Stephanie Vogel Email & Phone Number

Lake Worth, Fl, Us

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Talent Management, change management & employee relations manager. Strategic guidance through carve-out, restructuring initiatives & policy changes. Achievements: 2023 Supported carve out of entity (5000 employees) with low attrition, maintaining positive culture. 2022 Implemented US junior talent program & manager excellence program. 2020 US Covid 19 crisis response team & local emergency prep team. 2021 Developed Talent campaign to improve key people retention. 2020 Lead GPTW Workstream, contributing to Atos being a recognized ‘US Great Place to Work’.• Spearheaded annual Talent Reviews to evaluate talent, identify high potentials. Facilitated discussions and round tables, resulting in enhanced career growth opportunities and increased talent retention by 20%.• Implemented Key Employee Initiatives, tracked KPIs: Established retention strategies, designed career plans, leading to increased commitment and 25% increase in key employee retention. Facilitated career discovery conversations. Presented quarterly updates to leadership team.• Led succession planning initiative; partnered with leaders to ensure smooth succession for key roles. • Managed 5 Global Talent & Development Programs for US employees: Promoted, managed programs, secured executive sponsors, selected participants.• Developed Graduate Program - rotations/mentoring/shadowing opportunities; partner with universities and colleges and increased graduate hiring and retention by 20%.• Subject Matter Expert for complex employee relations matters and investigations (40+ in 2023). • Counseling managers & employees on HR matters daily, provided guidance on policies & practices.• Lead 3 large outsourcing projects, 30–95 employees each. Strategic guidance, full circle support. • Led continuing execution of restructuring efforts involving 400+ employees in Canada and US.• Created HR Career Development Program for HR • Redesigned Leave process for better efficiency, reducing overpayments by 80%.

Boca Raton, Fl

Supported over 1000 employees across US, Canada, MX and provided strategic guidance to business leaders and managers, aligning HR initiatives with organizational objectives and strategies.Achievements: - 2018 Co-lead US Diversity Program: established 5 diversity groups, organized GAAD for 2 years. - 2017 Led/Introduced New Manager Integration Workshops that significantly improved team dynamics.• Provided strategic solutions to managers on organizational challenges, consulted on HR programs, workforce & succession planning, retention, performance improvement solutions.• Partnered with all levels of management on key HR strategies, restructuring and change management.• Performance Management counselling, incl. objective setting, appraisals, calibration for 1000+ employees.• Compensation analysis/review, providing benchmark data and recommendations weekly and quarterly. Consulted on merit increases to align on industry standards & organizational goals.• Collaborated with recruiting to optimize staffing process, consulted managers on attracting and retaining top talent, improved onboarding experience. • Identified training needs within departments and developed plans to address gaps by 50%.• Staff Reductions – severance, OWBPA, adverse impact reporting, manager guidance & preparation.• Lead GPTW Wellbeing workstream, implemented initiatives resulting in increased employee satisfaction by 35%. Designed surveys, analyzed data.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

• Consulted on & led employee relations cases, investigations, performance improvement, corrective action.• Diversity and Accessibility – Facilitated programs, events, workshops, and several diversity initiatives.• Change Management and Policy Integration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate policies, providing counseling and support during organizational changes.• Acquisitions/Mergers: designed onboarding initiatives, ensuring ease of transition and assimilation into company culture and processes for 5 acquisitions. Improved employee experience.• Involvement in other HR functions including restructuring, leave administration, training & development.

Experience in high-dynamic environments, Holacracy culture, building teams and implementing tools

Boca Raton, Fl

Benefits manager for communications/tech company. Implemented full set of new benefits plans and platforms. Achievements: - 2012 Redesigned benefits plans for cost savings and employee satisfaction.- 2010 US HR Team lead for successful corporate rebranding.• Benefits strategy planning with broker to review plan designs, cost, evaluate changes, maintain competitiveness. Ensured high quality programs in line with industry best practices & compliance; 20% cost savings for company. • COBRA administration, HSA/FSA management, 401k matters, escalations. • Spearheaded corporate wellness programs and challenges, increasing employee engagement by 50%• Implemented improved employee service award program, while ensuring 15% cost savings.• Manage full on-boarding process incl. offer letter, background check, HRIS setup, orientation for 60+ hires. • Assisted legal counsel implement new HR policies; set up first online company employee handbook.• Implemented process improvements for cost savings of $30k (emergency preparedness, leave, benefits)

Boca Raton, Fl

• Significant contributions to bringing full Benefits Administration in house from Shared Services Center, incl. RPSs, new plan designs, communications• Reorganization - successfully contributed to company carve-out/ integration of HR operations, re-aligning HR services; assisted in new HRIS implementation.• Developed employee engagement surveys & questionnaires, analyzed and presented results to executive team, led employee engagement initiatives.• International HR/Global Mobility – counsel, expatriate orientation.• Streamlined/administered relocation process saving 25k in annual admin fees. • Conducted frequent HR team training on current topics and HR systems.• Identified cost savings opportunities redesigning processes across HR. 20k overall savings (exit process, online onboarding, program restructuring).

Boca Raton, Fl

• Handled employee relations, researched, investigated and resolved employee issues• Improved on-boarding and exit process to ensure smooth transition in and out of the company; successfully implemented online on-boarding solution• Coached managers in handling difficult employees, resolving performance concerns and drafting PIPs• Managed annual performance review, developed coaching & performance improvement plans• Developed and conducted employee surveys and questionnaires, analyzed and presented results• Provided guidance & training to HR personnel, developed presentations• Developed on site and web based new hire orientation for local & international employees; Designed expatriate orientation and coordinated cultural awareness program• Communicated HR services & programs; advised managers in employment laws & guidelines• Recruiting: candidate sourcing/interviewing/reference checks, recruited university/college & international employees, represented HR in interviews• Oversaw & initiated internal HR self audits;

San Diego, Ca

• Primary employee relations contact for all locations; conduct investigations; • Coached managers in effective and productive development of team members• Responsible for immigration requests, issues and support (Visa/Green Cards)• Developed and presented workshops for all employees on various HR and general topics• Implemented management training initiatives including employee relations and management 101• Created and implemented an online employee handbook including all policies and procedures

Germany

● Supervised 3-5 direct reports and 3 indirect reports in HR and Legal; Advised CEO / managers on HR / legal issues● Responsible for developing and maintaining employment contracts● Coached employees in career management. Oversaw employee training and development● Supervised recruiting process, workforce planning and staffing decisions● Conducted workplace investigations and dispute resolution ● Implemented employee recognition program and performance management process● Managed budget - reduced cost by streamlining processes, implementing new HR software ● Represented company at events

Masters, Law: Focus On Employment Law, Corporate Law

Bachelors, Law: Focus On Civil Law, International Law, Tax Law