Michelle R.

Sr Strategic Human Resource Business Partner @Tyson Foods

Springdale, AR, US

As a Strategic Human Resource Business Partner, I serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive organizational success. I specialize in providing expert counsel on complex employee relations issues, fostering a positive work environment conducive to growth and innovation.My role involves supporting leadership development and decision-making processes, aimed at enhancing performance, productivity, and career advancement across the organization. I am adept at influencing and leading discussions with Center of Excellence (COE) counterparts, HR peers, and Business Unit (BU) leaders to drive consensus on critical HR strategies and initiatives.Additionally, I have taken a proactive role as the team member engagement lead for the African American Ancestry BRG at Tyson. I orchestrate initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and engagement within the company, contributing to a more inclusive workplace culture.Selected Accomplishments:•Successfully implemented a structured hiring plan that filled 90% of vacant roles in core business units (Brand Marketing, Innovation, Insights & Analytics) following the closure of the Chicago office.•Spearheaded the analysis of annual employee engagement survey data to identify key drivers of low engagement, defined a tailored action plan with business units, focusing on communication and addressing leading and lagging indicators•Restructured business unit roles to eliminate redundancies, enhanced employee clarity, and fostered improved cross-functional collaboration, boosting project completion rates by 15% within three months. •Collaborated with business leaders in Brand Marketing and Innovation to define and map key role competencies, establishing clear success metrics for all roles; resulted in a 30% improvement in employee engagement, retention, development, and advancement outcomes.