VP HR – Americas, Global Operations/Finance and IT

• Jul 2023 - Present

Human Resources Director, Americas

• May 2021 - Jul 2023

Responsible for leading the Americas HR team, Deliver a professional and effective HR partnership which supports and sustains business requirements in a challenging environment. Utilize the capabilities of the team, maximize resources and present a truly global, seamless service to our leaders and employees. Provide a pro-active, commercial, solutions driven partnership to the business. Provides coaching, counselling and insights to leaders to underpin the successful delivery of… Show more Responsible for leading the Americas HR team, Deliver a professional and effective HR partnership which supports and sustains business requirements in a challenging environment. Utilize the capabilities of the team, maximize resources and present a truly global, seamless service to our leaders and employees. Provide a pro-active, commercial, solutions driven partnership to the business. Provides coaching, counselling and insights to leaders to underpin the successful delivery of financial, business, organisational and people targets through people initiatives i.e. Engagement, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Talent Management/Retention, Succession Planning, and Wellbeing.

Human Resources Manager

• Mar 2017 - May 2021

Lead the HR function for the US locations. Support senior leaders and partner with the functional leaders to drive the human resource and talent vision particularly as it relates to current and future needs, recruiting, retention, organizational development, engagement, performance management, succession planning, wellness, and employee relations.

HR Consultant

• Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2015

•Manage all HR functions for RDEQ and Operations client groups, including: employee relations, salary administration, performance management, organizational effectiveness, recruitment, training, compensation, and talent management. •Implement and communicate human resources policies and procedures which drive business results. •Effectively work with line management in planning for and meeting business goals and objectives including all HR processes, programs and initiatives. •Ensure… Show more •Manage all HR functions for RDEQ and Operations client groups, including: employee relations, salary administration, performance management, organizational effectiveness, recruitment, training, compensation, and talent management. •Implement and communicate human resources policies and procedures which drive business results. •Effectively work with line management in planning for and meeting business goals and objectives including all HR processes, programs and initiatives. •Ensure legal compliance and mitigate the Company’s risk through expert consultation on employment laws. •Developed first ever cross-functional talent planning between Operations and RDE which enhanced colleague development through inter-departmental assignments. •Developed and implemented first mentoring program in Operations and RDE. •Lead integration teams to ensure shared practices and procedures are consistent across newly acquired companies. Show less •Manage all HR functions for RDEQ and Operations client groups, including: employee relations, salary administration, performance management, organizational effectiveness, recruitment, training, compensation, and talent management. •Implement and communicate human resources policies and procedures which drive business results. •Effectively work with line management in planning for and meeting business goals and objectives including all HR processes, programs and initiatives. •Ensure… Show more •Manage all HR functions for RDEQ and Operations client groups, including: employee relations, salary administration, performance management, organizational effectiveness, recruitment, training, compensation, and talent management. •Implement and communicate human resources policies and procedures which drive business results. •Effectively work with line management in planning for and meeting business goals and objectives including all HR processes, programs and initiatives. •Ensure legal compliance and mitigate the Company’s risk through expert consultation on employment laws. •Developed first ever cross-functional talent planning between Operations and RDE which enhanced colleague development through inter-departmental assignments. •Developed and implemented first mentoring program in Operations and RDE. •Lead integration teams to ensure shared practices and procedures are consistent across newly acquired companies. Show less

HR Recruiter

• Nov 2007 - Sep 2010

•Developed, managed and implemented recruiting strategy for the North America Marketing and Global Marketing organization. •Partnered with hiring managers to develop job search strategies, information for agencies and employment advertising. •Developed new job descriptions and skill/competency summaries for consistent team interviewing. •Drove consistent selection guidelines and trained line managers as needed. •Interviewed all applicants as HR representative. Managed debrief… Show more •Developed, managed and implemented recruiting strategy for the North America Marketing and Global Marketing organization. •Partnered with hiring managers to develop job search strategies, information for agencies and employment advertising. •Developed new job descriptions and skill/competency summaries for consistent team interviewing. •Drove consistent selection guidelines and trained line managers as needed. •Interviewed all applicants as HR representative. Managed debrief meetings to provide feedback/evaluate candidates once the interview schedule had been completed. •Developed alternative recruiting resources as needed such as internet, professional organizations, and university websites. •Negotiated and reduced fees with contingency employment agencies. •Managed offer process including: background checks, offer letters, and onboarding activities from the verbal offer stage to the date of employment. •Site owner for Affirmative Action Program. Conducted multiple-site audits for other divisional locations. Identified internal process improvements.

Sr. HR Associate

• Jul 2001 - Nov 2007

•Provided human resources generalist support for RDEQ, IT, Finance and Legal functions for Milford, CT. •Successfully handled a variety of generalist activities including: employee relations, salary administration, performance management, organizational effectiveness, recruitment, training, compensation, and talent management. •Led co-op recruiting initiative across RDEQ. •Conducted functional training across entire Schick organization.

Human Resources Associate

• 1999 - 2001

•Supported Human Resources function for corporate office and regional locations. •Responsible for providing all aspects of Human Resource services including benefits, recruitment, policy guidance, and payroll. •Supported Human Resources function for corporate office and regional locations. •Responsible for providing all aspects of Human Resource services including benefits, recruitment, policy guidance, and payroll.