Barbara Low Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, WI, US

Providing human resources consulting services in the Talent and Change practice team. Services include human resource process, job evaluation, succession planning, employee and leadership development, conflict resolution/employee relations, and organization development initiatives.

Des Plaines, IL, US

• Managed four-person HR team for 400 employees.
• Oversaw all aspects of HR, focusing on strategy, succession planning, legal compliance, employee relations, and cost containment.
• Implemented wellness program, resulting in at- or below-market health insurance renewals for 10 consecutive years.
• Streamlined processes by implementing technology which allowed employees access to own information.
• Automated annual compensation review process.
• Speaker at HRCI Innovate Symposium at the University of Chicago - 2/13

River Forest, IL, US

• Adjunct Professor; Dominican University, River Forest, IL.
• Teach Human Resource Management, Organization Behavior, Organization Analysis and Design, or Human Resource Development.
• Teach in Executive MBA program, Nicholas Copernicus University, Torun, Poland

Chicago, IL, US

• Created MB’s corporate university, leadership development and training programs, succession plan and career paths for 1200 employees.
• Spearheaded the cultural integration of acquired bank employees to assist with transition during Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).
• Created promotional tracks tied to education and certified instructors.
• Provided one-on-one coaching and developed formal mentor programs for management trainees and high potential managers.
• Served as instructional designer and facilitator on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), diversity/gender issues, conflict management, supervisory skills, harassment, and coaching skills, etc.
• Developed a corporate university structure including class segmentation and rotation, recruited faculty, and developed and reviewed all curricula.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Managed HR consulting practice, a division of the 30 person HR and OD consulting practice, providing services in the Midwest Region.
• Met or exceeded revenue goals each year. Received consistent “A” ratings from clients.
• Performed individual or group outplacement and career counseling services to employees in cases of termination, layoff or downsizing.
• Keynote speaker or topic presenter at numerous professional conferences.
• Developed and implemented customized performance management systems based on specific needs, goals and organizational philosophy.
• Provided guidance to clients on various employee relations issues including policy development, employee complaints and assessment liability.

Milwaukee, WI, US

• One of eight human resource consultants providing services across the State of Wisconsin. Responsible for providing services in Central and Northern Wisconsin.
• Promoted to consulting practice lead in the area office within first year of employment.
• Conducted public seminars on a variety of human resource topics.
• Provided full range of HR consulting to small and medium sized businesses.

M.S., Management & Organization Behavior

B.S., Business Administration