Karen Mulik

Human Resources Director @Atkore

New Bedford, MA, US

Human Resources Director for the Electrical Cable and Flexible Conduit business, responsible for driving business results through human resources best practices and process management. Multi-location HR support. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Lead. Act as proactive thought partner to the VPHR, passionately delivering HR functional excellence; Contribute as a key HR leadership member actively managing corporate-wide HR initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams on these initiatives. Actively participate in monthly HR Lean Daily Management cadence for the overall organizational and Atkore Business System (ABS) action plans. Ensure employees are engaged and aligned around Atkore\'s Mission, Values, ABS, strategic priorities as well as how we purposefully intend to evolve our culture. Build talent management competence among key talent. Coach managers to build the best team possible. Ensure the avoidance of unplanned turnover among key talent and the intentional topgrading of underperformers. Contribute to the development of and management of the recruiting, interviewing, assessment, selection and on-boarding process. Help develop and refine our employer brand identity and implement across various media and recruiting channels. Drive recruitment time-to-fill improvement and sustain. Manage and effectively investigate allegations of harassment and other aspects of mismanagement and implement appropriate corrective actions. Deliver training regarding compliance, performance management, and cultural values on a consistent basis. Create an interest-based problem-solving labor relations culture. Negotiate labor agreements, manage union grievances and arbitrations. Continuously improve the performance review process. Function as positive change agent while challenging the status quo. Provide strategic leadership in the area of diversity, equity & inclusion. Implement, monitor progress and recommend adjustments in connection with the Strategic Plan for DEI.

Massachusetts School of Law

Juris Doctor (JD)

University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology