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Seattle, Wa, Us

Head of HR. Report to CEO and lead 10 employees in a publicly traded, clinical stage, Biotech.Key Accomplishments• Designed HR Operating Model and restructured HR Team• Lead HR Support for C-level search and key functional staffing initiatives • Implemented new HRIS program and process improvements to streamline HR operations• Lead the employee transition in support of a $1 Billion asset divestiture• Guided COVID-19 response, wellness initiatives & return to office planning• Guided annual compensation & equity planning and shareholder request for additional equity• Implemented Team Training and Voluntary Long Term Care Benefit

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, Us

Head of HR. Reported to CEO and led 19 employees in re-establishing the HR and internal communications functions for Redbox. Advised CEO on organizational design and employee transition to a standalone Redbox. Key Accomplishments• Revised employee communication and engagement programs, including implementing new quarterly employee survey that resulted in employee satisfaction 5 ppts above the national benchmarks • Orchestrated collaborative refresh of company values, including creation of framework that aligned Redbox vision, mission, strategic pillars and values• Guided leadership offsites, talent reviews, performance calibrations and new training initiatives • Launched revised long-term incentive and recognition programs that reduced voluntary turnover in professional positions to below 10% annually • Refreshed employee resource group to foster diversity, inclusion and community• Reduced time to fill for high volume non-exempt positions by 13 days • Redesigned benefits and implemented HSA Plan – driving over $1MM in annual cost savings

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Led 20 employees in the compensation, benefits, HRIS, Payroll and Service Center functions. Trusted advisor to the Comp Committee and C-Suite through several transitions. Built several core HR platforms. Reported to CHRO.Key Accomplishments• Advised executives and Compensation Committee on C-level hires, compensation and employee equity. Prepared and presented materials for all Compensation Committee meetings • Directed the design and implementation of the first company-wide integrated compensation platform (salary structure, merits, bonus and equity plans) and all incentive plans• Key contributor to the design of the initial HR road map, HR strategy map and shared service model• Led HR due diligence for all acquisitions and divestitures• Launched wellness program, 401k overhaul and automation in benefits - driving employee satisfaction with benefits to over 85% for several years while maintaining costs that were below market• Oversaw selection & implementation of Success Factors HRIS suite which integrated all HRIS applications• Implemented contractor management program that resulted in over $1MM in annual cost savings

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Led compensation,benefits, HR metrics and HR service center functions for Coinstar

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Led compensation team in the development and administration of Rewards programs for the Commercial Group. Managed transition of team and employees to JP Morgan Chase Commercial Banking team. Directed the design and administration of 20 incentive programs totaling over $60 Million annually.

Dublin, Oh, Us

Led 13 employees globally in revising the compensation, benefits, employee communications and leadership development functions.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Led the global compensation function following IPO and integrated programs across acquisitions & countries. Key Accomplishments• Presented analyses of executive and equity compensation to the Compensation Committee• Established compensation governance processes following Expedia’s spin-off from IAC • Directed the annual performance review process and alignment with global annual compensation planning• Managed the development and implementation of global job bands and quarterly HR reporting

Directed a staff of 10 employees in support of compensation, performance management, HR Generalist, benefits and training functions. Established core HR programs to fully integrate 30 acquisitions.Key Accomplishments• Designed and implemented compensation & benefits programs that drove consistency following acquisitions• Led the consolidation and centralization of the learning and development function resulting in new curriculum for management, sales and customer service employees• Developed and implemented first company-wide performance management program• Served as the Senior HR Business Partner for the sales organization• Advised on executive management on leadership succession planning, topgrading and selection

Bachelor Of Arts, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, English