John M. Failla Email & Phone Number

White Plains, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

As an Associate Director of People Learning and Talent Solutions at KPMG US, I bring over 15 years of experience in HR and organizational development with a versatile skill set that spans strategic leadership and innovative technology implementation. My recent focus on Generative AI has led to the successful adoption these technologies within our HR team, achieving the highest adoption rate across the firm and significantly enhancing our HR processes.Key achievements include:Pioneering Generative AI Implementation: Spearheaded the strategic implementation and adoption of Generative AI in HR, leading to transformative changes in our approach to HR tasks and positioning our team as a leader in technological innovation.AI-Driven Learning Technology Roadmap: Developed and executed a 2-3 year roadmap for AI integration in our learning technology stack, focusing on adaptive learning strategies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.COVID-19 Response Leadership: Played a key role in formulating and implementing HR strategies and solutions to address the challenges posed by the pandemic, ensuring business continuity and employee well-being.Degreed Platform Integration: Successfully led the integration and utilization of the Degreed platform to enhance our learning and development capabilities, significantly improving access to tailored learning opportunities for our employees.In my role, I continue to demonstrate expertise in HR and learning technology project management, advanced AI strategies, and dynamic workshop facilitation. My contributions have been instrumental in ensuring that KPMG remains a leader in employee development, technological adoption, and responsive HR strategies.

New York, Ny, Us

This HR and Learning professional adeptly led the program management and design of classroom technology at Lakehouse in Lake Nona, FL, with an $8 million budget, implementing state-of-the-art technology to enhance the learning experience. Additionally, John managed a team of instructional designers and developers, delivering over 100 web-based training courses to 55,000 FTEs and 20,000 contractors. The individual also skillfully managed the migration and implementation of the LMS from Saba On-Premise to Saba Cloud, handling a $2.8 million budget, streamlining the learning process, and demonstrating project management prowess.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

As a strategic HR leader focusing on talent management and employee development, I have successfully advised global management teams, leading to a 22% improvement in employee engagement. My expertise in sourcing, negotiating and implementing HRIS (UltiPro) and ConnectWise PSA resulted in over $380,000 in savings through cost-effective solutions. With a collaborative approach, I have guided senior and mid-level teams in strategic planning, organizational mission alignment, talent management, and succession planning, driving increased revenue by 50% and reducing costs by 10% during challenging economic times.

As an accomplished Learning and Development professional, I have designed and implemented effective professional development programs, onboarding processes, and leadership development initiatives across various departments, resulting in a 20% increase in employee satisfaction and a 24% reduction in turnover within two years. My expertise in developing and maintaining web-based content management solutions, wikis, forums, and blogs has streamlined information-seeking and strengthened industry and company-specific knowledge bases. With strong leadership skills, I have successfully hired and managed teams to deploy and facilitate training programs, supporting a rapid startup's employee growth by 500% in just two years.

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Education record

Master Of Science - Ms, Education