Jennifer Margherita

About Jennifer Margherita

Strategic HR Professional with 14+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and comprehensive HR Generalist roles, I deliver strategic talent solutions that consistently exceed hiring goals and significantly reduce time-to-fill. My expertise spans innovative sourcing, advanced ATS utilization, and employer branding. I possess extensive full-cycle recruitment experience across Packaging Engineering, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage (F&B), and Consumer Goods (CPG) sectors, where I\'ve successfully built and scaled high-performing teams.Beyond talent acquisition, I spearhead critical HR programs that enhance employee experience, streamline operations, and foster an engaged workplace. Key contributions include redesigning onboarding/offboarding, launching comprehensive training & performance management systems, enhancing benefits and developing robust internal HR communication strategies. I strategically manage culture, wellness, and recognition programs to boost engagement and morale, and serve as a trusted point of contact for employee relations. Leveraging deep industry knowledge and a holistic understanding of HR functions, I partner to drive organizational success through people-centric strategies and operational excellence.Key Strengths:* Strategic Talent Acquisition & Sourcing* Full-Cycle HR Operations & Policy Development* Employee Engagement & Culture Building* Performance Management & Training Programs* HRIS (ADP) & Compliance Management* Onboarding & Offboarding Process Redesign* Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

Experience

1. Human Resources Generalist

   Adept Group Adept Packaging

   Oct 2023 — Present

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Packaging Science

• University of Detroit Mercy

  Master of Science, Product Development

  2001 — 2003