Mike Conaghan Email & Phone Number

Göteborg, Sweden, SE

Munich, DE

• Lead HR Advisor Employee Relations COE team (5 ee’s) for Siemens US supporting 17,000 employees across 4 Operating Companies.
• Instrumental in creation/development of HR Advisor ER COE model (strategy, workflows, team coaching/training, cross functional collaboration).
• Lead team of Advisors investigating complex employee complaints. Document findings and provide recommendations based on policy and employment law. POC for investigating high risk and complex complaints.
• Partner with managers on addressing employee performance gaps through coaching, documentation and measuring performance results.
• Provide leadership and guidance to HRBP’s and management regarding policy consultation and interpretation. Maintain in-depth knowledge of Company policy and employment law to reduce legal risks. Facilitate HR and.
• Partner with HRBP’s, Legal, Compliance, DEI and Labor Relations to produce solutions, improve efficiencies and reduce risk.

Munich, DE

• Site HR Lead for 3 Power Services facilities consisting of 400 exempt and non-exempt employees including a three shift Union manufacturing facility (HR/ee ratio 1:400).
• Oversee and resolve complex employee relations issues by conducting confidential investigations through due diligence following policy and employment law.
• Manage Labor Management relationship including Collective Bargaining Agreement, grievances and arbitration. Partnered with Operations to successfully reduce site grievances from an average 20-25 per year to only two.
• Coach Managers and employees on policy interpretation and application.
• Manage Performance Management cycle including performance reviews, salary planning, incentive plans, equity adjustments and rewards/recognition.
• Identify Talent Development needs through utilization of People Development, Executive Coaching, Upward Feedback, 360’s and DiSC.

Munich, DE

• Site HR Lead for 5 service facilities in the Building Automation, HVAC, Fire and Security industry that includes 800 exempt and non-exempt employees (HR/ee ratio 1:800). Approximately 40% of population was field based.
• Manage Performance Management cycle including performance reviews, salary planning, incentive plans, equity adjustments and rewards/recognition.
• Manage voluntary and involuntary separation process including reductions in force.
• Oversee and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting strategy, forecasting headcount, interviewing techniques including acting as a national facilitator of behavioral interviewing.
• Succession planning of key positions and career development planning.

Worldwide, OO

HR Manager for Northeast Region Technology Risk division supporting 200+ employees. Work closely with Partners/Directors/SM to manage all aspects of HR including performance management, total rewards, employee relations, workforce planning, coaching and staffing deployment. Served in this role for 2 years.HR Manager for Greater Philadelphia area Audit.

Worldwide, OO

Masters, Human Capital Development

Human Resources/Psychology