Vice President of Human Resources

SHANNON MARONEY- GARRETT, MBA

acy4fo@r.postjobfree.com, 610-***-****, https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonmaroneygarrett

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Extensive experience partnering with leadership to deliver human resources solutions tied to strategic goals and desired culture. Innovative change agent with ability to engage people globally. Experience leading internal and outsourced human resources teams supporting multi-site and global operations in various industries, including consulting services, finance, IT, life sciences/bio-technology, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution. Schooled in continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), able to effectively implement change at both strategic and tactical levels. Areas of expertise:

• Talent Acquisition and Retention

• Training and Succession Planning

• Organizational Design and Development

• Change Management

• Performance Optimization and Productivity

• Diversity, Inclusion and Global Innovation

• Recognition and Rewards

• Employee Relations and Engagement

• Labor Relations and Union Avoidance

• International Relations

• Benefits, Compensation and HRIS

• Safety and Risk Management

• Policies, Procedures and Regulatory Compliance

• Mergers, Acquisitions and Organic Growth

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Penn State University

Bachelors of Science in Journalism and Public Relations, University of Maryland

Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification Program, Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC)

Diversity Leadership Academy Graduate, American Institute for Managing Diversity (AIMD)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

YMCA of Greater Brandywine, West Chester, PA 2014 – Present

Association of 2,000 employees in 8 locations dedicated to “youth development, healthy living and social responsibility”

VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Responsible for all aspects of human resources, and leadership of 9 human resources professionals.

Accomplishment Highlights:

• Infrastructure/Process Improvement: Strengthened human resources infrastructure and reduced cost by improving existing practices, implementing new programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs), effectively utilizing technology, and leading the human resources team in delivering quality results in a timely fashion. Established infrastructure and continuous improvement process required to effectively source and onboard employees.

• Culture Development: Partnered with leadership to transform company culture. Positioned Association to become an employer of choice in the community. Facilitated merger of multiple branches. Launched diversity, inclusion and global innovation platform. Improved reputation of human resources function internally, receiving the highest ratings on internal services survey, as rated by key branch leaders.

• Talent Acquisition: Implemented strategic recruiting plan, and improved candidate flow by launching recruiting marketing campaign, including broadened social media presence, new recruiting collateral, and more extensive community outreach. Launched new employee referral program, vetting almost 300 employees in 2 years. Instituted and executed on diversity hiring goals. Supported rapid growth, hiring over 400 seasonal employees each year.

• Retention: Minimized turnover in a candidates market where unemployment rates were less than 4%, and non-profit pay rates were not competitive. Enhanced and promoted various employee programs while simultaneously cutting cost; improved benefits offerings with annual cost savings of over $300,000; completed compensation benchmarking studies and related pay program changes; formalized Association-wide training programs; instituted universal employee relations investigation process; facilitated employee satisfaction surveys, focus groups, and recognition programs.

NEURONETICS INC., Malvern, PA 2011 - 2014

Multi-million dollar medical device company with operations in the USA, Asia and the Middle East

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 2012 - 2014

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 2011 - 2012

Established and led human resources function. Fostered people strategy and developed culture that drove achievement of strategic goals. Effectively served largely remote employee population. Accomplishment Highlights:

• Infrastructure: Thoroughly assessed needs and established comprehensive human resources infrastructure in all areas, including benefits, compensation/sales compensation, employee relations, HRIS, organizational design, performance management, policies and procedures, recognition, succession planning, talent assessment and acquisition, and training. Facilitated reorganizations and change management processes in line with evolving business needs.

• Process Improvement: Enhanced strategic planning process to be more effective and inclusive. Instituted use of SharePoint for cross-functional team project management. Implemented and facilitated cross-functional Scrum Team to address business issues relating to resource allocation and other business challenges. Streamlined processes and implemented HRIS systems modules to more effectively manage human resources initiatives.

• Talent Acquisition and Retention: Partnered closely with IT leadership to select and onboard talented IT professionals. Sourced and selected key sales team members to meet changing demand in the marketplace. Developed training and on-boarding programs. Revamped compensation programs to attract and retain talent. Facilitated relocations.

