Grace Niland

Background

About Grace Niland

High performing HR Strategic Leader. Extensive experience in US and international human resources. Collaborative business partner with focus on talent acquisition, development and retention. Core competencies include: Strategic Planning | Performance Management | Talent Acquisition | Organization Design | Executive Recruiting/Coaching | Compensation/Benefits | Mergers & Acquisitions | Succession Planning | Labor Relations | Employee Engagement & Development SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • Partnered and collaborated with senior leadership to drive digital technology functional transformation. • Strategically sourced diverse, high performing talent worldwide with SAP niche expertise. • Flawlessly executed HR responsibilities for complicated restructuring and downsizing; conducted talent assessment and transfer/outplacement, transitioned new leaders, managed employee relations during 2+ years of constant change. • Drove culture change for transition of company from R&D focus to $100 million business. • Directed HR due diligence and integration of 3 acquisitions totaling $60 million with 260 employees. • Negotiated labor contract that established baseline for larger company divisions; averted strike/disruption following announcement of facility closing and ensuing unfavorable publicity. • Launched formal mentorship program (3 cohorts) across global communications function as part of retention strategy.