David Scott Kroes

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

Summary

Overview

Work History

Chief People Officer

SVP, People, Places, & Culture

Human Resources Executive Consultant

Head of Human Resources

Vice President

HR Consultant

Vice President

Business Partner

Education

Hogan Assessment Certification -

OCI/OEI -

Professional Certified Executive, Personal, Organizational, and Team Coach Accreditation Program (Professional Certified - undefined

Executive Program Certification -

LSI -

Coaching Accreditation | Facet 5, Melbourne -

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Skills

Timeline

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