Ret Grady

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About Ret Grady

20+ years of experience with complex global corporate structures and an understanding of leading people systems, technology, and processes in a global environment. Credible history of serving as a strategic partner/advisor across all HR disciplines. Proven track record of managing and leading high-performing teams of HR Business Partners, HR Generalists, Global Mobility, Talent Development, Comp and Benefits, and HRIS professionals. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build a personal rapport with employees to understand professional development interests/needs and connect them with advancement opportunities. Passionate about establishing and delivering an inclusive, best-in-class working experience for all company employees to increase staff satisfaction and retention rates. Open to HR Executive roles Email: retgrady@aol.com Currently, a CHRO excelling in employee relations, performance management and process improvement in both established and startup companies can drive your HR program to the next level. I am especially skilled at helping companies that are going through all stages of growth as well as mergers/acquisitions. CORE COMPETENCIES: • International HR • Compensation/Total Rewards/Benefits • Mergers and Acquisitions • Employee / Labor Relations • Performance Management • Compliance and HRIS Implementations • Talent Development • Startup experience and establishing HR departments from the ground up • Internal Communications • Talent Acquisition • HRBP Management • HR Metrics • People Strategy • Process Improvement and scalability ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Gained recognition for implementing a completely remote/paperless onboarding system for mass contract onboarding that resulted in significantly reduced ramp up/onboarding time. •Created scalability in all people processes to include major overhauls of performance management, talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll, HRIS, benefits administration, learning and development processes. Significantly reduced manual processes by greater than 75%. • Built a thriving HR dept. from the ground up during the startup phase and managed growth from 200 to over global employees. Leveraged metrics to evaluate and identify HR process improvements. • Led due diligence and integration efforts for 1200-person JV across benefits, comp, recruiting, onboarding, HR compliance and performance management. Certifications • Green Belt Six Sigma • Global Professional HR (GPHR) • Senior Professional HR (SPHR) • Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)