Human Resources Resource

Angela VonFeldt

SUMMARY

Global Executive HR Leader with over 20 years of experience building strategic relationships with key stakeholders to align people strategies within organizations.

EXPERIENCE

Head of Human Resources 08/22 – 12/24

Apotex – Weston, FL

As a member of the executive leadership team, works closely with US leadership to align people strategy with business goals/outcomes. Focus on employee engagement and retention efforts supporting 3 US locations.

Managed budgets related to HR operations including staffing costs, compensation packages, benefits, employee engagement activities and wellness campaigns.

Advise leaders on best practices for managing their teams effectively while maintaining compliance.

Identified potential risks associated with HR practices and implemented mitigation strategies with updated policies and best practices.

Coached and trained leaders in hiring and interviewing, talent management, succession planning and performance management.

Partnered with senior business leaders in planning and delivering robust talent plan aligned with business objectives.

Manage a team of 7 HR professionals covering all aspects of US HR (benefits, payroll, employee relations, etc).

Director, Global Human Resources 01/20 to 07/22

Marken, LLC – Raleigh, NC

Lead the global Human Resource team that supported 2000 employees in over 30 countries. Marken is a fast-paced high growth company who saw over 50% increase in headcount in 2020.

Managed a team of 14 HR members supporting all HR functions for the organization. Managed the facilities staff in our Headquarters office and the Internal communications team.

Accountable for all Human Resource functions within Marken globally. This encompasses Performance/Talent Management, Recruiting, Onboarding, Compliance, Benefits and Wellbeing, Engagement, DE&I, Succession Planning, and HRIS.

Strategically partner with senior leaders to maximize talent and organizational health by leveraging business acumen and building strategies to drive a more engaged workforce.

Reorganized the global HR team to provide better strategic leadership support across matrixed teams and to ensure consistent HR support.

Streamlined the employee onboarding program to create a better employee experience and help new hires assimilate to the organization and their role quicker allowing them to become productive sooner to support the department and business needs.

Managed the global Covid 19 pandemic crisis response and created organizational safety protocols. Initiated mental health and wellbeing programs to support employee wellness and developed hybrid working model approach to support a flexible work strategy.

Developed Human Resource SOP’s to support Marken’s ISO certification process.

Director, Global Human Resources 01/16 to 01/20

Premier Research – Raleigh, NC

Directed the HRBP function for North America for a global clinical research organization with over 1,300 employees in 23 countries. Responsible for oversight of all US benefits programs which included selection, implementation, and administration. Lead a team of 5 which included 4 HRBP’s and a benefits administrator.

Coached and guided leaders in performance management, learning and development, and succession planning strategies to ensure retention of top talent and pay for performance mindset.

Analyzed data trends to guide leaders to better business outcomes within their organizational units.

Ensure execution of human resource policies and procedures, established best practices and modified policies as necessary to accommodate changing business needs.

Developed career path models for critical roles to encourage internal growth and development which lead to reduced turnover in several business units.

By bringing in a new benefits broker, I was able to save the company a significant amount of money by reducing overall healthcare costs and providing better benefits which in turn improved the total rewards package for all US employees.

Successfully integrated US acquisition to the Premier team and culture by collaborating with leaders of both organizations.

Human Resource Manager 06/14 to 01/16

Nitta Gelatin – Raleigh, NC

Managed the Human Resource and Payroll function for an international gelatin manufacturer. Managed one HR assistant and was responsible for all HR functions for multiple locations in North Carolina and a plant in Toronto, Ontario.

Managed the full life cycle of HR including employee engagement, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits, payroll, etc.

Negotiated a 4-year union contract with our Toronto, Canada workforce revamping our overtime pay strategy to reduce labor costs for high volumes of double time and overtime pay.

Significantly reduced agency recruiting fees by partnering with local trade schools to tap into new talent resources and bringing recruitment in house for most open positions.

Processed and managed complex payrolls for all employees in multiple locations including Canada. This was complex as the manufacturing sites operate 24x7x365 with rotating shifts.

Developed and implemented all Human Resource policies as this position was the first HR leader role within the organization.

Sr. Human Resource Generalist 01/13 to 06/14

Oxford University Press – Raleigh, NC

Partnered with Senior Leaders to develop people strategies to attract and retain top talent in the non-profit sector with a focus on creative incentives and engagement strategies. Oversaw all benefits programs and administration for the United States.

Responsible for supporting business leaders in the full life cycle of employment. In this role I supported a staff of 750 employees in two US locations (NC & NY).

Managed all benefits negotiations and administration for the US.

Managed all employee leave and accommodation requests.

Communicate and implement Human Resource initiatives through positive communication to employees and leadership.

Developed and implemented a new Open Enrollment module within the HRIS system creating a more efficient process for open enrollment for both employees and Human Resources.

Created and distributed an HR monthly newsletter to assist in engaging employees in Human Resource matters.

Identified and corrected retirement plan date of service errors through an internal audit process saving the company hundreds of dollars.

Human Resource Manager 02/05 to 10/12

Laser Technology, Inc. – Centennial, CO

Manage all Human Resource functions including payroll processing, employee benefits, training and development, employee relations, compensation planning, performance management, legal compliance, affirmative action, succession planning and strategic management

Developed an employee training program meeting ISO 9001 2008 standards.

Created a performance management system for managers to better assess performance in an objective way with a pay for performance model to assist in retention of top talent.

Instituted succession planning strategies assisting the organization to capitalize on top performers and reduce turnover.

Recruited and retained top talent for the organization and increased headcount by 60% during my tenure. Retention strategies include pay for performance model, succession planning, revamping the reward and recognition program and developing a culture of teamwork with a family feel.

Implemented an HRIS and payroll system reducing costs and making time management and payroll more efficient. This increased payroll accuracy reducing errors and allowing HR to have more real time data to analyze employee data trends to support leaders.

EDUCATION

Regis University

Bachelor of Science

Human Resource Management (Cum Laude)

HR Certification Institute

Professional in Human Resource Certificate

SHRM

Professional In Human Resources Certificate

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