PAT S. KILGANNON, SHRM-SCP

Doylestown, PA *****

215-***-**** adupkw@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/pskilgannon

HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINSS PARTNER

Accomplished professional drawing on a diverse background as a proactive leader, strong business partner, and HR functional expert. Known for leveraging executive coaching skills to quickly assess business or individual needs, built effective strategies, and execute via collaborative partnerships to higher levels of performance.

First point of contact on all things related to People & Culture to optimize the balance of focus on people and success for all, demonstrated in both talent acquisition and employee retention successes.

Provides leadership and oversight to align business strategies with forward-thinking HR practices and to adapt in a rapidly changing landscape. Partners with executive team in progressive forecasting and workforce planning to support growth.

Designs, develops, and delivers innovative programs executing people initiatives and driving strategic and hands-on HR functional excellence and process improvement.

Building effective and collaborative working relationships with leaders across the organization. Coaches for continuous learning and development to accelerate skill expansion and cross-functional coordination. Leverages technology and system-wide programs like HRIS to tap and optimize potential in real-time.

Sought out as a trusted advisor, voice of reason for problem resolution and brainstorming, and confidant across all levels of the organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rimsys Inc, Pittsburgh PA 2022

Human Resource Leader (Temporary)

Partnered with business leaders to proactively align HR strategies, policies, and priorities to company goals and growing needs, delivered effective planning and implementation of people initiatives for a fully remote start-up SAS company.

Designed and implemented policies and processes that support a best-in-class employee experience including onboarding/offboarding, continuous performance management, and total rewards to shape the appropriate culture to sustain current and future endeavors across the organization.

Developed a roadmap and managed the HR function for this SaaS fully remote start-up. Provided expertise and council to both management and employees on all HR issues and concerns, while performing all of the daily HR duties/responsibilities necessary for the company.

SUCCESS COACHING, Doylestown PA 1994 – Present

Executive Coach/Leadership Strategist

•Advised 200 + business owners at the intersection where business strategy meets people strategy to develop and streamline their businesses for optimal success with up-to 53% revenue growth in two years.

•Partnered with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.

LINDE ENGINEERING NORTH AMERICA INC., Blue Bell, PA 2019 - 2020

Interim Human Resource Leader (contract role)

•Cultivated and maintained a strong sense of symbiosis among management and employees, to foster positive relationships, build a greater sense of morale, boost productivity, and ultimately create an optimized workplace.

•Recommended solutions that tighten alignment and support of Talent Management to attain business objectives in both staffing and internal promotion/development.

•Coached management teams and 77 employees in designated business units across a shared service and CoE (Center of Excellence) HR model. Develop leaders and deliver advanced strategies and coaching for higher levels of performance.

•Selected for this key interim leadership role due to strong record of leadership, technical capabilities, and agility to create continuity and advancement for both daily operational needs and execution of key initiatives during HR leader’s leave anticipated through February of 2020.

LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL, Newtown PA 2012 - 2019

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

•HR point of contact for 350 staff and leaders. Assisted staff with questions on benefits, payroll, leave of absence, worker compensation, performance issues and more.

•Partnered with leaders to build and continuously enhance high performing HR function that is aligned to and fully integrated with unique requirements of business.

•Created and executed lifecycle approach to talent management focused on forecasting, staffing, onboarding, development, performance management, succession planning, talent movement and retention to fuel business growth while experiencing 33% growth.

•Led change management activities and provided leadership to team by encouraging diversity of thought, focusing on employee development and performance, and ensuring teams continually acquire new capabilities.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Director of Education - The Partnership Group, Lansdale, PA

Assistant Director, Center for Adults in Transition - Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA

VISTA Volunteer - The East Los Angeles Community Union, Los Angeles, CA

EDUCATION

Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) - Society for Human Resource Management

Master of Education, Adult Education - Rutgers University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - Dickinson College

Certified Professional Coach

MBTI Certification

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