Patrick Ford Email & Phone Number

Cary, NC, US

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Function as HR Business Leader with General Pharmaceutical Executive teams ($9B-$13B)
• Ensure effective formulation and delivery of business strategies
• Lead and embed change management initiatives in a matrix environment to create and maintain employee engagement and performance
• Partner with Senior Leadership teams to develop succession plans for critical business roles
• Responsible for formulation and delivery of HR strategies (Talent Identification, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Change Management, Building Strategic Capabilities, and Diversity & Inclusion)
• Provide Executive Coaching to maximize contribution of high potential individuals

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Formulated strategy and delivered solutions of IT Employee Relations, Talent Management and Employee Development services to improve GSK business performance
• Partnered with IT Executive Team to identify critical roles and placement of capable talent in accordance with IT business strategy
• Leveraged Six/Lean Sigma methodologies to improve HR processes by removing waste and variation – passed Six Sigma Greenbelt exam
• Provided leadership and development to a US/UK team of 11 HR Managers/Directors
• Functioned as a full member of IT HR Management Team (set and execute HR Strategy)
• Represented IT HR on enterprise HR Center of Excellence matrix teams

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Partnered with 10 members of the IT Executive Team to improve effectiveness of the IT workforce and performance of GSK
• Responsible for effective delivery of HR Global Processes (i.e., ER, Talent Mgt., Compensation, reorganizations, etc.), to achieve business objectives
• Provided leadership and development to a US/UK team of 14 HR Managers/Directors
• Formulated strategy and deliver solutions of the IT Employee Relations COE
• Managed the IT HR budget (3.2M BP)

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Delivered generalist HR support to the Global Manufacturing IT organization

Global, US

• Functioned as key member of transition team (outsource contract from Nortel to CSC)
• Managed Staffing, Employee Relations and EEO functions
• Responsible for establishment of global processes

• Led, coached, and developed an HR team of 15 to support delivery of business objectives
• Managed Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Retention, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Training and Public Relations functions
• Partnered with clients and parent companies to ensure effective global delivery of core HR services in a matrix environment
• Actively participated on the Senior Management Team in the formation and execution of our business strategies
• Functioned as Chief Spokesperson during collective bargaining, achieving or exceeding business objectives
• Managed the HR Budget ($1.5M)

• Responsible for interpretation and administration of 10 collective bargaining agreements, including one overseas contract in Antigua
• Implemented mutual gains bargaining techniques, enabling achievement of company objectives during negotiations
• Assisted management in resolution of employee relations issues in accordance with our company values and policies
• Investigated/determined/approved appropriate disciplinary action for the represented work force
• Built capability of those leading our represented employees by conducting training on Labor Relations issues
• Obtained and leveraged Zenger-Miller facilitator certification to build a more effective leadership culture

• Reviewed/approved all compensation actions, ensuring compliance with company policy
• Central point of contact for all HRIS reports and statistical analysis to inform business strategy
• Developed and facilitated training programs to build organizational capability (i.e., Performance Management, Leadership Development, Company Benefits, etc.)
• Built salary structures in accordance with local and national market data as part of our attraction and retention strategy

Master'S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology