BAILEY BASHAM
Charlotte
Summary
Human Resources leader with extensive experience in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive retention and engagement. Expertise in overseeing talent management, performance improvement, and compliance across diverse employee populations. Recognized for leveraging data to inform decisions and foster operational effectiveness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
VP People and Culture
Otto Environmental Systems
11.2023 - Current
- Lead HR strategy and operations for multi-division manufacturing and operations teams supporting 300-800+ employees across hourly and salaried populations.
- Partner with executive, plant, and operations leaders to align workforce planning and organizational design with production volume, labor efficiency, and growth goals.
- Oversaw talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and engagement programs to enhance workforce alignment across multiple sites.
- Develop and monitor HR metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, engagement, workforce cost) to support data-driven leadership decisions.
- Led restructuring and change initiatives to clarify roles, optimize span of control, and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, reducing organizational risk.
- Supported HR initiatives for multi-division teams, ensuring cohesive HR practices for 300-800+ employees across various roles.
Director, Human Resources
Otto Environmental Systems
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with executive and operations leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Led all HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
- Designed and implemented HR policies and programs supporting company culture, engagement, and retention.
- Oversaw leadership development initiatives and succession planning for supervisory, and management roles.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, reducing risk and improving consistency.
- Managed and mentored HR staff, enhancing service delivery and accountability across HR functions.
Human Resources Manager
Clearwater Pool Management
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Partnered with executive leadership to align HR strategy with workforce planning, supporting organizational goals.
- Managed HR lifecycle, including payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and employee relations, for geographically dispersed workforce to enhance employee satisfaction.
- Led restructuring initiatives to improve efficiency and role clarity.
- Implemented wellness, attendance, and engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Human Resources Management
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12-2020
Skills
- HR strategy
- Manufacturing and operations management
Human resources strategy - Employee and labor relations
- Performance management
- Compensation analysis
- Recruiting and hiring
- HR analytics
- Compliance in employment law
- Change management
- Leadership training
- HR budget management
- Manufacturing and operations management
Websites
Leadership Highlights
- Promoted into Vice President of People and Culture, reflecting performance, leadership credibility, and operational trust.
- Designed and implemented HR programs that improved employee engagement strengthened retention in critical roles.
- Led workforce planning and organizational restructuring initiatives supporting expansion while contributing to six-figure annual labor cost savings.
- Developed compensation and benefits strategies aligned with market benchmarks, improving offer acceptance rates by 15%, while also saving the company 5% yearly on benefit costs.
- Improved cross-functional alignment between HR, operations, and leadership, reducing reactive employee relations issues by 20%.
Timeline
VP People and Culture
Otto Environmental Systems
11.2023 - Current
Director, Human Resources
Otto Environmental Systems
08.2022 - 11.2023
Human Resources Manager
Clearwater Pool Management
05.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Human Resources Management
Marshall University