Human Resources Management

LORI STEWART, GPHR

Seattle, WA

206-***-**** abmj8k@r.postjobfree.com

SR. HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

Innovative and pragmatic HR leader with proven success in creating and

implementing initiatives to support business strategy and drive results.

Unique ability to balance program development with tactical implementation,

build programs that achieve cross functional goals and support organizational

values. Motivated by building high performing teams through recruitment,

compensation, benefits, and learning and development programs. Demonstrated

expertise in:

Management and Employee Development Recruiting Strategy and Workforce

Compensation and Recognition Programs Planning

Organizational Change Leadership Performance Management Programs

Merger and Acquisition Integration HR Policy, Process and Systems Design

Budget Forecasting and Management

BLACKROCK ASSET MANAGEMENT, Seattle WA (2008 - 2009)

Human Resources Director, West Coast

Led HR function for offices in Washington and California. Led strategic

change management and integration activities following acquisition and

subsequent restructuring activities during market downturn for 400+

technology and investment professionals. Managed staff of 5 including

Recruiting team while Director on leave.

. Developed Workforce Strategy plans during unprecedented market downturn;

implemented employee and Leadership Development programs maximizing human

capital and retaining morale.

. Aligned management and employee talent with the achievement of business

strategy through revised Performance Management and goal setting process,

heightening commitment to organizational strategy.

. Managed robust Compensation Program budget within a complex matrix

environment resulting in process efficiencies and equitable allocations

which drove the retention of critical staff.

. Led transition to new culture and communication processes, coached

employees on navigating new organization resulting in improved engagement

and morale and reduced turnover.

. Motivated, and retained critical talent during times of unprecedented

market volatility.

GILEAD SCIENCES, Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA (2004-2008)

Director of HR and Global Learning & Development

As executive team member, led HR function for Corus Pharma including

development and implementation of organizational design, recruitment and

selection, compensation, benefits, and performance management programs.

Following acquisition by Gilead Sciences, led Learning and Development

function. Managed staff of 4.

. Directed HR strategy and all HR functional areas including Recruitment,

Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Organizational

Development, Training & Development, and Employee Relations.

. Aligned HR programs with growth and change objectives of the

organization. During period of heavy growth and subsequent acquisition

facilitated culture of accountability to achieve results. Led full

spectrum due diligence to ensure cultural compatibility and

organizational alignment with acquiring firm.

. Following acquisition led integration of Organizational Design,

Compensation and Benefit programs maximizing retention of critical staff.

Coached team through integration and change resulting in unprecedented

low turnover.

. Led Global Learning and Development function and oversaw Leadership

Development curriculum design and global rollout of program to 600

managers establishing a common language around performance expectations

and desired behaviors, reinforcing corporate culture.

. Designed global Talent Review process building growth objectives around

development needs for high potentials.

. Implemented eLearning solution for both management and individual

contributors; ease of use increased management participation.

AGENCOURT BIOSCIENCE CORPORATION, Beverly, MA (2003-2004)

Director, Human Resources

Led HR function for startup firm. Designed HR strategy, programs and

infrastructure in all functional areas including recruitment, employee

relations, compensation, benefits and performance management.

. Redesigned Benefit plans to reduce cost and maximize attraction and

retention ability.

. Designed Performance Management process incorporating individual

contributor and leadership competencies.

BALTIMORE TECHNOLOGIES, Dublin, Ireland (2000-2002)

Human Resources Director, International

Accepted six-month assignment to oversee implementation of HR in Dublin,

Ireland and Sydney, Australia.

. Led restructuring planning efforts for Dublin and Sydney operations

including design of short-term retention plans successfully increasing

critical staff retention.

. Consolidated Global Sales Compensation and Total Rewards programs onto

single platform leading to cost efficiency and improved rollout.

. Designed global career hierarchy and broad banded compensation structures

for software development staff providing visibility into long term career

paths that drove improved morale and engagement.

Human Resources Director, Americas

As Executive Team member, designed and led HR strategy for newly formed US

and Canadian operations. Focused on headcount planning, compensation and

benefit plan design, and performance management. Managed staff of 6.

. Led integration of 3 acquisitions within US and Canada; redesigned

benefit programs resulted in enhancements and annual savings exceeding

$1mm.

. Designed Base Salary, Bonus and Commission programs and oversaw program

budgets creating competitive market compensation that maximized ability

to retain key talent among intense competition.

. Designed Performance Management program mapping to core competencies and

driving to results.

. Implemented Recruitment plans hiring 200+ technology and sales

professionals in one year during market high.

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, Boston, MA (1995-2000)

Director, Human Resources

Led HR generalist function for 800+ systems development division;

subsequently led HR function for two startup businesses within Fidelity

Ventures; managed staff of 3.

. As member of Sr. Management teams, developed business and people

strategies in alignment with business goals.

. Managed Recruiting function and implemented strategic headcount planning

and cost per hire measurements.

. Facilitated strategic planning process in preparation of 5-year business

plans. Developed HR plans that supported business initiatives and

designed incentive plans tying individual and business performance.

. Led Compensation and Performance Management programs ensuring equitable

and market competitive practices to motivate and retain critical staff.

BANK OF BOSTON, Boston, MA (1992-1995)

Manager of HR Operations

Managed HR program delivery for 3,500 employee population; managed staff of

6. Managed compensation, performance management, and expatriate programs.

Led recruiting process for MBA Credit Training Program.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Masters in Business Administration - Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts, Business Management - Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY

Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) - HR Certification Institute

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

YWCA - Human Resources Advisory Committee Member

YWCA - GirlsFirst High School Mentor

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