Human Resources Business Partner

HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

HR STRATEGIST THOUGHT PARTNER OPTIMIZER

CAREER SNAPSHOT – Strategic HR leader with 15+ years of experience driving organizational success through innovative talent strategies and HR solutions for global Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups. A trusted business partner and empowering leader with a proven track record in executing complex projects. Passionate about enhancing performance, engagement, and collaboration to deliver high-quality, actionable solutions. SIGNATURE ACHIEVEMENTS:

Led and mentored direct reports of 2-12 employees, Partnered with C-suite to implement quarterly engagement surveys and action plans, increasing employee satisfaction scores by 30%.

Hired 200+ employees in a six month timeframe with a targeted strategic recruitment approach

Developed and executed comprehensive project plans for Workday implementation, managed timelines, resources, and risk strategies to ensure successful deployment EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

BREAKTHRU CONSULTING LLC – LITTLE ELM, TX 3/2023 - PRESENT HR Advisor / Owner

Designed and facilitated interactive training programs on Crisis Management, Emotional Intelligence, and Effective Communication—leading to a 30% increase in engagement scores, as measured by post-training surveys.

Authored and updated employee handbooks for small business clients, ensuring 100% legal compliance and contributing to a 25% reduction in employee-related legal disputes.

Led the design and analysis of employee opinion surveys, translating data into targeted action plans that enhanced company culture and drove a 20% boost in retention.

Provided ongoing HR consulting and follow-up coaching to support the long-term success of training initiatives, embedding learning into daily leadership practices and workflows. JUUL LABS – FRISCO, TX 6/2022 - 1/2023

Global Human Resources Director

Reason for leaving: Laid off due to company-wide restructuring following U.S. legal and regulatory changes, which led to a 30% workforce reduction

Implemented an organizational structure for 2 new international markets, collaborating cross-functionally with global leadership and legal teams to define reporting lines, role scopes, and compliance standards. Successfully onboarded Country Leaders in Italy and Switzerland within 45 days, accelerating market entry and leadership integration.

Partnered with Talent Acquisition to develop a market-specific workforce strategy by analyzing regional labor trends, hiring data, and sales forecasts. Launched targeted campaigns across 2 international markets, resulting in a 15% increase in new sales growth.

Established an internal job marketplace during an external hiring freeze, collaborating with department heads to identify critical vacancies and assess employee readiness for internal transfers. Successfully redeployed 20 employees into Field Sales roles, boosting revenue by 10% in key markets and delaying layoffs by 2 months.

Directly supervised 3 HR Business Partners across the UK, US, and Canada, providing strategic guidance on talent management, compliance, and employee relations. Fostered collaboration and consistency across regions through regular alignment meetings, performance reviews, and development planning. PELOTON INTERACTIVE – PLANO, TX 6/2021 - 2/2022

HR Director

Reason for leaving: Company-wide layoff due to post-COVID financial downturn; 2,800 global positions eliminated

Created Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for over 100 employees within the Enterprise Technology function by conducting manager interviews, skills assessments, and career aspiration sessions. Targeted key skill gaps and training needs to build leadership capacity, strengthen succession planning, and increase retention through personalized development initiatives.

Executed a critical FLSA compliance project by auditing job classifications and partnering with Legal and Compensation to uncover incorrect exemption designations for the IT Helpdesk Tier 1 team. Educated 30+ employees on FLSA exemption criteria, mitigating legal risk and elevating department-wide compliance awareness.

Spearheaded organizational changes during the performance evaluation cycle, including analyzing performance data, facilitating calibration sessions, and advising leadership on talent decisions. Managed promotions, demotions, and terminations, which drove a 20% increase in internal mobility and optimized team performance alignment.

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES – PLANO, TX 4/2020 - 6/2021 HR Director

Reason for leaving: Selected and recruited by Peloton’s talent acquisition team to bring HR leadership expertise during a high-growth phase

Founded and co-sponsored the first Good2Great committee by assembling and leading a cross-functional team across 3 Business Unit locations, facilitating regular meetings and actionable initiatives that drove positive cultural changes, resulting in a 15% increase in employee engagement scores within 6 months.

Led the refinement of the onboarding process by analyzing new hire survey data, collaborating closely with Executive Leadership to align onboarding content with company culture priorities, improving new hire experience and early engagement.

Developed and facilitated leadership training workshops—including “Engaging and Retaining Talent,” “Unconscious Bias,” and “Interviewing Skills 101”—leveraging leadership development principles and role playing scenarios to impact 100+ People Leaders, which resulted in a 25% increase in leadership effectiveness ratings. RESOURCES GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS (RGP) – DALLAS, TX 1/2017 - 4/2020 Human Capital Consultant

Reason for leaving: Transitioned from contract to permanent role to support career advancement and stability

Established a matrix structure for IT teams by analyzing workflows and stakeholder needs, improving department-specific support and operational efficiency across functions.

Streamlined the annual compensation cycle in Workday by developing market-adjustment models and collaborating with finance and leadership, successfully launching a new compensation program aligned with business goals.

Automated full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes through ADP integration, redesigning workflows to reduce time-to-hire by 30% while significantly enhancing the candidate experience and internal hiring manager satisfaction.

Served as interim HR Business Partner supporting the Customer Service organization by collaborating with leadership to implement a new organizational model that aligned workforce planning with upcoming operational needs, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption. TECHNICOLOR – BURBANK, CA 01/2016 - 12/2016

Senior Human Resources Manager

Reason for leaving: Relocated from California to Texas due to spouse’s job transfer

Managed a total team of 12, consisting of HR Managers and Coordinators across all Business Units; fostering collaboration and ensuring consistent HR service delivery aligned with business objectives.

Delivered strategic HR services across compliance, talent management, performance management, employee engagement, and employee relations by partnering closely with business leaders to align HR initiatives with company goals.

Conducted salary analysis for Finance department relocation, utilizing market data and internal equity reviews to inform compensation adjustments; managed the annual merit review and bonus process for all US employees, ensuring fairness and motivating high performance.

Implemented SMART goals framework to enhance employee development and succession planning, driving improved individual and organizational performance through measurable, achievable objectives and ongoing progress tracking.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Halyard Health, Human Resources Business Partner, Irvine, CA

PepsiCo, Human Resources Manager, Torrance, CA

Quest Diagnostics, Human Resources Manager, West Hills, CA

Raytheon, Principal HR Generalist, El Segundo, CA EDUCATION

Master’s Degree – Human Resources and Industrial Relations University of Illinois, Champaign, IL Bachelor’s of Science – Human Resources and Family Studies University of Illinois, Champaign, IL - Graduated with Honors CERTIFICATIONS & PROGRAMS

Certified 360 Executive Leadership Coach - Development Dimensions International Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Raytheon

Microsoft Office 360 Workday ADP HCM SuccessFactors Greenhouse

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