Seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic, global organization seeking a strategic HR leader who can drive growth and inspire excellence. Inspired by opportunities that provide challenging and forward-thinking work that would include:Partnering with senior leadership to shape and execute forward-thinking people strategies that align with organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.Lead transformational change by implementing innovative HR practices, systems, and technologies that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.Build and strengthen high-performing teams through targeted talent development, mentorship, and coaching programs that empower emerging leaders.Drive culture integration and change management in environments experiencing mergers, acquisitions, or business transformations, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with business priorities.Enhance workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent, especially in competitive or emerging markets.

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Key leader on the International Leadership Team with responsibility for total international businesses including Mexico, Global Markets (inclusive of Latam, Caribe, and EMEA), and Canada; inclusive of three (3) manufacturing sites in Canada and Mexico, a joint venture in India as well as the US Marketing & Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory affairs teams with employees in the United States.• Responsibility for the strategic people agenda across distinct international businesses including Mexico, Canada, Global Markets (export business to 60+ countries), and a joint venture in India.• End to end integrated business support including supply chain operations with a unionized workforce and local corporate locations in Canada, Mexico and Panama. • Attained the highest team engagement scores among all HR leaders across the company.• Continued to support the U.S. based Insights and Food Safety & Regulatory organizations.• Established a Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory team under new executive leadership, leading a year-long transformation including organizational design, communication, and technology adoption. This resulted in a 50% decline in quality incidents, saving millions in product recalls and waste.• Implemented Mexico’s first DC pension plan, developed the business case and strategy, secured financial investment approval, established corporate governance, selected an asset manager and created communication plans.• Led change management and organizational optimization post SAP4 implementation in Mexico, ensuring minimal business disruption. • Developed a roadmap to upgrade time keeping systems in our Mexico plant location from Nomiplus to Kronos.

Supported the US based Growth COE functional areas including Insights & Analytics, Research & Development, Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Design & Media teams. • Accountable for the strategic human resource plan, transforming key components of our people strategy across each segment and managing labor budgets and forecasting. • Executed a data-driven, capabilities-based talent management strategy, ensuring future skill readiness and effective succession planning for senior leadership roles. This resulted in the seamless internal promotion and transition of a new SVP for Research & Development. • Established a pure play Research & Development function under new leadership, leading organizational design, change management and execution. • Executed a multi-year transformation agenda to automate demand planning and supply response processes, reorganizing operations and impacting the future trajectory of the enterprise while collaborating with cross-functional teams in sales, marketing and finance for broad organizational impact.

Supported the US based Brand Management, Consumer Insights, Design & Media teams.• Reimagined the early talent strategy for Brand Management by attracting undergraduates into new Brand Analyst roles and developing a 12-month learning program. This resulted in a more flexible workforce, higher retention, career progression and annual program expansion. • Key HR leader on the internal COVID taskforce, responsible for leading all activities around return to office, internal communications, and ensuring the workforce was informed and compliant with safety requirements.• Continuously optimized organizational structures based on the needs of the business to enhance effectiveness.• Ensured performance and compensation plans aligned with business strategy and remained competitive in the marketplace.

Human Resources leader responsible for supporting the US Brand Marketing and Foodservice functions.• Played a key role on the leadership team for the acquisitions of Thanasi and Pinnacle Foods, where I was instrumental in developing and implementing the future operating model and organizational design, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with strategic goals. • Executed a strategic recruitment plan for the Brand Management organization, resulting in a 60% increase in headcount to effectively manage the expanded business from strategic acquisitions.

CVS Health provides integrated pharmacy health care services. It operates through Pharmacy Services and Retail/LTC segments. CVS Retail operates 9,803 retail stores in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Brazil.As the HR Business Partner, responsible for the HR strategy for the region. Directed a team of Field Training Managers and Field Colleague TrainersTalent Management - developed the talent agenda and strategy for the region including leadership coaching, identifying and retaining high potential talent, nine-box and succession planning. Performance Management - Partnered with all levels of the operations leadership team to ensure performance management and compensation plans were administered in a manner consistent with organizational goals and reflected a pay for performance culture. Change Management - Designed and implemented change management strategies. Compliance / Labor Relations - Provided counsel across the region to ensure compliance with HR policies and collective bargaining contracts. Mergers & Acquisitions - Implemented and led the HR strategy for acquisitions in the region.

CBPS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon USA and is a leading international provider of business process outsourcing.As the Senior HR Partner to the Operations & Sales teams for the Midwest and Central Regions, was responsible for managing all aspects of human resource functions for the region. Directed a team of human resource generalists and training managers. Worked closely with senior leadership in a consultative capacity to drive the HR strategy. Managed extensive employee and labor relations investigations, including counseling, corrective action, leadership coaching and performance management. Partnered with the operations leadership team to increase focus on performance management, organizational design and succession planning to maximize employee contributions and internal career path initiatives. Facilitated implementation of change management initiatives to effectively communicate business strategies, goals, values, and performance expectations.

Walgreens Boots Alliance is the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. Walgreens Boots Alliance is the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination across the U.S. and Europe. The Company is a global leader in pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing retail.As the Talent Acquisition Leader, was responsible for partnering with the Pharmacy, Health and Wellness executive leadership team to meet the talent needs of the division. Managed a team of recruiters to deliver on the staffing initiatives and driving long-term sustainable strategies. Project leader for implementation of new talent acquisition systems, metrics and social media platforms. Extensive involvement in large scale mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures.

Walgreens Boots Alliance is the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. Walgreens Boots Alliance is the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination across the U.S. and Europe. The Company is a global leader in pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing retail.As the Sr. Healthcare Recruiter, was responsible for the developing the talent strategy for the Home Care division which included Infusion Therapy, Respiratory & DME services. Implemented a full cycle recruitment process & plan for the newly acquired business segment, strategic planning in the areas of retention & talent management. Facilitated regular talent strategy meetings with executive leaders, and coached management on compliance.