Dena Kane, MBA, SPHR
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Deborah A. Trask, PHR, SHRM-CP
It is my pleasure to provide a recommendation for Dena Kane. I met Dena 6 years ago at the onset of my career in Employee Relations. At that time, Dena was managing and coaching the HRBP team. She led her team by example and fostered a strong partnership between the HRBP’s and the Employee Relations department, as well as other centers of excellence. These partnerships were solid relationships built on mutual respect and collaboration. In the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure to work with Dena a bit closer. While I do not report directly to her, our ER department falls under Dena’s directorship. As a member of her Leadership team, I have seen and experienced Dena’s ability to pull out the best in people. She recognizes individual strengths and helps maximize their potential, not only for the individual, but also for the benefit of the department and company as a whole. Dena is an active listener and very interested in hearing what others have to offer. She encourages brainstorming and provides excellent insight and well thought recommendations. Dena is an experienced and accomplished HR Professional. Her can-do attitude and wealth of information makes Dena stand out as an incredible resource respected by all those fortunate to work with her. I find Dena to be very approachable. She exhibits compassion yet is direct when necessary - a perfect balance. Dena would add immense value to any organization, and I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Meara Kirsch, PHR
I had the pleasure of working with Dena for over five years. When I think of Dena: People Leader, Developer, Strategic Leader, and someone who is amazingly adaptable and resilient. Dena is especially talented in creating and developing high performing teams, including building strategy, a model and providing her team the resources and support for their success. Dena builds strong relationships with leadership, key stakeholders and peers to ensure she is providing the needs of the business. I am honored to recommend Dena and an organization would be so lucky to have a leader like Dena on her team. Dena is someone I would work for and I would hire in a minute!
Deborah A. Trask, PHR, SHRM-CP
It is my pleasure to provide a recommendation for Dena Kane. I met Dena 6 years ago at the onset of my career in Employee Relations. At that time, Dena was managing and coaching the HRBP team. She led her team by example and fostered a strong partnership between the HRBP’s and the Employee Relations department, as well as other centers of excellence. These partnerships were solid relationships built on mutual respect and collaboration. In the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure to work with Dena a bit closer. While I do not report directly to her, our ER department falls under Dena’s directorship. As a member of her Leadership team, I have seen and experienced Dena’s ability to pull out the best in people. She recognizes individual strengths and helps maximize their potential, not only for the individual, but also for the benefit of the department and company as a whole. Dena is an active listener and very interested in hearing what others have to offer. She encourages brainstorming and provides excellent insight and well thought recommendations. Dena is an experienced and accomplished HR Professional. Her can-do attitude and wealth of information makes Dena stand out as an incredible resource respected by all those fortunate to work with her. I find Dena to be very approachable. She exhibits compassion yet is direct when necessary - a perfect balance. Dena would add immense value to any organization, and I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Meara Kirsch, PHR
I had the pleasure of working with Dena for over five years. When I think of Dena: People Leader, Developer, Strategic Leader, and someone who is amazingly adaptable and resilient. Dena is especially talented in creating and developing high performing teams, including building strategy, a model and providing her team the resources and support for their success. Dena builds strong relationships with leadership, key stakeholders and peers to ensure she is providing the needs of the business. I am honored to recommend Dena and an organization would be so lucky to have a leader like Dena on her team. Dena is someone I would work for and I would hire in a minute!
Deborah A. Trask, PHR, SHRM-CP
It is my pleasure to provide a recommendation for Dena Kane. I met Dena 6 years ago at the onset of my career in Employee Relations. At that time, Dena was managing and coaching the HRBP team. She led her team by example and fostered a strong partnership between the HRBP’s and the Employee Relations department, as well as other centers of excellence. These partnerships were solid relationships built on mutual respect and collaboration. In the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure to work with Dena a bit closer. While I do not report directly to her, our ER department falls under Dena’s directorship. As a member of her Leadership team, I have seen and experienced Dena’s ability to pull out the best in people. She recognizes individual strengths and helps maximize their potential, not only for the individual, but also for the benefit of the department and company as a whole. Dena is an active listener and very interested in hearing what others have to offer. She encourages brainstorming and provides excellent insight and well thought recommendations. Dena is an experienced and accomplished HR Professional. Her can-do attitude and wealth of information makes Dena stand out as an incredible resource respected by all those fortunate to work with her. I find Dena to be very approachable. She exhibits compassion yet is direct when necessary - a perfect balance. Dena would add immense value to any organization, and I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Meara Kirsch, PHR
I had the pleasure of working with Dena for over five years. When I think of Dena: People Leader, Developer, Strategic Leader, and someone who is amazingly adaptable and resilient. Dena is especially talented in creating and developing high performing teams, including building strategy, a model and providing her team the resources and support for their success. Dena builds strong relationships with leadership, key stakeholders and peers to ensure she is providing the needs of the business. I am honored to recommend Dena and an organization would be so lucky to have a leader like Dena on her team. Dena is someone I would work for and I would hire in a minute!
