Diedre Richard
Human Resource Director @Teel Plastics
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WORK HISTORY
Human Resource Director @Teel Plastics
US
As a member of the Executive Leadership team, stabilized and elevated the HR function as a trusted people & culture advisor and aligned HR priorities with value creation plans for the private equity ownership model. Built and led an extraordinary HR and L&D team, to collaboratively support this 70+ yr, manufacturing business which has grown exponentially in recent years across four locations.Modernized HR infrastructure and compliance by expanding Ceridian from a payroll tool to full HRIS capabilities and championing responsible AI use in HR processes while strengthening compliance management.Scaled talent in manufacturing roles, built stable recruiting, assessment and hiring practices that supported doubling headcount across multiple sites and continuous-operation schedules.Redesigned total rewards to align with retention & growth objectives, including establishment of company-wide performance bonus program tied to EBITDA and floor-level operational metrics, led the transition to modernize vacation/sick time to a unified PTO policy, and introduction of additional benefits best match workforce needs.Championed a major health plan transformation, moving to a self-insured model supported by a dedicated DPC clinic, while expanding access to care and improving value in benefits; partnered with Accounting team and broker for transition the 401(k) to a Safe Harbor plan and a new administrator while sunsetting a legacy discretionary retirement program.All-the-while, remained focused on culture of the business and relationships, following annual practice of conducting employee engagement survey and action cycle, and collaborated on an ongoing basis with other portfolio companies, in which best practices and successes were regularly shared in our common goal of driving consistent, scalable people strategies to bring about exceptional value.
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Management and Services
ABOUT DIEDRE RICHARD
A strategic, results oriented and process driven Human Resource professional with over 25 years of experience within industry. Diedre has the benefit of a progressive career and solid experience within manufacturing, electronics and service organizations in both divisional and corporate roles. A hands-on professional able to partner at all levels of the organization while applying best practices in support of the company vision and the long term strategy. Able to facilitate organizational change in fast paced, metric oriented and dynamic work environments while remaining committed to the principle that the best competitive advantage a company has is their people.Specialties: Leadership Development, Search & Staffing, Succession Planning & Implementation, New Plant Start-Up, Acquisition Assimilation, Employee & Labor Relations, Conflict Resolution, and more.
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