I am a Human Resources expert with a reputation for delivering results on-time and under budget. My understanding of how business works helps me link HR initiatives with specific requirements. This encompasses functions across employee relations, policy development, training, on-boarding and benefits administration.
When a project hits my desk, my employer has full faith that all of its phases will be carried out to the fullest. How have I built this trust?
RESULTS
You can request my resume for a full list of recent achievements, but here are a few highlights:
- Captured $10M in savings through innovation of Global Employee and Labor Relations Standardization Strategy
- Achieved Best in Class Occupational Safety and Health Performance (75% improvement within three years)
- Spearheaded Board of Directors-sponsored $20M renovation of century-old headquarters
APPROACH
I am a calculated risk-taker, never afraid to incorporate a new approach to resolving an issue. Not all business challenges are created equally, so employing a one-size-fits-all methodology for solving them just doesn't make sense. I am fluid, collaborative and willing to adapt to various situations. This approach is integral for any leader within today's complex HR world.
COMMUNICATION
Articulate and concise, my communication skills have helped me build and strengthen relationships across business lines and leadership levels. I am able to work with employees in various departments to ensure their understanding of HR policies. Additionally, I can comfortably converse with C-level executives to devise and define strategic business goals.
Specialties: Human Resources, Strategy Development, Policy Implementation, Relationship Building, Communications
General Manager Human Resources @ Develop strategies, plan and direct targeted HR initiatives related to the overall employee experience specifically workplace environment, employment and labor relations, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, HR shared services, etc.
Key Accomplishments:
- Innovated Global Employee and Labor Relations Standardization Strategy including processes and technology that has resulted in over $10M in cost savings
- Achieved Best In Class Occupational Safety and Health performance (75% improvement within 3 years); programs were featured on ABC World News and in the Wall Street Journal
- Spearheaded Board of Directors sponsored $20M award-winning renovation of century-old headquarters to improve corporate identity and to drive cultural transformation by designing a work environment that represents the brand, drives collaboration teamwork and visual management and that supports the organizations sustainability efforts From January 2012 to Present (4 years) Greater Milwaukee AreaSr. Director - Human Resources and Employee Relations @ - Developed and implemented labor relations strategy that generated $140M of YOY savings; restructured facility recognized as a 2013 Industry Week Best Plant
- Created and integrated enterprise-wide Safety and Occupational Health Management Strategy to achieve Best in Class industry performance within three years From November 2009 to December 2011 (2 years 2 months) Greater Milwaukee AreaDirector/Manager - Human Resources Business Services @ HR Director and HR Manager positions for Motorcycle Manufacturing, Corporate Materials Management, Distribution, Parts and Accessories, and Product Development organizations
- Led daily operations and resolved complex issues facing the business including staffing, employee relations, labor relations, organizational change, performance and talent management, training and development, and compensation functions
Key Accomplishments
- Ignited 25% reduction in redundancy of work through strategic redesign of HR organization
- Selected to direct several large-scale initiatives utilizing strong change and project management skills
- Catalyzed $15M savings through leadership of organizational redesign of multiple business units in conjunction with corporate restructuring efforts
- Led the development of the HR Business Restructuring Process, which resulted in greater efficiency, reduced cost and redeployment of headcount to higher value-added activities
- Ignited 25% reduction in redundancy of work through strategic redesign of HR organization
- Selected to direct several large-scale initiatives utilizing strong change and project management skills
- Lead HR Consultant for Latin America Motorcycle Operations and in the acquisition and integration of an Australian manufacturing company From January 2000 to 2009 (9 years) Manager - Leadership Development Program @ Associate Manager Human Resources, Leadership Development Program 1999 – 2000
Consultant to assigned business unit for all HR programs and functions. Guided managers in consistent application of collective bargaining agreement and plant policies.
Key Accomplishments
• Developed and implemented Dunlop’s first automated grievance, absence management and Supplemental Pay tracking systems which resulted in life extension of fund by nine additional months
Associate Manager Manufacturing, Leadership Development Program 1998 – 1999
Facilitated timely flow of plant production, ensuring stringent adherence to quality assurance and cost requirements. Coached, developed and supported a team of over 75 hourly associates to foster a productive, collaborative team environment to deliver and exceed business objectives.
Key Achievements
• Implemented self-researched business case that spared 10% productivity gains, 15% scrap reduction and $150K annual savings From 1999 to 2000 (1 year) Huntsville, Alabama Area
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Industrial and Organizational Psychology @ Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University From 1998 to 2000 Bachelor of Science (BS), Nursing @ University of Alabama in Huntsville From 1994 to 1996 Tchernavia Rocker is skilled in: Change Management, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Training, Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategy, Management, Program Management, Onboarding, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team Leadership