Chad Harcus

Lake Zurich, IL ***** 312-***-**** adnqit@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/chadharcus

Human Resources Business Partner & Functional Leader

Trusted Talent & Business Advisor Full Spectrum of HR Practices

Process & Organizational Change Expert Strategic & Operational Balance

Accomplished human resources leader with extensive experience delivering talent, engagement, and business solutions and strategies with an extensive background in finance. Proven track record of collaborating across multiple functions and organizational divisions to drive growth and profitability using strategic human capital initiatives. History of maximizing organizational effectiveness, implementing organization change programs, and formulating employee programs to increase morale, performance, and retention. Recognized by colleagues and senior executives as a strong team leader with the ability to develop solutions and execute initiatives utilizing a unique combination of financial acumen along with international knowledge and experience. Best Places to Work employment engagement winner.

Core Competencies

Strategic HR Business Partner

Talent Management

Change Management

Business & Financial Acumen

Succession Planning

Executive Compensation

Talent Acquisition

Human Capital Reporting & Analytics

Due Diligence

Disciplined Execution

Performance Management

Talent Program Design

Professional Experience

ACCO Brands Corporation – Lake Zurich, IL 2005 – 2021

A $2.0B consumer and office products company with over 6,500 employees globally in 37 countries.

Director – Global HR Operations (2020 – 2021)

Directed Global HRIS, North American Payroll, and Shared Services call center to enhance and support sound decision-making worldwide. Reported to the Head of Global Total Rewards and HR Technology, supervised a seven-member team including two managers.

Key Accomplishments:

•Department owner and project lead on the global implementation of Ceridian Dayforce across 37 countries.

•Project lead on cross-functional team to finalize global HR operating model evaluating roles, responsibilities, procedures, and technology within a HR shared services organization.

•Created baseline performance, talent, and D&I metrics scorecard for senior leaders using Microsoft Power BI.

•Lead $17.5M annual budget process for all global HR departments for over ten years.

Director – Global Talent Planning (2017 – 2020)

Head of global talent management and succession planning, in addition to the full performance management process for 6,500 global employees. Oversaw talent acquisition for all of North America and implemented Jobvite as a global talent acquisition system. Evaluated business needs to develop comprehensive talent strategies alongside leadership and human resources.

Key Accomplishments:

•Directed strategy and execution of full lifecycle recruitment for 175 annual salaried positions within the U.S. and Canada, while winning 2020 Brandon Hall Excellence Award in talent acquisition process enhancements.

•Managed executive recruitment for the C-Suite and Senior Executive leaders, including vendor selection.

•Decreased operating costs 10% while increasing candidate application 30%+ by restructuring and insourcing talent acquisition team from an RPO model.

•Directed global project re-evaluating and revamping annual performance management process.

•Spearheaded and led the talent management and succession planning process for 300+ global employees composed of 60+ Senior Executive leaders.

Director – Global Human Resources Business Partner (2011 – 2017)

Implemented strategic HR plans globally while simultaneously liaising between business and senior executives to support C-Suite, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Direct Sales, and Marketing functions. Collaborated to onboard new General Counsel, Chief People Officer, Chief Information Officer, and additional key executives. Completed execution of global initiatives for talent management, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, and individual development.

Key Accomplishments:

•Selected lead project manager on HR transformational activities for a $500M global merger.

•Reduced team turnover 15%+ within high-volume sales call center across two locations.

•Facilitated organizational efforts to achieve recognition for Crain’s Best Places to Work Chicago.

•Coordinator and change agent during numerous insourcing and outsourcing departmental restructurings, including the creation of new business segment for North America.

Manager – Executive Compensation (2007 – 2011)

Spearheaded development, implementation, and maintenance of executive compensation and benefit programs while coordinating matters pertaining to the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and annual Compensation Discussion & Analysis within the Proxy Statement. Aided senior leaders and compensation committee on legal and regulatory changes governing executive compensation and benefits.

Key Accomplishments:

•Successfully designed and implemented long-term incentive cash and equity programs which involved determining equity vehicle diversity, market competitiveness, and shareholder impact analyses.

•Established delivery methods and means for programs and tools to targeted audiences; created communication and training initiatives and programs.

•Supervised daily operations of the company's equity plan as well as coordination and administration of the expatriate program.

Senior Financial Analyst (2005 – 2007)

Supported Global Office Products Group and U.S. Shared Services function by presenting routine financial reporting packages including detailed annual budgets to senior leaders; as well as annual budget facilitation.

Markel Corporation – Deerfield, IL (2005)

A multi-billion dollar insurance carrier.

Finance Manager

Oversaw five staff accountants tasked with GAAP and statutory reporting for major division of the company.

Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. – Chicago, IL (2000 – 2005)

A financial services subsidiary of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

Senior Financial Analyst

Conducted annual and quarterly forecasting for wholesale finance division and European division. Selected by CEO to develop and start up a new company-branded travel division.

Arthur Andersen LLP – Chicago, IL (1997 – 1999)

Former Big Six global consulting and assurance practice.

Senior Auditor

Supervised and evaluated audit team, retained client relationships, and aided in preparation of annual audits.

Education

Master of Business Administration – Finance Concentration, with Honors

DePaul University – Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting & Risk Management

University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI

Certification

Certified Public Accountant – Illinois (Inactive)

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