Strategic HR Leader for Municipal Administration

Shelley Scott

+1-513-***-**** ***** Silverbrook Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45240

*******.***.*********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-scott-phr-7b48bba5

Senior Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Leader Strategic HR Director * Employee Relations Expert * Talent Architect * Culture & Change Leader Strategic, relationship driven HR executive with deep experience across manufacturing, aerospace, printing ink, composites, and corporate environments. Proven success leading multi site and international HR operations, transforming culture, and building high performing teams. Known for reducing turnover by 53%, strengthening leadership capability, and driving organizational change with empathy and precision. Expert in employee relations, workforce planning, leadership coaching, HR compliance, and global talent acquisition. A servant leader who builds trust, elevates culture, and aligns people strategy with business performance.

Professional Experience

President & Founder

Olive Branch HR Partners, LLC (2026 to Present)

Where People Strategy Meets Purpose

Founded a faith inspired HR consulting practice serving manufacturing, aerospace, corporate, and multi national organizations. Provide executive level HR strategy, leadership coaching, and organizational transformation services.

● Executive & Leadership Coaching

● Strategic HR Consulting & Fractional HR Leadership

● Complex Employee Relations & Workplace Resolution

● RIF, Restructuring & Organizational Transitions

● Talent Acquisition Strategy & Operations

● Learning, Talent & Workforce Development

● Succession, Performance & Talent Planning

● Apprenticeship Program Development

● HR Operations, Compliance & Policy Design

● Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience

Core Competencies

● Employee Relations

● Organizational Design

● Benefits & Compensation

● Safety & Risk

Management

● Executive Coaching

● Talent Acquisition

Leadership

● Succession Planning

● Multi-Site & International

HR Leadership

● Workforce Planning

● Change Management

● HR Compliance

● Employee Development

Human Resources Director

Atkins & Pearce, Inc. (March 2025 - September 2025)

● Led HR, safety, benefits, and talent acquisition functions for a multi site manufacturing organization.

● Served on Executive Leadership Team with President and CFO

● Directed team of 4 (HRBP, Sr. HR Generalist, HR Generalist, Safety Manager).

● Reduced manufacturing turnover from 89% to 36% in 6 months, saving $500K+.

● Managed self insured health plan strategy, improving cost efficiency, realizing savings of $630K

● Oversaw 401(k) and pension plan administration.

● Overhauled TA and onboarding processes, improving hiring quality and candidate experience.

● Integrated HRIS, payroll, and Time & Attendance systems to improve labor tracking and pay accuracy.

● Strengthened HR compliance through updated policies, progressive discipline, document retention

● Implemented safety initiatives including incident reporting, near miss program, root cause analysis.

● Served as trusted advisor for complex ER cases, fostering a positive and inclusive culture. Sr. Human Resource & Talent Acquisition Manager, North America Flint Group (Nov 2023 - Feb 2025)

● Led TA Services team of 3; provided dotted line leadership to 3 HR Managers across North America and 1 in Mexico.

● Transitioned TA from overseas vendor to in house model, improving quality and a net savings of

$300K first year and $700/K thereafter.

● Managed immigration and expatriate processes for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and U.K.

● Established TA and retention metrics to drive data based decision making.

● Designed compensation plans aligned with budget and organizational goals.

● Led compliance initiatives, SOP development, and risk mitigation strategies.

● Conducted investigations and delivered executive level reporting.

● Built succession plans and career pathways for key leadership roles and manufacturing roles.

● Developed & delivered training in DEI, leadership, harassment prevention, and drug free workplace across North America

Regional Human Resources Manager, North America

Flint Group (Oct 2022 - Nov 2023)

● Established HR operations, performance management, and employee engagement processes.

● Conducted investigations, exit interviews, and corrective action processes.

● Supported organizational change initiatives with minimal disruption.

● Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Human Resource Business Partner & Talent Acquisition Leader Rhinestahl Corporation (Oct 2019 - Oct 2022)

● Single point of contact for ER, development, and performance coaching.

● Administered AAP and EEO programs.

● Designed and launched a state certified Advanced Machining Apprenticeship Program.

● Managed international hiring (UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai).

● Forecasted workforce needs and managed HR budgets.

● Led onboarding, performance review processes, and internship programs. Human Resource Business Partner & Talent Acquisition Specialist Deceuninck North America (Mar 2017 - Jul 2019)

● HRBP for 300+ employees and 20 supervisors/managers across 5 departments and 24/7 operations

● Reduced company wide turnover by 31% and production turnover by 49% in 2018 resulting in net savings of $275K.

● Led full cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and job design.

● Developed cross training program plant wide resulting in 42% reduction in downtime

● Developed and implemented 2nd chance hiring program resulting in a reduction of 37% in absenteeism and fully staffed plant in a 3 month time frame Human Resource Specialist

Deceunick North America - Monroe, OH (April 2016-March 2017)

● Led recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee engagement initiatives.

● Built community partnerships to support hiring pipelines with Chamber, tech schools etc. .

● Supported FMLA, disability, and benefits programs. Early Career Roles

(Retained for leadership progression)

● Teller Supervisor/Assistant Branch Manager – Huntington Bank

● Banking Relationship Specialist – Huntington Bank

● Acting Store Manager, Traveling Store Manager – BCBGMaxAzria

● Regional Sales Manager & Trainer – Talbots

● Sales and Recruiting Placement Specialist - Olsten Staffing Services Education & Certifications

● PHR - HRCI.org

● SPHR - HRCI.org

● Strategic Leadership Certification, Xavier University Leadership Center (2021)

● Feedback & Conflict Management Certification, Xavier University Leadership Center (2021)

● Change Leadership Certification, Xavier University Leadership Center (2021)

● Human Resource Ethics Certification - SHRM (2022)

● Certified Trauma Response Counselor (2018)

● Skilled in Recovery Services & Trauma Response (2019)

● OSHA 10 Certification (2021)

Activities and Organizations

● Butler Warren SHRM

● SHRM National Membership

● Northern KY SHRM

● Northern KY Chamber of Commerce

● ACTS Advisory Board

● Women’s Ministry & Outreach Leader

● Worship Team and Choir Member

● Celebrate Recovery Certified Leader

● YMCA Soccer Coach

● Dress for Success Volunteer/Coach

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