Copperfield LLCDirector, HR
Mar. 2003 - Mar. 2007First and top HR professional in Company developing and implementing HR policies, including the first Employee Handbook, and structure to support business growth from $50M to $500M in revenue and 100 to 600 employees prior to sale to Coleman Cable. Managed multi-site HR organization of HR Reps/Managers responsible for employee relations, employment, staffing, safety, training, payroll and benefits administration. Decertified Lafayette facility in 2004 after 30+ years of UAW affiliation and successfully maintained union-free status. Managed benefits administration including vendor selection, plan design, enrollment and invoicing. Recommended and launched HDHP in 2006 increasing participation every year up to 30+%. Expanded benefit plan offerings to include voluntary Life, AD&D and LTD. Counselled executives (CEO, CFO, COO) as well as managers on employee relations and strategic HR issues. Led recruiting efforts for key leadership roles including (Operations, Accounting and Engineering).