Michelle Shortess

Senior Manager Talent Operations

ProAmpac

Mar 2026 - Current (7 months)

Formerly TC Transcontinental Packaging

As the Senior Manager, Talent Operations, I lead the strategy, optimization, and continuous improvement of talent acquisition operations across the organization. My focus is on building scalable recruiting processes, implementing technology solutions, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the candidate and recruiter experience. I partner closely with HR, business leaders, and external vendors to streamline operations, leverage data to drive decisions, and develop innovative solutions that enable our teams to attract and hire top talent efficiently.

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

TC TRANSCONTINENTAL PACKAGING

Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 (3 months)

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
●Lead and develop a 5‑recruiter team managing 15–30+ reqs each, supporting roles with 1–20+ hires across U.S. and Canada.

●Expanded TA scope from hourly manufacturing to full‑cycle exempt/non‑exempt hiring, scaling support across 20 sites.

●Delivered ~30‑day average time‑to‑fill for high‑volume hourly roles through standardized, scalable hiring processes.

●Led ATS implementation and launched employee referral program, improving reporting, efficiency, and candidate pipelines.

●Drove workforce planning and TA integration across multi‑site operations, ensuring consistent adoption and execution.

●Partner with HRBPs and vendors (Indeed Corporate, Web

Manager, Talent Acquisition

TC TRANSCONTINENTAL PACKAGING

Jul 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 7 months)

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

●Lead a geographically distributed team of 5 recruiters across the U.S. and Canada, supporting enterprise‑wide hiring needs.

●Expanded scope from hourly manufacturing recruiting to full‑cycle exempt and non‑exempt U.S. hiring, with added Canadian support.

●Oversee workforce planning and hiring strategy across 20 manufacturing sites, aligned to plant‑level and business goals.

●Led ATS build and rollout, improving recruiting workflows, reporting, and visibility across sites.

●Launched employee referral program to strengthen candidate pipelines and increase engagement.

●Implemented scalable recruiting processes and policies, driving operationa

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

TC TRANSCONTINENTAL PACKAGING

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 (6 months)

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

●Led hourly manufacturing recruitment across 14 U.S. manufacturing sites, aligning hiring execution with workforce plans and production timelines.

●Managed workload distribution and requisition flow for a team of 3 hourly recruiters to maximize efficiency and coverage.

●Partnered with site leadership on intake sessions to define talent needs, candidate profiles, and hiring strategies.

●Collaborated with TA Director on process improvements and cross‑functional initiatives to strengthen recruiting operations.

●Provided hands‑on recruiting support during peak hiring and critical staffing periods to ensure continuity and speed.

Human Resources Manager

TC TRANSCONTINENTAL PACKAGING

Jun 2020 - Feb 2024 (3 years 9 months)

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

●Led a cross‑functional team of 3 (HR Generalist, HR Administrator, EHS Coordinator), driving operational consistency and collaboration.

●Managed complex leave and employee programs (Workers’ Comp, FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD), ensuring compliance and timely case resolution.

●Served as second chair in labor relations; handled grievances, policy updates, and union collaboration, contributing to a successful 2023 contract negotiation.

●Oversaw salary and hourly recruitment, aligning staffing strategies with evolving business and operational needs.

●Contributed to enterprise TA strategy through participation on the Corporate Recruiting Subcommittee and partnersh

Human Resources Assistant

TC TRANSCONTINENTAL PACKAGING

Jul 2017 - Jun 2020 (3 years)

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

●Executed full‑cycle recruitment for production roles, including screening, interviewing, onboarding, and new‑hire orientation.

●Managed attendance tracking for a 200‑employee workforce, supporting payroll accuracy and compliance.

●Administered disciplinary actions for 200 union employees in alignment with labor agreements and company policy.

●Served as Interim HR Manager during two maternity leaves, acting as primary HR contact and grievance lead for two onsite unions.

●Supported labor relations through grievance documentation, policy coordination, and ongoing union communications.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Neenah Enterprises Inc

Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 (7 months)

• Attracted and sourced qualified candidates for entry-level roles through targeted outreach and strategic sourcing techniques.
• Successfully hired approximately 30 candidates every two weeks, meeting aggressive staffing goals and supporting high-volume recruitment needs.
• Reviewed applications, coordinated and conducted interviews, and facilitated pre-employment testing to ensure a smooth and efficient hiring process.
• Drafted job assignments for new hires, aligning roles with operational needs and candidate strengths.
• Led new hire orientation and onboarding sessions, ensuring a positive candidate experience and seamless integration into the organization.

Human Resources Intern

Coveris Group

Jun 2016 - Jan 2017 (8 months)

• Conducted phone screens, reference checks, and interviews to support recruitment efforts for production roles.
• Assisted in transitioning legacy training programs into Alchemy, a modern training software platform, improving accessibility and consistency.
• Maintained attendance tracking for approximately 200 employees, supporting accurate reporting and compliance.
• Facilitated HR new hire orientation sessions, ensuring smooth onboarding and positive employee experience.

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