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Experience with global and matrix organizations. Collaborate/Integrate with legal, L&D, and HR Teams to manage a wide variety of work streams related to employee performance, productivity, and engagement challenges to scale business.• Acted as trusted advisor and strategic business partner to all non revenue teams (>2K EE's).• Leverage deep understanding of business to translate business plans and drive BU talent agenda; including assessing, developing, interviewing, coaching and… Show more Experience with global and matrix organizations. Collaborate/Integrate with legal, L&D, and HR Teams to manage a wide variety of work streams related to employee performance, productivity, and engagement challenges to scale business.• Acted as trusted advisor and strategic business partner to all non revenue teams (>2K EE's).• Leverage deep understanding of business to translate business plans and drive BU talent agenda; including assessing, developing, interviewing, coaching and implementing company-wide talent management.• Established Leave of Absence policies, systems, and administration for world-wide employee base.• Managed talent transitions to UK and Australia; implemented sponsorship applications and developed global mobility assignment policies.• Provided trends, feedback, and other ancillary data for executive review that improved benefits, policies, efficiency of HR team and Workday platform deployment. Show less

HR SME providing highly tailored strategy, recruitment planning, cost effective infrastructure improvements, policy development, and coaching to executive leadership for start-up companies, including home care and rehabilitation to aging/disabled parents.• Developed exit strategy plans, employee communication and CEO messaging to right-size start-up organization. • Provided career transition coaching and resume development that landed C-level executive a new position with increased… Show more HR SME providing highly tailored strategy, recruitment planning, cost effective infrastructure improvements, policy development, and coaching to executive leadership for start-up companies, including home care and rehabilitation to aging/disabled parents.• Developed exit strategy plans, employee communication and CEO messaging to right-size start-up organization. • Provided career transition coaching and resume development that landed C-level executive a new position with increased salary and relocation benefits. • Designed and delivered content and structure for 2 Day non-profit Board of Directors planning meetings to determine strategic membership engagement, build teamwork, and empower board members to achieve results. Show less

Lead, guide and manage all areas of human resources for non-profit PA Veterans Hospital and Stanford University’s research units and leadership teams (>180 research projects).• Leveraged the full breadth of HR function in a highly contextual and process oriented culture which led to effective business solutions; compensation management, full cycle recruitment/visa, HRIS, annual performance appraisal process, workforce planning and revised HR policies. • Focused on guiding… Show more Lead, guide and manage all areas of human resources for non-profit PA Veterans Hospital and Stanford University’s research units and leadership teams (>180 research projects).• Leveraged the full breadth of HR function in a highly contextual and process oriented culture which led to effective business solutions; compensation management, full cycle recruitment/visa, HRIS, annual performance appraisal process, workforce planning and revised HR policies. • Focused on guiding organizational change/transition management and process improvement utilizing LEAN methodology. Show less

Strategic integration, management, and tactical execution of all human resources functions for K-8 private school and mega church ministry teams.• Managed annual school employment and severance agreements, legal disputes and highly sensitive employee relations issues, driving continuous process improvement, coaching, and administering workers’ compensation case load with legal counsel. • Created HR infrastructure that led to standardization of processes and business tools that… Show more Strategic integration, management, and tactical execution of all human resources functions for K-8 private school and mega church ministry teams.• Managed annual school employment and severance agreements, legal disputes and highly sensitive employee relations issues, driving continuous process improvement, coaching, and administering workers’ compensation case load with legal counsel. • Created HR infrastructure that led to standardization of processes and business tools that dramatically improved the culture and systems throughout the organization; full cycle recruitment, on-boarding systems, performance management systems, compliant HR policy development, PayScale compensation and major benefit plan provider changes. • Designed and delivered communication and stakeholder engagement plans, including identification and definition of method and channels to drive organizational changes. Show less

Support C-suite in leading strategic talent and people initiatives across a deficit based non-profit operation. Managed 7 staff; HRBP, Staffing, Records Management, Training, and Payroll. • Executed major organizational changes, employee engagement / messaging, retention strategies, compensation redesign, leadership development and designed all management retreats and off-site business meetings. • Optimized grant funding opportunities by providing organizational assessment and developed… Show more Support C-suite in leading strategic talent and people initiatives across a deficit based non-profit operation. Managed 7 staff; HRBP, Staffing, Records Management, Training, and Payroll. • Executed major organizational changes, employee engagement / messaging, retention strategies, compensation redesign, leadership development and designed all management retreats and off-site business meetings. • Optimized grant funding opportunities by providing organizational assessment and developed business case for change to restructure clinical departments/programs. • Led multiple leadership development programs; created a strategic alliance with tech partners (Yahoo, PayPal, Adobe, and Marcus Buckingham) to provide pro-bono services, training consultants, and resources. Show less

Drive large scale culture change and champion organizational effectiveness for agency-wide non-profit.• Hands-on leadership and management of all HR with emphasis on improving productivity, identifying premier customer service opportunities, optimizing business systems, leadership development, retooled and standardized HR processes, metrics and policies. • Collaborated with executive teams to land more than $7M grant funding; key driver executing end-to-end reorganization plan and… Show more Drive large scale culture change and champion organizational effectiveness for agency-wide non-profit.• Hands-on leadership and management of all HR with emphasis on improving productivity, identifying premier customer service opportunities, optimizing business systems, leadership development, retooled and standardized HR processes, metrics and policies. • Collaborated with executive teams to land more than $7M grant funding; key driver executing end-to-end reorganization plan and expansion strategies that accelerated agency’s strategic direction. • Delivered reorganization action plans; roll-out of each operational component, mobilized teams and stakeholders’/community leaders’/board members creating employee synergy and engagement.• Enabled cultural transition from entitlement to performance driven via development and implementation of competency based appraisal and compensation systems. Show less

