Darren Reed Email & Phone Number

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

• Partnered with senior executive level leadership teams and HR COE’s to build and execute comprehensive and integrated portfolio of HR strategies, including talent management, performance management, learning and development, engagement, compensation, change management, and organization design.• Delivered solutions to improve processes and optimize organizational effectiveness, focusing on developing and implementing optimal people strategies to accomplish business objectives and leverage talent.• Led team of HR professionals comprised of HRBPs in U.S. and one HR operations manager in Canada. • Oversaw and coordinated HR specialty functions to implement strategic business unit people plans, including organizational development, talent management, compensation, change management, and communications.• Guided cross-functional teams in conducting M&A due diligence and acquisition integration for entities across North America and India, resulting in successful completion of two acquisition transactions involving 2,500 employees. • Headed multiple large-scale organization transformations from 100 to 2,500 employees successfully, creating strategies to support transformations including organization design, change management, and talent management. • Managed rollout of Prosci Change Practitioner training to over 100 leaders, preparing for large-scale transformation.• Directed offshore transition project in India, resulting in $1 million reduction in operational costs.• Implemented comprehensive training program on LEAN management practices, leading to 20% increase in employee productivity company-wide.• Performed implementation of organizational restructuring, reducing hierarchical layers and expanding spans of control, and leading to $750k in annual cost savings.• Developed comprehensive HR results dashboard and monthly business review for executive leadership, facilitating data-driven decision-making.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

• Led and managed team of seven HR professionals in various HR domains, including HR business partners, talent acquisition, and benefits administration through HR transformation initiative.• Collaborated with senior executives to formulate and implement organizational strategies, resulting in 13% increase in operational efficiency and 10% reduction in costs across product, technology, operations, legal & compliance, marketing, and other key departments.• Built and implemented comprehensive portfolio of HR strategies including talent management, learning, engagement, compensation, change management, and communications strategies to support business objectives. • Worked in collaboration with global internal client groups in U.K., Hong Kong, and Singapore, successfully delivering high-impact HR solutions resulting in 10% increase in employee engagement scores.• Guided multiple large-scale organizational transformations, overseeing team of cross-functional members to successfully implement reorganization strategies.• Utilized strategic planning and forecasting skills to guide successful execution of HR plans, resulting in seamless scaling of regional office's workforce.• Co-chaired DE&I council, facilitating creation of strategic plan that led to 12% increase in diverse hires within first year.• Employed technical skills in HR analytics to identify performance gaps and implement targeted interventions, leading to 10% reduction in turnover and expedited exits of underperforming employees.

Mayfield Village, Oh, Us

• Partnered with senior-level Technology Division executives, including CIO, to proactively develop and implement strategic HR-related solutions to support the achievement of key business goals and objectives. • Collaborated with executive leaders to generate innovative ideas and develop solutions, enhancing the effectiveness of HR processes, policies, and programs. • Led HR projects and initiatives, developed project plans, coordinated project teams, and developed and implemented project plans to ensure that milestones and project goals were achieved. • Initiated and led redesign of 400+ technology jobs in the transformation job family, achieving a cost savings of $4M+ in salaries. • Designed and implemented a comprehensive HR strategy that propelled the regional IT development office's growth from under 100 employees to over 500 within a span of 3 years. • Developed and implemented HR programs, policies, and procedures that improved efficiency, created valuable tools for managers, and increased employee retention and engagement. • Engineered a comprehensive organizational restructuring for regional office leading to a 15% increase in operational efficiency and a 10% reduction in annualized turnover.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Health Care Administration

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business