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Eustache Cummings

Eustache Cummings

Huntersville

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Human Resources Executive with 23 years of progressive leadership experience in driving organizational effectiveness, talent development, and HR transformation across diverse industries. Proven expertise in aligning HR strategy with business goals, leading large-scale change initiatives, and fostering high-performance cultures. Adept at building and mentoring HR teams, overseeing multi-site operations, and implementing best-in-class policies in talent acquisition, employee relations, DEI, compliance, and succession planning. Recognized for strong business acumen, executive-level communication, and a data-driven approach to workforce planning and employee engagement.

Multi-talented principal consultant successful at leading teams and devising strategic plans for diverse customer requirements. Proficient and highly effective at maintaining tight schedules.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Consultant (Contract Chro)

The Cummings Group
Savannah
03.2017 - Current
  • Develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives, fostering a high-performance culture and driving organizational effectiveness.
  • Establish and oversee compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs, ensuring equitable pay structures and alignment with business goals.
  • Lead large-scale change management initiatives, including business transformations, organizational redesigns, and workforce integrations post-mergers and acquisitions.
  • Design and implement global talent management strategies, including leadership development, career pathing, succession planning, and high-potential talent retention.
  • Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives by integrating DEI principles into talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, and leadership programs.
  • Partner with executive leadership to align workforce planning with financial strategies, optimizing workforce budgets and ensuring efficient talent allocation.
  • Coach and mentor senior leaders and HR teams to enhance leadership capabilities, employee engagement, and alignment with corporate values.
  • Oversee HR operations and compliance, ensuring policies and programs meet legal and regulatory requirements while supporting business priorities.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and technology solutions that enhance HR efficiencies, improve employee experiences, and support business scalability.
  • Analyze HR data and performance metrics to drive strategic decision-making, optimize talent initiatives, and improve key workforce outcomes.

Regional Human Resources Manager

Nordic Cold Storage
Pooler
03.2015 - 03.2017
  • Optimized workforce strategies, reducing labor costs and increasing operational efficiency through targeted cost-cutting and restructuring initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented HR policies and programs that enhanced compliance, improved retention, and aligned with business objectives across multiple locations.
  • Led organizational change initiatives, improving cross-functional collaboration between business divisions to streamline communication and decision-making.
  • Designed competitive compensation and benefits structures, ensuring alignment with market conditions, company budgets, and legal compliance.
  • Transformed talent acquisition strategies, improving recruitment pipelines and reducing time-to-hire by implementing data-driven sourcing and selection techniques.
  • Enhanced leadership development, training managers on performance coaching, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline to build a high-performing workforce.
  • Oversaw employee relations and risk management, conducting investigations, resolving disputes, and implementing proactive strategies to mitigate legal exposure.
  • Managed HR financial planning, overseeing staffing budgets and aligning people-related costs with long-term business growth.
  • Championed workplace culture and engagement, leveraging business acumen to drive a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven environment.
  • Designed and executed special HR initiatives, including pay equity programs, workforce recognition, and employee wellness initiatives to strengthen retention and morale.

Regional Human Resources Manager

Sears Holdings Corporation
Savannah
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Aligned HR strategies with business objectives by developing and implementing policies that enhanced workforce productivity and organizational growth.
  • Strengthened leadership pipelines by designing and executing talent development programs, succession planning, and high-potential employee initiatives.
  • Transformed performance management by implementing evaluation frameworks that drove accountability, engagement, and high-performance cultures.
  • Elevated compensation and benefits programs by analyzing market trends, ensuring competitive positioning, and maintaining compliance with legal requirements.
  • Enhanced employee relations by resolving complex workplace disputes, fostering a positive work environment, and mitigating legal risks.
  • Led workforce planning and organizational design initiatives to optimize talent deployment and meet evolving business needs.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with business leaders by delivering HR solutions that supported strategic goals and operational success.
  • Improved HR operational efficiency by overseeing the implementation of policies, compliance procedures, and streamlined processes.
  • Increased employee engagement by executing company-wide surveys, analyzing feedback, and driving initiatives that enhanced workplace satisfaction.
  • Strengthened employer branding by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that attracted and retained top talent.

