Diane Daley Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Alexandria, Eg

Provide HR consulting services in all functional areas for a diverse group of business clients nationwide. I am open to full-time, fractional, and project focused engagements.

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer/Chief Human Resources Officer (CLO/CHRO), I led the Human Capital function with a high level of autonomy.Spearheaded the planning, leadership, development, coordination, and seamless implementation of comprehensive Human Capital programs, policies, and processes. These initiatives were strategically aligned to advance the organization's core objectives, covering critical areas such as Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations and Engagement, Compensation and Benefits, Leave Administration, Legal Compliance, Health and Wellness, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Initiatives.Provided oversight and direction to the Human Capital team, fostering a culture of collaboration and synergy across all organizational departments. Through cross-functional partnerships, I ensured the integration of human capital strategies into every aspect of the organization's operations.Entrusted with managing the employee journey, navigating through the entirety of the employee lifecycle with precision and care. This encompassed talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and beyond. I championed a comprehensive approach to nurturing the employee experience and drove engagement and retention strategies while also tactfully managing exit procedures.In addition to core HR responsibilities, I assumed ownership of the following: developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures, managing employee records, overseeing benefits procurement and administration, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and optimizing HR technology solutions for seamless integration into operations.

Scottsdale, Az, Us

Blackboard Inc. sold the Transact business in May 2019. Transact Campus Inc. is now owned by a private equity firm and operates as an independent company. Product offerings are transformative payments and credential-driven transactions and privileges that elevate the student, family, and institutional experience.Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer at Transact Campus HQ, with dotted line reporting to multiple division leaders, served as Human Resources Business Partner to approximately 500 employees.Integral player in the executive leadership team and the vanguard of the Human Resources function following the divestiture from Blackboard Inc.Built the Human Resources function from ground zero and had sole responsibility for timely and quality delivery of all HR support and services post-divestiture.Trusted confidant, advisor, and mentor to the executive leadership team and people managers across the organization.

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Blackboard Inc. (now Anthology Inc.) is dedicated to leveraging technology to facilitate access to education, empowering individuals to transform their lives and the world around them.Reported directly to the Chief People Officer, while also maintaining dotted line reporting relationships with multiple division leaders. Overseeing approximately 1500 employees dispersed globally, my responsibilities spanned various aspects of human resources management and strategic planning.Trusted advisor and member of the human resources executive leadership team, offering guidance, feedback, and consultation on talent management, organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives. Collaborating closely with division leaders, I aligned HR strategies with each division's objectives, providing counsel on staff planning, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and employee development.Project Lead for four acquisitions and one divestiture, managing due diligence processes and facilitating smooth integration efforts. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in cultivating and preserving Blackboard's corporate culture, embodying and promoting the company's vision, mission, values, and associated behaviors.Managed the rollout of company-wide HR programs, communications, and cascades for my assigned client groups. I advised business leaders on HR considerations, providing insights into potential contributions, solutions, implications, and risks associated with proposed initiatives.Responsible for executing organizational realignments, including layoffs, position eliminations, and outsourcing efforts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance with relevant regulations.

Columbus, Ga, Us

TSYS is an industry leader in electronic payments processing serving merchants and financial institutions world-wide.Reported to the Vice President, Human Resources, and served as Human Resources Business Partner to 500+ employees in Information Technology, Finance, Legal and the Customer Care Center (call center).Supported the management team; provided guidance and coaching, ensured the team was linked appropriately to the HR resources they needed to build bench strength, drive strategy, and produce results.Investigated complaints and brought to resolution. Provided oversight and direction to managers and other HR staff in the investigation of any internal/external complaints of ethics violations, discrimination, sexual harassment, and other employee relations matters.Responsible for company’s Human Resources compliance. Audit Liaison for both internal and external auditors. Maintained all HR Sarbanes Oxley documentation for quarterly certifications.Managed all leaves of absence including FMLA, STD, military, and personal leaves.Developed and managed a year-long Supervisors Development Program for company’s Managed Services/Customer Care Center.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Reported to the CIO with a dotted line to the VP, Human Resources. Responsible for all aspects of human resources and administrative support services for 400+ employees in Information Technology Department of University of Phoenix’s Corporate Services Division.Served as liaison between Corporate HR and IT department regarding communication and implementation of internal policies and programs, management of the salary administration process, employee benefit open enrollments, and HRIS transactions.Supervised a technical recruiter in the coordination of staffing needs, job postings, screening candidates, checking references, preparing offer letters, and overseeing the onboarding process.Successfully authored application for Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT. Improved ranking from #59 in 2004 to #38 in 2005 by working with the management team to better define and clearly communicate the organization’s vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities.Selected as a member of Apollo Corporate University’s Advisory Council responsible for assessing enterprise-wide training needs, evaluating curricula and methods of delivery, and selection of training providers. Participated in executive panels charged with strategizing and implementing reorganization and down-sizing initiatives resulting in upgrading of IT staff skill sets and competencies.