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Emily Penn

@emilypenn

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Senior HR professional with expertise in employee relations and training.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters growth, values diversity, and emphasizes employee development.

I am an accomplished HR professional with a Master of Science in Industrial Relations and Human Resources. With a strong foundation in employee relations and performance management, I have successfully navigated complex HR challenges in dynamic environments. My experience at PepsiCo as a Senior HR Representative has equipped me with the skills to manage diverse teams and implement effective HR strategies across multiple locations.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to lead initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, enhance employee engagement, and optimize talent acquisition processes. I take pride in my role as an HR Business Partner, where I have effectively managed staffing processes and facilitated training programs that have positively impacted organizational culture. My commitment to fostering a supportive workplace environment drives my passion for human resources.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior HR Representative

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PepsiCo Pepsi Beverages North America

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Acted as Interim HR Director for the Carolinas Market, overseeing 11 locations. Managed HR Business Partner responsibilities for 325 frontline employees and 34 managers across 5 Warehouse & Sales Locations, including employee investigations and performance evaluations. Owned wage investment distribution and communication for 2021, managing a $1.5M budget for 1,000 frontline employees across 12 loc

Employee Relations Performance Management Staffing Policy Development Onboarding Budget Management Diversity & Inclusion

HR Representative

Frito-Lay Inc. North America

Jul 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)

Served as HR Generalist for Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Transport, supporting 600 frontline employees and 43 managers. Led regional recruitment efforts, successfully hiring 32 full-time employees and 35 interns across 4 manufacturing locations. Collaborated on the structure, onboarding, and performance evaluation for a national virtual internship program with over 400 interns.

HR Generalist Staffing Onboarding Recruitment Collaboration Technical Training

HR Intern

Frito-Lay Inc. North America

May 2017 - Present (8 years 4 months)

Provided HR support for 14 supply chain intern onboarding processes and weekly lunch & learns. Assessed lunch break policy violations and proposed communication and improvement plans. Created new work schedules for 30+ sanitors to alleviate overtime and provide structured workdays.

Communications Planning Overtime Reduction Supply Chain

Graduate Assistant

West Virginia University

Dec 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Assisted the Director of the HR Program with lecture preparation, classroom participation, and performance evaluations. Corresponded with program donors and created an inaugural case competition in collaboration with PepsiCo for students.

Lecture Preparation Classroom Participation Event Creation Program Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

West Virginia University

Master of Science, Industrial Relations/Human Resources

2016 - 2018

Completed a Master of Science in Industrial Relations/Human Resources. Gained expertise in various aspects of human resources and industrial relations.

Georgia Southern University

Bachelor of Arts, Biology & Foreign Language (Spanish)

2013 - 2016

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Study Abroad: Seville, Spain (2015) & Heredia, Costa Rica (2013)

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Foreign Language (Spanish), graduating Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8. Minored in Health Education & Promotion, enhancing knowledge in public health.