Debbie Williams, Mhr, Mba, Cpc Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

◆ Active partnership with the Senior Executive Leadership Team (SELT), while reporting to the CEO. ◆ Sole HR for 180+ US employees across five different entities in multi-states. ◆ Integrate new business achieved through joint ventures and acquisitions. Two new acquisitions in 2023 into the company; 70+ employees in multi-states.◆ Partner with the leadership teams to execute a variety of corporate-wide programs, such as reorganization, benefit programs, performance management, and compensation analysis and structure. ◆ Evaluated current performance management program and elevated the program to include learning and development to drive career pathing to increase retention. ◆ Created and implemented leadership learning and development for people leaders.◆ Compliance audit and implementation with ADP and current benefit carriers to establish multi-electronic file feeds to improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities.◆ Develop an ongoing strategy for recruiting high-caliber staff while ensuring equitable compensation packages.◆ Constructed and implemented new orientation and onboarding programs resulting in effective integration into the company to decrease turnover. ◆ Compliance and audit policies, processes, and procedures for all employees in multi-states. ◆ Training and streamlining other HR operations for long-term business growth.

United States

In my journey into a career as an Executive Human Resource Leader, I have collaborated and blended a dedication to drive organizational success through progressive HR practices and exceptional leadership. I am eager to leverage my skills, experience, and passion for HR excellence to lead an HR team and contribute to continued growth and success. My industry experience spans retail, software/technology, and board game/entertainment.Contact: debbiewilliamsmba@outlook.com Responsible Global Human Resource Executive with an extensive track record of leadership and strategic impact in human resources management. Experience in crafting and executing HR strategies that drive organizational excellence and foster a thriving workplace culture.◆ Strategic HR Leadership: Proven ability to align HR strategies with overall business objectives, ensuring that talent management initiatives directly contribute to corporate growth.◆ Employee Engagement: Adept at creating and implementing engagement strategies that enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity.◆ Performance and Leadership Development: Proficient in designing and implementing employee training programs that enhance skills, improve performance, and drive career development.◆ Organizational Change: Expertise in leading change management initiatives, managing restructuring efforts, and facilitating cultural transformations that enhance agility and innovation.◆ Employee Relations: Skilled in resolving complex workplace issues, fostering positive employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.◆ Talent Acquisition and Development: Demonstrated success in building high-performance teams through strategic talent acquisition, robust onboarding, and ongoing development programs.

Enthusiastic to re-POWER with you and your team! Reflect ~ Empower ~ Plan ~ Overcome ~ Work ~ Execute ~ Release ◆ Coaching: ◆ Self-leadership growth and pivoting your personal & professional self. ◆ Build your “personal brand”. ◆ Career transition, and networking. ◆ Consulting: ◆ HR Operations within any industry. ◆ Business strategic planning. ◆ Business leadership + people leadership + building teams.Make a connection through ddwconsulting@outlook.com and let the fun begin!

North America

◆ Responsible for 350+ US employees in North America◆ Motivated and coached a team of 12 employees (HR & facilities)◆ Enhanced performance management compensation program with learning and development◆ Managed and rolled out market analysis and compensation project ($2M)◆ Created and rolled out HR & Facility Operational Budget◆ Benefits analysis and compliance for health and retirement ◆ Employee engagement - global employee culture survey ◆ Leadership development and coaching people leaders

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

◆ Executed the performance and compensation/bonus management strategy for 2022.◆ Coached the leadership team to be performance-ready for employee review conversations.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

◆ Delivered practical leadership development curriculum for emerging leaders, new leaders, and middle to senior management, including leadership of 13 global leader cohorts and coaching for more than 100 global employees.◆ Partnered with cross-functional teams across the organization to develop and promote career progression paths for team members. ◆ Assisted in selecting, maintaining, and overseeing relationships with external leadership development providers.◆ Managed, monitored, and ensured performance management and compensation programs and budgets.◆ Provided thoughtful leadership to the executive team on talent management strategies.◆ Developed and implemented select high-potential talent programs to support internal talent.◆ Demonstrated success in the design, development, and delivery of innovative programs for individual contributors to senior leaders.

Minnesota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

◆ Built a team of 1 to a team of 10 HR operations and administrative.◆ Transformed HR US to be a Global HR operation. ◆ Created, and owned finances and budgets for Human Resources.◆ Implemented both HR systems, ADP and Workday. ◆ Developed performance management programs/processes; coaching, mentoring, succession planning, standard practices, and compensation and benefits.◆ Partnered with the ELT (Executive Leadership Team) to support and execute company mergers and acquisitions in Vancouver, Canada, and Sweden.◆ Oversaw recruiting and interview readiness operations for global hiring practices. ◆ Led transformation of Human Resources reputation across the company by driving awareness of the various value-add services provided by the Human Resources function.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsible for the start-up/spin-off in 2007 and expansion of the HR Department; partnered with Executive Management to create HR policies, procedures, and programs. Manage all aspects of HR including recruitment, talent management, performance management, employee relations, training, payroll, benefits and compliance, employee leaves of absence, wellness/balance, and annual corporate giving programs. Perform HR due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Minnesota & Wisconsin

Responsible of all operations of twelve (12) retail locations with in the Minnesota and Wisconsin with 150+ employees

Mba, Business Management

Master Certification, Transformation Professional/Personal Coach

Coaching Certifications 2012 to Present ◆ Power of Possibility ◆ Practitioner Coach ◆ Narrative Coaching

Master Certification, Effective Coaching For Excellence

Master Of Arts, Organizational Management & Human Resource Management

Master Project: 360-degree Feedback Programs

Bachelors Of Arts, Human Resource Management