Lori Baisden

About Lori Baisden

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE | SHRMSenior Human Resources Professional with over 20 years of success in proactively meeting organizational goals, objectives and issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Successful experience in change management initiatives in all areas of human resources, as well as safety. Expertise and proven track record in harnessing the power of people for organizational success, driving key business and performance initiatives, collaborating with senior management to develop Human Resource strategies to support and further corporate goals/initiatives. Expertise in executive and leadership coaching and consulting. Adept in team leading, implementing best practices, and motivating employees to peak performance. Excellence in managing stakeholder communications and expectations, while creating organizational capability through talent and leadership development, performance management, staffing, rewards, compensation, and employee relations. Developing a strong Employee Value Proposition to help drive a positive sustainable culture. My background includes human resources executive roles supporting over personnel. Multiple lines of business, multi-state sites, union and non-union work force. Proven ability to partner with executives and leaders to support strategic HR initiatives including greenfield staffing, compliance and management of employee grievances.Substantially reduced turnover rate from 33% to 8% through building EVP, communication and manager coaching. I may be reached at L••••••••@gmail.com or 54••••••77MY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:* Creating organizational capability through talent and leadership development, performance management, staffing, rewards, compensation, and employee relations.* Aligning HR processes and programs with strategic direction.* Leveraging HR team to accomplish business objectives and implement culture change.MY CORE SKILLS INCLUDE- Strategic HR Business Leader/Partner - Coaching & Development - Performance Management - Talent Management - Organizational Design & Development - Continuous Process Improvement - Change Management- Compensation & Benefits- Government Compliance - EEO, FLSA, OSHA - Recruiting Rewards & Compensation Management - Labor Relations - Worker’s Compensation - Benefits - Safety Leadership - HRIS - SAP, PeopleSoft, & Workday- Risk Mitigation- Propel Talent Managment

Experience

1. Regional Human Resources Manager Director

   Carter Machinery

   Apr 2024 — Present · VA, US

   Integrity-driven Regional Senior HR Manager/Director with a commitment to building strong, authentic relationships and fostering trust across teams. Skilled in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with organizational goals and partnering with executive leadership to drive business growth through workforce planning and talent management.Experienced in advancing HR practices, driving innovation in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Dedicated to creating positive workplace cultures that prioritize employee engagement, operational excellence, and ethical decision-making. Proficient in retention strategies, including employee engagement programs and career development plans, and leading HR’s role in mergers & acquisitions.Focused on mentoring HR teams to ensure high performance and professional growth while supporting both employees and business objectives with steadfast ethical principals and a long term vision for success.

Education

• Wheeling University

  B.A., Human Resource Management

• Mountain State University

  M.S., Strategic Leadership

Skills

• Benefits Administration
• Employee Engagement
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• College Recruiting
• Human Resources
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Union Avoidance
• Payroll
• Industrial Relations
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Performance Appraisal
• Onboarding
• Employee Relations
• HR Consulting
• Change Management
• Employment Law
• Workforce Planning
• Organizational Design
• Mining
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Labor Relations
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Job Analysis
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Employee Handbooks
• Coaching
• Grievances
• Workers Compensation
• Affirmative Action
• Personnel Management