• Direct the HR strategy and operations for Titan America’s Florida Business Unit, overseeing a workforce of 1,600 full-time employees and 500 contractors across a 6,000-acre cement plant, 45 ready-mix plants, and 10 block plants, representing 60% of the company’s U.S. presence. • Transformed a decentralized, 7-person HR team into a fully functional, 20-member HR organization structured by product line, building scalable systems and processes to effectively support statewide operations. • Spearheaded cultural transformation initiatives, introducing executive-led recognition programs and company-wide engagement practices that drove significant gains in employee morale and retention. • Designed and launched a statewide mentorship program, completing 2 successful cohorts that led to 20% of participants receiving promotions within the first year. • Established 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and developed Titan America’s first DE&I strategy, earning recognition as the first business unit globally to implement such a program. • Revitalized talent pipelines by creating talent pools, implementing rigorous training programs, and establishing a Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence to manage all exempt-level hiring across the state. • Enhanced workforce development and succession planning by launching a comprehensive tracking dashboard, creating individualized career paths, and introducing a new onboarding program to improve retention. • Pioneered and coordinated the company’s inaugural Career Day and revamped the internship program, increasing participation from underrepresented institutions by 50% in under 2 years. • Implemented new HR technologies, including a modern applicant tracking system, payroll system, and improved processes, while strengthening compliance and efficiency in preparation for the company’s public listing in February.