Senior HR Leader - Process and People Focused
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Passionate HR leader with over a decade of diverse experience, known for partnering with leaders across all levels to reduce organizational risk, elevate employee morale, and drive meaningful engagement. I specialize in identifying operational and cultural gaps and delivering practical, people-first solutions that create lasting impact. Trusted for my collaborative approach, I thrive on building strong relationships, fostering trust, and championing continuous improvement across the employee experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
● HR Operations
● Employee Engagement
● Corporate Communications
● Program Design and Development
● Talent Management
● Recruitment
● Stakeholder Management
● Organizational Development
EDUCATION
Connecticut College, 2015
BA, Psychology and Human Development
● GPA: 3.6, Deans High Honors
● Two Sport Varsity Athlete
● Developed college’s first transfer student experience University of Southern Maine, 2016
● Counseling Program – Completed Career Development master’s level coursework
Corporate Training
● SHRM- Certified as of 2018
● 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
● Inside Out Coaching
● Crucial Conversations
● Situational Leadership
● Effective Presentation Skills
● MRG Leadership Effectiveness Assessment
● Change Elements
● Project Management
● 2023 Invitee to ADP’s Executive Summit
WORK EXPERIENCE
Republic Services, May 2024 - May 2025
Senior Manager, Organizational Effectiveness
● Spearheaded the employee listening strategy, led the design and execution of the engagement surveys for 42,000 employees.
● Created executive-level presentations to communicate engagement results and inform strategic action planning for the C-suite.
● Acted as a strategic advisor to HR Directors and senior leaders on performance management and employee
engagement initiatives.
● Led a team of 15 team members cross-functionally, overhauling the company-wide onboarding program,
spanning 900+ locations.
● Identified gaps in recognition programs, leading to a redesign of Let’s Connect Program and VIP Award,
strengthening communication and alignment with the company’s listening strategy.
● Supported the implementation and delivery of
leadership 360 assessments, contributing to leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
Heraeus, May 2023 – May 2024
Human Resources Manager/HR Business Partner
● Led HR for the US business group, supporting 16 leaders and 120 employees, aligning HR strategies with
business goals.
● Launched the site’s first succession planning and talent management process; identified skill gaps and created development plans to continue to sustain talent.
● Reduced turnover by 17% in 6 months, significantly improving workforce stability; while increasing
manufacturing site by 50% in headcount.
● Increased net promoter engagement scores by 27% and participation by 24% from the previous year.
● Founded the site's first Women affinity group as a result of engagement result findings.
Christine Asher
St. Luke’s Health System, April 2020 – March 2023
Talent Program Manager, Talent Effectiveness
● Collaborated with leaders across the organization to strategically plan, design, implement, and monitor talent effectiveness programs and policies.
● Designed and led the Performance Management Program, including 90-day reviews and annual evaluations, resulting in an 18% improvement in leader goal setting and midyear check-in participation in 2020.
● Managed the company-wide Employee Engagement Survey, redesigning its architecture and simplifying questions to provide actionable insights for leaders.
● Led RFP project for new engagement survey vendor.
● Developed and led the Executive Succession Planning Program, integrating leadership competencies and fostering a cross-functional talent review process to eliminate silos.
● Supported ad-hoc recognition programs (Holiday Gifts, Career Anniversaries, Retirement) by collaborating with leaders and vendors like O.C. Tanner.
Boise School District, August 2018 – April 2020
Sabbatical - Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Apex Leaders, November 2018 – May 2019
Research Associate
● Collaborated with leadership on hiring, new employee orientation, and employee engagement. Led 50+ client-facing projects, including company acquisitions, portfolio work, and board placements. ON Semiconductor, June 2015 – August 2018
Organization Development Analyst, July 2016 – August 2018
● Managed the Employee Engagement Survey for 30,000 global employees, overseeing survey design, results presentation, and focus groups.
● Prepared executive presentations for HR Senior Leadership, highlighting KPIs, assessment results, and leadership development analytics.
● Led the design of the Executive Succession Planning Program, enhancing leadership continuity.
● Developed career development toolkits for leaders and employees, aligning with performance management initiatives.
● Designed and maintained the Executive Visibility Roundtable Global Program, connecting high-performing employees with executive strategy and visibility.
● Supported the Talent and Performance Management Program, educating HR Business Partners on tools for effective talent reviews and linking engagement results to performance initiatives. Human Resources Business Partner, June 2015 – July 2016
● Assisted the VP of IT with HR site activities, including compensation requests, hiring, benefits overview, talent and performance reviews, terminations, and exit interviews.
● Supported HR acquisition efforts by developing resources, addressing employee and leader inquiries, and planning new employee orientation post-acquisition.
● Managed the employee recognition program and service awards, leading team-building initiatives across the site. Organizational Development Intern, June 2014 - August 2015
● Completed 3-month research project, 10+ page report on motivational differences between Dane and US culture on work and life.
● Trained on MRG’s Leadership Effectiveness Assessment and learned how to interpret and present findings to clients.
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