Leanne Richardson
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Comcast
Bloomington, IN
05.2018 - Current
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Worked with people leaders to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- COVID-19 pandemic support including tracking, tracing and supporting employees
- Project team member winner of Circle of Success, 2018, Operational Excellence in reducing occupational injuries.
- Project lead for high-potential employees to enhance developmental opportunities: winner of HR Honor Roll winner Innovator, 2019
- Facilitate and led Health and Wellness teams with People Leaders and Human Resources during COVID pandemic: HR Honor Roll Special Edition winner, 2020
Senior HR Business Partner
Faurecia Clean Mobility
Columbus, IN, Indiana
05.2011 - 05.2018
- Participated in IBEW collective bargaining agreement negotiations team - obtaining successful agreement
- Responsible for successful indirect recruiting cost reduction targets by more than $80k annually by initiating in-house recruiting versus agency only recruiting
- Guided plant leadership on matters of HR Compliance, Training and Development, FMLA and ADA, and Employment Legal Cases
- Supervised and led HR Generalist team of five, driving initiative to redesign and restructure new forms and HR e-processes
- Championed reduction of monthly unemployment benefit costs from $65k to less than $12k - achieved employer win rate of 91%
- Developed headcount budgets for 150+ indirect and 600+ direct labor employees, local HR Analyst for all monthly reporting to HQ
- Implemented over 200 improvement ideas to improve HR Department processes, efficiency and morale, including new SOP
- Championed and participated in community involvement teams to achieve goals (28k meals)
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
Human Resources Generalist
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc
Franklin, IN
08.2006 - 03.2011
- Led initiative to redesign of Employee Handbook and created Open Door human relations “no-fear of retaliation” atmosphere for employees
- Partnered with Plant Management to develop and successfully launch alternate shifts structures to reduce overtime by $750k and to avoid overtime, reduce absenteeism to under 1%, and to increase employee engagement and autonomy
- Secured and administered $100k+ training grant from State of Indiana to train employees Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Conducted pay range analysis for development of new wage scales and merits
- Negotiated vendor contracts for best price and service: supply vendors to staffing agencies
- Assessed and developed Staff training, professional development, and mid-level management coaching created on-site career library
- Developed and implemented inclusive plant-wide recycling program reducing waste from 60 tons annually to less than 4 tons annually exceeding ISO 14001 waste reduction goals
- TS16949 Coordinator: created job descriptions and ensured compliance through the OJT process; Safety & Environmental Coordinator - maintained MSDS database, ensured OSHA and ISO 14001 compliance
- Employee relations representative (non-union) investigated and resolved complaints (sexual harassment, hostile work environment, EEO) up to and including terminations.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.
Human Resources Generalist / Employment Supervisor
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Indianapolis, Kokomo, IN
08.2000 - 08.2006
- FMLA administrator; addressed attendance discipline concerns, managed UAW market labor pool 1100-7500, liaison with State of Indiana for unemployment and sub-pay issues
- Coordinated weekly labor workforce for up to 7500 employees (between (3) three UAW plants) including and not limited to labor pool of over 500 laid-off employees; partnered with UAW to ensure successful closure of Foundry with zero grievances.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Human Resources Coordinator
North American Logistics
Plainfield, IN
02.2000 - 08.2000
- HR business partner in greenfield joint venture launch with Hitachi Data Systems operating state-of-the-art 750,000-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility
- Responsible for all staff recruitment, hiring 58 employees in 28 days for facility and joint venture with Hitachi Data Systems
- Directed coordination of employees transferring to brand new location of the Plainfield IN facility including workforce planning and office space design; negotiated vendor contracts including staffing, vending and uniforms
- Secured State Training Grant for all new employees coordinating two-week training; ensured compliance and accuracy of all training records and data, including applicant tracking
- Employee relations representative: investigated complaints and administering disciplinary action up to and including terminations
Human Resources Administrator / Consultant
Pitney Bowes Management Services
Indianapolis, IN
06.1990 - 08.1996
- (200 Employees in tri-state area – management outsourcing subsidiary of Pitney Bowes)
- Collaborated with Sales team to increase sales by leading corporate communications to deliver compensation and benefits to customers and respective employees
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies.
- Compensation administrator: processed payroll for approximately 200 employees in tri-state
- Conducted pay range analysis for development of new wage scales and merits
- Implemented attendance tracking system to curtail excessive absenteeism
- Partnered with and guided leadership on all hiring, termination, and employee development decisions
Education
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2024
HR Data And Analytics Certification - Credential ID: AIHR-f4vorovzv1
Academy To Innovate HR
2020
Prosci Change Management Certification -
Prosci
2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Industrial & Organizational
Purdue University
1999
Skills
- Health and Safety Programs
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Budget Administration
- Hiring Trends and Analysis
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Human Resources Department Processes
- Advising and Coaching
- Compliance
- Talent Review
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Comcast
05.2018 - Current
Senior HR Business Partner
Faurecia Clean Mobility
05.2011 - 05.2018
Human Resources Generalist
Pridgeon and Clay, Inc
08.2006 - 03.2011
Human Resources Generalist / Employment Supervisor
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
08.2000 - 08.2006
Human Resources Coordinator
North American Logistics
02.2000 - 08.2000
Human Resources Administrator / Consultant
Pitney Bowes Management Services
06.1990 - 08.1996
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Purdue University
HR Data And Analytics Certification - Credential ID: AIHR-f4vorovzv1
Academy To Innovate HR
Prosci Change Management Certification -
Prosci
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Industrial & Organizational
Purdue University
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