CHRO & HR Transformation Leader

MISHAEL UWADIAE, MBA, PMP, SHRM-SCP

Saint Paul, MN • 323-***-**** • *************@*******.*** • linkedin.com/in/mishael-uwadiae-pmp-shrm-scp PEOPLE STRATEGY CULTURE & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT HR TECHNOLOGY M&A INTEGRATION CORPORATIONS • START-UPS • ACQUISITIONS • TURNAROUNDS • HIGH-GROWTH ORGANIZATIONS Chief Human Resources Officer and enterprise transformation leader with 20+ years of experience aligning people strategy with business priorities across healthcare, architecture, housing, education, nonprofit, and financial services organizations. Trusted C-suite advisor with expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, total rewards, culture transformation, employee engagement, HR operations, labor relations, compliance, HR technology, and project leadership. Recognized for building scalable HR functions, modernizing people systems, developing leaders, and delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency, talent outcomes, employee experience, and cost control in complex, high-growth, turnaround, and multi-site environments.

Leadership Value: Translates business priorities into scalable people strategies that strengthen culture, improve workforce productivity, modernize HR operations, and prepare leaders for growth, restructuring, and enterprise transformation. Strategic HR Leadership • Organizational Design • Workforce Planning • Talent Acquisition and Retention • Total Rewards • Culture Transformation • Leadership Development • Change Management • HR Operations • Labor Relations • Compliance • HRIS and HCM Implementation • People Analytics • Mergers and Acquisitions Integration • Executive Coaching

CAREER HISTORY

PEOPLE’S CENTER CLINICS & SERVICES, Minneapolis, MN 2022 - Present CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Improved organizational efficiency from 30% to 70% and employee engagement from 50% to 65% by strengthening performance management, leadership training, SOPs, and HR technology modernization.

Reduced headcount costs by 20%, labor cost leakage by 12%, time-to-hire by 30%, and HR process inefficiency by 50% through workforce planning, UKG Pro integration, Greenhouse automation, and HR process redesign.

Redesigned compensation, benefits, job architecture, and career pathing frameworks to improve pay equity, transparency, internal mobility, employee understanding of total rewards, and leadership succession.

Led complex compliance, labor relations, restructuring, due diligence, data migration, benefits, and multi-state audit initiatives while maintaining payroll and benefits continuity.

Partner with the CEO and executive team as CHRO for a multi-location health center, advancing workforce strategy, leadership effectiveness, performance management, HR technology modernization, and operational discipline while improving efficiency from 30% to 70% and engagement from 50% to 65%.

Reduced headcount costs by 20%, labor cost leakage by 12%, and time-to-hire by 30% by redesigning workforce planning, scheduling/payroll integration, hiring funnels, vendor management, and HR operating processes.

Modernized total rewards, compensation, job architecture, compliance, HR technology, benefits administration, nurse licensure tracking, and post-restructure integration while maintaining payroll and benefits continuity. MEYER, SCHERER & ROCKCASTLE, LTD., Minneapolis, MN 2018 - 2022 HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Designed and launched a centralized shared services center, consolidating HR operations and improving service delivery SLAs by 30%. Managed full-cycle recruitment projects for high-growth technical divisions, reducing time-to- hire by 20 days.

Directed operations across projects, HR, compliance, accounting, facilities, and more for a top-50 US architecture firm. Earned reputation as Principal’s go-to for business initiatives and problem-solving.

Spearheaded a companywide talent management strategy, achieving improvements in employee retention. Partnered with C-suite executives (principals) to align HR initiatives with strategic business goals. Managed the rollout of global remote-work policies and ServiceNow for employee services delivery across 3+ time zones.

Deployed AI-driven predictive analytics tools to identify flight risks and optimize workforce planning.

Implemented HR technology systems, resulting in improved efficiency. Directed crisis management strategies, maintaining business continuity during COVID-19 pandemic. Led all aspects of a successful office move to a LEED- certified, zero waste facility in downtown Minneapolis.

Developed employee engagement programs, increasing satisfaction scores by 15%. Led inclusion programs that increased minority representation in leadership roles. Improved company culture and staff engagement by streamlining systems, hosting events, and more.

Transformed the employee onboarding experience. Redesigned the new-hire process to be more immersive, engaging, and efficient. This ensured new employees were quickly integrated into the company culture and set up for long-term success. This involved digitalizing forms and creating a structured orientation program.

Achieved accelerated productivity where new hires reached full productivity faster. Improved new-hire retention resulting in higher retention rates for new employees within their first year. Developed a consistent experience, resulting in a standardized and positive initial experience for all new hires, fostering early engagement and cultural alignment.

LOUGHBOROUGH ESTATE MANAGEMENT BOARD, London, UK 2016 - 2018 HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Led HR, operations, facilities, accounting, board reporting, restructuring, labor relations, and union/CBA negotiations for a tenant management organization supporting 12,000+ homes.

Improved cost efficiency and morale through headcount optimization, audits, stronger safety training, labor compliance improvements, and vendor/contractor negotiations.

Built recognition, career pathing, leadership academy, and data-driven performance management programs; increased retention 8%, leadership bench strength 25%, and 360-degree feedback scores 15%. FIXED-TERM CONTRACTS

BEE LONDON, London, UK 2016 - 2016

BUSINESS SYSTEMS MANAGER (6-month contract)

Managed business operations, IT systems, CRM, contracts, policies, and stakeholder projects supporting London business districts in partnership with public agencies and local businesses. NURSING & MIDWIFERY COUNCIL, London, UK 2016 - 2016 INVESTIGATOR, FITNESS TO PRACTICE INVESTIGATIONS (6-month contract)

Assessed professional conduct cases and recommended disciplinary actions for the UK regulator governing nurses and midwives.

CAREER HISTORY CONTINUED

GATEWAY YOUTH PROJECT, London, UK 2013 - 2016

HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Oversaw HR, payroll, recruitment, engagement, budgeting, facilities, IT, training, educational programs, events, credit control, and funding operations for an employment support nonprofit. LONDON INTERNATIONAL FOR FURTHER EDUCATION, London, UK 2012 - 2013 HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Managed HR, operations, budgeting, facilities, IT, training, visa compliance, relocation, workforce planning, talent pipelines, admissions partnerships, and total rewards programs for a further education institution. LONDON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & COMPUTER STUDIES, London, UK 2009 - 2012 HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Managed HR operations and transformation initiatives, including HRIS/payroll/benefits/L&D modernization, PMO governance, organizational redesign, workforce analytics, and acquisition integration support. DBE FINANCIAL SERVICES, London, UK 2004 - 2009

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Managed HR, staffing, facilities, accounting, projects, and business operations for financial services organization. CERTIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, & TECHNOLOGY

Credentials:

SENIOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (SHRM-SCP) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) Project Management institute (PMI) Education:

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Certified Institute of Management Specialists BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION London College of Engineering and Management ADVANCED DIPLOMA, BUSINESS STUDIES The Institute of Commercial Management Technology:

Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ADP, UKG Pro, Dayforce, HiBop, Rippling iCIMS, Greenhouse, Lever, AI Recruiting, People Analytics, ServiceNow, Jira, Asana, Tableau, Power BI Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Planner, To Do, Forms, Sway Copilot, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Designer, Whiteboard, Publisher, Access

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