David Scott Kroes
Human Resources Executive
Tarzana,CA
Summary
A dynamic human resources executive with extensive experience and demonstrated leadership in executive coaching, directing cross-functional teams, and serving as an HR business partner to leaders and organizations. Recognized expertise in:
* Optimizing organizational infrastructure
*Scaling growth and early stage companies
*International, distributed, & multi-location work teams and individual contributors
*Change management
*Developing employee ROI & enhanced productivity
*Benefits & Compensation Administration
*Flexible Workplace Solutions
*Culture & Talent Development
* Global Oversight (HR Operations & HRIS)
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Leader + Synergy Smiles
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief People Officer
Lief Organics LLC
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed sustainable growth by designing scalable human resources strategies that aligned with business objectives.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment, driving cultural change initiatives and promoting open communication.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving meaningful action plans based on identified areas of concern.
- Optimized workforce planning processes to align with changing business needs, leading to increased agility within the organization.
SVP, People, Places, & Culture
CHROMADEX, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
Oct.2019 - Sep.2024
- Drive strategic people planning, flexible workplace solutions, talent & organizational development, talent acquisition, and HR operations for a fast growth, publicly traded, bio-science company
- Redeveloping HR function with key focus on building sustainable, people-centric culture, acquisition of top-level talent, leadership coaching while providing effective partnerships
- Collaborate directly with CEO as thought partner to align HR strategies with OKRs, plans and performance, with emphasis on ensuring sustainable growth, increased productivity, and cost-effectiveness
- Initiated Flexible Work Environment to accommodate and inspire various employee and team productivity needs
- Implemented HRIS (UKG Ready) and ATS (Lever)
- Developed and implemented Talent Development process that included company-wide goal-setting, performance management, and competency building
- Enhanced company performance by implementing new strategies and streamlining operations.
- Championed innovation by encouraging cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to complex challenges.
Human Resources Executive Consultant
Various Companies
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered quality consultative HR services to multiple companies, including global and local startups in social media, advertising, technology, transit, and retail
- Optimized talent acquisition, HR operations, and talent development strategies and programs to better align revenue growth.
- Restructured current organizational models to further evolve culture and enhance employee relations, especially amongst distributed workforces.
- Exemplified leadership abilities by delivering executive coaching and providing guidance on HR management and information systems, legal compliance, compensation, benefits administration, and HR best practices.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Head of Human Resources
INGROOVES MUSIC GROUP
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided global management of HR function for technology driven music distribution company
- Provided oversight of domestic and global offices (Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin, Victoria, and Oslo)
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for company.
- Lead restructure of organization to facilitate more effective alignment with new business goals
- Designed and implemented global HR compensation, benefits, talent acquisition and development strategies
- Managed all aspects of global HR strategy and function, including leadership and talent development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits administration, and employee relations.
- Supported market expansion initiatives while implementing process improvements to execute demand analysis and drive bottom-line growth.
Vice President
WESTFIELD CORPORATION
Los Angeles, CA
08.2010 - 12.2015
- Executive business partner to global real estate development company’s leadership team and their organizations
- Maintained responsibility for broad spectrum of HR processes, including talent acquisition, talent development, organizational design, employee relations, and compensation
- Leveraged HR expertise to restructure current teams to increase operational effectiveness, which entailed building business development team and marketing group
- Acted as subject matter expert by delivering enterprise-wide executive and management coaching for leaders
- Drove leadership development by developing highly successful “Executive-in-Training” program, as well as workshop curriculum for executives, managers, and cross-functional leaders
- Consistently exhibited people management expertise by directing HR business partner team supporting multiple HR modalities for 1100+ employees across U.S, Australia, and Europe
- Functioned as Change Management Lead for global implementation of Workday (US, UK, and Europe)
- Initiated new approaches to talent acquisition, including implementing talent acquisition strategy that integrates succession-planning methodology for key roles.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
HR Consultant
VARIOUS COMPANIES
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Delivered quality consultative HR services to several startups, including Pollen, Skyryse, Pinkberry, Thingfo, Flux
- Provided talent acquisition, organizational development, executive coaching, compensation, HR operations, benefits administration, and performance management strategies to ensure sustained grow, employee productivity and engagement.
