Accomplished, business-focused human resources manager with expertise in employee relations and leadership development. Dedicated to flawless HR fundamentals and establishing the right people strategy to add value to the bottom line. Recognized as a proactive, strategic business partner and an excellent mentor. Proficiencies include: * Identifying and recruiting top talent to staff future skill requirements using comprehensive role and core competency model. * Establishing succession planning and executive development to ensure leadership continuation. * Resolving employee and group relations issues to increase effectiveness, productivity, morale. * Spearheading strategic business plans, then realigning the HR team to be a value-added, focused business partner to support the business plan. * Delivering results, building strong, collaborative relationships/teams and gaining consensus on key initiatives. Specialties:Employee Relations, Counseling and Consulting, Strategic Business Partnering,

Global Sales & Licensing @ From July 2011 to Present (4 years 1 month) AGM Human Resources @ HR Professional with over 15 years experience with proven record of excellence for organizational improvements and profit performance. Demonstrated ability to optimize alignment with key organizational goals by analyzing needs and redistributing human resources. Proven talent for recruiting, motivating, leading teams and managing corporate culture change across all levels. Expertise in all areas of human resources including payroll, benefits, compensation, staffing, employee relations and talent development. From August 1993 to June 2009 (15 years 11 months)

Kay Stevens is skilled in: Talent Management, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Leadership Development, Leadership, Deferred Compensation, Management, Talent Acquisition, Strategy, Payroll, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, HRIS, HR Policies, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, College Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Benefits Administration, Training, Workforce Planning, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Applicant Tracking..., Labor Relations, New Hire Orientations, Technical Recruiting, Employer Branding, Sourcing, Interviews, Job Descriptions, HR Consulting, Hiring, Performance Appraisal, Organizational..., Employee Training, Screening, Employment Law, Executive Search