Deborah Werner Email & Phone Number

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, Us

After a multi decade career in global HR and OD I have elected to start a new chapter. Looking forward to where it may lead.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

In my current assignment I am responsible for driving strategies in the area of budget, KPI's and communications for the Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources. I am also responsible for identifying opportunities and developing change management strategies to support our functional transformation.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Lead HR position supporting the GM Treasury and Asset Management offices. Lead workplace of choice initiatives to improve overall employee engagement. Managed all aspects of talent management, compensation and employee relations. Developed leadership capability in more effectively managing individual performance. Supported a successful transition in top leadership in the Asset Management team.

Driving transformation in global human resources and across the enterprise. Leading the development and deployment of a global business forum as part of the leadership curriculum. Developing change management capability in HR professionals across the globe.

Developed and delivered OD solutions to support global functional initiatives. Delivered learning and mentored HRBP's worldwide in support of developing strategic HR skills. Designed and delivered global leadership classes for country leaders.

Responsible for OD and Change Management Initiatives in the region (China, India, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, etc.) and for developing change management capability in country.

Organizational Development, Training & HRDeveloped change management strategy and capability for Asia Pacific RegionEstablished strategic training plan for GM China and support training initiatives throughout the regionDeveloped and facilitated regional executive leadership sessionsManaged talent development for Human Resource function

Designed and implemented process improvements to global leadership development Facilitated introduction of competency based model for global leadership development process including integration into 360 and performance management processesManaged global talent management process Managed global executive coaching initiative

Redesigned HRM process that lead to better identification of leadership development candidatesLead the work and development of 4 HR professionalsIntroduced an organizational culture model linked to business performance to improve employee morale and business metricsLead the implementation of GoFast! in the organization

Manager, Global HR for GM Corporate CommunicationsManaged all aspects of HR including classified & executive compensation, leadership development, staffing, etc.Worked with senior leadership on functional consolidationFacilitated the Product & Brand Communications leadership team on re-designing the organizationCoached leadership team on a number of organizational issues including new leader transitions, performance management, leadership effectiveness

Conducted high level organizational analysis & developed strategic consulting plan for VP of EngineeringDesigned leadership effectiveness intervention for Engineering Operations in response to global census dataAnalyzed cross functional partnership in support of VLE process, designed intervention to address issuesFacilitated diversity initiative for GM Truck GroupServed on design team for inaugural Corporate Diversity Conference

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Managed annual compensation planInterpreted HR policyProvided employee relations leadershipCoached senior leaders on leadership skills & conflict resolution

Analyzed current environment & made recommendations on appropriate action plansWorked with staff resource management & communication activities to improve internal systemsCoached Vice President and direct reports on leadership effectivenessDeveloped & facilitated implementation of work process re-design within a creative environmentRe-designed, delivered and evaluated Individual Growth Strategies (IGS) system during pilot phase in

Supervised training activities at 3 group locationsDesigned, delivered, & evaluated training in business systems & team effectivenessAssessed organizational environment for strategy implementationDeveloped process in quality partnerships, strategy implementation, & synchronous organization systems for the new Mid-Size business team

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Supervised joint training activities for 4500 employees with eight direct reportsDesigned, implemented & evaluated "Quality through Teamwork" process which included instruction, follow-up & skills applicationSecured $3.3 million in state funds for new product training

Researched cases for arbitrationInterpreted contractual language for field locationsWork Group ManagerSupervised 60 employees in the chassis department at the Lake Orion Assembly Plant. Tasks included: quality control, material procurement, schedule attainment, & employee developmentPlant Labor Relations RepresentativeAdministered national & local Labor/Management agreements at the Lake Orion Assembly PlantInvestigated and resolved grievancesOrganizational Development/Training ConsultantDeveloped & facilitated programs in the areas of organizational effectiveness, teams & situational leadership

Monitored hires, promotions & transfers to ensure compliance with EEO guidelinesServed on corporate task force to review all affirmative action programs submitted to Federal Office of Contract ComplianceWrote divisional affirmative action programsInvestigated & represented the division in civil rights complaintsCoordinated skill trades training programs, rehabilitation program & hourly employment activities

Education record

Global Leadership Certificate, Global Leadership

Education record

Ms, Industrial Relations

Bsba, Marketing, Retail, Human Resources