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Amy Stalker

Amy Stalker

Milton,WI

Summary

Accomplished performance-driven global HR leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in HR operations, total rewards functions, and strategic HR business partnership. Proven ability to manage global teams and collaborate closely with executive leadership on governance and oversight committees. Skilled in operational excellence, benefits and compensation, and experienced in private and public companies across various industries including food & beverage, pharma, transportation, retail, and manufacturing. Demonstrated success in designing, developing, communicating, and administering HR programs, particularly reward strategies and plans. Adept in HR operations and digital technology strategy and design. Possesses extensive knowledge of HR practices, principles, and procedures through collaboration with colleagues across the HR function and external partners.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP HR, Total Rewards & People Success Organization (Present)

Glanbia Plc
07.2023 - Current
  • Manage and own strategy for the organization's Global Total Rewards and People Success Organization which includes global oversight of Benefits, Retirement plans, Compensation, Mobility, Performance, Service Delivery, NA Payroll and Organizational Effectiveness
  • Led out on a Global Broker RFP to further consolidate global work with best-in-class vendors and creation of a 3 year strategic roadmap for full integration of standardized programs across the organization resulting in overall predicted savings of 500k
  • Currently leading a second Transformation project as the HR Functional Lead which involves working with cross-functional teams for the successful completion of 6 major workstreams which will result in increased efficiency and employee engagement
  • Leveraging digital technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, which is resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization
  • Spearheading organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs
  • Lead the M&A due-diligence and integration process
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams from ground up
  • Globally leading the Total Rewards and People Success Organization team of 50 employees including 6 direct reports
  • Partner cross-functionally with business leaders across 3 business units to create a 3-year strategy, with a focus on delivering results from year-1
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization
  • Designed and implemented new talent & performance management initiatives across the businesses with a focus on succession planning, leadership capabilities, purpose and value alignment
  • Designed & implemented global job architecture
  • Manage the HR financial planning and budgeting process, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments

VP HR, People Success Organization

Glanbia Plc
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • HR Transformation initiative, transformed the HR operating model into 3 areas of focus, True HR Business Partners, Centers of Expertise, and Service Delivery team
  • Led out on the SuccessFactor implementation which included the build and rollout of SuccessFactors globally including HCM, Time Off, LMS, Talent and Succession, Performance, Compensation, Reporting & Analytics modules
  • Focus on process improvements, policy and program enhancements and employee training
  • Creation of over 100+ Process Maps & SOPs spanning across all HR disciplines
  • Led rollout of Glanbia's global knowledge portal, working with HR leaders to understand needs and define skills across each area of expertise
  • Consolidated policies and programs and building of knowledge articles directed for HR, managers and employees
  • Streamlined annual salary review, variable pay and performance management processes

Sr. Director, People Operations

Glanbia Plc
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Overall responsibility for Glanbia North America benefit and retirement plan budget and programs across all 3 business units. Fixed the self-insurance recharge model for a standard centralized approach
  • Streamlined Total Reward, HRIS and Payroll operations for increased efficiency with process improvements and automation
  • Facilitated seamless business transitions during mergers or acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations while integrating teams effectively
  • Revamped operational plans to refocus staff and align processes with business objectives
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability

