Amber Bradbury
Dallas/Ft. Worth,Texas
Summary
Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of progressive HR experience and advanced knowledge of employment law, compensation, recruitment and employee relations. Adept at developing and building strategic alliances with organizational leaders to support key business initiatives. Maintains strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude with excellent organization and interpersonal skills to excel in multi-cultural environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director, Strategic Partnerships
Priceline.com
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed employee relations issues with care and confidentiality, maintaining trust with staff members while resolving conflicts effectively.
- Optimized HR budget allocation by strategically reallocating resources based on department needs and priorities.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, mitigating potential risks related to employment law violations or disputes.
- Supported organizational change initiatives by guiding employees through periods of transition, minimizing disruption to productivity.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop long-term HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Established strong relationships with both employees and management teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Facilitated training and development programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.
- Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
- Prepare and present HR reports and dashboards to business leaders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
- Utilize data to drive evidence-based decision-making and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
Global Head of Human Resources Operations
Allegro Development/ION Group
01.2016 - 05.2022
- Appointed as the human resources lead of ION Group post-acquisition with a headcount of 10,000+ employees, in multiple countries with a direct team of 11, with responsibility for strategic alignment with both group and division activities
- Responsible for integration of the Allegro business within the wider ION structure, including roll out of a new goal setting program, HR team integration and alignment under HR KPIs and strategy, new systems, and people practices
- Led the people stream of an organizational redesign and identified 20M USD worth of headcount savings across the group
- Manage Human Resources teams in APAC, EMEA and the Americas, consisting of employees in 35 countries
- Group lead on people process standardization and harmonization of acquisitions for people practices and policies
- Manage ION's performance management program for 10,000+ global employees
- Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation policies, guidelines and procedures recommending plan revision as well as new plans that are cost effective and consistent with compensation trends and corporate objectives; coordinates implementation and provides guidance to corporate staff
- Develop and administer employee benefits programs such as 401(k), medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance plans, temporary disability programs, and wellness programs
- Coached and partnered with senior leaders to drive business transformation in a matrix environment, including organizational redesign and career paths, improving employee turnover by 5%
- As part of the executive committee developed a people and culture group strategy with Allegro to enable headcount growth, maintaining consistent double-digit revenue growth.
Human Resources Manager
Compass Production Partners
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Roll out of an HRIS system including data management; reducing time to respond to employee queries by 50%; implementing an applicant tracking system; and improving self-service offering both through our intranet and HRIS as well as associated training and communication plans
- Full management of people aspects for M&A transactions including due diligence and integrations for acquisitions, divestitures
- Partner with Executive team members and management in planning the organization (i.e.: headcount reductions, forecasting, succession planning, organizational reviews, and organizational design etc.)
- As the first HR person at the company, implemented a range of working practices that were credited with professionalizing the company by senior management
- Managed the hiring of 60+ employees as a startup company both in the field and in the corporate office
- Worked with the senior management group to develop talent management and succession planning strategies
- Implemented the full suite of employment policies in the US, including handbook, benefits, and 401K guidelines and policies
- Maintain a competitive pay plan by periodically participating in industry pay surveys; assess industry trends; schedule and conduct job evaluations; prepare compensation budgets; monitor individual pay actions; recommend, plan and implement market-based pay structure revisions.
Manager, Recruiting & Employee Relations/ HRBP
EXCO Resources, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Help management to curtail employee turnover, resolve employee grievances and disputes through employee liaison services, and initiate various strategies to enhance employee morale and manage change caused by rapid shifts in the business climate
- Partner with Executive team members in planning the organization (i.e.: headcount reductions, forecasting, succession planning, organizational reviews, and organizational design etc.)
- Responsible for aligning staff to business objectives, recruiting the right talent, enhancing staff performance, supporting employee development
- Source, screen, interview and hire internal and external candidates including management, professionals and all college intern positions, as well as coach management on behavioral interviewing techniques
- Managed all HR functions with senior management during the internal joint venture process between EXCO Resources and TGGT.
District Administrator
Target Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Assist District Team Leader with managing ten local Target stores
- Responsible for monthly tasks such as district budget, expense reports, organizational charts, 18-month succession planning for executives and all district level reports
- Make all travel arrangements for District Team Leader
- Pull and report daily sales and payroll for entire district
- Handle all customer service compliments/complaints related to district stores
- Schedule interviews and follow up with potential candidates
- In charge of new hire orientations and paperwork
- Schedule and plan district quarterly meetings and team building.
Human Resources/ Administrative Assistant
Hunt Oil Company
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Administrative Assistant to Global VP/Director of Human Resources
- Manage Secretarial Pool consisting of 5 secretaries, including annual bonus/merit reviews
- Passports and visas for all international travel
- In charge of special projects such as employee recognition, United Way campaign and other company functions
- Interview prospective employees
- Update organizational charts for 500+ employees in the US
- Responsible for all temporary living consisting of over 30 apartments
- Office of the Chairman (Ray Hunt)
- Handle confidential information
- Schedule & organize appointments and meetings
- Make national and international travel arrangements
- Daily dictation/transcription.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Relations & Business -
Amberton University
Garland, TexasSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Performance Appraisals
- HR policies development
- Organizational Culture
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Salary Benchmarking
- ADP
- Workday
- CRM
- Success Factors
- SharePoint
- Excellent time management skills
- Conflict management
- Data analytics
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strategic thinker
Accomplishments
Successfully completed "The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership" 14 week course.
Timeline
HR Director, Strategic Partnerships
Priceline.com
05.2022 - 07.2024
Global Head of Human Resources Operations
Allegro Development/ION Group
01.2016 - 05.2022
Human Resources Manager
Compass Production Partners
01.2014 - 01.2016
Manager, Recruiting & Employee Relations/ HRBP
EXCO Resources, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2014
District Administrator
Target Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
Human Resources/ Administrative Assistant
Hunt Oil Company
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science in Human Relations & Business -
Amberton University
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