Human Resources Management

Heather m. auer

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Profile

Results driven Human Resources/ International Business Partner with 13

years of strategic human resources and international business experience,

including M&A transactions and global mobility management.

Experience

international HR DIrector, human resources business partner

apollo group, inc.; phoenix, az- - may 2009-April 2010

Served as the principal strategic Business Partner for the Apollo Global

subsidiary as well as all international locations throughout the company.

Successfully led the HR side of M&A with 3 acquisitions in Mexico, Chile

and the UK and managed the HR function for the University of Phoenix

operations in Canada, Dubai, the Netherlands and Meritus University, also

in Canada. Conducted comprehensive due diligence for all acquisitions,

worked with local country HR to develop and execute successful integration

plans and partnered with local HR to develop a strategic HR vision for the

future.

Provided leadership to the client groups (domestic and globally) at the

highest level of the organization while exercising strategic influence with

all stakeholders.

Advised clients on talent assessment and planning, compensation, individual

development plans, professional development, employee engagement, employee

relations and training strategies in accordance with the needs of the

business given the direction and focus of each particular business group

while maintaining alignment throughout the organization.

Spearheaded and led the global mobility management for the organization

including immigration, relocation, expatriate package development and

ongoing maintenance to ensure a successful transition into the new country

and then back to the US at the conclusion of the assignment.

Assessed internal and external resources, identifying those that would

contribute to the development of best practices and enhance key programs

and policies that would support strategic goals of each unique business.

Provided high level executive coaching and counsel during transitional

phases consistent with the Company's objectives, core values and culture.

Promoted continuous improvement in the identification and development of

the Human Resources acumen of client leaders and direct reports though

leadership, guidance and continuous education.

Associate director, international hr

apollo group, inc.; phoenix, az - September 2007-april 2009

Responsible for the HR function for all Apollo Group foreign subsidiaries

including compliance, M&A deal diligence, 100 day integration plan

creation and execution, employment contract implementation and expatriate

management. Engaged local counsel, tax advisors and consultants as needed

to ensure the HR needs of the global operations were successfully met.

Managed in-bound and out-bound immigration for the entire organization.

Provided sound counsel, leadership and influence to management with respect

to employee relations matters, including legal and regulatory matters and

company policies/practices. Participated in employee relations activities

and investigations; made recommendations and implemented solutions based on

investigation outcomes and recommendations and prepared summary reports for

management.

Litigation & International hr manager

apollo group, inc.; phoenix, az -February 2007-september 2007

Managed all aspects of international expansion as it related to Human

Resources. Researched and implemented local payroll and local benefit

brokers in country, established relationships with local counsel, managed

employment contracts, ensured compliance in all areas of employment for

each country.

Directed and coordinated with outside counsel the handling of all agency

charges and lawsuits for the organization. Provided guidance on

settlements as well as mediations for various cases. Presented trends and

analysis as well as recommendations to enhance the work environment.

Human resources compliance manager

apollo group, inc.; phoenix, aZ - November 2004-February 2007

Managed and directed all functional areas of HR related to international

expansion. Set up payroll and benefits in local markets, manage expatriate

contracts and packages, partnered with local counsel to learn relevant

employment laws. Successfully brought an affiliated subsidiary in the

Netherlands under the Apollo Group structure as well as oversaw the

Canadian operations for the University of Phoenix.

Monitored and tracked agency claims and lawsuits to identify trends and

make recommendations for improvement. Investigated and resolved high level

employee relations and compliance issues on behalf of the Head of HR,

including lawsuits and EEOC charges. Wrote policies as needed to ensure

compliance with regulating bodies. Member of the Corporate Compliance

Committee and International Expansion Team.

Sr. Human resources administrator

apollo group, inc.; phoenix, aZ - september 2000-november 2004

Reporting directly to the VP of HR, handled all high level employee

relations issues including investigations, training, trending and providing

sound counsel to management based upon the outcomes of the investigations.

Responded to the Comments to the Chair that were HR related on behalf of

the VP of HR and the Chairman of the Organization. Partnered with outside

counsel on the successful resolution of agency charges or legal actions.

Human resources administrator

apollo group, inc.; phoenix, aZ -may 1997-september 2000

Responsible for supporting geographic area of the University of Phoenix in

HR related matters. Focus was on building relationships with client group

through partnership, site visits, training delivery and partnering on

employee relations issues. Communicated Company policy and ensured

consistency across client group while working closely with leadership to

ensure business needs were being met.

Education

University of Phoenix, PHOENIX, AZ - MBA, GLOBAL MANAGEMENT 2000

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA - B.S. Human Resource

Management 1996

training

Identified training needs, developed customized training programs to meet

the needs of clients and conducted training to all levels of the

organization throughout HR career at Apollo Group, Inc.

Management Development Program Apollo Group, Inc.

Investigation Training Snell & Wilmer, LLP

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