DuPontHuman Resources Manager
Nov. 2010 - Jul. 2014Deepwater, NJRecruited to oversee the comprehensive management of HR, training, union relations, occupational health, and wellness functions for a multi-business chemical manufacturing plant site with 750 employees and 750 contractors, directing a team of 12 direct reports across HR, training, and occupational health while effectively managing a multi-million budget to ensure optimal resource allocation and operational efficiency.
Key Achievements: • Participated in a cross-functional leadership team to save $30 million in advance of a divestiture contributing to substantial organizational efficiencies. • Achieved $150,000 in training cost avoidance through strategic initiatives with onsite trainers. • Successfully proactively managed workers compensation cases to secure a $1.6 million return, maximizing financial recovery. • Settled a pre-existing EEO case for 4% of the original claim, resulting in a $1 million cost savings. • Spearheaded and organized a company-wide DEI conference, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.