LaFawn S. Pinkney-Mealing, MBA, PHR, SHRM-SCP

Labor Relations Supervisor @ John Deere

About

With over nine years of experience at John Deere, our team has developed and executed impactful labor relations strategies to align workforce initiatives with organizational goals. By facilitating comprehensive training programs for operations leadership and managing full-cycle recruiting, we enhanced knowledge, performance, and talent acquisition processes across a diverse employee base of up to 1,000 production partners. Previously, as a Quality Management Specialist and HR Consultant, we focused on improving operational standards and implementing effective HR systems. These roles strengthened our ability to address workforce challenges, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration across teams. Dedicated to advancing organizational success, we remain committed to empowering teams and driving continuous improvement.

Country

United States

City

Greater Augusta Area

Industry

Human Resources

Skill

Engagement Planning, Microsoft Outlook, Critical Thinking, Program Management, Employee Learning & Development, Builds Relationships, Human Resources, Credit, Finance, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, AS400 system, Customer Service, Customer Oriented, Team Building, Team-oriented, Work Well Independently, Problem Solving

Experience

Labor Relations Supervisor

John Deere

2016-3 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

Grovetown, Georgia

I arrange effective training and development programs for the operations leadership team to boost their knowledge and performance. Additionally, I oversee full-cycle recruiting for production partner roles, enhancing talent acquisition and workforce planning. Delivering strategic leadership, I encourage an employee base of up to 1000 production partners to attain set goals. Furthermore, I manage the creation and implementation of robust labor relations strategies with a focus on achieving organizational goals.

Quality Management Specialist

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

2014-7 - 2016-3 · 1 yr 9 mos

Augusta, Georgia Area

Identified and mitigated barriers to successful application of quality improvement initiatives by analyzing trends and data. Fostered alignment with organizational directives as key liaison between the facility and the DBHDD Policy Office. Gathered audit data with accuracy and reliability for effective analysis and reporting. Initiated and assisted in performance improvement projects for skilled nursing facility to elevate patient care standards. Collaborated with unit management to expedite implementation of corrective action plans following federal and state audits.

HR Consultant

ADP

2012-11 - 2014-4 · 1 yr 6 mos

Augusta, Georgia Area

I administered comprehensive HRIS systems, WorkforceNow HRIS, for client companies with employee bases ranging from 300 to 999. To ensure compliance with new laws, I stayed current on employment legislation and court rulings, particularly regarding HR practices like healthcare and retirement benefits. Additionally, I conducted thorough research to address client inquiries across various HR disciplines, including compensation, benefits, employment law, performance management, affirmative action, change management, and workforce planning.