Vice President Human Resources

• Sep 2021 - Present

Vice President Human Resources

• Jan 2019 - Sep 2021

Northwest Pallet Services owned by private equity partner Huron Capital. Key member of the leadership team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Working with the leadership team to build a sustainable human resources organization that will support the growth of the business. Responsible for ensuring the human resources initiatives are closely linked to clearly supporting the overall strategic objectives of the company. Northwest Pallet Services owned by private equity partner Huron Capital. Key member of the leadership team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Working with the leadership team to build a sustainable human resources organization that will support the growth of the business. Responsible for ensuring the human resources initiatives are closely linked to clearly supporting the overall strategic objectives of the company.

Vice President, Global HR

• Oct 2012 - Dec 2018

A key member of the Leadership Team. Provide global leadership for HR function supporting 1,200 employees located in 8 countries and producing over $500M in revenue. Report to CEO and manage 21 HR professionals worldwide. Develop HR strategies and tactics that drive business results. Proactively identifies organizational needs in the areas of talent, structure, process and culture aligning with company strategy and long range plan. A key member of the Leadership Team. Provide global leadership for HR function supporting 1,200 employees located in 8 countries and producing over $500M in revenue. Report to CEO and manage 21 HR professionals worldwide. Develop HR strategies and tactics that drive business results. Proactively identifies organizational needs in the areas of talent, structure, process and culture aligning with company strategy and long range plan.

Global Human Resources Director

• 2006 - 2012

Strategic and tactical oversight for all human resources operations across multiple international facilities. Managed a senior HR team of 20. Served as key advisor and strategic HR support liaison to the business. Direct accountability for HR governance, strategic planning, compliance, talent management, compensation analysis, risk management, staff relations, metrics and policy/procedure development. Researched, assessed and launched improvements, cost controls and efficiency initiatives… Show more Strategic and tactical oversight for all human resources operations across multiple international facilities. Managed a senior HR team of 20. Served as key advisor and strategic HR support liaison to the business. Direct accountability for HR governance, strategic planning, compliance, talent management, compensation analysis, risk management, staff relations, metrics and policy/procedure development. Researched, assessed and launched improvements, cost controls and efficiency initiatives within international business units.

Director, Global Compensation and Benefits

• 2005 - 2006

Managed all facets of establishing a culture of excellence in global employee benefit and compensation, including securing plans, hiring staff, coordinating with trustees, consultants and brokers, setting-up systems and developing policy and procedure manuals, including training standards. Successfully worked with executive management and other departments to integrate benefits and compensation into the business operating strategy, making substantial contributions to the bottom line, by… Show more Managed all facets of establishing a culture of excellence in global employee benefit and compensation, including securing plans, hiring staff, coordinating with trustees, consultants and brokers, setting-up systems and developing policy and procedure manuals, including training standards. Successfully worked with executive management and other departments to integrate benefits and compensation into the business operating strategy, making substantial contributions to the bottom line, by reducing labor costs and budgets.

Compensation Manager / HR Generalist

• 1996 - 2005

Report to the VP, Total Rewards managing a team of 3 supporting over 10,000 employees across multiple departments including manufacturing, operations, engineering, sales, and finance/accounting for a Fortune 500 global $7 billion industrial gas company with over 27,000 employees. Had HR Generalist responsibility for Burr Ridge location consisting of approximately 300 employees in R&D, Sales, Marketing, Six Sigma, and Engineering. Oversaw compensation strategy and administration for US and… Show more Report to the VP, Total Rewards managing a team of 3 supporting over 10,000 employees across multiple departments including manufacturing, operations, engineering, sales, and finance/accounting for a Fortune 500 global $7 billion industrial gas company with over 27,000 employees. Had HR Generalist responsibility for Burr Ridge location consisting of approximately 300 employees in R&D, Sales, Marketing, Six Sigma, and Engineering. Oversaw compensation strategy and administration for US and Canada locations. Worked for CBI Industries until Praxair purchased CBI Industries, Inc. on January 12, 1996. Show less Report to the VP, Total Rewards managing a team of 3 supporting over 10,000 employees across multiple departments including manufacturing, operations, engineering, sales, and finance/accounting for a Fortune 500 global $7 billion industrial gas company with over 27,000 employees. Had HR Generalist responsibility for Burr Ridge location consisting of approximately 300 employees in R&D, Sales, Marketing, Six Sigma, and Engineering. Oversaw compensation strategy and administration for US and… Show more Report to the VP, Total Rewards managing a team of 3 supporting over 10,000 employees across multiple departments including manufacturing, operations, engineering, sales, and finance/accounting for a Fortune 500 global $7 billion industrial gas company with over 27,000 employees. Had HR Generalist responsibility for Burr Ridge location consisting of approximately 300 employees in R&D, Sales, Marketing, Six Sigma, and Engineering. Oversaw compensation strategy and administration for US and Canada locations. Worked for CBI Industries until Praxair purchased CBI Industries, Inc. on January 12, 1996. Show less