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Danielle Carr

Mansfield

Summary

Strategic human resources executive with a proven track record of translating business vision into impactful HR initiatives. Dedicated to supporting high growth, improved performance, and profitability while fostering a positive culture and promoting employee engagement. Recognizes that human capital is the greatest asset of any organization, empowering leaders and top executives with a unique perspective and appreciation for the value of their workforce. Effectively balances business goals with the needs of employees through a disciplined and flexible problem-solving approach.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief People Officer

WilliamsMarston LLC
01.2021
  • Responsible for building and leading an inclusive, effective Human Resources function supporting the firm’s strategic high-growth plan
  • Served as the ambassador of the firm’s culture consistently defining ways to identify and reinforce the behaviors that exemplify the firm’s values
  • Developed engagement programs that inspire a positive and meaningful work environment
  • Developed and implemented long-range strategic plans to build the human capital of the firm through high growth including, performance management, coaching, training, and development, motivating individuals to achieve their maximum potential
  • Managed high growth through an acquisition growth strategy
  • Developed a “plug and play” integration plan that has been used successfully for five recent acquisitions focusing on the successful integration of people to ensure a smooth transition focusing on engagement and connectivity
  • Managed the human resources due diligence process for mergers and acquisitions through careful review of all human capital issues including benefits, compensation, legal and compliance issues, policy and procedure, and staffing levels
  • Fostered a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
  • Enhanced employee engagement to create a program centered on valuing and optimizing people’s differences and creating a sense of belonging
  • Developed a competitive total rewards program including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term disability, top-of-market compensation, and incentive compensation programs to retain and recruit top talent
  • Managed the firm’s HR technology including the firm’s HRIS, time and attendance system, and applicant tracking system ensuring that they are meeting current and future prospective business objectives to support the firm’s growth.

Director, Human Resources

Deerpath Capital LP
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide thought leadership across the firm to other senior leaders, and members of the internal people team around key areas such as culture, engagement, teamwork, talent management, and performance excellence
  • Develops and implements long-range strategic plans to build the human capital of the firm through high growth including, performance management, coaching, training, and development, recruitment and selection, and motivating individuals to achieve their maximum potential
  • Conducts annual review and restructuring of the firm’s policies and procedures ensuring compliance with local, federal, and state-specific labor laws
  • Provides hands-on HR leadership in a firm-wide capacity for national and international offices
  • Works closely with senior management and partners to ensure HR alignment in all business and people-related decisions
  • Manage internal communications for all people/HR-related firm activity
  • Administer firm compensation programs, including incentive plans, deferred compensation, recognition programs, and other compensation
  • Oversees payroll and benefits administration for the US and international offices.

Chief Human Resources Officer

Manning Gross + Massenburg LLP
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Provided hands-on HR leadership in a firm-wide capacity for a national 350-person law firm with 14 offices
  • Worked closely with senior management and partners to ensure HR alignment in all business and people-related decisions
  • Served as a member of the firm’s Executive team partnering with leaders to define the company's purpose, culture, and values to support high performance, engagement, and leadership
  • Provided strategic direction and input regarding overall national human resource initiatives, strategies, policies, and practices within each market
  • Created a transparent compensation philosophy framework and rolled out salary/equity bands to ensure we had no gender pay gaps
  • Worked closely with the COO, CLO, CIO, and other firm leaders to ensure implementation of appropriate policies and procedures, help facilitate team reorganizations, ensure staffing levels are appropriate and help facilitate professional development opportunities within the administrative departments of the firm
  • Co-Chair of the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee
  • Served as Chair and co-fiduciary of the firm’s Investment Committee, reviewing 401k fund investments bi-annually, monitor underperforming funds making recommendations for fund changes
  • Provided guidance and recommendations to firm management with resolution of employee relations issues, giving support as needed (i.e., sit in on coaching or mediation sessions)
  • Redesigned and delivered an enterprise performance management platform.

Human Resources Manager

Foley & Lardner LLP
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Managed human resources activities for the Boston office of this international law firm with over 1,000 attorneys
  • Responsibilities included employee relations, compensation and benefits, recruitment, and selection, staff management, and performance management
  • Identified and recommended areas of improvement (e.g., ensured the following: acceptable levels of employee turnover, employee engagement survey results are delivered and actionable, clarification of processes and developing procedures as needed, assuring programs are in place to motivate and retain employees)
  • Partnered with firm leaders to enhance business results by enabling a positive culture and an increased level of employee engagement
  • This resulted in becoming one of the Boston Business Journals' “Best Places to Work.” Designed a mentoring program to ensure proper adjustment of newly hired professional staff
  • Supervised sixty-five non-legal staff members including secretaries, paralegals, and office services staff ensuring appropriate levels of work, coordinating coverage within each legal department, managing time and attendance, and approving and reporting overtime
  • Was responsible for the planning, implementation, and ongoing coordination of various wellness programs.

Human Resources Manager

Curves for Women
01.2000 - 01.2006

Education

Master of Science in Human Resource Management -

Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Arts in Communications -

Western New England University
Springfield, Massachusetts

Skills

  • Culture Transformation
  • Strategic leadership
  • HR analytics
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Organizational Development
  • Benefits Administration
  • Compensation strategy
  • Onboarding Programs
  • Internal Communications
  • Employment law
  • Employee Relations
  • Strategic Planning

Affiliations

  • Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
  • Association of Legal Human Resource Managers (ALHRM)
  • Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA)
  • Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Volunteer Experience

  • Vice President of the Mansfield Youth Lacrosse Board
  • Regional Director of the Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse Board
  • Girls’ youth lacrosse coach

Volunteer Work

President of the Mansfield Youth Lacrosse Board, Regional Director of the Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse Board, girls’ youth lacrosse coach

Timeline

Director, Human Resources

Deerpath Capital LP
05.2023 - Current

Chief People Officer

WilliamsMarston LLC
01.2021

Chief Human Resources Officer

Manning Gross + Massenburg LLP
01.2013 - 01.2021

Human Resources Manager

Foley & Lardner LLP
01.2006 - 01.2013

Human Resources Manager

Curves for Women
01.2000 - 01.2006

Master of Science in Human Resource Management -

Suffolk University

Bachelor of Arts in Communications -

Western New England University

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