- Built HR consulting capabilities focused on clients undergoing organizational change and development.
- Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
Vice President
FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY
Los Angeles, CA
03.2006 - 12.2008
- Functioned as business partner to executive leadership of broadcast television entertainment network, including network’s chairman
- Served as central resource to staff, managers, and executives in all facets of HR (ranging from performance management and talent development to recruiting, compliance, and employee relations)
- Oversaw workforce planning to attain $1.4M+ in salary savings while optimizing organizational effectiveness
- Enhanced current infrastructure by establishing new internal departments (including Digital Media and Strategic
- Alliances) and architecting Rewards & Recognition programs for management and individual contributors
- Successfully transformed non-team-oriented environment to optimally integrated matrixed organization.
- Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen leadership team.
Business Partner
David Scott Kroes, YAHOO MEDIA GROUP
Los Angeles, CA
10.2004 - 03.2006
- Acted as HR business lead for 600+ employees and executives
- Performed thorough assessments of company culture and formulated strategies for improvement
- Drove multiple improvements, including creating new cross-functional department; restructuring teams to establish new organizational models; and optimizing corporate new hire process
- Demonstrated analytical abilities by serving as central source for internal investigations, employee grievances, sexual harassment, discrimination issues, and other related matters.
- Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams
Education
Hogan Assessment Certification -
03.2022 - 05.2022
OCI/OEI -
01.2021 - 02.2021
(Organizational Culture & Effectiveness Inventory) Accreditation | Human Synergistics, Facet 5 - Talent Assessment and Development
Professional Certified Executive, Personal, Organizational, and Team Coach Accreditation Program (Professional Certified - undefined
01.2015 - 01.2016
Executive Program Certification -
01.2014 - 10.2014
LSI -
10.2013 - 11.2013
(Life Styles with Item-level Feedback), Group Styles Inventory (GSI) and Leadership/Impact Accreditation | Human Synergistics
Coaching Accreditation | Facet 5, Melbourne -
09.2010 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Skills
Organizational Development
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Compensation structuring
Recruitment
Benefits administration
Equal opportunities facilitation
Teambuilding
Active Listening
Recruitment strategy
Culture transformation
Strategic leadership
HR technology
Succession planning
Organizational development
Workforce planning
Retention strategies
Flexible work arrangements
Career pathing
Learning and development
Timeline
Chief People Officer - Lief Organics LLC
10.2024 - 01.2025
Hogan Global Learning & Development - Hogan Assessment Certification,
03.2022 - 05.2022
Human Synergistics, Inc. - OCI/OEI,
01.2021 - 02.2021
SVP, People, Places, & Culture - CHROMADEX, Inc
Oct.2019 - Sep.2024
Human Resources Executive Consultant - Various Companies
01.2018 - 01.2019
Head of Human Resources - INGROOVES MUSIC GROUP
01.2016 - 01.2018
Fielding Graduate University - Professional Certified Executive, Personal, Organizational, and Team Coach Accreditation Program (Professional Certified,
01.2015 - 01.2016
UCLA – Anderson School of Management - Executive Program Certification,
01.2014 - 10.2014
Human Synergistics, Inc. - LSI,
10.2013 - 11.2013
Facet 5 - Coaching Accreditation | Facet 5, Melbourne,
09.2010 - 11.2010
Vice President - WESTFIELD CORPORATION
08.2010 - 12.2015
HR Consultant - VARIOUS COMPANIES
01.2009 - 01.2010
Vice President - FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY
03.2006 - 12.2008
Business Partner - David Scott Kroes, YAHOO MEDIA GROUP
10.2004 - 03.2006
University of California, Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy