Ann E. Bennett
About Ann E. Bennett
Ann E. Bennett is a Regulatory Compliance Manager and Designated Employer Representative at Kansas City Southern, with extensive experience in human resources management across various companies. Her career spans several roles, including positions at Smurfit-Stone and Tuthill Corporation, where she implemented innovative HR solutions and specialized in labor relations and compliance.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Ann E. Bennett has been employed at Kansas City Southern since 2015, serving as the Regulatory Compliance Manager and Designated Employer Representative. In this role, she oversees compliance with regulatory standards and ensures that the company adheres to industry regulations. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Manager of Medical and Regulatory Services from 2010 to 2015, where she managed medical compliance and regulatory processes.
Previous Experience at Smurfit-Stone
Bennett held several positions at Smurfit-Stone between 1991 and 2009. She served as the Human Resources Manager from 1991 to 1999, followed by the role of Complex Human Resource Manager from 1999 to 2006. After that, she became the Area Employee Human Resources Manager from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she worked as the Business Unit Human Resources Manager for one year from 2009 to 2010. Her tenure at Smurfit-Stone involved managing human resources functions across multiple plants.
Career at Tuthill Corporation
Ann E. Bennett worked at Tuthill Corporation as a Personnel Manager from 1983 to 1987. In this role, she was responsible for various human resources functions, contributing to the management of personnel and employee relations within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Bennett studied at Missouri State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from 1977 to 1980. She has extensive expertise in human resources management, including safety management, environmental compliance, and labor relations. Her skills encompass recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, and change management leadership.
Skills and Specializations
Ann E. Bennett specializes in labor and employee relations, focusing on collective bargaining negotiations and arbitration and grievance resolution. She has experience in managing work comp cases and FMLA administration. Additionally, she conducts management and employee training and handles EEOC investigations and responses, demonstrating her comprehensive knowledge in regulatory compliance and human resources practices.