Experience

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  Breas Medical

  • Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

  • Site Leader, US Operations, Director Human Resources

    • Jan 2020 - Present
    • Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

    Implemented HR function for US Operation. Early stage focus encompassed developing policies and procedures. Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including Recruitment, Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefit Administration and Training. Revamped benefit program, 401kplan, rolled out an HRIS system and Learning Management System. Project Lead for Payroll Implementation. Position is both strategic and tactical.

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  St. Jude Medical

  • Westford, MA

  • Senior Human Resources Manager

    • May 2012 - Jun 2017
    • Westford, MA

    Partner with senior management to implement human resources programs, resolve employee relations issues and interpret policies and procedures. Work with Cardiovascular Division Human Resources team and Corporate Resources to ensure HR strategy contributes to the attainment of the business goals.

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  Exelis

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Feb 2009 - Mar 2012

    Reporting to the General Manager, transformed Human Resources from administrative role to strategic business partner by working with senior management to drive key business initiatives. Led human resource function including recruitment, employee relations, benefits , compensation and organizational development. • Collaborate with key executives to implement career pathing initiatives for Engineering and Program Management staff which reduced turnover and developed a higher level of productivity amongst the staff.• Led effort in developing best practices for recruitment amongst multiple business units which resulted in cost savings and improvement of cycle time by automating the process. • Provided Leadership through major benefit transition to corporate plan which resulted in significant changes. • Administered employee survey and worked with senior management team developing action plans resulting in increased morale and employee satisfaction.

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  Harte Hanks, Inc.

  • Sr. Human Resources Professional

    • Feb 1986 - Jul 2008

    Human Resources Business Partner 1995 - 2008A member of the leadership team, directed all HR functions including staffing, employee relations, training/OD, benefits, compensation and executive coaching for multiple business units both domestically and internationally for this 800 employee business. Partnered with senior management to strengthen the business in order to achieve organizational goals. • Facilitated the integration of several business units building an effective executive management team, through individual coaching, 360 evaluations, problem-solving sessions and recruiting key members of the team. Integration initiatives resulted in double-digit performance improvement.• Consolidated decentralized human resource functions into a centralized delivery model. Implemented best practice approaches, reducing costs and improving efficiencies. • Drove recruitment effort utilizing innovative direct sourcing techniques including direct mail, internet sourcing. Attracted key talent while maintaining low cost per hire.• Led initiative to develop and implement a shared services delivery model centralizing recruitment for the company. • Provided leadership during the integration process of newly-acquired businesses implementing best practices, aligning programs and eliminating redundancies across organizations.• Drove succession planning process developing and retaining key executives and professionals. • Developed Affirmative Action Plan and successfully managed through a Department of Labor Audit. Director of Human Resources 1986 – 1995Created the first human resource function, designing, implementing and scaling HR programs and initiatives as company grew from 80 to 600 employees. Led the HR function during this time of rapid growth and cultural change, upgrading organizational talent and implementing retention strategies to help the business reach its goals.