David Herd, Mhr, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Shelton, Connecticut, Us

Responsible for recruitment, employer brand, and compensation strategy for Clarion Events North AmericaI run the searches, the sources, the referrals, the screenings, the advertising, and the DEIB strategy for recruitment at Clarion Events NAI work closely with the VP of HR, Benefits Manager and Professional Development Manager to help build a culture at Clarion that is more than just a job, but a lifestyle. A lifestyle that allows you to be yourself, to have a meaningful work-life balance, and to have a voice to express your true self. Life is short - work somewhere where you can enjoy it!

Edmond, Ok, Us

Strategic oversight of Compensation, Payroll, and Benefits in the division of People & Culture.• Manage a team of 8 including 3 direct reports• Strategic oversight of self-funded medical and pharmacy plan with over 12 million projected claims • Strategic oversight of plan design and premium contribution strategy • Responsible for ensuring benefit and compensation package is as competitive as UCO’s budget will stretch • Responsible for ensuring Payroll and Benefits areas remain fully compliant with all federal and local laws • Responsible for ensuring high levels of customer service and UCO employee satisfaction for a University with 1800+ members

Edmond, Ok, Us

Talent Acquisition oversight expanded to include Compensation and Onboarding to create a full employee life cycle overview. Responsible for employer brand, recruitment and retention strategy, and competitive pay initiatives.Targeted hiring projects to attract and retain employees from laborer positions to graphic designers, to managers and executive/cabinet level positions. • Assignments/projects ranged from LinkedIN or Facebook candidate search tools in house to job specific career fairs and outreach or working with targeted agencies.• Recruitment Specialist would work through set targets and work directly with other hiring managers on campus as needed.• Worked directly and indirectly with Recruitment Specialist on 150+ staff hires annually. • Created and maintained diverse talent pipelines.• Trained and Educated hiring managers on Diversity & Inclusion best practices• Oversaw 6 members of the HR Department covering 3 areas.• Implemented iCIMs Applicant Tracking Solution – sourced, reference checked, project managed process from beginning to end.

Edmond, Ok, Us

I was asked to take the reigns of our department during a transition period this year. Duties included:Working closely with and advising the Employee Relations, Benefits, Payroll, and Professional Development Directors, all while maintaining my duties as Director of Compensation and Talent Acquisition.Oversaw current and proposed budget plans, worked closely with colleagues and vendors relating to benefits and payroll issues, and dealt with multiple employee relations issues during this period.Gained valuable experience and exposure to the high level issues that occur across both the HR and UCO landscape on a daily basis, and enjoyed the challenge of making short term and long term decisions with the best interests of the department and the University at the center.

Edmond, Ok, Us

Responsible for building and implementing the recruitment and retention strategy for the University of Central Oklahoma.• Worked as the lead recruiter on 150+ staff hires annually • Tested, created training, and implemented an Applicant Tracking Solution (People Admin 7.2) over a 12-month period. Our department worked with Compensation to create the training modules and train all the users on campus on how to create postings, modify job descriptions, and propose salary changes etc.• Created training modules for “best practice screening and hiring” and trained campus bi- weekly with training sessions aimed at professional staff and faculty.• Ran trials and implemented Berke pre-employment assessment to the hiring process – this allows our hiring departments more information to make a successful hire and is part of the screening training

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Gb

Responsible for implementation and maintenance of HR & Training Strategy, including:I am currently the sole HR Representative for 80+ staff at Letsure.I am responsible for creating and maintaining frameworks to ensure the most efficient processes with regards to:Recruitment: Advertising, CV sifting, Interviewing and Inducting.Absence Management: Maintaining fair absence procedures for all.Performance Management: Ensuring training/performance needs identified at all times.Disciplinaries: Conducting and investigating in line with company policies.Benefits: Always keeping staff in the loop as regards to their entitlementsPolicies: Creating & Implementing company policiesSystem Input/Communications/Ensuring upto date processes and procedures at all times.Letsure Ltd is a referencing and Insurance provider for the Lettings Market. They deal both with direct customers and Letting Agents. They are part of the Barbon Group, who specialise in niche Property Insurance Markets.

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Gb

I am currently the sole HR Representative for 80+ staff at Letsure.I am responsible for creating and maintaining frameworks to ensure the most efficient processes with regards to:Recruitment: Advertising, CV sifting, Interviewing and Inducting.Absence Management: Maintaining fair absence procedures for all.Performance Management: Ensuring training/performance needs identified at all times.Disciplinaries: Conducting and investigating in line with company policies.Benefits: Always keeping staff in the loop as regards to their entitlements Policies: Creating & Implementing company policiesSystem Input/Communications/Ensuring upto date processes and procedures at all times.Letsure Ltd is a referencing and Insurance provider for the Lettings Market. They deal both with direct customers and Letting Agents. They are part of the Barbon Group, who specialise in niche Property Insurance Markets.

Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Joined the Human Resource Support Centre for UK and Ireland based at IKEA Braehead (Glasgow). Currently responsible for providing HR support to all UK stores in terms of queries and admin support. Requires systems knowledge such as Globalview, Kronos, Coda, and upkeep of the IKEA Employee Self Service Intranet designed for employees.

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Was brought in to help with pension consultation and TUPE transfer meetings. Responsible for answering sensitive questions and taking notes during meetings. Also making spreadsheets and general administration work. Gained valuable experience of construction industry HR environment.

East Kilbride, Uk, Gb

Working for software company in East Kilbride that specialise in Smartcard technology such as "Chip & Pin". Company is owned by theTrainline.com and is looking to expand it's product and market share. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of and I am relishing the challenges that lie ahead!

Hounslow, England, Gb

Worked on a project to audit all the employee files for Heathrow, Gatwick, Stanstead, Southampton, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow airports. Based in Hillington, Glasgow.

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Work placement at Glasgow city centre hotel as part of Msc in Human Resource Management at University of Strathclyde

Msc, Human Resource Management

Ma (Hons) Psychology, Psychology

High School, Highers