Lissa Collier

Biography

Lissa Jaynes-Collier is Head of Human Resources & Public Affairs at Sunsong Holdings Inc., specializing in human resources strategy, talent management, employee relations, compliance, workplace safety, and public affairs within the manufacturing sector. Lissa has 14 years of comprehensive human resources experience and progressed from an entry-level coordinator role into strategic leadership. She oversees full-cycle HR operations, including executive and professional talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, payroll, performance management, employee development, retention, workplace safety, and employee relations. She works with senior leaders and department heads to identify workforce needs, define role competencies, address complex workplace matters, and align people strategy with business objectives. Her responsibilities also encompass employment-law and regulatory compliance, government reporting, workers’ compensation, unemployment matters, leave administration, immigration petitions, retirement plans, and coordination with legal counsel. She maintains organizational policies, handbooks, contracts, job descriptions, performance indicators, budgets, training materials, and organizational charts. She also evaluates compensation and benefit programs and provides recommendations to executive leadership. Her employee engagement and professional development initiatives have contributed to a reported 65 percent increase in engagement and reduced turnover. Following her promotion to lead public affairs, Lissa’s remit has expanded to building relationships with local government officials, community leaders, trade associations, and regulatory bodies, alongside opportunities to support corporate social responsibility initiatives. She brings a people-first approach to strengthening workplace culture while supporting organizational performance. Lissa earned the SHRM Certified Professional credential in 2024, passing the SHRM-CP examination with the maximum scaled score. She is affiliated with SHRM, the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association, the Dayton Development Coalition, and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. She completed her high school diploma in 2006.