Deborah A. Trask, PHR, SHRM-CP
It is my pleasure to provide a recommendation for Dena Kane. I met Dena 6 years ago at the onset of my career in Employee Relations. At that time, Dena was managing and coaching the HRBP team. She led her team by example and fostered a strong partnership between the HRBP’s and the Employee Relations department, as well as other centers of excellence. These partnerships were solid relationships built on mutual respect and collaboration. In the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure to work with Dena a bit closer. While I do not report directly to her, our ER department falls under Dena’s directorship. As a member of her Leadership team, I have seen and experienced Dena’s ability to pull out the best in people. She recognizes individual strengths and helps maximize their potential, not only for the individual, but also for the benefit of the department and company as a whole. Dena is an active listener and very interested in hearing what others have to offer. She encourages brainstorming and provides excellent insight and well thought recommendations. Dena is an experienced and accomplished HR Professional. Her can-do attitude and wealth of information makes Dena stand out as an incredible resource respected by all those fortunate to work with her. I find Dena to be very approachable. She exhibits compassion yet is direct when necessary - a perfect balance. Dena would add immense value to any organization, and I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Meara Kirsch, PHR
I had the pleasure of working with Dena for over five years. When I think of Dena: People Leader, Developer, Strategic Leader, and someone who is amazingly adaptable and resilient. Dena is especially talented in creating and developing high performing teams, including building strategy, a model and providing her team the resources and support for their success. Dena builds strong relationships with leadership, key stakeholders and peers to ensure she is providing the needs of the business. I am honored to recommend Dena and an organization would be so lucky to have a leader like Dena on her team. Dena is someone I would work for and I would hire in a minute!
Credentials
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Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification
HR Certification Institute - HRCIMay, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
SHRMJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
SHRM-SCP
SHRM CertificationJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)
HR Certification Institute - HRCIJul, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Sensaria
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United States
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Vice President Human Resources
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May 2023 - Present
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Grifols
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Spain
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Employee Relations & HR Compliance
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Jan 2020 - May 2023
As the leader of the department, I provided strategic vision with our organic growth as the company grew through mergers and acquisitions. I grew the department through work force planning analytics to support a population of 12,000 employees. I improved processes, provided detailed metrics to leadership to identify potential areas for NLRA activity. In addition, I mentored the department leadership team to think unconventionally and developed more in-depth analytics to demonstrate ROI. In… Show more As the leader of the department, I provided strategic vision with our organic growth as the company grew through mergers and acquisitions. I grew the department through work force planning analytics to support a population of 12,000 employees. I improved processes, provided detailed metrics to leadership to identify potential areas for NLRA activity. In addition, I mentored the department leadership team to think unconventionally and developed more in-depth analytics to demonstrate ROI. In addition to leading high-level investigations, I created and led the Policy Review Committee for any recommended changes to policy and was responsible for company policies including the employee handbooks. Ultimately, the department mitigated risk to the business. As a federal contractor, my team provided compliance support for North America entities and take a strategic approach to metric analytics as well as targeted training and education for recruiters, hiring managers and HRBPs as well as business leaders. I would oversee the AAP requirement and determination of internal HR Compliance Audits based on risk mitigation and their completion on the approved schedule. I provided legislation material updates that is relative to all matters impacting our policies, practices and provide guidance to the business.
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Associate Director, HR
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May 2017 - Jan 2020
As Associate Director, I lead strategic HR functions for North American business units and corporate office, all of which are part a $5 billion bio-pharmaceutical company with 18,000 global employees. I work directly with divisional, regional, and site leadership, directing employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, workforce planning, and salary administration and collaborate consistently with other executives to assess and improve these functions well as initiatives related to… Show more As Associate Director, I lead strategic HR functions for North American business units and corporate office, all of which are part a $5 billion bio-pharmaceutical company with 18,000 global employees. I work directly with divisional, regional, and site leadership, directing employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, workforce planning, and salary administration and collaborate consistently with other executives to assess and improve these functions well as initiatives related to training and development and performance management. I am consistently leveraging my extensive HR experience to guide various projects aimed at continuing organizational development, efficiency, and effectiveness. Additionally, I manage and coach HRBP team while working with Centers of Excellence on execution of HR and business initiatives. I oversee the creation and implementation of new Attendance Policy affecting 9500 employees, better meeting business needs while boosting employee morale. And I led implementation of compensation programs, guided HRIS team’s analytics efforts, and helped Employee Relations team improve decision making and risk mitigation.
