Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Mar 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

Jul 2019 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Sep 2018 – Jul 2019 · 10 mos

Feb 2016 – Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Strategically partnered with leaders and employees, supporting a 2,000+ client group to deliver business success. Successfully executed HR rhythm of the business activities.
• Partnered with two Corporate Vice Presidents and their leadership teams to drive people and organization agendas
• Used diagnostics and data to analyze organizational issues and provide solutions
• Influenced cultural evolution through talent acquisition, rewards systems, employee engagement, leadership development and talent diversity in an inclusive environment
• Partnered on large scale projects (job eliminations and management excellence) across multiple C+E business units
• Used consulting skills to effectively contract HR work with clients
• Provided coaching to business leaders and worked to improve effectiveness of leadership teams
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities
• Strong business acumen and people acumen, with an ability to influence business leaders at an executive level
• Demonstrated ability to manage HR Programs in a complex and matrix business environment
• Strong communications skills
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Experienced with delivery of HR ROB (Rhythm of Business)
• Proven ability to develop Trusted Advisor relationships with senior executives

Jul 2010 – Feb 2016 · 5 yrs 7 mos

• Successfully managed over 20 deals (acquisition and divestiture) as a trusted advisor and consultant on compensation and benefit related integration decisions for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and spin offs. Deal values range from $5M - $8B.
• Nokia Acquisition: Developed and led a process to review 90 Benefit exceptions from 40 different countries - with varying degrees of complexity, managing a $13M budget
• Responsible for the education and development of a compelling total rewards package, while maintaining and adhering to Microsoft’s compensation philosophy and principles
• Developed key relationships to effectively partner with VIHR, CELA, and various other partners
• Managed communication strategy throughout deal activity, ensuring effective and timely updates
• Assisted with the management of job elimination communications, reporting, process documentation and readiness support
• Recognized as top talent

Sep 2009 – Feb 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Excelled in managing Benefit related cases for Sales, Marketing and Services Group – the largest client group, with complex issues on a consistent basis. Influential consultant to HR Managers, Managers and employees on Global Benefit related plans, programs and policies.
• Managed Short-Term and Long-Term Disability leave of absences, Medical Accommodations, Fitness for Duty, Communicable Diseases and Workers’ Compensation
• Managed Retail HR Policies including sick, vacation, floating holidays and other retail related benefits
• Developed open enrollment readiness materials which were scalable to other client groups within Microsoft
• Demonstrated competence in employment law including California law, EEOC guidelines, FLSA and ADA
• Managed Time Off policies - maintained and contributed to policy changes based on governance changes. Effectively advised clients on policies, gaining their support on policy compliance efforts
• Recognized as top talent

Sep 2006 – Sep 2009 · 3 yrs

• Successfully managed U.S. Benefit cases for Sales, Marketing and Services including Short-Term and Long-Term Disability leave of absence, Medical Accommodations, Fitness for Duty, Communicable Diseases and Workers’ Compensation.
• Managed complex U.S. Health, Welfare and Wellness questions, exceptions, concerns and escalations
• Coached Managers, HR Managers, Healthcare Providers, CELA, Payroll and Employees on Benefit related policies and practices
• Project Managed Prius (wave 1) Customer Service Readiness, including the development and implementation of communications and trainings across multiple functions with strong awareness of change impact – under condensed timeframes. Effectively involved appropriate stakeholders in readiness training to ensure cross functional preparedness
• Maintained accountability on deliverables across many disciplines
• Demonstrated competence in employment law including California laws, EEOC guidelines, FLSA and ADA
• Managed strong partnership with Benefits Program Managers in the areas of Time Off policies, Family Programs, Employee Assistance Program and Resource & Referral
• Developed and delivered Benefit education for acquired employees
• Recognized as top 20% talent