Head of Total Rewards & HR Operations - N. America

Kerry Inc.
08.2010 - 05.2021
    • Held multiple roles within the organization during tenure. Beginning as Total Reward Manager - NA, promoted to Total Reward Director - NA, expanded role to design and build a Reward and HR Service Center in LATAM, took on an HRBP role for the Pharma business unit and then ending in the Head of Total Rewards & HR Operations role.
    • Promoted 4X to oversee total rewards, health and wellness, HR operations, compensation, payroll, HRIS, and compliance
    • Managed a cross-functional team of 25 HR employees, with accountability for an $88M health and wellness budget, a $12M 401K budget, and compensation budget of $363M
    • Main HR contact for union negotiation strategy work
    • Successfully went to bid and implemented various new brokers and benefit vendors throughout tenure including non-qualified DC and DB plan Rabbi Trust partners
    • Designed and created new Brands Sales Incentive Plan
    • Member of global Rewards team that successfully implemented job architecture and governance
    • Designed and implemented N. America salary structures and Pay Philosophy that was then adopted globally
    • Spearheaded creation of a new total rewards global operating model and created process mapping identifying what will roll into service centers, globally
    • Launched HR Service Delivery model in N. America, highly successful transformation from a transactional HR service center to a true service delivery model that enabled career growth and improved service to the business
    • Global Reward Lead for HR Transformation, identified, documented and streamlined global reward processes
    • Facilitated process mapping and SOP writing sessions
    • Closely partnered with other HR transformation leads to continuously improve delivery to the business
    • N. America SuccessFactors Lead, responsible for leading the region through the implementation of Success Factors which included partnering with the global steering committee to design and implement 7 modules over a 12 month period
    • Partnered with the change management lead to ensure successful launch of SuccessFactors
    • Achieved multiple H&W renewals at or under 3% year over year. Consistently beating trend for all Health and Welfare costs after strategically managing budgets
    • Global member of the M&A due diligence team, managing global acquisitions
    • Held accountability for due diligence and contract review for all acquisitions (stock and asset deals)
    • Migrated 26 acquisitions from 2011 through 2021 (12 Asset, 13 Stock, 1 Reverse Merger)
    • Selected as project lead for HR M&A initiatives, including 2 global acquisitions and 1 large due diligence global project, managing HR capabilities, union integration, and impact for each
    • Built the LATAM Total Rewards COE and HR Service Center
    • Introduced policy, including summer hours, parental leave, D&I holiday and volunteer time
    • Collaborated with communications group to create a recognitions program launched globally
    • Built engagement strategy aligned with wellness initiatives and integrated with social programs.

Benefits Manager

Veolia Transportation
09.2006 - 07.2010
    • Held multiple roles while employed including Benefits Supervisor and Benefits Planning Analyst
    • Oversaw operations for the Health & Welfare Benefit Department, including oversight for a team of 4
    • Actively engaged with a cross-functional team responsible for merging 3 large companies (M&A), including consolidation of 3 national benefit plans
    • Managed acquisitions for government entities including contract review, renewals and adherence
    • Partnered with 69 different unions at multiple stages with the business whether it was at acquisition, contract negotiations or during divestiture or handover to another operating company
    • Consolidated a large, self-funded TPA (750+ participants and 4 different plan designs) and a large fully insured plan (550+ participants and 3 plan designs) to the national vendor, including consolidating union specific plans
    • Launched a Wellness Strategy supporting the organization's 17K employees, including selection of a Wellness vendor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Major - Organizational Communication & Minor - HR

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
05.1999

Skills

  • Global Compensation, Benefits & Mobility
  • Streamlining HR Processes & Standards
  • Evolving HR Organizations
  • Employee Experience
  • Labor Relations
  • Building & Leading Strong Teams
  • HR Analytics & Reporting
  • HR and Payroll Compliance
  • HR Technology Adoption & Promotion
  • M&A
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Results-Driven
  • Process Improvement
  • Negotiation and Persuasion

Certification

  • DiSC Certified Facilitator
  • Certification in Global Benefits (IFEBP)
  • SPHR Certification - Currently renewing

Affiliations

Member, UWW HR Advisory Board (2016 - Present)

Timeline

VP HR, Total Rewards & People Success Organization (Present)

Glanbia Plc
07.2023 - Current

VP HR, People Success Organization

Glanbia Plc
05.2022 - 06.2023

Sr. Director, People Operations

Glanbia Plc
05.2021 - 04.2022

Head of Total Rewards & HR Operations - N. America

Kerry Inc.
08.2010 - 05.2021

Benefits Manager

Veolia Transportation
09.2006 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Major - Organizational Communication & Minor - HR

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Amy Stalker