Provide strategic & operational expertise in all areas of HR including employee relations, workforce planning, recruiting, building systems and infrastructure to drive and support growth of the company from 6 to over 150+ employees. Implemented best practice, compliant structure of internal audit controls, competitive compensation and benefits to attract and retain top industry talent, Payroll, HRIS, and Performance Management selection, implementation, training and Companywide system rollout. Policies and Procedures, Employee Handbook, and Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies. Organizational & Cultural. Leadership and Executive Coaching and Development.

Lead global human resources staff in 29 different countries in the design, development and execution of programs and systems to provide organizational effectiveness and strategic delivery of HR services. Re-engineered processes and procedures to support operational excellence through implement of new global HRIS technology (Workday) aligning the company’s global human capital strategy with corporate objectives; provided direction and oversight to global HR staff ensuring consistency in job leveling and job retitling project and redesign of global bonus plans; provided thorough effective project management and leadership of corporate initiatives delivering measureable benchmarks while adhering to associated budgets. Partnered with business unit leaders in developing strategic workforce plans to achieve key business objectives; member of 401(k) Trustee Committee, oversaw administration, audit preparation and compliance of 401(k) & Canadian RRSP; responsible for compliance research and 2008 rewrite of the CD&A section of the annual report. Supervised 28 Global HR Staff; 1800+ Employees.

Provided leadership for strategic and organizational planning and development; implemented new multi-state HRIS, time-record, and payroll systems and comprehensive immigration compliance plan. Managed and facilitated work solutions with site specific human resources and safety teams involving employee relations, investigations, performance reviews, compensation/benefits, recruitment training and ROI reporting; chaired ERISA compliance trustee committee for deferred compensation and 401k plans. Developed and maintain $2M annual HR and Administrative Services operating budget; supervised 22 multi-state human resources, safety and compliance staff; 1350+ employees.

Promoted from division HR Manager to Corporate Director of HR, reporting to the CEO and as member of the Senior Leadership team. Transformed the administrative human resource function into a Strategic Business Partner. Presented to Board of Directors and Compensation Committee semi annually; providing update on 1.4M HR Operating Budget / Executive Compensation recommendations and industry specific supporting market research and analysis. Worked closely with new CEO to successfully top grade entire company, replaced 65% of Non-Exempt and 100% of Executive Level employees. Designed and executed recruitment, compensation and severance strategies and programs. Directed HR due diligent and integration of three divestitures and one acquisition. Implemented best practice policies and procedures, with corresponding employee handbook, safety policies and manuals. Researched, selected, oversaw design and implementation of company-wide multi rater performance appraisal internet based system to establish and support performance/achievement based culture. Collaborated with internal Senior Management and external experts to design and implement top down compensation structure, comprehensive benefits and retention strategy; including market competitive salary, incentive and key employee retention programs, stock option award plan, and employee recognition programs; resulting in Zila being nominated as one of Principal Financial Group’s 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security in 2005 while maintaining fiscal budgetary parameters. Served as 401(k) Plan Trustee Committee Chairperson; responsible for developing and monitoring development strategy, regulatory compliance and timely audit and federal and state regulatory filings. Designed and oversaw implementation of fully integrated company-wide HRIS. Responsible for $1.4M Human Resources operating budget. Supervised Corporate and various location HR, Payroll, Facilities, Safety, and Administrative Staff.