Loretta Braun, SPHR

lbffc3d4@westpost.net
(H) 972-459-2809
(C) 214-223
-6330

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Results driven Human Resources Director with progressive experience in supportin
g diverse business units. Strong communicator and problem solver who utilizes r
elationship management skills to establish long term employee, management and ex
ecutive partnerships. Hands on, dedicated, and ethical professional with stron
g expertise in the following areas:
Employee Relations Succession Planning
Multi-site Management Human Resources Management
Union Avoidance
Talent Management Merger/Acquisition Change Mgmt.
Conflict Resolution

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Led the transition of 1,400 acquired employees to Time Warner Cable policy and
procedure.
Managed the integration of two separate divisions into one division, as well as
integrating into a single Region within the state, providing a distinctly impro
ved operating culture.
Integral member of senior leadership team awarded most improved division.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TIME WARNER CABLE,
2000 2010
Director of Human Resources, North Texas Division Irving, TX (8/2006 12/2010)
Led a team of 14 Human Resource professionals serving 2,200 Dallas area employee
s. Managed all areas including staffing, retention, employee relations, compens
ation, benefits, performance management, federal/state compliance, etc. Reported
directly to the Division Vice President and served on the Senior Executive team
.
Realigned existing HR staff to provide optimum support. Assessed talent and de
termined best placement.
Achieved a regionalized policy by successfully combining two separate cultures
into one. Implemented and maintained newly regionalized policies for Texas regio
n.
Built and fostered key relationships throughout new areas generating confidence
in new initiatives.
Managed HR department for more than 2200 full-time and part-time employees
Supervised 14 direct and indirect reports, in multiple locations
Developed local HR policies and procedures, trained and implemented Corporate p
olicies
Strong knowledge of all employment laws (FLSA,ADA,FMLA,USERRA,COBRA)
Managed annual performance evaluation processes and merit increase parameters
 Provided Human Resources expertise for employee relations interactions, includi
ng hiring, termination, promotions and disciplinary processes
Implemented strategies for growth and development of the group
Director of Human Resources, Southwest Division Flower Mound, TX (12/2000 8/200
6)
Led a team of 15 Human Resources professionals serving 1,200 employees across mu
ltiple sites in the state of Texas. Managed all areas including staffing, reten
tion, employee relations, compensation, safety and security, benefits, performa
nce management, federal/state compliance, etc. Reported directly to the Division
President and served on the Senior Executive team.
Established a centralized HR division office for Southwest Division. Appointed
the central point of contact for all HR matters for multiple sites across the s
tate providing and maintaining consistent support and direction.
Introduced and established an HRIS system across multiple locations across the
state which provided a consistent and robust tool for improved metrics and analy
sis.

Golden Stream Quality Foods Fishers, IN 1985 - 1999

Director of Operations
Established, implemented and maintained a working, functional Human Resources De
partment for a Bulk Foods manufacturing facility. Member of the Senior Manageme
nt team reporting directly to the Owner
Developed and implemented the initial and on-going human resources management p
rogram. Built from scratch all human resources functions through close interact
ion with existing management resulting in drastic improvement in recruiting, ret
ention, and overall productivity.
Directed activities of Customer Service, Payroll, Accounting, Warehouse, Shippi
ng/Receiving and Sales Administrative departments
Provided employee relations assistance through problem resolution, interpretati
on of human resources policies for management, and employee counseling. Reviewe
d and evaluated disciplinary actions to include written warnings, suspensions an
d terminations, to ensure consistent application of company policies, contract a
greement, federal and state laws.
Strong knowledge of all employment laws (FLSA,ADA,FMLA,USERRA,COBRA)
Recruited, interviewed and referred qualified applicants to managers for emplo
yment selection
Administered benefit programs. Developed new programs and activities for improv
ed employee morale.
Recruited, interviewed and referred qualified applicants to managers for employ
ment selection
Managed the exempt and non-exempt compensation programs. Developed and revised
as necessary salary structures and job descriptions.
Developed performance evaluation and career development process, including meri
t increase processes.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Essentials of Management
Senior Professional in Human Resources certification