Cearsti Montierth

About

With a robust educational foundation from the University of Phoenix, holding both an MBA and a BBA in Human Resources Management, this professional has excelled in various HR roles. Currently serving as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Lockheed Martin, they have revolutionized staffing processes through data-driven strategies, significantly reducing hiring cycle times. Previously, they contributed to strategic HR decisions and managed complex employee transitions at Lockheed Martin. Their tenure at Amazon involved enhancing employee relations and strategic operational planning. Additionally, they impart knowledge as an Adjunct Business Instructor at Southern New Hampshire University, fostering student engagement in HR principles. Their expertise in HR data analytics and resource management underscores their ability to drive organizational success and support leadership with actionable insights.

Experience

• Senior Human Resources Business Partner · Lockheed Martin05-01-2023

  Created and implemented a data-driven requisition report that transformed staffing, giving leadership real-time insight into staffing needs, reducing delays, and improving time-to-fill metrics. Developed a requisition status tracker, pinpointing bottlenecks in the hiring process, resulting in reduced cycle times. Managed a $1.5M employee recognition budget, optimizing monthly reporting and driving efficient reallocation of resources. Excelled as the HR Data Expert, leveraging advanced Excel techniques to generate actionable insights for leadership.

• Human Resources Business Partner · Lockheed Martin10-01-2021 – 05-01-2023

  Provided leadership with actionable insights by analyzing business data, leading to improved strategic HR decisions. Led data management efforts during a major employee separation resulting from contract transitions, ensuring a smooth process for both exiting employees and organizational leadership. Collaborated with leadership to track employee movements, ensuring compliance and minimizing disruption during organizational restructuring. Acted as a key advisor during the transition, maintaining communication and support for employees while aligning with strategic HR objectives.

• Adjunct Business Instructor · Southern New Hampshire University02-01-2022

  Facilitate online Business & HR courses, guiding students through scenario-based learning and practical applications of HR principles. Support student engagement and critical thinking by encouraging participation in discussions, projects, and assessments. Ensure fair and accurate grading while providing constructive feedback to promote student development.

• Human Resources Partner · Amazon08-01-2020 – 10-01-2021

  Empowered site leadership and associates by providing comprehensive HR support, with a strong emphasis on enhancing employee relations. Partnered with all levels of leadership to navigate difficult conversations, conduct thorough investigations, and deliver impactful feedback, up to and including termination decisions. Took a pivotal role in strategic operational planning, driving success through a focus on HR-owned metrics and organizational leadership initiatives.

Education

• University of PhoenixMaster of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services
• University of PhoenixBachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management

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