Jess Oathout
Senior Human Resources Leader | Employee Relations | Performance Management | HR Compliance
- Role
- Senior Human Resources Manager at Empire Today
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jess Oathout
Experienced Human Resources leader with over a decade of experience leading employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and HR strategy across complex organizations. Proven track record partnering with executives and operational leaders to resolve high risk employee situations while protecting culture, compliance, and business outcomes.Background includes leading complex employee relations matters, conducting workplace investigations, guiding reductions in force, managing performance improvement processes, and advising leadership on organizational risk. Known for navigating sensitive employee issues, balancing legal compliance with practical business solutions, and building trust with leaders at all levels of the organization.MBA, PHR, and SHRM-CP with extensive experience supporting multi state workforces and fast paced operational environments.
Experience
Senior Human Resources Manager
May 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Lead employee relations strategy supporting multi-state workforce across complex operational environmentsConduct workplace investigations and advise leadership on performance management, terminations, and compliance riskPartner with senior leadership to resolve high-risk employee issues while protecting organizational culture and legal compliance
Education
Tennessee Technological University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Tennessee Technological University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Tennessee Technological University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Pre-law; History, Political Science
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