Solution Set: Strategic HR leader driving organizational success through innovative people solutions. Adept at aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to optimize performance and foster a culture of excellence. Proven track record in talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies that drive bottom-line results. Skilled in navigating complex HR challenges with a forward-thinking approach. Let's connect to elevate your HR functions to new heights!I rose to VP of HR and Interim Chief People Officer through extensive HR leadership success within Fortune 500, privately owned. I am an HR Generalist and also specialize in Organizational Development.Entry into HR began at Johnson & Johnson. The role was an excellent opportunity to master all facets of HR, including talent acquisitions, learning and development, and managing employee relations in a union environment.► INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE PLANNING STRATEGISTAfter career enriching roles as Manager of Organizational Effectiveness, and Director of Organizational Development, I landed at McDonald’s as the Director of HR for IT & APMEA functions.I built stellar talent management programs, ensuring people were in the right roles at the right time. Consulting on a global Oracle financial system integration was a joy. I guided my HR team to build a new organizational structure, incentive plans, and new policies.McDonald’s provided an opportunity to master change management and M&A competencies. I used these skills to sell one IT company and integrate a 2nd IT firm into McDonald’s.► TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERI partnered with the CEO of a privately owned company to build an “Employer of Choice” work culture. Using pillars of HR excellence, my team successfully supported 50% growth in revenue and scaled operations within two years from 500 to 700+ employees.The result? Our people strategies attracted a prospective buyer and were a differentiator in selling the company to Legrand North America LLC. The buyer valued these HR strategies:* Leadership competency models & training* DEI&B best practices* Performance management system & processes* Succession planning* Talent ManagementI enjoy managing HR teams and building world-class HR operations. I have heard I'm a “one-of-a-kind" people leader:* Blend strategy with hands-on execution* Deep knowledge in talent developmentSuzanne BirsaSbirsa44@gmail.com“Always leave people better than you found them.”