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HRBP
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Jan 2013 - May 2017
Prior to being promoted to my current role, I facilitated the development and implementation of company-wide initiatives, including employee relations and operational metrics to help leadership counter inefficiencies. I supported organizational leaders with guidance on how employee relations, recruitment, development, and culture enabled attainment of business objectives. I also led the creation and integration of the Road to Retention tool kit, a company-wide strategy for reducing… Show more Prior to being promoted to my current role, I facilitated the development and implementation of company-wide initiatives, including employee relations and operational metrics to help leadership counter inefficiencies. I supported organizational leaders with guidance on how employee relations, recruitment, development, and culture enabled attainment of business objectives. I also led the creation and integration of the Road to Retention tool kit, a company-wide strategy for reducing employee turnover and developed training programs to educate management on performance and talent management systems, staffing improvements, and creation of a positive culture. Additionally, I served on project team providing HR support in SOP integration which involved the conversion of several locations into the Biomat structure.
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Vice President, Director of Human Resources
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Feb 2008 - Dec 2012
In this senior-leadership role, I was responsible for all facets of HR functionality from day-to-day tactical oversight to the navigation of corporate strategic partnerships during volatile economic environment. I served as member of Senior Management Group that worked directly with CEO to guide commercial banking institution with $515 million in assets across multiple branches. I also implemented new communication processes that enhanced transparency through bank-wide program properly named… Show more In this senior-leadership role, I was responsible for all facets of HR functionality from day-to-day tactical oversight to the navigation of corporate strategic partnerships during volatile economic environment. I served as member of Senior Management Group that worked directly with CEO to guide commercial banking institution with $515 million in assets across multiple branches. I also implemented new communication processes that enhanced transparency through bank-wide program properly named The Grand Forum. During tenure, I reduced overhead cost by $200 million through successful implementation of staff restructuring and cost savings initiatives. Show less In this senior-leadership role, I was responsible for all facets of HR functionality from day-to-day tactical oversight to the navigation of corporate strategic partnerships during volatile economic environment. I served as member of Senior Management Group that worked directly with CEO to guide commercial banking institution with $515 million in assets across multiple branches. I also implemented new communication processes that enhanced transparency through bank-wide program properly named… Show more In this senior-leadership role, I was responsible for all facets of HR functionality from day-to-day tactical oversight to the navigation of corporate strategic partnerships during volatile economic environment. I served as member of Senior Management Group that worked directly with CEO to guide commercial banking institution with $515 million in assets across multiple branches. I also implemented new communication processes that enhanced transparency through bank-wide program properly named The Grand Forum. During tenure, I reduced overhead cost by $200 million through successful implementation of staff restructuring and cost savings initiatives. Show less
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Director of Human Resources
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2007 - 2007
As Director of HR, I oversaw administration, coordination, and evaluation of all functions, providing leadership and strategically aligning company culture to goals of organization. As Director of HR, I oversaw administration, coordination, and evaluation of all functions, providing leadership and strategically aligning company culture to goals of organization.
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Human Resources Business Partner
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2005 - 2007
With Mirabilishr, I served as HR Consultant for all client companies comprising of 25,000 employees across various industries, including food and beverage, medical, construction, and hospitality. I provided professional advisement on an abundance of employee relation matters, offering experienced insight to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. I also acted as neutral party for EEOC investigations and sexual harassment allegations as well as conducted client onsite investigations. With Mirabilishr, I served as HR Consultant for all client companies comprising of 25,000 employees across various industries, including food and beverage, medical, construction, and hospitality. I provided professional advisement on an abundance of employee relation matters, offering experienced insight to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. I also acted as neutral party for EEOC investigations and sexual harassment allegations as well as conducted client onsite investigations.
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PGA National Resort
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United States
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Director of Human Resources
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2002 - 2005
With the PGA, I was responsible for the HR administration of a 700+ employee population as well as the day- to-day supervision of five-member HR team. I facilitated orientations and customer service seminars for 500+ individuals and was a key driver of training initiatives for new corporate culture during acquisition. I consistently delivered successful results, including with employee orientation which received a 96% satisfaction rating with associates on an employee opinion survey. With the PGA, I was responsible for the HR administration of a 700+ employee population as well as the day- to-day supervision of five-member HR team. I facilitated orientations and customer service seminars for 500+ individuals and was a key driver of training initiatives for new corporate culture during acquisition. I consistently delivered successful results, including with employee orientation which received a 96% satisfaction rating with associates on an employee opinion survey.
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Education
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University of Phoenix FL Campus
Master, Business Administration -
University of Phoenix FL Campus
Bachelor, Science Business Management