Responsible for strategy development and leadership of enterprise HR operations services and solutions including HRIS, project and process implementation. Sets the direction to continuously improve the delivery from HR Service Centers around in the US, India, Poland, Spain and China. Emphasis in 5 key strategic areas: Digitization, Standardization, Mobile Application, Automation, Reporting & Analytics. Enables service delivery through strategic vendor partnerships, leadership, development and engagement of a 50-person team, and cross functional collaborative enterprise relationships.

Strategic HR partner serving the core Metal Cutting business leadership in areas of talent management, succession planning, leadership development, communications, change management and employee engagement. HR leader guiding strategy and implementation of transformational change in both the commercial and operational aspects of the business while navigating a global pandemic and economic decline. Creates energy through engaging global relationships founded on trust and execution.

Perform the role of strategic HR Business Partner to key corporate functions and enterprise leaders which includes talent management, development and succession planning, compensation analysis, workforce planning, organization design and performance management. Lead Talent Development and Organizational Effectiveness team, Corporate Relations and change management efforts for strategic change initiatives impacting the business globally.

Manage the design and implementation of Global Compensation programs to attract, motivate and engage employees and support the overall HR strategy. Develop and implement a competitive set of compensation programs, including variable compensation, incentive and other programs to support achieving business objectives.-Develop global compensation programs to ensure appropriate compliance and governance with respect to position titles, levels and compensation structures, pay equity and legal/regulatory requirements-Design and maintenance of global variable compensation, sales incentives and reward and recognition programs for all non-executive employee segments-Research and evaluate compensation market data and trends and recommend strategies to maintain a competitive rewards package-Support HR Business Partners and provide consultation to business leaders in managing business focused rewards programs-Lead a team of regional total rewards professionals in each major geographic market to design, consolidate and deploy competitive reward programs.

Performed the role of strategic global HR business partner supporting Kennametal's global corporate functions which include IT, HR, Marketing, Technology (RD&E), Legal, Finance and Communications. Projects included the evaluation and design of the organizational structure to best support our customer, leverage technology and enable the development of our talent on global basis to drive business results. Lead specific HR deliverables such as performance management, talent assessment, change management, employee relations and engagement, recruitment, and retention.Prior to the strategic HR Business Partner, selected as Global Project Manager for Kennametal's global employee engagement survey and action item development. This role was responsible for key deliverables including...-Change Management Readiness, Training and Execution-Knowledge Retention and Sharing Initiatives-Global Employee Engagement Survey-Talent Attraction, Management and Retention-Succession Planning and Leadership DevelopmentFrom 2006 - 2009 my primary focus as a corporate recruiter was on the global recruitment of senior level talent for the company across all business units with specific focus on that of Human Resources, Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing. Primary emphasis on the placement of top talent for roles in North America but also placing candidates abroad in countries like China, Singapore, Brazil and Germany.

Direct all staffing functions for this 5 Star / 5 Diamond destination resort located near Pittsburgh PA. Lead recruiting team of 4 individuals. In preparation of peak season would oversee the recruitment and hiring of over 500 people in a two month period. Incorporated recruitment of foreign exchange students working on student visas to supplement staff levels. Evaluated, selected and implemented Requisition and Applicant Tracking System. Resort hosted PGA Tour Event "84 Lumber Classic" four consecutive years. Responsible for staffing of resort and food service volunteers (400 people) for week long event.

Recruited to enhance the reputation of Adecco's Technical Staffing capabilities in the Western Pennsylvania market place. Presented services for staff augmentation of technical skill sets including IT, Engineering and Scientific labor. Significant results of operation performance for local branch after staff was turned over 100%.

Overall responsibility was the recruitment of information technology and engineering professionals for consultant engagements and full-time positions for the entire country through referrals, internet postings and searches, job placement centers, publication postings, job fairs, and many other recruiting methods. Resulted in 12 permanent hires for the organization and over 60 consultants placed during tenure with the organizaiton. Went through two acquisitions.

Hired to learn the trade of recruiting and grow within the organization through the placement of technical skilled individuals with organizations in the Western PA and West Virginia territories. Roles during my career included Recruiter, Manager of Branch Recruiting and Account Executive. Significant accomplishments in placements and account penetration for a fairly new market within the Aerotek companies.