Celia Grochowski

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About Celia Grochowski

Strategic Senior HR Leader with expertise in employee relations, leadership development, talent acquisition, payroll, and compliance. Proven ability to optimize HR operations, enhance performance management, and implement HR technology solutions. Skilled in policy development, legal compliance, and workforce planning, fostering high-performance cultures. A trusted advisor to leadership, aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive efficiency, engagement, and long-term success. Subject Matter Expertise - Benefits Administration & Compliance - Crisis Management & Workplace Safety - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)- Employee Relations & Workplace Compliance - HR Policy Development & Legal Risk Mitigation - HR Technology & System Implementation - Leadership Development & Training - Payroll Administration & Compensation Strategy - Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning - Union Relations & Labor Negotiations Significant Leadership Contributions Optimized Employee Relations, Compliance & Workplace Integrity - Resolved 40+ complex employee relations cases annually, implementing corrective action strategies that enhanced leadership decision-making, workplace culture, and regulatory compliance. Led in-depth investigations into employee grievances and legal matters, partnering with legal counsel to mitigate risks and ensure fair and ethical workplace policies. Elevated Leadership Development & Workforce Retention - Spearheaded leadership training programs, including DISC Assessment-based development across 10 multistate divisions, resulting in improved managerial effectiveness and employee engagement. Led succession planning, performance evaluations, and career development initiatives, increasing employee retention and workforce productivity. Strengthened Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Workforce Planning - Designed and executed strategic recruitment efforts, optimizing job fairs, candidate selection, and onboarding programs, reducing turnover from 17% to 4%. Overhauled employee handbooks and policy frameworks, leveraging exit interview insights to drive retention strategies and workplace satisfaction. Drove Crisis Management & Workforce Safety Compliance - Led COVID-19 compliance efforts, managing employee furloughs, safe re-openings, and regulatory adherence to CDC, OSHA, FFCRA, and EEOC guidelines. Resolved pending workers’ compensation cases within two months, improving workplace safety, risk management, and operational continuity.