Kathy Lindsey - Human Resources Manager, Huntington Ingalls Industries

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HII Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls IndustriesHuman Capital Manager

Jan. 2017Washington D.C. Metro AreaProvide strategic & operational leadership supporting 1000+ employees (US, Canada, Japan & Guam). Provide strategic support & collaboration to the Sr. VP & Operations Managers. Lead implementation of corporate key initiatives that posture the organization for its short and long term growth strategies. Develop, implement & review plans that align to the business strategy, collaborate with leadership, human capital team and talent acquisition to define best practices within the BU. Lead & Manage all operational approvals, employee relations, compensation, special pay, policy & procedures, benefits, new hire orientation, succession planning, performance management, reduction in force and I-9 Administration. Analyze Human Capital Dashboard & translate data and impact to the Business Unit. Leader of change management and ability to influence positive results. Mentor & coach Leadership, streamline processes that yield positive result in efficiencies, mitigate adverse financial & collaborate with functional groups across the organization. Lead and manage Human Capital team that strive for excellence. Projects & Accomplishments: • Tiger Team New Performance Management Initiative • Led DC Wage & Theft Compliance Audit • Developed best practices for SSBU HC Team Strategy • Led & developed Retention Strategy

FWG SolutionsDirector, Human Resources & Talent Acquisition (Promotion)

Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2016Define & lead corporate key initiatives and strategies to posture the organization for its short and long term growth strategy. Responsible for maintaining company HubZone Compliance & EEO Reporting. Collaborate with clients to fully understand and mitigate staffing requirements. Provide full life-cycle recruitment for all positions within the organization and programs, i.e. (job creation, candidate screening, compensation analysis, onboarding, background investigation), etc. Manage and lead performance management, policies and procedures, special pay, employee relations, benefit plans, and all personnel related matters. Support proposal activities related to on contract growth and new business opportunities. Leading ISO 20000 & CMMI activities relevant to HR & Recruiting functional areas, Implemented organization training plan, manage & forecast HR & Recruiting budgets. Leader of change management.

FWG SolutionsSenior Manager, Human Resources & Talent Acquisition

Jan. 2015 - Oct. 2016Washington D.C. Metro AreaI have the oversight, latitude and creativity to position the organization for success that’s on the threshold of significant growth within the next year. Key initiatives are to execute a strategy for the organization short and long term growth strategy. Implementation of a human capital management systems that have the capability to integrate with the company’s financial system resulting in risk mitigation, efficiencies, process improvement within the functional areas. . Identify strategies to target resources for hard to fill opportunities and increase company’s revenue stream. Perform full life cycle recruiting. Projects & Accomplishments: • First 60 days identified and selected vendor to execute and implement organization Human Resources Information System • First 60 days identified and selected vendor to execute and implement organization Applicant Tracking System • In progress ISO 20000 Certification (HR & Recruitment Functional Areas)

Lockheed MartinHuman Resources Sr. Stf (Team Lead)

Feb. 2013 - Aug. 2014Alexandria, VirginiaStreamline entire range of HR activities for over 2300+ employees covering change management, processes and procedures, authoritative data, position management/classification, human capital management, employee relations, diversity & inclusion initiatives, recruitment & placement, retention/attrition trend analysis, new business & re-compete captures, performance planning, salary & promotional planning, workforce reductions, critical thinking etc. Lead a team of seven human resources business partners aligned to the Line of Business (LOB) and the Engineering Matrix Organization. Projects & Accomplishments: • Successfully implemented a strategy to manage at risk human capital resulting in 20% overhead reduction; exceeded financial commitment • Increased program hiring activity by 15% on hard to fill positions. Developed a customer waiver that met contract compliance and withstand audit. Process was implemented within other programs with similar challenges. • Successfully led activities to right size position over leveling; double stacking of levels due to major re-organization. • Led project to identify inconsistent performers for 3 years and worked with Leadership to implement a plan to improve performance. • Led Tiger Team; identified activities to spot win/loss strategies for new business/re-compete captures

Lockheed MartinHuman Resources Manager

May. 1999 - Aug. 2014Rockville, MD and New Orleans, LaLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION: Alexandria, VA Human Resources Manager (May 1999-Feb 2013) Promoted to improve the strategic effectiveness of the HR function and implement HR best practices providing direct support to the Director & Sr. Program Manager with oversight of six large programs with a $125M annual sales portfolio, consisting of 900 employees. Accountable for broad range of HR responsibilities in areas of human capital management, employee relations, diversity & inclusion initiatives, recruitment & placement, retention/attrition trend analysis, new business & re-compete captures, change management, performance planning, salary & promotional planning, workforce reductions, critical thinking etc. Empowered team to operate cohesively as well as independent to perform in their role and meet program and company objectives. Projects & Accomplishments: • Demonstrated a 42% improvement rate in completing performance management activities through a robust management retraining initiative. • Increased program hiring activity by 15% on hard to fill positions. Developed a customer waiver that met contract compliance and withstand audit. Process was implemented within other programs with similar challenges. • Assisted in the development of change initiatives, collaborated with other departments to influence alignment of talent systems and processes. • Led talent management initiatives and identified strategic/key talent, gaps in talent pipeline, high-performer and succession planning within the program areas.

Lockheed MartinHuman Resources Supervisor

Oct. 1995 - May. 1999Greater New Orleans AreaSuccessfully provided on-boarding, benefits, employee relations, and recruiting initiatives to support the organizational goals, objectives, and strategies. Led and managed a team of three human resources professionals at different geographic locations. Administered compensation, benefits, payroll, timesheets and performance management systems. Established SOP’s and workflow to ensure proper documentation on process and streamline work processes to increase operations efficiency. Projects & Accomplishments: • Managed and approved the programs human resources $4.5M budget and remained within financial forecast relevant to HR payroll, travel, relocation packages, hiring bonus, career fairs and training expenses, etc. • Performed staffing and gap analysis to assess programs cost impact and a plan of action to optimize favorable results. • Partnered with program leadership on staffing & gap analysis to ensure customer requirements were met, financial implications, program personnel status and corporate initiatives.

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