• Culture Development: Provided coaching to leadership at all levels to develop effective human resources solutions and organizational culture conducive to achievement of business goals. Improved communication and employee morale by providing platforms for managers and employees to communicate more effectively, resolve differences and work more productively together. Fostered open door environment, and supported global operations.

ACCELLENT LLC (Now Integer), Collegeville, PA 2007 - 2011

$500 million medical device manufacturing company of 3,000 employees (Germany, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, UK, USA)

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR/SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Overall human resources responsibility for multiple manufacturing facilities in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast market areas, along with aspects of corporate human resources programs. Accomplishment Highlights:

• Talent Acquisition and Development: Implemented staffing models that supported rapid growth and sudden need for staff reductions based upon fluctuating production demand. Developed and maintained diverse population in compliance with EEO and Affirmative Action requirements. Supported global operations and facilitated international relocations. Maintained union-free work environment. Strengthened leadership competencies by facilitating multiple training initiatives, including leadership and supervisory skills, maximizing performance, culture development, recognition, and teambuilding. Facilitated performance management programs and succession-planning processes.

• Process Improvement: Improved efficiency, and reduced waste and expense associated with various manufacturing and transactional processes by participating in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events and Six Sigma Greenbelt projects). Partnered with leadership to implement a staffing vendor management program that reduced expense for the company by over $500,000 per year. Implemented universal company-wide compensation program.

HR BACKBONE, LLC, Phoenixville, PA 2001 - 2007

specialists in the implementation of human resources infrastructures tied to business objectives and profitability goals

PRESIDENT AND SR. HR CONSULTANT

• Founded and operated successful full-service human resources consulting practice. Partnered with multiple clients to effectively assess human resources needs and implement appropriate HR infrastructures that supported business goals. Led business development efforts and delivered both strategic and tactical level HR services. Served clients in multiple industries, including IT and finance. Ultimately invited to join largest client as in-house human resources leader.

UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC., Berwyn, PA 1991-1999

$7 billion marketing and distribution company of 15,000 employees with operations in Canada, Mexico and the USA

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, MID-ATLANTIC MARKET AREA 1998-1999

CORPORATE MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES 1994-1998

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST ROLES 1991-1994

Led human resources at the corporate and field level. Supported global operations. Accomplishment Highlights:

• Process Improvement: Facilitated implementation of universal HRIS system. Led team efforts to consolidate job information for 15,000 employees. Facilitated smooth integration and divestiture of acquired company employees through due diligence, effective and responsive communications initiatives, and provision of necessary resources. Partnered with cross-functional/cross-location teams to transform more than 30 fragmented companies into 12 strategically aligned market areas through development/implementation of universal human resources programs.

• Talent Management and Organizational Development: Established and led human resources teams of 13 members for multiple locations with budget of over $800,000. Simultaneously facilitated the outsourcing of field IT function while centralizing and growing the corporate function from 4 technical professionals to 120 in 12 months. Partnered with leadership to produce savings of $6 million and minimize legal exposure through reorganization and overall headcount reduction of 10% within regional operations. Assessed impact of new organizational structure on business, and facilitated fair selection process. Facilitated global leadership development training and succession planning programs.

• Employee Relations: Retained satisfied and productive employees, reduced risk, and developed safe workplaces by effectively resolving harassment claims and mediating labor/management disputes in both union and non-union environments. Facilitated attraction and retention of superior talent by offering competitive and equitable pay. Tailored incentive programs, salary structures, and administration processes to business unit needs. Implemented common benefits programs that were competitive in the marketplace and aligned with strategic goals. Led efforts to implement various company-wide relocation, health and welfare programs, stock option and 401k plans, as well as effective benefits-related communications. Provided coaching to employees and leadership team members.

AFFILIATIONS/HONORS:

• SHRM – selected as PA State Diversity Director and SHRM National Workforce Diversity Panel Member.

• GVFHRA – Founder of Chapter Diversity Committee; Recipient of GVFHRA President’s Award.

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