BETH A. BURSEY

HUMAN RESOURCES SENIOR LEADER

Greater Boston Area / Southern New Hampshire

603-***-**** / ad0lkh@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/beth-bursey

LEADERSHIP PROFILE / AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Experienced human resources leader, skilled in creating shareholder value and bottom-line impact through targeted human capital initiatives linked to business strategies. Experienced across multiple industries. Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate between tactical and strategic work. Advise, coach, and build strong rapport with leaders, while influencing a culture of engaged and high-performing teams. EXPERIENCE

FERROTEC, Bedford, NH 3/2023–8/2023

Senior Director, Human Resources (U.S.) [HR senior role moved to Livermore, CA in Company Restructure 8/2023] Reported to the CEO. Part of the executive leadership team, responsible for leadership engagement and strategic initiatives across the U.S., including management of 8 HR team leaders and members.

• Led project for new Benefits Broker partnership and negotiations, with overall cost savings of $100K, supporting Company and Employees.

• Negotiated Outsourcing Vendor for Workforce Planning efforts, savings to Company for over $15K.

• P&L responsibility.

• Assessed and implemented consistent HR work streams to reduce duplication of processes and increase compliance needs between New Hampshire and California work locations.

• Finalized enhancements to Corporate Policies, inclusive of Whistleblower, Travel & Entertainment, and Severance.

• Sponsor Company website HR page enhancements, which included Benefits linkage for employees access, and linkage to DEI&B initiatives. BAKE’N JOY FOODS, Inc., North Andover, MA 11/2017–1/2023 Vice President of Human Resources

Reported to COO, with dotted line to President/CEO. As part of the Executive Leadership team, responsible for the strategic direction of Human Resources, including culture, performance metrics cascaded from company-wide strategic priorities, leadership training, collaboration across senior leaders, overall Talent Strategy, M&A, and HR policy and practices.

• Led Team on new Broker partnership for Annual Benefits Negotiation, with cost savings to company and employees.

• P&L responsibility.

• Ownership of COVID-19 Task Force, Tracking, and Communications.

• Developed consistency with Employee Relations guidance, training, and outcomes.

• Oversight and leadership for Full-time and Temporary Talent strategy.

• Creation of standardized Policies across company for key areas in Conduct, T&E, Time Management, etc.

• Developed Company Cultural Video for use in the Sales department and Company website. NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Burlington, MA 10/2015–7/2017 Director HR Business Partner

Reported to Senior HR Director. Provided HR collaboration for Research and Mobile lines of business (Research & Development, Engineering, Quality, and Project and Product management employees, 400 employees within a 1,200 division).

• Direct support to CTO and senior leadership on matters of organizational/business change, workforce planning, talent gaps, culture and employee engagement, fostering leadership effectiveness, onboarding, staffing initiatives, and programmatic HR compensation cycles.

• Collaborated with U.S. and International Business Partners on HR and business strategy work streams. Client facing relationships in North America, and expanded to Montreal, Germany, UK, Spain, France, and participation to represent HR Partners in China and Korea.

• Supported and implemented company-wide policies, programs, and initiatives (i.e., talent assessments/succession planning, reward programs, pulse surveys, and project management for workforce planning initiatives).

• Facilitated development and facilitation for various geographically specific initiatives; collaborated with Regional HR Partners to address country-specific needs, as required, including preparations for German Work Councils. BAE SYSTEMS, Burlington, MA (progressive roles) 9/2010–10/2015 Deputy Site Executive (2015 appointment)

Business role appointment. Included budgeting/planning for local employee engagement, health/wellness, safety, D&I, business continuity. Massachusetts Regional HRBP Director, Burlington, MA (2014 – 2015) Reported to Senior HR Leader. Proactive HR Leadership oversight for two MA sites, 400+ technology employees, software, engineering disciplines, and Manufacturing. Matrix environment, management of one HR Manager, and appointed the dual role as Deputy Site Executive.

• Created/facilitated Performance Management & Positive Employee Relations training, inclusive of Retention and On-boarding. Key partner with on-site college relations focus with Engineering. Provided thought leadership with cultural engagement; Diversity & Inclusion council; & Wellness teams.

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New Hampshire Regional HRBP Director, Nashua, NH (2011 – 2014) Reported to Senior HR Leader. Regional HR Business Partner Director, leadership oversight for six HR Managers within five NH facilities, inclusive of oversight of 5,000 employees and leaders (half the Sector size). Matrix environment.

• Provided project management for company transition to HR Shared Services model, including communications strategy for the sector.

• Provided framework for consistency and excellence across region within Employee Relations, and Policy/Practice. Drove continuity for corporate on-boarding initiatives; and championed Employee Engagement for Operations/Manufacturing & Foundry for over 1,000 employees.

• Facilitation of several HR program initiatives inclusive of cultural focus groups, performance management, workforce planning, and employee opinion survey to goal setting. Established leadership rapport with key stakeholders, site executives, HR partners, and business leaders to drive HR initiatives consistently across the regional facilities.

• Collaborated with the Ethics/Business Conduct Team and Legal Counsel, to drive positive outcomes for Employee Relations escalations. Site HRBP/ HR Manager, Merrimack, NH (2010 – 2011) Reported to Senior HR Leader. Site Human Resources Business Partner, supporting Merrimack Engineering and Operations teams, consisting of 1,100+ employees.

• Project managed and facilitated delivery of HR programs and initiatives; including Diversity & Inclusion, Wellness, Compensation cycles, Safety initiatives, Employee Opinion Survey, and Workforce Planning. FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, Merrimack, NH 5/2005–8/ 2010 Human Resources Project Manager (2009 – 2010)

Reported to VP of Human Resources. Project Management strategic focus for HR Leadership team and Technology business.

• Successfully led internal reorganization to support the Technology team; focused on a combination of project management/client support within Technology Risk function.

• Created SharePoint HR /business process calendar tool, in partnership with Project Management Office and Boston Consulting Group.

• Contributed to strategic initiatives in goal setting, scorecards, and succession management. Human Resources Director (2005 – 2009)

Reported to VP of Human Resources. Provided consultation on risk management to all levels of leaders and associates within Benefit & Payroll Employer Services phone center, and close partnership with Talent Acquisition hiring needs. Provided support to 600+ employees and leaders.

• Operational and Strategic work streams within a matrix environment across 5 states. Key collaboration with stakeholders in Compensation, Staffing, Legal, and Executive teams.

• Led HR Business consultation and risk management oversight with business leaders and their teams; providing counsel and assessment for change management with respect to team restructures, leadership effectiveness, on-boarding, and development planning.

• Ownership of succession management process end-to-end; facilitation of climate survey data and trending analysis. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ECCO USA, INC., Londonderry, NH

Human Resources Director

Reported to the VP of Operations. Oversight of five direct reports. Provided HR leadership for ECCO Wholesale and Retail Operations in the U.S., a $200M operation, collectively 400 employees. P&L responsibility. FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, Merrimack, NH

Human Resources Manager

Reported to the Director of Human Resources. Provided consultation on risk management to all levels of leaders and associates within Brokerage and Priority Services phone center, 350+ employees. Supervisory oversight for Senior HR Representative and HR Interns. EDUCATION

Masters, Organizational Leadership, SOUTHERN NH UNIVERSITY, Manchester, NH Bachelors, Business Education, NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE, Manchester, NH CERTIFICATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS

GAP International Leadership Certification 2022 Myers Briggs Qualified Mediation Certification

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