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Morrisville, NC, US

Responsible for driving the talent agenda, workforce optimization and translating business needs into HR requirements.

Dublin 2, IE

• Developed and executed innovative, high-touch integration program for direct hire senior executives in order to accelerate rate of integration, decrease rate of attrition, generate higher return on investment and.
• Coached and supported 50 new joiner MDs to maximize their leadership potential during transition journey, resulting in 100% retention.
• Partnered with senior business leadership to create a personalized integration success plan, securing proper sponsorship, engagement and support.
• Built, fostered and maintained trusted advisor relationships with senior leadership teams, integration sponsors and new MDs.
• Led discussions with business leadership on key integration metrics for new senior executive hires in their areas to ensure they were being leveraged at the right accounts and influenced actions.

Dublin 2, IE

• Led day-to-day operations of the global Mergers & Acquisitions HR team.
• Supported the expansion of HR team from 40 to 160 members, a remarkable 300% growth within four years.
• Directed the development and implementation of processes (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, talent development, headcount planning, financial analyses) and programs (engagement, recognition) across the.
• Partnered with HRBPs, COEs and global internal teams to identify, design and implement HR initiatives that supported the business needs of the organization and fostered a motivated and productive team.
• Supervised M&A Reporting Team of 6 located in Argentina which included hiring, developing, motivating and directing/overseeing work.

Dublin 2, IE

• Partnered with Finance senior leadership to determine final reward outcomes for a NA Business Unit of 500 people, ensuring meritocracy and adherence to local budget.
• Coached leaders on performance management/talent reviews, total reward strategy and compensation administration process, confirming that global performance management model was followed and talent priorities were.

Dublin 2, IE

• Managed and resolved complex employee relations issues across a NA Business Unit of 1,000 people.
• Conducted thorough investigations to resolve workplace conflicts, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant labor laws.
• Provided strategic guidance to senior leadership, management and HRBPs on effective approaches and solutions for people-related matters (individual cases, involuntary terminations, workforce reductions).
• Counseled and supported management and employees through challenging situations to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.

Dublin 2, IE

• Designed, created and published Total Rewards training videos for all North America employees using a self-taught VideoScribe tool.
• Managed the Market Intelligence (salary benchmarking/market analysis) workstream of a compensation strategy initiative to establish and maintain competitive compensation structures.

Dublin 2, IE

• Managed the efficient delivery of NA compensation administration process, providing guidance and support to HRBPs, managers and employees on compensation policies, procedures and inquiries.
• Collaborated with compensation team, business unit support teams and HRBPs to communicate and effectively administrate compensation for all NA employees.

Dublin 2, IE

• Managed the performance management process for a NA Business Unit of 250 people, partnering with senior management to finalize performance rating, promotion and compensation decisions.
• Facilitated 20 peer group rating calls, working with business leaders to ensure that performance management process was followed and rating distribution guidelines were met.

Dublin 2, IE

• Led and implemented change management initiatives for Accenture Global Procurement, teaming with procurement senior leadership and key stakeholders in various countries.
• Assessed/determined change management approach and successfully developed communications for Subcontractor Industrialization Program, ensuring consistency across workstream initiatives.

Dublin 2, IE

• Directed, managed and implemented HR processes, programs and change management activities for a 4,000-member US Corporate Function organization which supported the company's overall business strategy and objectives of.
• Partnered with HR and business leadership to execute talent and career management processes.
• Led and developed US Business Partner team comprised of 5 HR Managers and 10 HR Specialists.

Dublin 2, IE

Designed, managed and implemented HR programs, processes and people initiatives that impacted 3,500+ HR professionals globally.