Senior Human Resources Leader

JCPenney
Macon
10.2012 - 10.2013
  • Elevated organizational performance by developing and executing talent and leadership development programs for exempt and non-exempt employees, fostering internal mobility and succession planning.
  • Led HR strategy for 600+ employees across multiple locations and a warehouse, aligning human capital initiatives with business objectives to drive operational excellence.
  • Transformed workforce planning by restructuring HR roles, increasing visibility, optimizing performance, and enhancing employee engagement.
  • Increased retention by 78% and reduced turnover by 72% through competitive compensation structures, market-driven salary frameworks, and innovative incentive programs.
  • Drove company-wide cultural transformation, resulting in a 69% reduction in turnover by enhancing employee experience, engagement, and inclusion strategies.
  • Designed and implemented a human capital scorecard to track key metrics and KPIs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, vision, and mission.
  • Strengthened talent acquisition and branding by establishing district-wide recruitment programs and external branding materials to attract top-tier candidates.
  • Optimized performance management by integrating behavioral-based evaluation systems, defining expectations, setting performance benchmarks, and ensuring accountability.
  • Advised senior leadership on workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, and compliance, leading to a seamless HR strategy that supported business growth.
  • Enhanced financial sustainability by analyzing compensation policies, reducing expenses, and implementing cost-effective, legally compliant compensation programs.

Senior Director of Human Resources

Camp Pathways
Savannah
02.2002 - 09.2012
  • Elevated organizational performance by developing and executing talent and leadership development programs for exempt and non-exempt employees, fostering internal mobility and succession planning.
  • Led HR strategy for 600+ employees across multiple locations and a warehouse, aligning human capital initiatives with business objectives to drive operational excellence.
  • Transformed workforce planning by restructuring HR roles, increasing visibility, optimizing performance, and enhancing employee engagement.
  • Increased retention by 78% and reduced turnover by 72% through competitive compensation structures, market-driven salary frameworks, and innovative incentive programs.
  • Drove company-wide cultural transformation, resulting in a 69% reduction in turnover by enhancing employee experience, engagement, and inclusion strategies.
  • Designed and implemented a human capital scorecard to track key metrics and KPIs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, vision, and mission.
  • Strengthened talent acquisition and branding by establishing district-wide recruitment programs and external branding materials to attract top-tier candidates.
  • Optimized performance management by integrating behavioral-based evaluation systems, defining expectations, setting performance benchmarks, and ensuring accountability.
  • Advised senior leadership on workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, and compliance, leading to a seamless HR strategy that supported business growth.
  • Enhanced financial sustainability by analyzing compensation policies, reducing expenses, and implementing cost-effective, legally compliant compensation programs.

Education

Master Of Science - Human Resources Management

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

BBA - Business Administration and Management

South University
Savannah, GA

Skills

  • Talent Strategy
  • Workforce Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Culture Transformation
  • Leadership in Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Change Management
  • DEI Programs
  • HR Technology Optimization
  • Leadership Development
  • Succession Planning
  • High-Potential Talent Retention
  • Competitive Pay Structures
  • Total Rewards Programs
  • DEI Principles Integration
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Employee Engagement
  • C-Suite Partnership
  • Scalable HR Frameworks
  • Legal Compliance
  • Labor Relations
  • Negotiation
  • Operational Budgets Preparation
  • Compensation Design
  • Measuring Strategies
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Competency Modeling
  • Performance Management Systems
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Hiring Trends Analysis
  • AI-Enabled Workflow
  • Human Capital Management (HCM)
  • Industry-Specific HR Regulations
  • Compensation and Benefits Administration
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Performance Optimization
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Critical Thinking
  • PD Framework
  • Designing and Measuring
  • Collective User Experience
  • Strategic Planning
  • Executive HR Leadership
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Strategy
  • Compensation & Benefits Design
  • DEI Strategy
  • Retention
  • HR Compliance
  • Risk Mitigation
  • HR strategy development
  • Talent management
  • Change management
  • Compensation analysis
  • Employee engagement

Certification

Professional in Human Resources, Charlotte, NC, 28262

Timeline

Principal Consultant (Contract Chro)

The Cummings Group
03.2017 - Current

Regional Human Resources Manager

Nordic Cold Storage
03.2015 - 03.2017

Regional Human Resources Manager

Sears Holdings Corporation
10.2013 - 03.2015

Senior Human Resources Leader

JCPenney
10.2012 - 10.2013

Senior Director of Human Resources

Camp Pathways
02.2002 - 09.2012

Master Of Science - Human Resources Management

Walden University

BBA - Business Administration and Management

South University

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