Mary Backenger, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Southern Wisconsin

• Provide strategic human resources guidance to a portfolio of global manufacturing organizations. I have a passion for assisting business leaders on matters related to talent management, organizational development.
• Guided talent management process for North American based manufacturing company across 7 locations. Led hiring initiative for multiple departments including Executive, Operations, Human Resources, Finance, and.
• Implemented talent management and development program for a global, privately held capital equipment manufacturer, leading to a 22% increase in internal promotions and 15% increase in employee satisfaction.
• Mentored numerous new in role human resource executives on business strategies, employee relations, driving action through influence, and managing change.

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Provided strategic leadership and direction to all facets of human resources in a turnaround operation including talent management, organizational development, compensation & benefits, engagement, legal compliance.
• Delivered budget reduction of 440K by transforming team structure to leverage individual strengths and maximize employee contributions.
• Redesigned employee benefit offering, providing affordable health care options for all employees while reducing annual expense by 350K.
• Implemented HRIS system on time and on budget, increasing team productivity and improving the employee and candidate experience.

Walworth, WI

Promoted to Vice President role to lead talent acquisition and development strategies that fully aligned with business goals and objectives. Collaborated with executive leaders on strategic business initiatives including market expansions, organizational design, and operational performance.Key Accomplishments:- Achieved 96% retention for all key positions.

Delivered talent acquisition and team development strategies to meet aggressive growth plans. Leveraged creative sourcing strategies to create a pipeline of talent for multiple disciplines including operations, engineering, finance, human resources, and information technology. Key accomplishments:- Supported business growth from 800 to 1700 employees in a.