Paul R. Vanbuhler Email & Phone Number

Paul VanBuhler is an outcome-oriented HR leader whose diverse industry experiences have shaped his leadership style with emphasis on finding solutions, coupled with his proficiency in Six Sigma and LEAN principles which enables him to effectively address intricate people and business challenges. With effective communication, operational acumen, and leadership abilities, he is adept at bridging the divide between talent and business objectives, ensuring successful outcomes.As the Lead North America HR Business Partner in the IT/Digital services sector, Paul recently managed five distinct business units spanning CommsMedia, Technology, Retail, Consumer Goods, and Manufacturing, Logistics & Energy-Utilities. Together, these units contributed to an annual revenue of $5.2 billion. In this capacity, he guided a motivated and empowered team, comprising of both direct and indirect reports. Acting as the essential liaison between business leadership and the global HR functions, he played a critical role in shaping talent strategies, cultivating an inclusive environment, and nurturing leadership development at all organizational levels.Prior to his tenure at Cognizant, Paul brought a wealth of experience from diverse industries, including his roles in management consulting at Deloitte Consulting and as a business transformation lead at AccentCare and WellCare Health Plans. This background uniquely equips him to lead from the front in providing valuable guidance to both internal and external clients, helping them achieve their specific objectives through process improvements, strategic planning, and effective collaboration. Paul's proficiency in Six Sigma and Lean principles is rooted in his extensive leadership experience at Ford Motor Company, where he served as a quality control lead, production superintendent, and Quality Manager. During this time, he was instrumental in overseeing the production of multiple vehicle lines at various plants across the United States.Specialty Areas Include: Talent Strategy, Talent Development, P&L Management, Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, Organization Design and Project Management.

Listed skills include Business Process Improvement, Leadership, Change Management, Six Sigma, and 6 others.

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  Wayne State University

  Marketing And Sales, Business Logistics