Matthew Walton, Phr Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Irvine, CA, US

Irvine, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, US

• A portfolio company that manages a multi-strategy hedge fund, a portfolio of residential real estate, a restaurant group, a design and architectural services firm.
• Collaborated with division heads to execute restructuring plans that better align human capital with long-term organizational growth, goals and corporate objectives.
• Designed and developed a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy that resulted in a more integrated and cohesive approach to ensuring an inclusive and highly engaged environment that addresses the needs of.
• Rebuilt the talent acquisition function. Decreased time-to-fill by 50% and significantly improved key management and operation candidate quality resulting in improved retention rates.
• Conducted skills gap analysis and established first managerial training curriculum plans and certifications for all positions
• Created staffing plans, recruiting strategy and timeline, training programs for company expansion.

Burbank, California, US

• Provided consultation to the C-Suite and to field-based management. Selected to transition function from a transactional department to a strategic business partner. Worked directly with President to set strategy and.
• Responsible for daily operation of the department, corporate facilities and employee base across 22 states.
• Reduced HR operating budget by 42%.
• Increased diversity hires and female representation by 60% by implementing DEI practices and initiatives.
• Created and implemented the company’s first annual/mid-year performance review program and merit increases.
• Reduced payroll costs by 20% by negotiating and implemented ADP payroll and applicant tracking system automating the on-boarding process and creating an employee intranet/portal.

Makers of Highly Addictive Salted Caramel Corn & Savory Popcorn made with premium ingredients and no preservatives.

• Provide strategic, unbiased and objective advisory services, assisting organizations in improving productivity and overall performance to clients on Human Resources programs. Services include Human Resources system and.
• Consumer product company with 150+ hourly manufacturing employees across two locations in Southern CA.
• Pharmaceutical company that manufactures injectable medications. 50 team members.
• Family and Children Services Non-Profit that provides medical and mental health care to their communities. 1,000 + employee base consisting of Clinicians, Residential Home Staff, Corporate Administrators spread across.

Singapore, SG

• Provided human resources consultation to senior management at company’s corporate headquarters. Worked directly with Vice President of Human Resources on complex investigations, including sexual harassment.
• Conducted on–site property reviews of company’s distressed hotels. Made recommendations to upper management on management changes and implemented property performance improvement plans.
• Managed a hotel closure project plan including WARN notifications, severance packages and union negotiations

Falls Church, VA, US

• Directed administration of enterprise-wide corporate compliance and ethics program. Developed, implemented, and oversaw effective program initiatives, policies and reporting metrics to ensure compliance with relevant.
• Demonstrated leadership in formulating ethics program based on initiatives and continued compliance/ethics education.
• Communicated compliance procedures and ethics standards to employees through training and company media.
• Provided code of conduct guidance to division and human resources to ensure consistency across all departments.
• Responsible for confidential hotline reporting system and the investigation of over 350 complaints.
• Drove organization-wide strategies that supported diversity and inclusion principles. DEI lead for nomination process and candidate submission for engineering awards at annual national diversity conferences.

Mclean, VA, US

• Provided human resources consultation to senior executives at the company’s corporate headquarters. Supported national sales, revenue management, corporate development, finance, legal and communications teams..
• Managed corporate transformation, downsizing, and reorganization process and corporate office move.
• Created and implemented standardized performance management procedures as well as employee discussion planners for underperforming team members. Managed annual review process for business groups.

Mclean, VA, US

• Served as company representative for on-site investigations for OFCCP desk audits, wage and hour audits, and EEOC charges. Enabled company to close 100% without conciliation agreements or fines. Prepared “no cause”.
• Project lead and worked directly with Legal and HR management to update Corporate HR Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Oversight of property hotel directors and department staff relating to company policies & procedures, employment law, compliance training and audit preparation.

New York, NY, US

Coached and counseled department managers on applicable human resources policies and procedures relating to labor issues, union contract compliance, disciplinary procedures, and FMLA. Administered non-union health and welfare plans, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as 401(k). Conducted audits to ensure insurance.

Chicago, IL, US