Michelle O'Donnell Email & Phone Number

As a strategic Vice President, Sr. Director Human Resources and HR Business Partner, I partner to accelerate business results. I optimize company performance through collaboration with stakeholders to drive strategic change initiatives, talent and resource alignment, and increased employee experience and engagement. I have demonstrated success in building effective HR organizations and leading the design and implementation of frameworks to support expansion, fast-growth, and turnaround initiatives.As the Director of Human Resources, Head of HR at Hawkins, Inc., I lead the Human Resources and Office Services functions including management of direct reports. I successfully supported revenue growth from $400M to $540M, led the initiative and delivered a national sales meeting with 200 attendees, completed 3 acquisitions, and led the talent and recruitment strategy, and onboarding to grow the employee base from 300 to 700.As the former Group VP, Global Human Resources for Digital River and 12 subsidiaries including 1,400 domestic and international employees and 500 contractors, 23 Executives and 200 Directors (760 MN employees, 140 CA employees, 100 in other states, and 400 international). Influenced executive team to implement new practices leading to transformation of company culture. Led Total Rewards and HR Operations.Previously, as the HR Manager, Lifetouch National Schools Studios, I provided business partner support to the Sales Organization. Provided generalist leadership on broad base of business issues to include recruiting and hiring, pay and performance issues, and questionable terminations. Managed staff of four HR Administrators that managed benefits programs, COBRA, FMLA, HRIS data maintenance, relocation and service awards. Ensured compliance with policies and responded to EEOC charges. I am known as a collaborative leader skilled at developing and inspiring high-performing teams that deliver business partnership and scalable HR infrastructure. I value collaboration, information sharing, continual process improvement, and business success support.

Listed skills include Human Resources, Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Talent Management, and 34 others.

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  St. Cloud State University

  International Business Concentration