Ralph Romero

Chief People Officer @Southern Champion Tray

Chattanooga, TN, US

Led the development and implementation of a company-wide job architecture and compensation framework, creating clarity, consistency, and fairness in roles and career progression. Built a tiered behavioral competency model aligned to three key segments: Enterprise Leader, People Leader, and Individual Contributor, enhancing performance management and talent development strategies. Created a Competency Resource Center offering targeted learning and development content, enabling customized growth paths at each leadership level. Designed and deployed modernized performance appraisal systems for all employee levels, integrating behavioral metrics and continuous feedback loops. Championed community engagement through new partnerships with non-profits and civic organizations, reinforcing the company’s role as a responsible corporate citizen.