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Palmetto, Fl, Us

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• Lead and develop HR teams of up to 25 members to provide high quality HR support and consultancy• Instrumental in Organizational Design and structural initiatives to optimize business performance• Create and support a culture of Diversity and Inclusion to leverage diverse ideas against critical business challenges

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)• Member of “Due Diligence” team for CSC acquisitions

• 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