Human Resources Talent Acquisition

JOHN C. PRYOR

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http://www.linkedin.com/in/johncpryor/• ad2red@r.postjobfree.com Accomplished, resourceful HR executive/business partner and “player coach” with the proven ability to create a strategic vision and execute tactically, making the most of resources. History of leading complex global and cross- functional initiatives. Authentic leader with an inclusive management style leveraging current staff skills and experience to maximize performance in support of business goals/objectives. Leadership Strengths

Talent Management

Training & Development

Benefits Processes

Talent Acquisition, Retention & Development

SIC/Stock Options/Deferred Compensation

Senior Executive Recruiting/Coaching

Global Workforce

Change Management

M&A Integration Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Louis Berger Services (“LBS”); Washington, DC (Division of Public Company) 11/2018 – present Defense Contractor/Professional Services Firm

Human Resources Leader

Leads a team of Human Resources professionals with global accountability for talent acquisition and international mobilization, performance management, compensation, ethics and compliance, company culture and values and human capital management.

Developed and implemented a global human resources strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives.

Constructed an HR organization that successfully executes the global HR strategy with focus on talent acquisition and human capital management.

Provide decisive counsel to CEO and senior leadership during LBS’s growth phase from 2020 thru 2023 – revenue growth of 460% and headcount growth of 333%

Fulfilled key role on senior management Tiger Team responsible for the sale of LBS in August 2023. STV INC; New York, NY (Private Company) 06/2017 to 11/2018 Engineering and Architectural/Consulting Firm

Chief Human Resources Officer

Lead a team of twenty-five HR professionals with accountability for talent acquisition, total rewards, talent management and development, and human capital management.

Developed and implemented a human resource strategy aligned with corporate objectives and CEO’s mandate for high level execution.

Rebuilt HR organization to successfully execute HR strategy. Key acquisitions for leadership roles in talent acquisition, talent management, shared services, and total rewards.

Led the transformation from performance management to career growth and development.

Developed a national talent acquisition strategy that successfully supported an annual staff growth rate of 10%. SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Human Capital Management Strategy & Execution Project Management M&A Executive Leadership

LOUIS BERGER INC; Morristown, NJ (ESOP) 07/2013 to 06/2017 Engineering and Consulting Firm

Vice President Human Resources

Led global HR through team of 100+ with accountability for talent acquisition, human capital management and global benefits strategies. Worked closely with the Board of Directors on executive compensation. Initially challenged to define newly created role and upgrade the entire HR function.

Transformed the HR organization from a transactional administrative function into a strategic, nimble, high- performance organization whose goals align with business strategy.

Saved $750K by streamlining fragmented US benefits offering; created comprehensive national benefits platform that met employee needs while effectively managing costs.

Co-led a shared services project designed to reduce costs and enhance compliance within Finance, HR, and IT. The project cut expenses by $2M in 2016 and $7M in 2017. In 2017, appointed to leadership of the Shared Services offshore operation.

Developed and implemented a global talent acquisition strategy, including a global mobility program, that cut time- to-fill by 25%, improved candidate quality, and facilitated movement of key talent to international leadership roles.

INTTRA, INC; Parsippany, NJ (Private Equity) 06/2009 to 07/2013 An e-commerce Leader in the Marine Shipping Industry Vice President, Human Resources

Handpicked to provide strategic vision and tactical execution for HR in support of overall business goals. Accountable for talent acquisition, retention, talent management, compensation programs, benefits plans, executive leadership development, training and development. Interfaced with the Board of Directors through quarterly presentations on executive compensation, incentive plans, benefits plan performance and salary planning. Managed a 5-member team of top-notch HR professionals with a $2M budget.

• Built a top-performing HR team from the ground up with agility to respond to diverse business challenges.

• Played key role in transforming business model; drove cultural changes, and implemented pay-for- performance, SIC plan, onboarding and competency assessments.

• Partnered with the CEO to redesign the senior leadership team for greater impact; rapidly recruited top players for key senior management (VP) roles plus EMEA and Southeast Asia sales leadership roles.

• Restructured the talent acquisition strategy in 90 days while reducing recruiting budget 25% via diverse strategies including referral and key recruiting partners; increased employee retention 17%.

• Reduced annual healthcare costs by $1K+ per employee, from $12K to just under $11K per employee.

• Redefined sales competency models in response to changing role from relationship managers to revenue drivers with SIC and SPIF programs that increased revenue 10% and market share 17%. NBC UNIVERSAL / GENERAL ELECTRIC (Public – Fortune 500) 03/1989 to 06/2009 NBC Universal; New York, NY

Vice President, Human Resources – Digital Media and iVillage, (08/2007 to 06/2009) Promoted to key position ultimately leading HR strategy and tactical implementation for a $150M organization with 375 employees in an emerging market sector. Assumed additional responsibilities within six months, supporting the newly formed Digital Media group as HR business partner supporting a very aggressive talent acquisition strategy. Leveraged relationships and management skills to negotiate two delicate transitions at the senior leadership level.

• Played a significant role in sourcing and selecting a new iVillage President in collaboration with senior leadership at NBC Universal, recruiting a robust, diverse candidate slate.

• Dramatically improved staffing strategies, resulting in 50% reduction in average days open for job postings.

• Partnered with the newly hired iVillage President to redefine the senior leadership team within 90 days, launching an aggressive recruiting strategy to remedy identified competency gaps vs. major competitors.

• Negotiated several high-profile executive transitions including departing President and reassignment of incumbent Editorial Director without any disruption to the business or brand position in the market. NBC Universal Entertainment; Burbank, CA

Vice President, Human Resources – NBC Universal Entertainment, (07/2004 to 08/2007) Provided HR expertise, executive coaching and support to three divisions with $2B in annual revenue, within the prominent entertainment company; supported 450 employees globally. Developed succession planning for organization with 40 senior managers and executives.

• Won HR Excellence Award as champion of NBCU Employer of Choice initiatives that converted 350 temporary production employees to staff roles.

• Achieved 80% employee participation in employee opinion survey and feedback sessions.

• Implemented labor relations negotiation strategy that limited the number of employees participating in a local bargaining agreement in the Domestic Television Distribution division. Director, Human Resources – NBC 5, NBC Television Stations Division; Dallas, TX (08/1998 to 07/2004) Director, Human Resources – NBC Asia; Hong Kong, China (11/1996 to 08/1998) Manager, Human Resources – NBC News Channel; Charlotte, NC (04/1994 to 11/1996) Manager, Human Resources – NBC Human Resources; New York, NY (09/1989 to 04/1994) Developed broad competencies as an HR generalist at individual television stations. Provided HR leadership for acquisition/integration of Spanish-language Telemundo network. Key player in designing and staffing NBC Art House, the first on-air graphics distribution center, serving 14 NBC stations nationwide. Foundational background in Human Resources with European American Bank, Hertz Corporation, and R.H. Macy’s. EDUCATION

M.S., Strategic Human Resource Management (in progress) – St. Joseph’s University; Philadelphia, PA B.A., History – St. John’s University; Jamaica, New York Six Sigma Green Belt – General Electric Leadership Institute OUTSIDE INTERESTS

Travel, Running Marathons and Reading

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