HR Leader for global Rhythm Management Group.

Promoted to Director, Regional Compensation.Responsible for the compensation strategy of four of the Company's six divisions.

• Manage compensation programs (exec comp, equity, base pay, bonus, recognition, retention) for company’s 3 largest divisions, with US and international sites, and >10,000 employees.• With the Sr. Director of Compensation, the VP of Total Rewards, and Legal, supported board reporting on various topics, including bonus programs, merit pay, retention programs, etc.• During the creation of the new Cardiac Rhythm Vascular division, designed bonus program and achieved senior executive buy-in, including a new R&D incentive based on product development.• Key member of cross-functional HR team responsible for restructuring divisional HR team, achieving $1.8 million in annual cost savings.• Designed and implemented corporate-wide reward and recognition program, including regular financial audits, resulting in global consistency with local autonomy for tailoring programs to business needs. • Led team of three analysts in completing core compensation activities and key process improvements (surveys, structures, merit and adjustment budgets, consulting to business leaders and HR partners).• Redesigned compensation training for 3,000 managers across the globe, building manager skills in retaining key talent by better utilizing and communicating our compensation programs.• Developed and conducted compensation and strategy training sessions to HR partners and senior business leaders.

• Led team of five HR business partners supporting the Maple Grove and Plymouth sites, responsible for 3,400 employees, 1 million square feet. • Key leader on cross-functional team that re-designed and launched a manager level self-service platform for managing employee data, providing an annual return on investment of >$250k.• Proactively coached and developed direct reports, improving the strategic consulting services provided to the business.• Partnered with Global Mobility team on domestic and international relocations of strategic talent.• Strategically managed compensation budgets. For example, drove aggressive adjustments to preemptively retain key talent, and for other employees, led a greater cost management approach.

• Served as HR responsible for > 900 employees across multiple sites and functions, including 6 VPs and over 100 directors and managers.• Coached leaders on issues impacting morale, performance, employee development and organizational effectiveness, including root cause analysis and execution of appropriate solutions.• Served as a key resource, coach, and mentor to HR colleagues.• Led major projects, including site lead of a job description project that ensuring compliance with FDA and global regulatory requirements.• Supported executives, in partnership with assigned recruiters, in the talent acquisition and compensation of critical senior and strategic positions.• Successfully coached leaders through a major reduction in force initiative, including strategic review of future business requirements, assessment and selection of employees, and exit/notification.• Led design and delivery of global team strategic planning meetings, functional and cross-functional groups, and team effectiveness initiatives.

• Teach MBA and bachelors-level courses in both on-line and face to face formats, using principles of adult learning, resulting in strong positive feedback from adult and professional students. • Review and update course content annually to ensure current resources and relevance.• Design curricula and submit for formal approval from the college dean, faculty review committees, and accreditation reviews. Upon approval developed hybrid content to include interactive online learning along with face to face content.