DEBORAH (DEBBIE) JOHNSON
Carmel, Indiana 46032
317-***-**** / ***@******.***
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HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Human Resource Director with broad experience in leading the development, direction, and coordination of human resources, strategic management and talent development working in a fast-paced, global environment. Business leader who aligns HR with enterprise strategy, integrates acquisitions with the organization’s culture, maximizes retention and successfully partners with the organization to support the strategic business objectives and drive growth. Willing to relocate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH, Indianapolis, Indiana 1/04 – Present
Clinical Solutions
Director of Human Resources
Responsible for all Human Resource activities including performance management, acquisition due diligence and integration, training, compensation, talent development and management, succession planning, talent acquisition, career counseling, competency assessments and budgeting.
Began as contract recruiter and promoted to manager then director
Coordinate all Human Resource activities associated with 4 acquisitions ahead of schedule. Successfully completed HR due diligence and integration of policies & procedures, compensation, benefits, designed new policies and initiatives, coordinated corporate program integration.
Lead HR strategy and support across the enterprise spanning multiple functions & domestic and international locations resulting in reduced costs and synergy.
Lead annual Talent Development and Performance Management programs
Strategic business partner with executive team to achieve business goals & objectives
Partner with Shared Services team
Reduced turnover by 10%
Manage HR team across multiple state locations
Coordinate global HR initiatives partnering with HR, payroll and legal
Lead succession planning, assessments and feedback programs; designed training programs
Coach and mentor executive team, line managers and employees
Prepare annual HR budget; complete and analyze monthly headcount analysis; consistently at or below budget
Lead divisional HR project and design teams performance management, staffing, alternative work arrangements
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, Indianapolis, Indiana 1989 - 2003
Director of Human Resources & Infrastructure
Managed human resource and infrastructure activities for professional and administrative employees. Including talent acquisition, performance management, training, talent development, compensation and benefits. Partnered with regional directors and local practice leaders to develop annual and long-range plans, which included workforce planning, maximizing staff performance, and building administrative support processes.
Coordinated all recruiting activities resulting in hiring outstanding employees and reducing turnover by 20%
Designed and implemented recruiter’s training, diversity programs and new employee orientation
Led special project team in litigation matter, office consolidation and staff restructuring process, which led to increased efficiency and 15% office operational savings
Developed and implemented staff award programs recognizing outstanding achievements to reward exceptional performance and collaborative teamwork, resulting in a more cohesive work team and improvements in morale, efficiency and utilization
Collaborated with corporate compensation function to build local processes and practices.
Prepared annual operating budget including monthly reconciliations and forecasts
Served as the Midwest Regional AA/EEO Coordinator.
ALLISON TRANSMISSION, Division of General Motors Corporation, 1980-1989
Indianapolis, Indiana
Senior Salaried Personnel Representative and EEO Coordinator
Managed experienced and college recruiting activities for all disciplines including marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, engineering and manufacturing. Met regularly with department heads to develop forecasts, coordinate and conduct interviews, establish plant visits, extend offers, coordinate relocation details and job assignments.
Coordinated the cooperative education and summer intern programs, college campus interviewing, hiring, orientation, career counseling and exit interviews
Directed the G.M. Fellowship and Executive MBA programs, working with executives and appropriate college/university personnel to successfully place executives in the appropriate curriculums
Coordinated and conducted regular presentations for the executive staff. Topics included recruiting forecast, budget and summary results, and AA/EEO updates
Prepared annual/quarterly affirmative action program for a workforce of 5,000
EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration, College of Business Administration
Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Bachelor of Science Degree in Management, with HR concentration
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
PROFESSIONAL, COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People volunteer & chairman
Of Gala Fundraiser
Children’s TherAplay Foundation volunteer
Co-chairman, Opening Ceremonies 500 Mini Marathon
Coordinator, Krannert Alumni Campaign Fund
Volunteer, 500 Festival Association
Classroom Instructor, Junior Achievement
Member and Torchbearer, United Way Allocations Panel
Past Chairman Business Advisory Council, Crossroads Rehabilitation Services
Member, United Way Executive Women’s Leadership Program
Member, Society for Human Resource Management
Member, Indy SHRM