Tom Stankus

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Sr. Leader / Human Resource Partnerships @ Seagen
Tom Stankus's Location
Seattle, Washington, United States, United States
About Tom Stankus

An accomplished, results driven senior level Human Resource professional experienced in managing fast paced and rapidly evolving companies. A hands-on analytical decision maker with excellent problem solving skills. A Strategic partner who is highly effective at developing and implementing solutions to achieve business objectives. Creative thinker who will find a way to get it done and who can navigate through the fog.Specialties: * Development and Implementation of HR Systems and Processes * Innovative Learning and Development Solutions* Performance Management * Organizational Structure / Succession Planning / Change Management* People Management / Employee Relations / Employee Engagement* Compensation and Total Rewards* Solutions Driven Strategic Partner

Tom Stankus's Current Company Details
Seagen

Seagen

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Sr. Leader / Human Resource Partnerships
Tom Stankus Work Experience Details
  • Seagen
    Associate Director Hrbp, Technical Development And Global Quality
    Seagen Mar 2023 - Present
    Bothell, Washington, Us
    As the Associate Director of HR Partnerships for Seagen's Technical Development and Global Quality divisions, I played a pivotal role in steering the human resources function for 650 employees across five countries. Serving as a key member of each division's leadership team, I closely collaborated with senior executives to align HR initiatives with overarching business strategies. Unfortunately, my role will be eliminated in early 2024 after Seagen was acquired by Pfizer. • Joining during a period of rapid growth, I initiated organizational design strategies to align structure and leadership with evolving business needs. Led the expansion of the workforce from 500 to 650 employees, providing strategic vision, establishing best practices, and implementing functional improvements.• Provided strategic leadership to deliver effective HR services while crafting and executing strategies for talent retention and development. I ensured the seamless integration of HR practices by collaborating with cross-functional teams to address talent acquisition, learning and development, and talent management. • In my role as a servant leader, I coached and supported leadership teams in aligning strategic vision and implementing people practices to achieve divisional goals. I ensured a successful rollout of the strategic message by emphasizing communication plans and a bias towards action, with a specific focus on various cultural aspects, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Probablymonsters
    Director Hr Business Partnerships & Learning And Development
    Probablymonsters Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
    Bellevue, Washington, Us
  • Rei
    Director, Hr Business Partners
    Rei Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
    Seattle, Us
    Hired to lead a seven-person HR Team supporting 2,000 employees across the Technology, Customer Experience, Supply Chain, and Distributions Center divisions. Partnered with HR Centers of Excellence and divisional leaders to define strategic HR vision and led execution during as covid changed the ways we work together.• On-boarding during the initial stages of covid allowed me to be influential in creating the REI “covid handbook” of best practices for the three distribution centers which established operational processes and safety protocols. This handbook was eventually adopted by the retail division of 165 stores.• As a member of the REI REDI team (Racial, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) I played a key role in developing and rolling out various diversity and cultural initiatives to our 14,000 employees as we continued our learning journey towards equality and inclusion.• As REI HQ was transitioning from offices to remote work, I led a cross-discipline team to establish best practices and policies for this new way of working. Also, I created a new “remote” onboarding program for the technology division which limited new hire ramp-up time by 2 weeks. This onboarding program was eventually incorporated as best practice across all HR divisions.• Reduced the number of employee relations issues by 50% in the distribution centers by coaching leaders and developing focused training plans on conflict resolution and difficult conversations.
  • Ncsoft  (Parent Company Of Arenanet)
    (Promoted To): Director, Human Resource Business Partners
    Ncsoft (Parent Company Of Arenanet) Nov 2018 - Mar 2020
    In November 2018, I was promoted from my role at ArenaNet to lead the HR Business Partner Team for parent company NCSoft West. As Director of the HRBPs, I oversaw a team of HR professionals across multiple offices who support 500 employees in the US and Europe. As a strategic HR partner to multiple leadership teams, I created consistency in practice across the enterprise and was responsible for creating, developing, implementing, and maintaining HR systems, processes, and initiatives.• As NCSoft was reorganizing operations across multiple development studios and HQ, I led the project team to consolidate and align HR policies, systems, and best practices. • To reduce employee costs by 30% I led the leadership team to develop staffing plans, capabilities needs and analyze risk. Directed all aspects of a WARN-sized RIF event across multiple offices. • Post-RIF event, established regular and transparent cascading of information through town halls, office hours, and updates from CEO to ensure employee questions and concerns were addressed.• With challenges of hiring leaders after a reduction in force, created and rolled out a cross-company manager development program to grow leadership capabilities and career advancement opportunities for incumbents.
