EVP, Human Resources

DENISE WALLY

310-***-****/adhowv@r.postjobfree.com/550 S Barrington Ave, #1306, LA, CA 90049

Nominated in 2018 by the National Diversity Counsel as one of top 50 women in Entertainment.

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ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS/THE WEATHER CHANNEL, Los Angeles, CA Aug 2017 – Present

EVP, Human Resources

Spearhead newly-created Human Resources department for this exponentially growing company

Partner with senior executives to develop HR practices and policies to support strategic objectives

Contributed to acquisition of The Weather Channel and continue to help drive integration strategies of merger

Oversee all Talent Acquisition efforts including recruiting, staffing and executive contract negotiations

Support a diverse group of business units including: tv production, film distribution, sales, digital marketing, executive and all corporate departments

Provide coaching, employee relations and talent management to executives and staff

Advise and influence leadership on organizational development, performance management and organizational effectiveness

Responsible for compliance, benefits, training and employee development

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, Hollywood, CA Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

Director, Human Resources

Built and maintained strong collaborative working relationships with management and employees across multiple business units to deliver value-added HR services

Partnered with executive leadership on change management, organizational development and strategic planning

Ensured alignment between individual business units and corporate practices to ensure compliance, operational efficiencies and best practices

Handled all employee relations issues and conducted sensitive/confidential investigations to minimize risk

Provided ongoing coaching to senior leadership and mid-level management and facilitate conflict resolution

Supported Capitol Studios union staff and liaise with Local 45 IBEW representatives

Collaborated with HR team on talent assessment, organizational design and learning/development initiatives

(Impacted by layoff)

OMNICOM MEDIA GROUP (ANNALECT), New York, NY May 2013 – Feb 2015

Human Resources Director

Oversaw global Human Resources strategy, day-to-day functions and Talent Acquisition for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, India and Singapore offices

Managed global Talent Acquisition team of 4 and drove recruitment process

Responsible for organizational development, workforce planning and strategic growth

Molded corporate culture by aligning company missions and values with employee branding

Provided employee relations, management coaching, career-path counseling and performance management

Implemented employee engagement initiatives and learning/development programs

(Relocated to Los Angeles)

SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO/CONDE NAST, New York, NY Nov 2010- April 2013

Human Resources/Talent Acquisition Consultant

Provided HR services, solutions and strategic planning throughout Broadcast, Programming, Sports and Editorial departments

Partnered with Conde Nast’s print and digital magazines including GQ, Vogue, Glamour, Allure, SELF, Details, Teen Vogue, Brides, Wired, W and Conde Nast Traveler to provide Talent Acquisition and Talent Management

Created and upheld Diversity and Inclusion strategies

Responsible for full cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing and negotiating offers

Handled employee relations, management coaching and advised on policies and procedures

PARADIGM TALENT AGENCY, Beverly Hills, CA Nov 2008 – Nov 2010

Head of Human Resources

Partnered with all branches and departments to deliver HR services, solutions and strategic planning

Managed employee performance review system company-wide

Cultivated relationships with universities across the nation for campus PR/recruiting efforts

Developed and executed company-wide training programs

Created and implemented policies, systems and procedures to meet evolving needs of agency

Responsible for high volume of full cycle recruiting

Responded to open door policy complaints and conduct investigations when necessary

Advised department heads and supervisors on appropriate employee actions

Oversaw healthcare and welfare benefits and conducted open enrollment

Implemented various HR initiatives to increase morale and improve employee retention

Maintained proper tools and resources to ensure legal compliance on federal and state levels

(Left company after contract ended)

PMK/HBH PUBLIC RELATIONS, West Hollywood, CA

Human Resources Director Oct 2007 – Oct 2008

Managed all Human Resources functions for Corporate and New York offices

Executed reorganization of company on structural, cultural and managerial levels

Implemented company’s first performance review

Lead bi-weekly strategic planning meetings with Managing Partners

Recruited at high volume for all departments; from Assistant to Vice President levels

Liaised with unions, including DGA and AFTRA

(Left company as it was dissolved by Parent Company, IPG/Momentum)

JACK NADEL INTERNATIONAL, Culver City, CA Feb 2005 – Oct 2007

Human Resources Director

Responsible for all Human Resources functions, covering 14 offices nationwide for a marketing company with 250 employees

Traveled to all remote locations to conduct harassment training and interviews

Served as representative for all branches

Managed all benefits, employee relations and employee reviews

Recruited for all positions on a national level

Conducted orientation for all new employees

Revised company policies, procedures and refined corporate culture

(Sought new opportunity after company downsized)

SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER, Beverly Hills, CA Nov 2002 –Feb 2005

Human Resources Manager

Managed all Human Resources functions for 6 growing surgical centers

Provided employee relations and counseled Management in dealing with employee issues

Recruited for all clinical, corporate and managerial positions for all companies and subsidiaries located throughout Southern California Region

Overhauled all existing benefits and implemented optimal healthcare, dental and 401(k) plans

Revised employee review process and created managerial performance review

(Left company after it was acquired by Symbion)

STARTUPHR CONSULTING, Los Angeles, CA May 2000 - Nov 2002

Human Resources Consultant

Recruited 100+ candidates for various roles

Developed new-hire orientation and coordinated company-wide training programs

Effectively handled a number of delicate employee relations issues

Long term consulting assignments included: Accountancy Now, Carlson Messer & Turner and Gold’s Gym

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Taleo and PeopleSoft, ICIMS

EDUCATION:

Bernard Baruch College, New York, NY

MBA, Major: Human Resources Management, December 1997

The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts, Major: Environmental Studies, May 1994

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