Ashley Perkins

About Ashley Perkins

Dynamic and results-driven Human Resources professional with a passion for building strong, people-centered organizations. Known as a collaborative and strategic business partner, I work closely with leaders across organizations to align people strategies with business objectives, influence outcomes, and support change. With strong interpersonal, relationship building and mediating skills, I am an effective communicator able to facilitate honest, productive conversations at all levels of the organization. I bring energy, empathy, and a solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge, with a focus on creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive.

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources, Marine Division

   Patrick Industries, Inc.

   Jun 2022 — Present · Knoxville, TN, US

   Serves as a strategic partner in all areas of human resources for the marine leadership team and over thirty manufacturing businesses with approximately team members across the countryBuilds genuine relationships with group and functional leaders and their teams by listening and identifying HR solutions which support and sustain the businessResolves complex employee relations issues, leads investigations, and prepares investigative summaries on findings and corrective actionsLeads talent management assessments, performance management cycles, and succession planning for leadership roles and high potential talent in the groupProvides support for mergers and acquisitions to ensure the successful onboarding of new businesses into PatrickProvides support to leaders and HR teams across the brands to resolve concerns, advise on challenging issues, and implement HR services and solutions

Education

• Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Human Resources Management with Marketing minor

  2005 — 2010

• Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

  Masters of Science, Human Resources Management

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Talent Management
• Interviews
• Training
• Employee Training
• Organizational Development
• Personnel Management
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Leadership
• New Hire Orientations
• College Recruiting
• Deferred Compensation
• Data Analysis
• Employee Benefits
• Fmla
• Policy
• Employment Law
• Onboarding
• Hiring
• HR Policies
• Coaching
• Hris
• Performance Appraisal
• Management
• Talent Acquisition