Human Resources Management
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Alli
LaGrowResults-oriented HR Business Leader and Strategic Business Partner
Alli LaGrow, SPHR, MHRM
**********@*******.***
Permanent Address
5125 North Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Current Address
3379 North Cramer Street
Milwaukee, WI 53211
EXPERIENCED HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS LEADER
Results-oriented Human Resources leader and strategic business partner, skilled at creating solutions that promote quality and organizational excellence, in a fast paced, progressive environment.
SPECIALTIES
Management Consultation, Leadership & Organizational Development, Strategic Talent Management, Culture Change Implementation, Performance-Based Management, EEOC/ER Strategy & Prevention, HR Technology, Employee Communication, Compensation, Employee Engagement, and National Project Leadership.
EXPERIENCE
Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc. " Watertown, WI
National non-profit organization with over 3,000 employees providing services to people with developmental disabilities
Corporate Director of Human Resources, June 2009 " Current Consult with executive management and corporate departments on all HR related matters, to include employee relations, compensation and benefits, talent management, and organizational development. Create and implement new HR strategic initiatives in alignment with organization's strategic plan, including a competency based recruitment and selection program, pay-for-performance management and compensation program, 360 feedback program for leadership, all employee drug testing program, and union prevention training. Investigate and resolve all internal and external employee relation matters, to include federal and state EEOC charges and whistleblower complaints. Utilize change management and consultative skills to lead organizational culture change. Manage team of geographically disperse regional human resources directors, director of talent management and HR Coordinator.
Clifton Gunderson LLP " Milwaukee, WI
National CPA and consulting firm with over 2,000 employees
National Sr. Human Resources Manager, January 2008 " May 2009 Promoted to National position and relocated to firm headquarters in Milwaukee, WI to lead national recruitment initiatives, including the redevelopment of the firm's Careers website, affirmative action management, immigration processes and the continued development of Clifton Gunderson's employment branding. Led implementation of firm's first applicant tracking system, Ultipro. Utilized retention expertise to research and develop an all employee and partner survey to assess cultural climate and perceptions towards the firm's implementation of first ever national women's initiative, as well as create action plan for results.
Clifton Gunderson LLP " Phoenix, AZ
Sr. Human Resource Manager, July 2007 " December 2007
Human Resource Manager, July 2006 " June 2007
Senior Human Resource Associate, July 2005 " June 2006
Human Resource Associate, March 2004 " June 2005 Served as strategic business partner for the Southwest region, consisting of office locations in Phoenix and Tucson, and 150 employees and partners. Accountable for all aspects of human resources, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, organizational development, training, and compensation and benefits. Managed one associate and one intern. Initiated culture change to create a Best Place to Work environment, as evidenced by being the first Clifton Gunderson office to receive recognition as a 'Best Place to Work in 2004 and 2005. Received a 2006 and 2007 Tucson Workplace Excellence award for outstanding and innovative human resource programs; and an Alfred P. Sloan award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility in 2005 and 2006 in Phoenix. Successfully implemented employee engagement survey, based on Gallup's Q12. Conducted feedback sessions, developed focus groups to implement action plans based on employee ideas and suggestions. Coached partners and managers on performance related issues; provided executive coaching to high-potential partners and employees; utilized PDI PROFILOR 360 Feedback tool. Managed voluntary and involuntary terminations. Developed, taught and successfully implemented retention programs and management strategies to include a mentoring program, performance management strategy and feedback techniques. Managed full cycle recruitment; utilized creative sources to identify top talent; mined resume databases, cold called passive candidates. Region experienced explosive growth from ~90 employees and partners to ~150 employees and partners over a three year period due to aggressive hiring. Established and enhanced partnerships with AZ universities, faculty and student organizations to identify top talent to recruit and promote CG's reputation on campus; created first CG externship program; established scholarship program; gave presentations to students and faculty. Managed all immigration matters, including greencards and H1bs. Assisted with largest acquisition in Firm history; completed leadership assessments, employee orientation and implemented firm policies. Managed additional regions during transitions; hired and trained new human resource colleagues across the country.
City of Santa Clara, CA " Santa Clara, CA
Human Resources Generalist, June 2002 " July 2003 Developed and administered oral, performance and written examinations in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Conducted job analyses to develop job specifications and content valid selection examinations. Performed research and completed salary surveys. Designed and implemented Access databases to improve efficiency in processes and information management. Coordinated training programs for 1500+ employees.
Phillips Petroleum Company - Tempe, AZ, (Formerly Tosco Corporation)
Human Resources Generalist, October 2001 " November 2001
Sr. Employment Specialist, July 2001 " October 2001
Employment Specialist, August 2000 " July 2001
Human Resources Assistant, April 2000 " August 2000
Human Resources Intern, January 2000 " April 2000 Recruited corporate-wide professional positions for internal client groups including information technology, human resources, office services, finance and transportation, supporting approximately 600 employees; utilized PeopleSoft. Educated managers on recruitment and selection processes and compensation policies; recommended appropriate recruiting and hiring decisions. Conducted market data research to determine annual merit increases and completed salary surveys.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND MEMBERSHIPS
Keller Graduate School of Management
Masters in Human Resource Management
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources Management
SPHR Certified, Predictive Index Certified, Personnel Decisions International (PDI) PROFILOR 360 Assessment Certified, attended Hire with Your Head BootCamp by Lou Adler, SHRM Member
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Corporate Teams Co-Chair - coordinated team events with businesses across Arizona to raise awareness and increase Corporate Team participation for the 2006 Race for the Cure.
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