612-***-**** ad0818@r.postjobfree.com Minneapolis, MN

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated professional with experience in all areas within the Huma Resources functional areas and served as a strategic business partner. Held positions within the Senior Leadership Team as well as experience working as a Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Manager, and Regional/Global Human Resources Leader. Experience in both start-up organizations and a Global Public Accounting Firm. Demonstrated ability to assess personnel needs and develop comprehensive recruitment strategies. Proven track record of success in training and developing new employees, leading to improved job satisfaction and retention.

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

HR CONTRACT POSITION – Short-Term Assignment, Eagan, MN

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthcare, January 2023-August 2023

HR project work as assigned.

HRBP for three service lines – employee relations, job descriptions, and compensation/realigning roles.

Managed two reductions in force processes - over 100 employees impacted.

HR CHIEF TALENT OFFICER, Minneapolis, MN

Nextten-Stauer, Online Luxury Goods Retailer, September 2020 – December 2022

Advised senior leadership on best practices for managing organizational change initiatives.

Managed and developed a team of eight.

Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures that followed local, state, and federal laws.

Analyzed survey data to evaluate employee engagement levels and made recommendations for improvement initiatives.

Implemented strategies designed to maximize team efficiency through effective delegation.

HR CHIEF TALENT OFFICER, Minneapolis, MN

Nextten-Stauer, Online Luxury Good Retailer, September 2020 – December 2022

Evaluated current benefit plans offered by the organization and made changes as necessary based on market trends and employee feedback.

Investigated workplace issues reported by employees to take corrective action as needed.

Conducted performance reviews to assess employee progress to identify development needs.

Built relationships with external vendors and recruitment agencies related to human resources services.

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HR VICE PRESIDENT, Minneapolis, MN

Bridgewater Bank, April 2018-September 2020

Managed and developed a group of HR professionals and trainers.

Advised senior leadership on best practices for managing organizational change initiatives.

Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures that followed local, state, and federal laws.

Analyzed survey data to evaluate employee engagement levels and made recommendations for improvement initiatives.

Implemented strategies designed to maximize team efficiency through effective delegation.

Evaluated current benefit plans offered by the organization and made changes as necessary based on market trends and employee feedback.

Investigated workplace issues reported by employees to take corrective action as needed.

See additional functions listed under SKILLS above.

GLOBAL HR LEADER, REGIONAL HR LEADER, LOCAL HR MANAGER, AND HR GENERALIST. Minneapolis, MN

Grant Thornton Global Public Accounting Firm, LLC, July 2003-April 2018

Served in several roles throughout my career at Grant Thornton as an HR Generalist, HR local Manager, Regional HR Leader, and ultimately a Global HR Leader.

Served as a Culture facilitator and a D&I Leader.

Assisted in opening the Shared Service Center in Bangalore, India, and served as an HR Liaison to Bangalore for two years while continuing to serve in the Regional HR Leader role in the U.S.

Completed organizational consulting working with the hiring managers by assessing and implementing talent recruitment/ retention initiatives for experienced hires.

Built a bench for yearly entry-level accounting professionals to meet busy season hiring needs.

Managed and developed direct reports within the human resources team across several geographies.

Developed strategies to optimize global HR operations and processes.

Advised senior executives on global workforce planning initiatives.

See additional functions listed under SKILLS above.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY, Minneapolis, MN, US

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, June 2000

CERTIFICATE IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, Minneapolis, MN, US

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, June 2000

BOARD EXPERIENCE

Lemonade Day

Companies to Classrooms

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