Paul Gallagher

Background

About Paul Gallagher

Transformational HR leader with 25+ years of experience aligning human capital strategy with organizational growth, turnaround, and operational excellence across Fortune 500, public sector, and global environments. A recognized authority in labor and employee relations, talent strategy, and workforce transformation, with a proven record of leading enterprise-level initiatives that drive performance, culture, and cost-efficiency. Skilled at navigating complex labor landscapes, building agile HR systems, and advising C-suite leaders through growth, acquisition, and change. Public Trust Determination - Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Treasury Dept). Public Trust Determination - U.S. Coast Guard.| Geographies: U.S, Mexico, Canada | Industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Transportation, Financial Services, Healthcare, Public Sector Core Competencies: • Enterprise HR Strategy & Business Alignment • Labor & Employee Relations | Union Negotiation & Prevention • Workforce Planning | Talent Acquisition & Development • Organizational Design | Change & Culture Management • Total Rewards | Compensation, Benefits, and Incentives • HR Operations | HRIS, Policy, Compliance, Analytics • M&A, Startups, Turnarounds, and Global Expansion Governance, Board Service & Affiliations: Newburyport MA Waterfront Trust | U.S, Coast Guard Auxiliary | Founder, Battle Creek HR Leadership Group | Former Board Member, Southwest Michigan Workforce Development & GPO Credit Union | Former Work-Life Columnist, Battle Creek Enquirer Select Certifications: How to Use Data | AI for Business - Wharton Online (in progress) Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt | Project Management | Supply Chain Management – Syracuse University Harassment Prevention | Leadership Coaching (DDI & Zinger-Miller)| Labor Negotiations Book:"People First Politics: How Human-Centered Leadership Can Transform Local Government” (in progress)