Manager Management

JULIE TYLER-BROWN, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Lisle, IL 630-***-**** *****.**********@*****.***

TALENT MANAGEMENT SUCCESSION PLANNING ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Accomplished, dynamic Human Resources leader with strong portfolio of success driving strategic planning & tactical execution across global talent management, succession planning, corporate culture, and professional development. Career history of rapid promotions based on outstanding leadership performance. Instrumental in identifying and leveraging opportunities to improve all areas of HR operations. Skilled in establishing a vision, then driving efforts to turn it into a reality. Finely honed leadership, strategic thinking, relationship-building, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Core competencies include:

Global Talent Management Communications Initiatives Corporate Culture Development

Organizational Development Employee Engagement Performance Metrics

Professional Development Committee Leadership Lean HR

Strategic HR Planning Program Management Conflict Management

Succession Planning Process Improvements Legal Compliance

Exceptional communications skills; proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with professionals at all levels of an organization and across multiple cultures, media, and platforms including video presentations.

Innate “nose for talent;” skilled in accurately pinpointing individual strengths and talents, identifying high-potential candidates, and grooming them through innovative, effective leadership development programs.

Experienced in developing and rolling out global strategies, programs, training, initiatives, and employee engagement surveys across 5 global regions and 25 countries.

MBA in HR Management, backed by Master Certificate in Strategic Organizational Leadership & Management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

XPO LOGISTICS (Formerly Menlo Logistics), Aurora, IL 2000-2016

Global supply chain company operating in 25 countries worldwide; it specializes in the integration of all functions across the supply chain, from sourcing of raw materials through product manufacturing to the distribution of finished goods.

Senior Manager HR, Talent Management & Culture 2014-2016

Develop and execute global strategies and programs that support long-term talent management planning for 5 global regions and 25 countries. Supervise HRIS Manager, Management Trainee Program Manager, and 7 indirect reports. Drive annual talent review and success planning. Compile and analyze global talent management data and performance metrics. Manage high-potential development and formal job rotation programs. Report directly to Vice President, Human Resources

Created and implemented 3-year strategic roadmap for global talent management improvement, including high-potential identification, succession planning, calibration of talent, and development needs assessment.

Architected, introduced, and led Emerging Leaders Program, unique rotational leadership program for high-potential college graduates.

Selected to serve as Co-chair of Talent Management Council, charged with collaborating with executive team to evaluate talent, drive talent management continuous improvement activities, and establish talent strategy.

Created and rolled-out communications based on new “customer innovation” tagline; developed manager talking points and communication kits to help employees define ways to integrate “customer innovation” into their daily work activities.

Represented business unit in RFQ processes for new Learning Management System (LMS) and engagement survey vendors.

Manager, HR, Talent Management & Culture 2008-2014

Reported directly to Vice President, Human Resources. Led programs and initiatives to enhance employee engagement and talent management. Provided staffing models, hiring plans, and other HR-related information as integral part of large-scale new business customer bid proposals. Mentored and managed HR Supervisor.

Directed global employee engagement survey administration for 8,000+ global employees; established survey structure, design, and questions; analyzed high-risk locations, and led Survey Champion team in devising improvement action plans.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

XPO LOGISTICS (Formerly Menlo Logistics ), Manager, HR, Talent Management & Culture, cont’d

Developed and executed launch of core values, mission, and vision to help shift corporate core values from simple “posters on the wall” sentiments to tangible impact on daily business.

Led Corporate Values Team in developing video production, video scripting, and location manager communication guide for annual values celebration week.

Developed and implemented enterprise and business unit programs to support employee recognition activities and awards including Quarterly Leader Award and President's Award programs.

Led roll-out of global HR programs in 25 countries including process design, communication templates, and measurement tools for such key programs as: culture, engagement, performance management, 360 process, and succession planning.

Founded and helmed Diversity Council, which delivered Diversity Awareness training, implemented diversity best practices, and identifying diversity priorities to promote diverse, inclusive workplace.

HR Area Manager 2001-2008

Collaborated with operations and account management to define, create, and implement HR strategies in support of business requirements and needs; aligned HR activities with corporate objectives. Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and retention efforts, and supported succession planning. Facilitated “Foundations in Management” training for managers on leadership, employee development, performance management, and team building. Served as liaison with 3rd-party staffing agencies. Managed HR operations for Consumer and Industrial Group Area with focus on Transportation accounts.

Conducted investigations and prepared responses to charges against company from government agencies regarding workplace laws.

Traveled to field locations to audit HR functions, assist in resolving critical HR issues, and support staff training.

Leveraged conflict management skills to investigate and resolve employee relations issues and employee/management conflicts; ensured adherence to internal policies and sound HR practices.

Developed new employee handbook that better explained corporate policies and legal requirements regarding federal and state employment and labor laws; defined new Employee Transfer policy and Drug & Alcohol policy.

HR & Finance Manager 2000-2001

Retained to drive all HR and Finance functions for 10-facility, $100M multi-system start-up project to design and launch 9 distribution enter and 1 transportation hub supply chain network for national retailer.

Administered $100M budget; assumed full accountability for P&L, budget tracking, forecasting, and A/P & A/R.

Established and led all HR and Finance operations including staffing, employee relations, training, and legal compliance.

Hired, trained, and mentored 10 HR Representatives, one for each facility.

Traveled extensively to sites to collaborate on resolving HR, finance, and operational issues.

Calculated costs for all proposed operational changes to network.

Early Career Note: Served as HR & Finance Manager for Brown, Brown, and Fields, Arlington, TX, 1996-2000.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master Certificate in Strategic Organizational Leadership & Management Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Master of Business Administration, HR Management & Marketing Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Arts in Russian & East European Studies University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Lominger Korn-Ferry Assessment Training for Leadership Architect, viaEDGE & Voices360

Russian Intensive Language Study Abroad, St Petersburg, Russia

Senior Professional of Human Resources Certification

SHRM–SCP Certification

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