High level diagnostic and OD intervention solutions across Legal and Insurance Product Management business units (1700 EE client group) (Insurance Industry >6k EE's). • Partnered with HR shared service teams, focused on strategic workforce planning, project manage and facilitated large scale business case for change planning sessions, HR scorecard measurements, addressing talent management gaps and leadership development.• Collaborated with executive leaders to diversify and develop… Show more High level diagnostic and OD intervention solutions across Legal and Insurance Product Management business units (1700 EE client group) (Insurance Industry >6k EE's). • Partnered with HR shared service teams, focused on strategic workforce planning, project manage and facilitated large scale business case for change planning sessions, HR scorecard measurements, addressing talent management gaps and leadership development.• Collaborated with executive leaders to diversify and develop CSAA's marketing strategies that galvanize sales in the Latino market. Show less

Oversee HR startup operations, including concept and design of business systems and processes, staffing, compensation, benefits plans, people management practices, policy development and payroll. Partnered with the executive teams to lead rapid growth trajectory and created global best-in-class talent programs.● Coached executive teams through strategic planning for their leadership development function including succession planning and created career development paths and retention plans… Show more Oversee HR startup operations, including concept and design of business systems and processes, staffing, compensation, benefits plans, people management practices, policy development and payroll. Partnered with the executive teams to lead rapid growth trajectory and created global best-in-class talent programs.● Coached executive teams through strategic planning for their leadership development function including succession planning and created career development paths and retention plans for high potentials for PerkinElmer (PKI, Opto Lighting Division). ● Assessed complex business opportunities and implemented organizational strategies in response to expansion and business transformation, executing talent acquisition plans and reorganization of functional teams for PKI.● Developed and implemented comprehensive total compensation and incentive strategy plans that produced industry specific benchmark/trends returning enterprise to market competitiveness for e-Time Capital (e-Commerce start-up) and PKI.. ● Delivered a wide range of OD interventions, talent management plans, coaching and team development that improved organizational effectiveness and talent pipeline for PKI, e-Time Capitol, Voice Access Technology (Communications Software start-up), Rapid 5 Networks (Telecom Software start-up), and Business Wire (Communication Services). Show less

Lead global HR initiatives and retention strategies in response to rapid business changes and cultural transformation for telecom software; M&A process integration, new leadership assimilation, litigation management, VISA programs, retention strategy programs, US/UK benefit plans restructure, employee relations management, global HR policies and overseas assignment programs. Managed 7 staff at virtual office sites in US/UK.● Retained 100% key positions developing performance based ISO's… Show more Lead global HR initiatives and retention strategies in response to rapid business changes and cultural transformation for telecom software; M&A process integration, new leadership assimilation, litigation management, VISA programs, retention strategy programs, US/UK benefit plans restructure, employee relations management, global HR policies and overseas assignment programs. Managed 7 staff at virtual office sites in US/UK.● Retained 100% key positions developing performance based ISO's and bonus plans and co-created scale-able training program for technical domain expertise.● Facilitated C-level product launch session that redefined critical product functionality, target market and global go to market strategy.● Substantial benefit cost savings by revising US/UK group benefits to superior plan package and implementing UK Share Save Scheme Plan. Show less

Build-up and launch a semiconductor company-wide learning and development programs aligned with strategic and cultural goals. Development, oversight and implementation of content, evaluation, and measurement for business impact/ROI ($2B, 4k + EE's).● Drove a solid global L&D footprint for 4 divisions; architecting 360 leadership, succession planning, leadership and management programs, Master/PhD Technical Rotation program, MIT Intern program, and produced on boarding video.● Trained… Show more Build-up and launch a semiconductor company-wide learning and development programs aligned with strategic and cultural goals. Development, oversight and implementation of content, evaluation, and measurement for business impact/ROI ($2B, 4k + EE's).● Drove a solid global L&D footprint for 4 divisions; architecting 360 leadership, succession planning, leadership and management programs, Master/PhD Technical Rotation program, MIT Intern program, and produced on boarding video.● Trained more than 250 leaders; managed training consultants, corporate wide training assessment / needs analysis, curriculum design, program roll-out, and train-the-trainer programs.DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES - Track System DivisionLead, direct, and evolve the overall HR function (12 professional staff) to support manufacturing division focused on growth and change to capture market share for two years ($350M). Executed aggressive growth plans and implemented cultural shift changes, workforce strategy plans, college relations programs, HRIS/Payroll conversion, AAP/EEO programs, and employee relations management. ● Doubled workforce recruiting world-class talent and integrated teams of technical bench for seamless workflow and a culture of innovation. ● Managed high potential litigation cases, conducted complex investigations and collaborated with legal counsel to significantly mitigate and/or eliminate employment liability/risk. Show less

Established HR function and systems servicing 9 regional offices across the US solving complex business challenges through people-related solutions. Supported executives in leading major reorganization and cultural changes that restored profitability. Consolidated business operations, converted 9 regions into profit centers, implemented sales and leadership training, developed incentive compensation plans and project managed a comprehensive field technical training program.