Tim Machado
Somerset
Summary
Dynamic HR professional skilled in enhancing organizational effectiveness and compliance. Successfully improved retention by 37% through targeted initiatives, while providing strategic guidance on employee relations and performance management across 32 facilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Human Resources Generalist
AmeriCold Logistics
Taunton, MA
08.2023 - Current
- Began supporting five distribution facilities and approximately 150 associates; expanded responsibility to 14 facilities in January 2026 following organizational restructuring, and currently serve as the strategic HR partner for 32 facilities and approximately 1,400 associates across the East Region.
- Advised leaders on employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, coaching, policy interpretation, organizational development to enhance team effectiveness.
- Led the regional performance management process for multiple performance cycles, partnering with leaders to drive accountability and employee development.
- Improved regional retention by 37% through targeted engagement and retention initiatives.
- Spearheaded implementation of enterprise HR initiatives, including Project Orion, supporting HRIS enhancements and compliance initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
Interim Field Human Resources Manager
AmeriCold Logistics
Taunton, MA
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Chosen as Interim Human Resources Manager, expanding responsibility beyond an existing five-site client group.
- Collaborated with site and regional leadership to deliver strategic guidance on employee relations, performance management, investigations, policy interpretation, and organizational effectiveness.
- Acted as a member of the regional leadership team, leading HR discussions and advising operational leaders on complex employee matters.
- Approved employee disciplinary actions and partnered with leadership on hiring decisions, workforce planning, compensation, and payroll-related matters.
- Exercised independent decision-making and HR autonomy for assigned facilities, ensuring consistent application of company policies and compliance with employment laws.
Human Resources Specialist
Wellpath Recovery Solutions
Bridgewater, MA
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Participates in employee relations by meeting with employees and conducting investigations
- Traveled to different sites in Northeast with senior leadership to aid in acquisition startup, and based on positive engagement with new hires, created a desirable place to work
- Leverage monthly metric reporting tools to identify trends / themes to root cause opportunities and share best practices with site administration and regional leadership
- Conducted exit interviews to understand employee experiences in association with the voluntary termination process
- Met with employees and conducted investigations to address employee relations issues
- Evaluated HR processes for onboarding with secondary background check service and pre-employment medical testing
- Contributed to departmental planning for process improvements in retention, audits, employee relations, and employee wellness initiatives
Education
MBA - Business Management
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA12-2019
Skills
HR compliance
HR policies implementation
Employee onboarding
Talent Management & Retention
HR Metrics Analysis
Multi-site leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Conflict resolution
Timeline
Interim Field Human Resources Manager
AmeriCold Logistics
04.2025 - 06.2025
Field Human Resources Generalist
AmeriCold Logistics
08.2023 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Wellpath Recovery Solutions
02.2022 - 08.2023
MBA - Business Management
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth