Award-winning, innovative, and strategic Global Human Resources Executive. Extensive domestic and global HR leadership in service, manufacturing, automotive, sales, and energy industries. Deep expertise in end-to-end global talent management. Strong business acumen and general management and leadership experience in operations, supply chain, and corporate functions. Highly valued for establishing strategic direction and alignment with business strategy, selling the vision, and developing and advancing team members. Known and respected as a compelling communicator, a trusted advisor, culturally astute, and a builder of collaborative relationships up through executive and board levels. Thrives in dynamic, high-performance, values-based culture. MS, Labor and Industrial Relations.
Areas of Expertise
Human Capital Strategy and Leadership | M&A Assessment & Integration | Talent Management | Talent Acquisition | Leadership / Organization Development | Performance Management | Policies and Compliance | Hi-Po and Succession Programs | Employee Engagement | Change Management
Select Accomplishments
• Established strategic leadership of global and domestic HR teams to drive enhanced business results and increased employee engagement
• Led strategy, design, and implementation for global talent management function and initiatives that won “Talent Management Program of the Year” - HR Network Scotland National Awards – 2013
• Designated key executive member in M&A, buyout, due diligence, roadshow presentations, and internal communications
• Conducted multiple enterprise-wide OD and change management initiatives to improve operating performance and net profit while reducing overhead and expenses
• Implemented cost-control measures in supply chain resulting in $7.5+ million in savings in first year
Vice President - Talent Management (Human Resources) @ From September 2015 to Present (4 months) Owner @ Consulting firm specializing in developing and implementing strategies and solutions for human resources, talent management, and organization development challenges to maximize people, performance, and profits. Re-activated firm due to previous company's closure of U.S. subsidiary.
• Developed and implemented end-to-end Talent Management and HR infrastructures for small to large start-up businesses
• Uncovered and implemented solutions for compliance, leadership, and organizational issues
• Designed and led strategic planning process for client organization
• Managed HR due diligence and integration processes for multiple acquisitions and mergers From January 2015 to September 2015 (9 months) Vice President - Global Talent @ ABU DHABI NATIONAL ENERGY COMPANY (TAQA)
Global integrated energy and water corporation with $33 billion in assets and $7 billion in revenue located in 11 countries with 2,500+ employees in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, United Kingdom, and North America.
Promoted to Vice President - Global Talent to develop and lead newly created function of Global Talent Management
• Won Talent Management Program of the Year, HR Network Scotland National Awards - 2013
• Direct development and implementation of TAQA’s talent management and talent acquisition strategic plans, processes, and programs
• Lead strategy, design, and implementation of TAQA’s first global leadership development program; custom-designed and based on values, culture, and best-in-class practices, the program achieved a 96% recommendation rate From 2011 to 2014 (3 years) Vice President - Human Resources, Power and Water @ Recruited to lead human resources functions for international Power and Water divisions and US corporate office as well as assist with global human resources strategic design and structure. Led global teams of HR generalists in Morocco, Ghana, and India.
• Directed and improved US and global systems and processes to include compensation systems, job descriptions, benefits, 401k plan, payroll, performance management, and leadership of other corporate administrative functions
• Implemented TAQA’s first global employee engagement survey
• Facilitated closure of Ann Arbor office including international mobility and expatriation opportunities, job eliminations, and deployment of assets with no lawsuits or adverse actions From 2009 to 2011 (2 years) Owner @ A human resources consulting firm, created after voluntary employment hiatus for family. Developed and implemented strategies and solutions for human resources and organizational development challenges to assist clients in maximizing their people assets. Recruited to join a client full-time (TAQA). From 2007 to 2009 (2 years) EVP - Human Resources and Supply Chain @ Director and Officer for former $220 million division of the IAC/InterActiveCorp family of companies (including Lending Tree, Ticketmaster, Expedia); leading international marketer and publisher of high-value, promotional offers, and discounts (i.e. “The Entertainment Book”) in over 120 locations. Drove human resources strategy and initiatives for 1,100 employees; oversaw multi-state supply chain operations and led team of 300+ employees.
Executive Vice President – HR, Supply Chain/Procurement, Operations, and IT 1997-2004
Senior Vice President – Human Resources and Legal 1995-1997
Vice President – Human Resources 1993-1995
Human Resources/Organizational Development
• Redesigned and advanced the role of human resources with major improvements and innovations in all key indicators and metrics including talent acquisition, benefits, employee relations, compensation, performance management, and learning/development
• Served as executive member in management buyout, multiple mergers / acquisitions, and organization restructurings
• Designed and delivered comprehensive leadership, human resources, and employee development skill-building programs to hundreds of employees in US and Canada
• Instrumental in the creation and implementation of company culture / mission / values
• Company awarded Crain’s “Best Places to Work” designation
Supply Chain/Operations/Administration
• Oversaw P&L and 300+ team members at two regional distribution and manufacturing facilities and all corporate supply chain function and improved timeliness of deliveries and reduced costs by over $7.5 million in first year From 1993 to 2004 (11 years) VP - Human Resources and Administration, Director - Human Resources and Administration, Other @ From 1989 to 1993 (4 years)
Master's Degree @ Michigan State UniversityBachelor's Degree @ State University of New York College at Potsdam Marian Roberge is skilled in: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, Change Management, Organizational Development, Team Building, Strategy, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Budgeting, Learning and Development, Global Human Resources Management, Talent Identification
Websites:
http://www.taqaglobal.com