Amanda Barr
Newbury Park
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record, driving talent management and employee engagement initiatives. Expert in succession planning and performance management, I foster organizational development through effective coaching and data analysis. Passionate about building high-performing teams and implementing process improvements that enhance workplace culture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Human Resources, Americas & APAC
Hygiena, LLC
Camarillo
01.2023 - Current
- Hands on Global Human Resources Director with team of 12 professionals globally
- Creating and implementing key initiatives for Talent Management including performance management, succession planning, compensation structure, organization structure and career paths, targeted learning plans and leadership development
- Responsible for employee engagement, training, payroll department, change management, employee relations, and benefits
- Prepare detailed documentation and metrics for the Board review quarterly
- Coach and advise leaders
Human Resource Leader, California Manufacturing and Global Aerospace BU
Sensata Technologies
Thousand Oaks
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Partnered with the business and leaders to deeply understand the people and organizational strategy needs and assist in designing and executing solutions in the areas of; talent management, leadership development, succession planning, organizational structure, business process improvement, performance management, global teaming, rewards and recognition strategies including sales and inside sales metrics, communication, staffing and engagement
- Lead HR Team
- Supported the development and execution of annual processes such as Talent Management, Succession Development, Compensation Review Process, 360 Feedback process and DIsC training
- Ensured sites compliance as it relates to state and federal laws, and the effective resolution of ER situations
- Analyzed data in support of operations and process improvement
Director of Human Resources, Employee Relations, Process Improvement, Talent Acquisition
JAFRA Cosmetics International, Inc.
Westlake Village
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Responsible for all elements of Employee Relations and change management during a time of intense change in the company
- Involved in initial conversations through employee exit or close of case, use best practice documentation and consistent and transparent stakeholder management
- Coached all levels through one-on-one conversation, department and company-wide training
- Applied continuous improvement model thinking to organizational challenges
- Responsible for executive compensation planning and communication
- Responsible for Talent and Performance Management and change process globally
- Coached and trained successful feedback methods (Situation/Behavior/Impact/Alternatives) and DiSC
- Responsible for recruiting and recruiters for effective recruiting and hiring processes
- Worked with managers daily to coach them on productive conversations to avoid and decelerate potential issues before they become problematic for the organization
- Performed exit interviews and other project-based work around process, training and change
Sr. HRM & Strategic BP– Global IT, Strategic Security & Aviation
The Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Responsible for providing leadership, coaching and expertise focusing on the development of key capabilities and culture for the global organization of 600+ associates
- Designed, developed and implemented people strategies that supported the business plan design, achievement of results and driving sustainable growth
- Played a key role in the implementation of core talent management and organization development agendas, and the restructuring of compensation and performance management processes across functions
- Responsible for acting as ‘first line of contact’ for COEs in Hiring, Retention, Org Design, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Training and Development, Diversity, and Employee Engagement
HR -neXstep beverages and Special Projects
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: startup w/in organization
- Supported Senior Vice President of national independent sales force and marketing teams by developing and executing strategies in organization design, change management, learning, staffing, compensation and integration for an entrepreneurial subsidiary of the Venturing and Emerging Brands division
- Managed a team responsible for the execution of daily HR policies and procedures for national associates
- Dotted-line managed key HR leaders in the field at the target companies
- Startup w/in organization
Owner
Furry Friends Academy LLC
Smyrna
06.2009 - 05.2011
- Responsible for all aspects of this successful business; public relations, marketing, accounting, sourcing and managing a staff of 10+, payroll and all HR tasks, revenue generation, vendor management, client management and operations
Human Resource Manager
Benchmark Brands Inc.
Norcross/Atlanta
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Generalist and Recruiter for IT, Sales, Internet Marketing, Creative and Administrative groups
Talent Acquisition Manager
Avon Products
New York
02.2000 - 06.2008
- High volume Field Sales Management Recruiter for all levels across US
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYSkills
- Talent management
- Employee engagement
- Succession planning
- Performance management
- Change management
- Data analysis
- Organizational development
- Leadership development
- Employee relations
- Team building
- Process improvement
- Coaching skills
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Team management
- Communication
- Corporate communications
- Recruitment and hiring
- Project management
Certification
Multiple Human Resources and Leadership certifications and training, facilitating and as attendee.
Timeline
Director, Human Resources, Americas & APAC
Hygiena, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Human Resource Leader, California Manufacturing and Global Aerospace BU
Sensata Technologies
03.2020 - 10.2023
Director of Human Resources, Employee Relations, Process Improvement, Talent Acquisition
JAFRA Cosmetics International, Inc.
09.2017 - 03.2020
Sr. HRM & Strategic BP– Global IT, Strategic Security & Aviation
The Coca-Cola Company
01.2014 - 08.2017
HR -neXstep beverages and Special Projects
01.2012 - 01.2014
Owner
Furry Friends Academy LLC
06.2009 - 05.2011
Human Resource Manager
Benchmark Brands Inc.
06.2008 - 05.2009
Talent Acquisition Manager
Avon Products
02.2000 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts -
Hofstra University
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