Jarelle Goforth
Radford
Summary
Forward-thinking Senior HR Plant Manager with 10+ years of experience guiding international HR strategy, talent development, and organizational growth across manufacturing, technology, and high-growth environments. Expert in HRBP leadership, global compliance, performance management, training design, and data-driven decision-making. Trusted partner to senior leaders driving people-centric transformation aligned to business goals and culture.
Dedicated plant operations manager bringing demonstrated record of success and several years of experience in the field manufacturing environments. Focused on controlling costs, eliminating overages and enhancing efficiency using hands-on approach. Inspires and influences teams to build cohesion, enhance knowledge and increase productivity, safety and quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. HR Plant Manager
James Hardie Building Products
07.2025 - Current
- Drove retention strategy cutting turnover to 9.93% (vs. 17% target), saving $750K annually.
- Reduced repeat ER cases 35% through redesigned coaching and investigation protocols.
- Overhauled onboarding and implemented skills matrices, increasing new-hire readiness 52%.
- Improved labor efficiency KPIs 18% through staffing alignment and skill deployment.
- Led SuccessFactors rollout for performance, learning, and talent workflows.
Sr. HR Strategic Programs Manager
Panasonic Energy
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Partnered with global leadership to align HR strategy with international expansion and compliance standards.
- Improved operational agility, reducing project delivery time by 30% using agile HR methodologies.
- Led Workday HRIS implementation across cross-border teams, enhancing system accuracy by 42%.
- Designed and executed DEI and wellness frameworks that integrated sustainability and talent priorities.
- Drove business decisions and reduced operational costs.
HR Manager
Panasonic Energy
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Led HR business operations for 24/7 supply chain teams across a 4,000+ employee base.
- Increased retention by 20% via coaching programs, career paths, and leadership upskilling.
- Streamlined end-to-end onboarding process, reducing time-to-fill and improving new hire satisfaction.
- Ensured full legal compliance in training, audits, and documentation aligned with global HR standards.
HR Business Partner
Panasonic Energy
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Built dashboards and metrics to guide labor planning and headcount optimization.
- Strengthened ER and compliance training, reducing grievances and increasing employee confidence.
- Supported leadership through rapid change and team reorganization.
- Developed machine learning models for prediction.
SR. HR Business Partner
Tesla Inc
Reno
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered HRBP support for high-volume production operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced time-to-hire by 40% and developed new interview frameworks to improve selection quality.
- Led ER investigations and proactive conflict resolution with legal compliance.
- Developed machine learning models for prediction.
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace culture.
HR Training Business Partner
Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Designed training programs for FDA/OSHA audit readiness at a $100M startup plant.
- Authored SOPs and COVID-compliant safety modules for leadership and staff.
- Facilitated compliance culture through targeted education and enablement.
HRIS Project Manager
Mercedes Benz Vans
06.2016 - 01.2020
- Directed HR system modernization supporting onboarding and cross-border headcount visibility.
- Led ISO 9001 audits and compliance initiatives with zero audit findings.
- Developed workforce analytics dashboards to guide strategic decision-making.
HR Total Rewards Partner
Mercedes Benz Financial Services
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Ensured pay structure compliance across ERISA, ACA, and FLSA laws.
- Conducted salary benchmarking and led total rewards optimization initiatives.
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance customer financing solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and service quality.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product offerings and competitive strategies.
- Coordinated training programs for staff on financial products and services.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Sullivan University
Richmond, KY 01.2015 - 01/2017
MBA - Strategic Human Capital
Sullivan University
Richmond, KY 12.2013 - 01/2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2008 - 01/2011
Skills
- Management
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
- Global HR Compliance (ISO, ADA, OSHA, FMLA)
- Employee Engagement & Experience Design
- Organizational Development & Change Management
- Leadership Development & Succession Planning
- Learning & Enablement Programs
- DEI & Culture Transformation Initiatives
- HRIS Systems (Workday, ADP, Kronos, ICIMS)
- Project Management (PMP, Agile, Waterfall)
- Performance management
- Workforce analytics
- Labor relations
- HRIS implementation
- Onboarding processes
- Project management
- Change management
- Employee engagement
- Diversity initiatives
- Compliance auditing
- Effective communication
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership development
- Data-driven decision making
- Operations management
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Logistics coordination
- Waste reduction
- Equipment upgrading
- Environmental sustainability
- Six sigma
- Production planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance improvements
- Plant and warehouse operations
Websites
Personal Information
Title: Sr. HR Strategic Plant Manager
Certifications And Awards
- SHRM-CP – Certified Professional
- PMP – Project Management Professional
- Katsu Award – Innovation & People Strategy, Panasonic Energy
Timeline
Sr. HR Plant Manager
James Hardie Building Products
07.2025 - Current
Sr. HR Strategic Programs Manager
Panasonic Energy
10.2024 - 07.2025
HR Manager
Panasonic Energy
02.2022 - 10.2024
HR Business Partner
Panasonic Energy
09.2021 - 02.2022
SR. HR Business Partner
Tesla Inc
06.2020 - 07.2021
HR Training Business Partner
Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals
02.2020 - 06.2020
HRIS Project Manager
Mercedes Benz Vans
06.2016 - 01.2020
MBA - Human Resources Management
Sullivan University
01.2015 - 01/2017
HR Total Rewards Partner
Mercedes Benz Financial Services
06.2014 - 06.2016
MBA - Strategic Human Capital
Sullivan University
12.2013 - 01/2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2008 - 01/2011