Functional Skills

Customer Service
Employee Engagement
Employee Retention
HR Management
People Operations
Performance Management
Process Improvements
Regulatory Compliance

Certifications

SHRM-CPSHRM Certified Professional

Sector Experience

Automotive
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Retail
Technology
Fortune 500

Experience

Amazon Human Resources
Employee Relations Manager
4/2024 - 4/2025
• Directed high-risk, high-visibility workplace investigations involving public relations and legal exposure; ensured regulatory compliance and effective risk mitigation and delivered detailed findings and recommendations to executive leadership and legal counsel.
• Designed and launched standardized investigation protocols for Global Corporate Employee Relations, including detailed FAQ documentation tailored for both North American and international markets.
• Developed a comprehensive investigation process resource web page for HR leaders, streamlining guidance for conducting investigations and supporting involved employees.
• Increased case closure rates from HR Partners by 40% from Q2 to Q4 2024 by designing and implementing an employee relations consult model, incorporating best practices for the internal case management system.
• Selected as the Investigation Training Consultant to design and implement both ad hoc and annual training programs for HR Business Partners.

Amazon Human Resources
Senior Employee Relations Specialist
9/2021 - 4/2024
• Managed sensitive corporate investigations across global operations with a focus on EEO compliance, harassment prevention, and resolution of high-stakes issues, achieving the highest case closure rate across the team in Q3 2023.
• Evaluated team performance through sentiment analysis, developing and executing engagement strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Spearheaded comprehensive engagement and recognition programs within the Employee Relations division, achieving employee satisfaction rates exceeding 80% from Q1 to Q3 2023.
• Crafted and implemented ad hoc and annual training programs as the Investigation Training Consultant, enhancing HR Business Partner capability and increasing investigation consistency and efficiency across the organization.
• Served as subject matter expert for workplace investigation standards, drove process improvements, and coordinated training for new investigators.

Ford Motor Company Human Resources
HR Business Advisor
11/2019 - 9/2021
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS ADVISOR – LABOR RELATIONS
• Drove organizational excellence through strategic coaching and development initiatives for 1,800+ employees, implementing targeted performance management and career advancement programs.
• Coordinated high volume hiring initiatives for hourly production workforce in conjunction with leading new hire orientations for the facility.
• Orchestrated cross-functional medical placement processes, collaborating with department leadership to ensure optimal placement and compliance with ADA accommodations and workers' compensation requirements.
• Established a proactive labor relations framework, dramatically reducing grievance submissions through enhanced UAW partnerships and expedited conflict resolution processes.

Sodexo Human Resources
Human Resources Manager
8/2018 - 10/2019
• Handled complex grievance resolution by analyzing multi-party evidence and crafting strategic intervention plans, resulting in a significant decrease in cases escalating to arbitration.
• Developed and executed standardized leave administration framework for multi-district workforce of 600+, significantly improving FMLA compliance monitoring and reporting efficiency.
• Spearheaded benefits enrollment campaigns across six healthcare facilities, managing comprehensive healthcare and voluntary benefits program implementation.
• Drove measurable improvements by collaborating with stakeholders to implement initiatives in employee feedback, performance management, and hiring, leading to enhanced workforce alignment and reduced employee relations issues.

Sodexo Operations
Food Operations Manager
7/2017 - 8/2018
• Orchestrated full cycle recruiting processes by interviewing prospective candidates and processing new hires.
• Designed and facilitated interactive training sessions for over 50 employees on company policies and union contract language: enhanced employee understanding, resulting in a 25% reduction in compliance-related inquiries.

Sodexo Operations
OPERATIONS MANAGER
12/2016 - 7/2017
• Spearheaded healthcare trainings, boosting employee service accuracy and patient satisfaction from 88% to 95% in three months.
• Created patient and employee morale strategies including Customer Service Excellence and Employee of the Month highlights.

Sodexo Operations
Retail Operations Manager
11/2014 - 11/2016
• Meticulously upheld food production standards and health regulations, fostering a safe and efficient retail environment for hospital staff and visitors.
• Pioneered seasonal and limited-time product offerings, significantly boosting retail revenue and enhancing customer experience at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital.

Sodexo Operations
Food Service Manager
6/2013 - 10/2014
• Analyzed staffing patterns and revenue trends, implementing data-driven strategies to boost operational performance and financial outcomes.
• Increased the district's food safety audit scores to passing compared to prior school year.