HR Leader

• Mar 2020 - Present

Chief People Officer

• Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

Vice President of Human Resources

• Nov 2010 - Feb 2019

• Provide HR leadership and direction to a complex and global company resulting in year over year growth. • Enable the company to meet its aggressive growth objectives by developing and implementing innovative, cost effective employee engagement, compensation planning and talent acquisition strategies. • Lead the HR work-stream through three successful acquisitions by providing proactive and real-time analysis, guidance and critical oversight of the due diligence phases. • Provide… Show more • Provide HR leadership and direction to a complex and global company resulting in year over year growth. • Enable the company to meet its aggressive growth objectives by developing and implementing innovative, cost effective employee engagement, compensation planning and talent acquisition strategies. • Lead the HR work-stream through three successful acquisitions by providing proactive and real-time analysis, guidance and critical oversight of the due diligence phases. • Provide leadership and effective management of a global HR function ensuring a cohesive and results-driven HR team. • Create global company practices and policies that support the global business strategy.

Director of Human Resources

• Nov 2011 - Mar 2014

• Increased efficiency with the Global HR operating model by providing leadership for employee relations, policy, and compliance, including centralizing employee relations and policy and setting the vision and strategy. • Consulted and influenced executives on strategic HR issues and business line initiatives aimed at supporting the performance, development, reward, recognition, and retention of employees. • Assisted business executives with forecasting future business needs and driving… Show more • Increased efficiency with the Global HR operating model by providing leadership for employee relations, policy, and compliance, including centralizing employee relations and policy and setting the vision and strategy. • Consulted and influenced executives on strategic HR issues and business line initiatives aimed at supporting the performance, development, reward, recognition, and retention of employees. • Assisted business executives with forecasting future business needs and driving strategic HR change initiatives. • Consistently solved problems by translating business strategies into employee relations directives. • Ensured compliance with all applicable state, federal, and country laws and regulations by providing global oversight on employee relations policy and program management. • Advised on all employee relations investigations to ensure consistency and standardization.

Human Resources Manager

• Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

• Developed and maintained partnerships with senior decision-makers within client groups to effectively achieve business results and manage complex HR activities. • Provided advice and counsel in relation to organizational planning and execution. • Ensured compliance with all applicable state, federal, and country laws and regulations by providing oversight on employee relations policy and program management. • Provided guidance to Senior Managers on total compensation. Worked… Show more • Developed and maintained partnerships with senior decision-makers within client groups to effectively achieve business results and manage complex HR activities. • Provided advice and counsel in relation to organizational planning and execution. • Ensured compliance with all applicable state, federal, and country laws and regulations by providing oversight on employee relations policy and program management. • Provided guidance to Senior Managers on total compensation. Worked closely with managers on creating and evaluating job descriptions and assisted with market data analysis.

Human Resources Manager

• Nov 2008 - Nov 2010

Oversight of HR-related issues with primary focus on staffing/retention, benefits, reorganizations, performance management, management coaching and employee relations. Oversight of HR-related issues with primary focus on staffing/retention, benefits, reorganizations, performance management, management coaching and employee relations.

Human Resources Generalist

• Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

Responsible for all employee relations, benefits administration, HRIS clean-up and system maintenance, employee recognition programs, payroll administration, and additional projects for the corporate office Responsible for all employee relations, benefits administration, HRIS clean-up and system maintenance, employee recognition programs, payroll administration, and additional projects for the corporate office

Employment Specialist

• Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

Managed full staffing life cycle: sourced, screened, selected candidates with hiring managers, wrote, edited and updated job descriptions, conducted reference checks & background checks, and sent offer letters for all corporate and commercial positions

Benefits Administrator

• Apr 2005 - Jan 2008

Designed, negotiated and administered all company benefit programs including Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401(K), Defined Benefit Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, FSA, EAP, Worker's Compensation and Tuition Reimbursement.

Human Resources Administrator

• Dec 2003 - Apr 2005

• Responsible for employee recruiting (weekly job postings, application screening, and reference checks) • Assisted with administration and enrollment of employee benefit plans and worker’s compensation • Liaison between employees and outside benefit providers • Assisted with employee training, guidance and development • Coordinated and facilitated employee relations activities • Responsible for employee recruiting (weekly job postings, application screening, and reference checks) • Assisted with administration and enrollment of employee benefit plans and worker’s compensation • Liaison between employees and outside benefit providers • Assisted with employee training, guidance and development • Coordinated and facilitated employee relations activities

Conference Service Manager

• 2000 - 2003

• Directed all hotel services for corporate conferences, association conventions, government agencies and special events for up to 1000 guests • Directed all hotel services for corporate conferences, association conventions, government agencies and special events for up to 1000 guests