Experience

Upsher-Smith

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Director Human Resources

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States Head of Human Resources responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business objectives and strategic direction of the company, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. Providing strategic leadership by communicating HR needs and plans to the executive leadership team.

• Human Resources Director

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States -Develop and execute human resources strategies in support of the Corporate objectives and overall annual operating plan. -Key areas of responsibility include HR business partnership, DE&I HR initiatives, talent acquisition, culture management, and organizational and operational effectiveness. -Provide strategic business partnerships and consulting with various functions in the organization. -Work collaboratively with leaders across the organization and the HR specialty… Show more -Develop and execute human resources strategies in support of the Corporate objectives and overall annual operating plan. -Key areas of responsibility include HR business partnership, DE&I HR initiatives, talent acquisition, culture management, and organizational and operational effectiveness. -Provide strategic business partnerships and consulting with various functions in the organization. -Work collaboratively with leaders across the organization and the HR specialty areas (compensation, benefits, talent acquisition) to design and drive strategic HR initiatives that support the organization’s goals and enhance the employee experience. -Provide HR leadership for our DE&I Corporate Strategy and the lead the HR talent acquisition function.

• Human Resources Associate Director

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2021

  Maple Grove, MN Provide leadership to the Pharmaceutical Science function of the organization and assist in developing HR programs in the areas of talent management, workforce planning, total rewards, culture development, employee well-being, HR planning and legal compliance. Responsibilities include: HR support to key business units within the organization (Clinical, Medical and Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Development, Project Management, Corporate Communications Legal Affairs including… Show more Provide leadership to the Pharmaceutical Science function of the organization and assist in developing HR programs in the areas of talent management, workforce planning, total rewards, culture development, employee well-being, HR planning and legal compliance. Responsibilities include: HR support to key business units within the organization (Clinical, Medical and Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Development, Project Management, Corporate Communications Legal Affairs including high quality and timely employee relations consulting to the leadership team. Provide oversight to the delivery of Workforce Planning strategies including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, termination and organizational restructuring in compliance with applicable government laws while promoting organizational effectiveness through human resources. Guide Leadership in communication and change management efforts. Provide leadership in our organizational Diversity and Affirmative Action efforts. Certified trainer in Situational Leadership. Certified trainer in Myers Briggs.

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2021

  Maple Grove Responsible for establishing and maintaining the processes and systems which enable our organization to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our employees. Assist the business units in driving the HR strategy, support a positive and career fulfilling experience for each individual and am responsible for providing strategic HR support to key business units to assist them in reaching core business goals. Directly involved in executing the HR Delivery Model and Business Plan. I provide… Show more Responsible for establishing and maintaining the processes and systems which enable our organization to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our employees. Assist the business units in driving the HR strategy, support a positive and career fulfilling experience for each individual and am responsible for providing strategic HR support to key business units to assist them in reaching core business goals. Directly involved in executing the HR Delivery Model and Business Plan. I provide guidance and advice in employee relations issues, consult on organizational effectiveness, drive talent development through key performance processes while identifying, evaluating and managing talent risk and lead human resources planning efforts.

• Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

  • Jul 1997 - Jun 2012

  Maple Grove, MN As a Sr Human Resources Business Partner I served as a strategic business partner and resource to management and employees in the Scientific, Legal and Project Management departments and promote progressive human resources programs to the organization. I delivered consistent, high quality HR consulting services to key client groups. I was the primary point of contact for managers and employees in assigned business units in the areas of staffing, employee relations, training/development… Show more As a Sr Human Resources Business Partner I served as a strategic business partner and resource to management and employees in the Scientific, Legal and Project Management departments and promote progressive human resources programs to the organization. I delivered consistent, high quality HR consulting services to key client groups. I was the primary point of contact for managers and employees in assigned business units in the areas of staffing, employee relations, training/development, compensation, and benefits. I was a project lead to develop and implement a corporate intranet for employee based communication using FrontPage. I designed web pages, organized and loaded information and documents based on the needs of our employees. I led corporate Affirmative Action efforts including writing Affirmative Action plans and federally mandated reports. I was a strategic partner in development of a Culture Management proposal that included; redefinition of risk, attraction and retention of key employees, re-branding the corporate values, development of leadership forums, and creating programs to maintain intellectual capital. I lead RFP, selection, and implementation process for new applicant tracking system. I was a business analyst on a new Human Capital Management System (HCM) through development to implementation. Other positions at Upsher-Smith include: Human Resources Business Partner-Manufacturing, and Human Resources Assistant.