Paula Keegan O'shaughnessy

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Human Resources leader passionate about helping organizations design award-winning people strategies that align with business goals. Deep experience building and nurturing organizational culture and coaching leaders on human-centric strategies that inspire loyalty and ignite workforces to achieve goals together. 20+ years developing and curating philanthropic partnerships to provide opportunities to give back in the communities in which we live and work. RECENT EXPERIENCE

Commonwealth Financial Network, Waltham, MA (www.commonwealth.com)1999-2023 Commonwealth Financial Network serves independent financial advisors. Advisors join Commonwealth for sophisticated business solutions, specialized consulting and powerful tools that enable them to realize their vision. A community of passionate, driven people representing some of the best and brightest in the industry. Commonwealth is the partner of choice for more than 2000 independent financial advisors nationwide.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Commonwealth Cares Board Member 2010-2023 Management team member of a leading independent broker/dealer. Strategic decision-maker focused on aligning employee talent and experience with business mission. Advisor and coach to CEO and executive leadership team and organization's management team, including the following disciplines: Family Office, IT, Wealth Management, Finance, Corporate Strategy and some of the Operational areas. Alongside the CPO, designed, delivered, and upheld a values-driven workplace, resulting in 45 Best Places to Work awards locally and nationally.

Manager, Human Resources & Employee Relations 2005-2010 Human Resources Generalist 1999-2005

EXPERTISE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Strategic Counsel

Served as confidant, coach, and strategic advisor to Founder and Chairman, CEO, President and COO, CFO, and other senior executives. Coaching topics included communications, presentations, employee challenges, and complex organizational matters. Championed and advised the Human Resources team on personal and professional development. Managed a team of HRBPs and anHR Program Coordinator.

Employee Experience and Corporate Culture

Created, drove, and upheld strategies to create a supportive workplace culture where all could thrive. Dedicated to ensuring the employee experience aligned with the company’s vision and values, using surveys, performance reviews, and other internal feedback channels to analyze engagement. Designed and championed teams to create fun, engaging, rewarding, and educational opportunities to strengthen employee collaboration. Strategically committed to maintaining a strong and attractive employer brand working closely with marketing and social media channels. Partnered alongside the Chief DE&I Officer to enhance and grow our DE&I efforts. Championed and major contributor to all the ERG's across the organization. Employee Engagement and Retention

Championed, refined, and reinforced a competitive portfolio of programs and protocols (recognition, reward, performance management, compensation, benefits, and giving back to the community) to maintain high (90%+) levels of retention and continuously spark engagement. Sponsored hands-on opportunities for employees to contribute to the firm’s mission and lead from within via campaigns, events, and business problem-solving sessions.

Human Resources Functional Leadership

Worked closely with the CPO to build the infrastructure of a full-service Human Resources team, responsible for the employee experience lifecycle. Laid the groundwork for and ensured the evolution of, compensation, employee relations and HR business partnering, internal communications; onboarding; organizational design; performance feedback; talent management; and training and development. Ensured HR department talent fit into, supported, and aligned to the business’ structure and needs. Oversaw a managed pace of employee growth, from 90 to 900+ employees, to meet the needs of the business.

Executive Leadership

Represented the voice of the employees to all levels of executive leadership, represented leadership’s perspectives to the employee population. Always bringing the human element and voice into the conversation.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Led needs analyses and established strategies for employee programming designed to maintain a supportive workplace culture where all can thrive and belong. Programming created leadership opportunities, boosted retention, established career paths, and strengthened connections, collaborations and sense of community.

• Part of the corporate communication team ensuring employees stayed informed on all policies, best practices and cultural events for employees.

• Created and curated the organization's home office staff philanthropic efforts for 20+ years. Developing and maintaining relationships with partner non-profits to provide opportunities for employees to lead give back initiatives to support the communities in which we work and live.

• Designed and led 3 corporate-wide campaigns to create opportunities for connection, collaboration, and fun, driving engagement through participation and leadership. These campaigns also helped facilitate engaging employees in corporate initiatives and goals. Measured success through participation, feedback, and continued positive remarks on the annual engagement survey.

COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

• Committee for strategic launch and standup of new fintech company, Advisor360 - a software offshoot of Commonwealth Financial Network

• Commonwealth Cares Board member - philanthropic arm of Commonwealth Financial Network Grand Circle Travel, Boston, MA (www.gct.com)1996-1999 Human Resources Coordinator

Fidelity Investment, Boston, MA (www.fidelity.com)1994-1996 Human Resources Assistant

EDUCATION

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Contributed articles to Commonwealth Business Review serving our Advisor and Employee communities

• Board Member Commonwealth Cares - Commonwealth Financial Network's philanthropic non-profit

• COVID Response Team

• Corporate Campaign Leader

• NEHRA

• PI Certified Practitioner

• Completed The WorkPlace Mental Health Competency certificate offered through Psych Hub and SHRM

• QPR Certified Gatekeeper - Mental Health of American - Suicide Prevention

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