Stuart Neave
Batavia
Summary
6+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on strategic human resource management, paired with 2+ years project management and 6+ years in customer service. Proficient in HR concepts, employment law, and various HRIS systems, adept at leveraging technology to optimize HR processes and compliance. Proven success in building HR infrastructure from the ground up, leading digital transformation projects, and managing complex compliance initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HR/Safety Manager for AgRevolution (subsidiary of AGCO Corp)
AGCO Corp
11.2024 - Current
- Established HR Infrastructure: Built the HR function from the ground up, including developing policies for the entire entity and creating SharePoint sites for standardization and communication.
- Compliance and HRIS Implementation: Implemented a new attendance policy, including full setup in Dayforce/Ceridian, training managers on new processes, and communication rollout; also ensured compliance for downturn management.
- Investigated incidents: Determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
HR Business Partner
AGCO Corp
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Strategic HR Leadership: Assisted business unit leadership with strategic headcount planning, successor assignment, and development goals.
- Process Standardization: Developed and implemented standardized ADA processes across all US sites.
- Talent Acquisition & Mobility: Orchestrated a mass hiring event in compliance with the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act, including document translation; collaborated with Immigration attorneys and Global Mobility for various visa types.
- HRIS Project Lead: Led a US onboarding overhaul project utilizing SAP SuccessFactors and worked with the HRIS vendor to create a virtual clock-in feature for remote, hourly employees.
- Training & M&A: Served as the North America trainer for new HR personnel and acted as the HR Project Lead for North America; managed HR tasks for a small dealership acquisition.
HR Generalist I
AGCO Corp
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed HR for 650+ Employees: Acted as HR Business Partner for over 650 employees across the US and Canada.
- Digital Transformation & Compliance: Conducted a digital transformation of personnel files in compliance with federal and state record-keeping laws.
- Employee & Labor Relations: Participated in collective bargaining negotiations and led employee incident investigations.
- Supported Talent Acquisition: Collaborated with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure the timely filling of requisitions.
HR Representative
AGCO Corp
09.2020 - 07.2021
- HRIS Management: Managed payroll and benefits through Dayforce HCM and utilized SuccessFactors as the employee central HRIS system.
- Recruiting & Onboarding: Managed recruiting for manufacturing, sales, and marketing divisions; assisted with employee onboarding/off-boarding, policy advising, and compensation reporting.
- Leave Management: Coordinated with a third-party leaves administrator for all leave programs.
Administrative/HR Support
BI Incorporated
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Admin Support: Processed fee collection checks, recruited candidates, audited attendance, resolved payroll issues, and managed employee leaves.
HR Specialist
Anchor Staffing (BI Incorporated)
11.2018 - 04.2019
- General HR: Led recruitment, conducted orientations, managed background checks, created FMLA paperwork, and handled personnel audits.
Bartender
Dawn’s Beach Hut
07.2018 - 12.2018
Front of House Manager
The Claddagh Irish Pub
11.2017 - 07.2018
Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk
Huen Electric Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2017
- AP and Payroll: Managed accounts payable, payroll, filing systems, vendor inquiries, and bank transaction reconciliations.
Server/Host
The Claddagh Irish Pub
09.2014 - 02.2016
Manager
Panda Express
09.2012 - 09.2014
Education
BS - Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2020
Skills
- HR leadership
- Employment Law
- Project Management
- Human Resources operations
- Microsoft office and DocuSign
- Customer Service
Timeline
HR/Safety Manager for AgRevolution (subsidiary of AGCO Corp)
AGCO Corp
11.2024 - Current
HR Business Partner
AGCO Corp
04.2023 - 10.2024
HR Generalist I
AGCO Corp
07.2021 - 04.2023
HR Representative
AGCO Corp
09.2020 - 07.2021
Administrative/HR Support
BI Incorporated
04.2019 - 09.2020
HR Specialist
Anchor Staffing (BI Incorporated)
11.2018 - 04.2019
Bartender
Dawn’s Beach Hut
07.2018 - 12.2018
Front of House Manager
The Claddagh Irish Pub
11.2017 - 07.2018
Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk
Huen Electric Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2017
Server/Host
The Claddagh Irish Pub
09.2014 - 02.2016
Manager
Panda Express
09.2012 - 09.2014
BS - Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources
Southern New Hampshire University
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