and Logistics, Finance, Purchasing, and IT).

• Leads the development, implementation, and administration of strategic total rewards plans.

• Designs and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits programs, optimizing employee benefits packages while ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.

• Conducts ongoing research into emerging trends, issues and best practices pertaining to benefit plan design and policy.

• Meets with Benefits and Compensation Committee and brokers bi-annually to guarantee benefit programs and policies remain competitive, are aligned with company strategy, and meet all legal requirements.

• Oversees employee relations efforts, ensuring a positive work environment, resolving conflicts, and addressing grievances to maintain high levels of employee satisfaction and retention.

• Responsible for standardization of plans and programs for recruiting, selecting, onboarding, developing and retaining employees.

• Manages the performance review process, develop tailored performance improvement plans, and oversees employee development programs for employees.

• Develops and documents policies and procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and work with HR leadership to educate managers.

• Assures full compliance of Code of Conduct and internal policies and regulations.

• Drives organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring.

• Implements HR data analytics to measure and improve HR functions, resulting in better decision- making and resource allocation.

• Provides data analysis and prepare reports on process performance metrics.

• Contributes and gives recommendations to ensure existing practices are effectively demonstrating company values and the achievement of targeted business goals. Coastal Gulf & International, Inc.

2015- 2018 Corporate Office Luling, LA.

Human Resources Manager

• Managed corporate office personnel.

• Administered prepared, and recommended various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel over multiple states. (250 employees; 7 Locations across Louisiana and Texas).

• Maintained historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.

• Wrote directives advising department managers of the Company's policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.

• Developed & analyzed wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.

• Consulted legal counsel as needed to ensure policies comply with federal and state law.

• Managed employee relations by ensuring legal compliance through monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements (EEO, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Benefits); conducted investigations; maintained records; represented the organization at hearings.

• Maintained the organizational structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.

• Managed evolving talent needs by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.

• Prepared employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation as well as training & development programs.

• Ensured planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.

• Oversaw employee benefits programs and informed employees of benefits by and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting benefit educational programs.

• Partnered with Safety Manager when investigating worker's compensation claims.

• Planned and organized all activities of the department. Participated in developing department goals, objectives and systems.

• Evaluated reports, decisions and results of departments in relation to established goals.

• Recommended new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.

• Successfully transitioned and converted the Company from 100% paper to a full service electronic Payroll/HRIS system (Paycom).

ION Geophysical

2013-2015 Marine Division Harahan, LA.

Human Resources Generalist

• Delivered and managed HR initiatives such as performance management, change management, pay and bonus planning, equity planning, talent management, organizational development programs and communications for the Marine Division, consisting of 200 employees over multiple states and internationally.

• Served as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR related issues, such as pay, benefits, professional development, and job classification.

• Administered HR policies and practices; implements approved pay or job changes, conducts exit interviews.

• Coached managers on employee issues in order to assist with overseeing and mediating a solution.

• Responsible for international HR responsibilities related to international assignments, required employment documentation, and relocation.

• Teamed up with HR colleagues in other divisions to update processes, policies, and practices.

• Worked closely with hiring managers at all levels to understand the skills, education, and experience needed to fill open positions.

• Prepared job summaries for job postings/ advertisements.

• Represented the Company at job fairs throughout the state to ensure the best candidates are in the candidate pool.

• Managed process of opening a staffing requisition thru the on boarding stage in the Company's applicant tracking system.

• Ensured all proper documentation is acquired from candidates in a timely manner that is required by law prior to complete onboarding.

• Conducted necessary reference and background checks.

• Coordinated with the hiring manager the compensation for jobs to attract and retain the right candidates based on the Company's pay structure.

• Facilitated employee orientation training as needed based on recruiting needs.

• Researched & performed special projects as directed by the Human Resources Director. Boyd Gaming Corporation

2003-2013 Treasure Chest Casino Kenner, LA

Benefits/Employee Services/ Internal Communications Specialist

• Scheduled, facilitated, and coordinated monthly employee benefit meetings, including 401(k) meeting with the corporate office.

• Researched and answered questions concerning benefits, employee claims, eligibility, and preferred provider information.

• Conducted bi-weekly new hire orientation classes to educate employees on their upcoming benefit options.

• Responsible for verifying, tracking, and communicating with employees and department manager's specific information regarding leaves of absence, i.e. FMLA, Personal, Bereavement, Jury Duty, ADAAA, Worker Compensation Input employee information into the Lawson System and KRONOS Time Keeping System.

• Notified terminated employees of their benefit options during exit interviews.

• Responsible for all Employee Communication Programs, i.e., newsletter, special updates, flyers, coupons and other verbal and written communication vehicles necessary to disseminate information to employees via Human Resources and Upper Management.

• Proactive in gathering information and work closely with all departments to ensure proper communication, i.e., employee special events or promotions.

• Developed and planned all aspects of new and existing employee activities, i.e. "At Work" Weight Watchers Program, United Way Campaign, Employee Opinion Survey, Employee Children's Christmas Party, Employee of the Year Banquet, Boyd Gaming Employee Talent Show.

• Worked closely with specific non-profit organizations for donation drives. (Boys & Girls Club, Toys for Tots, Second Harvest Food Bank, American Heart Association, Relay for Life Cancer Walk, Save our Lake).

• Managed the Employee Crisis Fund. The Crisis Fund assists employees with unexpected hardships and is funded by the employees and managed by United Way of Southeast Louisiana.

• Traveled/ relocated to other Boyd Gaming property to assist with property acquisitions and assisted during hurricane evacuations, Sam's Town Shreveport, Shreveport LA.

• Researched & performed special projects as directed by the Human Resources Director. Education/Skills

• Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Bachelors of Art & Minor in Management

• Cornell University Certification Program Strategic Human Resources Leadership, 2022; Labor Relations 2025

• Member of SHRM, 2007-Present

• Member of CEB-HR Leadership Council, 2013-Present

• HIPPA, FMLA, ADAAA, Workers Compensation, EEO-1 Reporting, and Union Awareness. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, SharePoint, DISA, Concur Travel and Expense Management System, and HR programs such as Lawson, KRONOS Time Keeping, Paycom, and ADP products (eTime, HRB, VE, XM, & iPay) ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager.

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