HR Leader

KATHIE MERRITT, CHRM

**** **** ***** ****, *******, TX 76208

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SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Strategic Business Partner * Customer Focus * Effective Collaborator * Project Management & Process Improvement * Drive For Results * Leading Teams to Success * Strong Communication Skills * “Hands-On” Leader * Organizational Effectiveness

Human Resources professional with 18+ years of HR leadership experience servicing domestic and international organizations; have managed all facets of human resource; areas of expertise include employee relations, learning & development, recruiting, project management, mergers/acquisitions, HRIS and compensation/ benefits; highly regarded as a strategic HR business partner with internal executives; proven track record in aligning HR programs with corporate strategic imperatives to achieve bottom line results

Seeking a leadership role in human resources that will leverage my expertise in building trusted partner relationships with my clients; managing multi-functional international HR departments, executing strategic operating initiatives and leveraging the capabilities of a talent pool to achieve results

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

MCAFEE, INC., Plano, TX 2005 – 2008

Global technology company with 4,200 employees in multiple U.S. and international locations

Worldwide Director of Human Resources

• Member of senior HR leadership team in a matrix environment responsible for implementing worldwide initiatives; directed team of 8 with oversight for compensation, benefits, compliance and automation; represented all aspects of HR functionality while serving as a trusted HR business partner with senior management

• Led worldwide SWAT teams to design and implement new automation systems, including performance management, compensation and variable pay modules, and SAP systems and improvements

• Led vision for and executed new On-Boarding and New Hire Orientation Program; supported 33 countries in rollout and application; results included reduction in cost per hire by 17% and increased productivity

• Redesigned HR intranet site; increased navigation capabilities and enhanced user interface; strengthened HR messaging including emphasis on best practices and program offerings

• Strategically restructured benefits including 401(k) administration, achieving 25% reduction in expense

CARREKER CORPORATION, Dallas, TX (now Fiserv, Inc.) 1997 – 2004

Software development and financial consulting company with 800 employees in multiple U.S. and international locations

Corporate Human Resources Manager

 Managed team of nine HR professionals in multiple U.S and International locations to deliver comprehensive HR programs and initiatives; managed employee relations, recruiting, HRIS, compensation and benefits, 401(k) administration and learning & development programs including succession planning, training, and performance management

 Served as EEO, AAP and HIPPA officer; grew HR department from 125 to >800 professionals

 Significant contributor in providing strategic HR solutions to senior and executive management; served on investment and cost reduction committees; participated in executive meetings and successfully presented analyses and HR program recommendations to C-suite executives and Board of Directors

 Implemented PeopleSoft based HR software modules (8.1 to 8.4); increased overall HR efficiency and productivity; managed rollout of employee/manager self-service functionality and recommended service upgrades

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CARREKER CORPORATION, Dallas, TX (continued)

 Introduced and executed new, innovative HR programs, resulting in significant cost savings; programs included restructuring of key benefits programs (20% reduction), employee referral program ($300k reduction in recruiting costs), and strategic approach to budget management, reducing budget by 15%

 Identified, rationalized and implemented AchieveGlobal leadership training program to address and align business results with core competencies; allowed for transformational corporate-wide cultural shift to learning and performance-based environment

 Provided HR oversight for start-up international business subsidiaries; strong HR leadership in a rapid growth business (400% over 4-years), led to successful IPO

FISERV, INC., Dallas, TX 1993 – 1996

World’s largest service provider of technology, systems and solutions to diverse financial & insurance clients; 8000 employees in multiple U.S. locations

Division Vice President, Human Resources

 Provided top-level HR leadership for 1,000 employees in the government services division; managed 6-person high performing team delivering comprehensive HR deliverables

 Analyzed, prepared and defended lawsuits; served on depositions and trial interrogations; won all cases

 Led the organization through two successful mergers/acquisitions; managed due diligence and details related to integration of HR systems, people and programs

 Effectively recruited 200 employees in two months to staff a government contract

OTHER EXPERIENCE

HOME SPORTS NETWORK, Irving, TX 1990 – 1993

Regional sports network a company with 300 employees in multiple U.S. locations

Human Resources Manager

 Hired to launch company’s first HR department; created formal employee files, policies and procedures, executed an Affirmative Action plan, negotiated and implemented a comprehensive benefits program, compensation plan, and implemented an in-house HR, payroll, and accounting system (J.D. Edwards)

Aetna, Irving, TX 1987 – 1993

Major global health insurance company with over 26,000 employees in multiple U.S. and international locations

Human Resources Specialist

 Key achievements included redesign and launch of comprehensive benefits programs; key team player on projects including redesign of compensation structure (hay system) and serving as project lead for an in-house J.D. Edwards human resources system implementation and managing HR workforce implications resulting from 4 successful mergers/acquisitions during tenure

EDUCATION

COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, Orange Beach, AL

M. Sc., Business Administration & HR Management; Magna cum Laude

B. Sc., Business Administration & HR Management; Magna cum Laude

Associates of Applied Science, Business, cum Laude

OTHER

Certifications: Certified Trainer (AchieveGlobal); Certified Human Resources Manager

Applications: PeopleSoft, SAP, SuccessFactors, J.D. Edwards, ADP, Ceridian, Citrix, Crystal, Microsoft Office

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