Leadership

Alison Jester is Senior Vice President of Human Resources at UNIFI^®. She leads organizational development, recruitment, compensation and benefits, safety, and employee relations. She is responsible for determining and directing UNIFI’s staffing strategies to support productive business operations, in addition to advancing the company’s purpose and values.

Alison joined UNIFI in 1999 and has held progressive leadership roles in human resources. She has played a critical role in advising management teams and Executives regarding HR policies, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and fostering a diverse workplace where employees can contribute at their full potential.

Prior to joining UNIFI, Alison held human resources and management positions in the North Carolina Piedmont Triad area for companies in the manufacturing, financial services, and staffing industries. Alison specializes in shaping organizational culture and holds professional certifications from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) as well as the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) as a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).