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Melissa Reddy-McManus

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Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner at L3Harris Technologies
Jupiter, Florida, United States

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  • Rocketdyne
    Senior Manager Human Resources Business Parner
    Rocketdyne
    Aug 2026 - Current (1 month)
    Building the workforce behind the future of space exploration. As an HR Business Partner leader at Rocketdyne, I’m helping shape the people, culture, and organizational strategy supporting one of America’s most iconic aerospace brands as it embarks on its next chapter. By partnering with leaders across engineering, manufacturing, AI, cyber, and mission-critical operations, I help build high-performing teams that fuel innovation in a complex, highly regulated environment. My focus includes strategic HR partnership, organizational effectiveness, leadership coaching, workforce planning, employee relations, change management, and building scalable people practices that enable both business performance and an exceptional employee experience.
  • LHarris Technologies
    Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partner
    LHarris Technologies
    Mar 2024 - Aug 2026 (2 years 6 months)
    Serve as the HR leader for two unionized sites in Florida and New Jersey, as well as a non-union site in Mississippi, providing strategic HR partnership to executives and supporting a workforce of 700 employees. • Led collective bargaining negotiations as first-chair negotiator, securing mutually beneficial agreements for both the company and union partners. • Developed and implemented proactive union avoidance strategies, strengthening employee relations and contributing to reduced turnover rates. • Acted as a trusted advisor and HR change agent to senior leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to drive employee engagement and organizational performance.
  • LHarris Technologies
    Manager, HR Business Partner
    LHarris Technologies
    May 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 11 months)
    • Served as Site HR Lead for two unionized locations in Florida and New Jersey, overseeing all HR operations and initiatives. • Managed labor relations, including administration of collective bargaining agreements and resolution of employee issues. • Developed and executed strategic HR plans to support business objectives and drive organizational effectiveness. • Provided comprehensive HR support across all site functions, ensuring alignment with company policies and goals.
  • LHarris Technologies
    Senior Specialist, HR Business Partner - Corporate Headquarters
    LHarris Technologies
    May 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 1 month)
    • Served as HR Business Partner supporting key corporate functions nationwide, including Supply Chain, Security, IT, EH&S, and Operations. • Provided strategic HR guidance and solutions to executives and employees across Aerojet Rocketdyne, driving alignment between business objectives and people strategies. • Partnered with leadership to address workforce planning, talent development, and employee relations, ensuring effective support for organizational goals.
  • LHarris Technologies
    Senior Specialist, HR Business Partner
    LHarris Technologies
    Jul 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 11 months)
    • Served as HR Site Leader for a unionized facility, overseeing all HR operations and supporting site executives and strategic business initiatives. • Project managed the closure of a manufacturing site with approximately 1,000 employees, including the successful termination of the union collective bargaining agreement. • Led the transfer of hundreds of engineers to other locations, managing relocation logistics and facilitating new job offers to ensure a smooth transition for impacted employees. • Maintained strong partnership with site leadership throughout the transition, providing ongoing HR support and guidance during a period of significant organizational change.
  • LHarris Technologies
    Specialist, HR Business Partner / Site Lead
    LHarris Technologies
    Oct 2017 - Jul 2018 (10 months)
    • Served as HR Site Lead and Labor Relations Manager, supporting all site functions including Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations. • Managed collective bargaining agreements and led labor negotiations to ensure positive outcomes for both the organization and union partners. • Provided comprehensive HR support across departments, fostering collaboration and driving alignment with business objectives.
  • LHarris Technologies
    Analyst, Talent Acquisition
    LHarris Technologies
    Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 1 month)
    • Coordinated and facilitated site new hire orientations, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for all incoming employees. • Managed full-cycle recruiting for various roles, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top talent to meet organizational needs. • Led and supported special projects within the Talent Acquisition team to drive process improvements and enhance recruitment strategies. • Organized and executed college recruiting initiatives, building strong relationships with universities to attract emerging talent.
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    Small Business Owner
    The Onyx LLC
    Apr 2008 - Jan 2016 (7 years 10 months)
  • Best Buy
    Human Resources Manager
    Best Buy
    Dec 2000 - Apr 2010 (9 years 5 months)
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  • University of Phoenix
    Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
    University of Phoenix
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