  • Arenanet Llc (A Division Of Ncsoft)
    Human Resources Director
    Arenanet Llc (A Division Of Ncsoft) Jun 2013 - Nov 2018
    Oversaw all HR operations for a 400-person gaming company’s Seattle, Brighton (UK), and China offices and partnered with parent company’s (NCSoft) South Korean HR Leadership Team. Managed a team of eleven to carry out all aspects of HR including recruiting, payroll, benefits, L&D, policy & procedure development, and employee relations. Served as a strategic partner for the senior leadership team on organizational design, succession, and staffing plans. Mentored and coached all levels of management.• Identified learning and development needs and created ArenaNet University and the ArenaNet Leadership Academy to prepare employees for the next steps in their careers and help meet our current and future leadership needs. Increased employee satisfaction survey results for L&D by 45%.• Influenced a new company philosophy on Performance Management and established a more open, honest, and regular dialogue. Transitioning from an annual review process to a quarterly touch-base strategy with regular 1:1s increased employee satisfaction with their manager relationship by 18%. Focusing on the development of manager capabilities was a key driver to this success.• Managed our Recruiting Team and provided strategic direction and leadership for global talent acquisition initiatives. Implemented a new ATS, interviewing process, and recruiting metrics which helped lower the cost of hires by 15%. • Developed and rolled out a new compensation structure, which allowed us to be more competitive in the market and created more transparency in an employee's career trajectory.• Led a team overseeing 96,000sq/ft of office space, and I was responsible for lease negotiations, mechanical operations, internal studio design, and buildouts.
  • Smith (An Evolution Of The Ascentium Corporation)
    Director Of Human Resources (U.S, Canada & London)
    Smith (An Evolution Of The Ascentium Corporation) Mar 2010 - Jun 2013
    SMITH is a digital marketing agency and a fiercely user-centric shop with unmatched fluency in experience design, technology architecture, and integration. I led a team of Human Resources and Recruiting professionals who supported 7 offices across the United States, Canada and London by providing strategic and creative HR solutions for our business partners. As a member of the Executive Team I was responsible for key metrics such as organizational development, succession planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement and creating an Employer of Choice environment.
  • Ddb Seattle
    Hr Director / Recruiting Director
    Ddb Seattle Jul 2007 - Jan 2009
    New York, Ny, Us
    As a member of the agency’s Management Team, I was responsible for all HR functions. My focus was Organizational Strategy, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Policy Development, Employee Development, Retention, Payroll, Benefits and Office Management.
  • Gap Inc (Old Navy)
    Human Resource Manager
    Gap Inc (Old Navy) 2005 - 2007
    As the Head of Human Resources for the Chicago flagship store and Regional support for the 27 store Chicago-land market I was proud to lead an innovative and progressive Human Resource Team. By supporting my business partners in Regional and Zone initiatives, I was able to leverage my relationships to help accomplish team and personal goals. My ability to deliver above target results brought additional opportunities to support the District, Regional and ZoneManagers with various HR integration initiatives.
  • Home Depot
    District Human Resource Manager
    Home Depot 2002 - 2005
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    During Home Depot’s companywide commitment to growth and consistency, the world’s second largest retailer initiated in-house Human Resource functions for the first time in February 2002. To this new position I was able to bring my experience with recruitment, benefits, employee relations, community relations, payroll, and legal/SOP compliance. Responsible for 35 exempt and 1000 non-exempt associates with a district sales plan of $172,000,000.
  • Draftworldwide
    Sr. Hr Manager
    Draftworldwide 1998 - 2001
    Managed a team of 4 Human Resource professionals and 3 Administrators responsible for all Human Resource functions, including benefits, payroll, legal compliance/reporting and HRIS for 2,200 employees located in 79 offices.
  • Nordstrom
    Human Resource Manager
    Nordstrom Apr 1993 - Aug 1998
    Seattle, Washington, Us

Tom Stankus Skills

Employee Relations Recruiting Talent Management Human Resources Onboarding Performance Management Talent Acquisition Organizational Development Leadership Management Training Hris Negotiation Succession Planning Cross Functional Team Leadership Strategy Hiring Strategic Partnerships Microsoft Word New Hire Orientations Labor Relations Hr Policies Employee Engagement Technical Recruiting Integrated Marketing Account Management #beforeeverywordgiver Internet Recruiting Vendor Management Change Management Facilities Management

Tom Stankus Education Details

  • Loyola University Chicago
    Loyola University Chicago
    Counseling Psychology

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