Laquesha Thompson

About Laquesha Thompson

I am currently the Corporate Global Human Resource Director for Cummins. I partner with…

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources for Corporate Global Manufacturing Cummins Inc

   Cummins Inc.

   May 2017 — Present

   Partners with business leadership to align human resources strategies, policies and processes with the business’s current and future goals; establishes plans to meet business objectives. Establishes strategies with the business units on the selection and retention of the diverse talent required to maintain a competitive advantage. Partners with business unit leaders to link human resources to business strategies and results. Provides employee development expertise and oversees systems to drive continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Ensures compliance with key government legislated requirements and adherence to human resources policies and procedures in complex regions or across multiple businesses or functions. Involved in planning organizational business strategies and implementing change management, including organization restructuring and company-wide reduction initiatives; implemented outplacement plans and focused on increasing morale and culture in remaining employees after the company downsized. Assist senior management with in the development of solutions through organizational development and culture and process-oriented perspectives. Oversee senior management succession and leadership planning, and work with senior management to establish a robust management succession plan. Evaluates key performance indicators to drive functional and business performance improvements related to human resource investments; leads initiatives focused on achieving performance excellence in human resources. Communicates and consults on all areas of human resources programs, including compensation, benefits, staffing, organizational development, employee relations, and performance management in alignment with common global human resources strategies and processes. Coaches and mentors three levels of direct reports; assigns work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assesses performance and provides feedback to direct reports.

Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Union Experience
• Performance Management
• Human Resource Development
• Employee Relations
• Recruiting
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Benefits
• Training
• Succession Planning