Human Resources Management

Kristi H. Ledwein

**** ****** ***** ****, *** Jose, CA 95120, 408-***-****

Human Resources Management Professional with 22 years of extensive knowledge in Employee Relations, International Human Resources Management and Staffing Design, Benefits Management, Labor Law, Recruiting, Corporate Compliance, Compensation Practices and Design, Organizational Development, Strategic Business Objectives and a Proven Leader and Analytical True Business Partner in the area of Change Management

Experience:

Serious Materials / Serious Energy Inc. Sunnyvale, CA. -01/11 to Present

Senior Director, Human Resources

Clean-tech Technology Leader- Business Partner to Senior Leadership Teams and Employee base with includes supporting, product development, engineering, talent management, corporate marketing, and overall organizational development in multiple geographies. Responsible for overall management of Administrative functions, Information Technology division and Human Resources and Operations. Under leadership services including organizational analysis and development, talent acquisition and performance management and HRIS systems throughout company.

Human Resources leader in all aspects of Human Resources for 6 US locations and 1 Canadian location and 400+ employees

Human Resources Management leader in all acquisitions under direct leadership and integration

Provide management of company stock administration, planning and annual reporting.

Provide regular one-on-one coaching to executive management team on leadership, strategic organizational design, reorganizations, employee development and employee relations

Employee relations, legal compliance training throughout organization

Partner with Human Resources Center of Excellence to execute corporate wide HR initiatives and client specific programs

Immigration legal administration and 1099 compliance administration

Management of HRIS systems, payroll systems, and corporate compliance systems

Drive corporate operating mechanisms including performance management, talent acquisition and organizational design and development of all compensation and benefits programs

Work with managers and employees to address all types of employee relations issues ensuring a balance in representing all parties’ interests

Manage staff of 7, Human Resources Business Partners, Information Technology and Corporate Administration

The Gartner Corporation, San Jose, CA (Contractor) (03/10-01/11)

Director of Human Resources

Medical Industry- Business Human Resources Professional leading the organization in surpassing the industry standards in all aspects

Provide HR support to organization 500+ employees and assist organization in achieving desired objectives

Provide strategic organizational design, reorganizations, compensation programs, employee development and employee relations

Drive corporate operating mechanisms including performance management, talent acquisition and organizational design and development of all compensation and benefits programs

Work with line managers, union leaders and employees to address all types of employee relations issues ensuring a balance in representing all parties’ interests

Management of HRIS systems and corporate compliance systems

Negotiate all labor relations and facilitate all organizational negotiations' for 3 Medical Union's

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development of North America, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (2/05-02/10)

Senior Manager/Director of Human Resources, Business Operations and Legal Affairs

Engineering and Technology Leader- Business Partner with senior leadership teams including product development, engineering, talent management, product marketing corporate development in multiple geographies and matrix organizations to provide department specific services including organizational analysis and development, talent acquisition and performance management

Provide HR Partnership to client organization and assist organization in achieving desired results

Provide regular one-on-one coaching to management team on leadership, strategic organizational design, reorganizations, employee development and employee relations to base of 2000+ employees

Advise and facilitate around career development and training, legal expertise

Partner with Human Resources Center of Excellence to execute corporate wide HR initiatives and client specific programs

Leader in all aspects of Human Resources for 7 US Divisions and 2 International locations

Change management leader with 3 mergers and acquisitions under direct leadership

Immigration legal administration and 1099 compliance administration

Senior Human Resources Business Partner to 4 US Division Presidents and direct line communicator to Board of Management

Management of HRIS systems, payroll systems, and corporate compliance systems

Drive corporate operating mechanisms including performance management, talent acquisition and organizational design and development of all compensation and benefits programs

Implement programs which foster sound employee relations and engagement

Work with line managers and employees to address all types of employee relations issues ensuring a balance in representing all parties’ interests

Manage staff of 15, Human Resources Business Partners, Payroll Department, Facilities Department and Operations Team

On Point Corporation, Campbell, CA (07/02 – 02/05)

Director of Human Resources

Human Resources and Engineering Services Organization -Partnered with the senior management for US operations including sales, customer service, engineering, manufacturing and corporate administration to provide department specific services including organizational analysis and development, performance management, and recruitment

Managed staffing programs staff throughout 8 US locations 2000+ employees

Provided HR Partnership to client organization and assist organization in achieving desired results

Provided regular one-on-one coaching to senior management on leadership, strategic organizational design, reorganizations, employee development and employee relations

Reviewed and analyzed business unit data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve employee satisfaction, performance, and retention

Partnered with sales operations to drive sales compensation initiatives within the business in order to insure the business has the appropriate drivers to success

Worked with line managers and employees to address all types of employee relations issues ensuring a balance in representing all parties’ interests

Handled complex questions, concerns, and grievances for assigned client group

Provided management coaching to build leadership capabilities to address and resolve employee issues

Implemented, administered, and interpreted corporate policies, programs and procedures

Implemented all major programs including salary increases, incentive programs, and other rewards and recognition programs

Communicated compensation plans and policies to managers and individual executives

Ability to operate in a matrix environment

Advantest America, Inc. Santa Clara, CA (09/00 to 07/02)

Human Resources Manager

Automated Test Equipment Manufacturer - Business Partner with senior leadership teams including product development, engineering, talent management, product marketing corporate development in multiple geographies and matrix organizations to provide department specific services including organizational analysis and development, talent acquisition and performance management

• Provided Human Resources support to 700+ employees

Provided advice to management and employees regarding policies and procedures

Responsible for recruitment for all departments including Engineering ,Information Systems Department, Accounting, Purchasing and Manufacturing Personnel

Human Resources Business Partner to 13 US Divisions and supported human resources direct support to International (Japan) location

Management of HRIS systems and corporate compliance systems

Drive corporate operating mechanisms including performance management, talent acquisition and organizational design and development of all compensation and benefits programs

Implement programs which foster sound employee relations and engagement

Work with line managers and employees to address all types of employee relations issues ensuring a balance in representing all parties’ interests

Manage staff of 5 Human Resources Business Partners, Facilities Department, and Operations Team

Olsten Corporation, Santa Clara, CA. (03/92 to 07/00)

Human Resources Manager

Staffing and Engineering Organization- Planned implemented and directed the human resources and staffing functions. Mentored staff and partnered with senior managers to grow business objectives and sales revenue by obtaining 8 staffing partnerships throughout US.

Developed staffing plan and business objectives

Management of 17 staffing recruiters

Managed benefits programs, administered payroll and 1099 compliance

Developed compensation structure with sales incentive plans

Education: SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN JOSE

Degree in Business Administration

SPHR Certification

Excellent References Upon Request

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