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Donna Fowler

Summary

Seasoned People Leader with 20+ years of experience in the Human Resources field. Developed a unique blend of strategic, tactical, and operational acumen to drive organizational performance and achieve desired outcomes. Expertise includes talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, training, performance management, compensation and benefits, policy and procedure development, and HR compliance. Held roles in the public and private sector, Tech start-ups, VC, and Fortune 500 organizations, and have a proven track record of success in developing and implementing HR initiatives to support business objectives. Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative but decisive leadership style, the ability to execute efficiently, and strength in building strong and dynamic teams & cultures.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

VP, People

Beyond Identity Inc.
12.2020 - Current

Head of People for Beyond Identity Inc., a cloud-based passwordless authentication solutions provider serving in the B2B, SaaS space. Built and led a high-performing People Team. Partnered with CEO to develop a clear people strategy ensuring that services are delivered effectively for all core HR components such as talent acquisition, onboarding, job design, compensation planning, performance management, policies, systems and processes, diversity & culture. Drove hiring results with 50% growth and improved compensation structure. Led a company-wide initiative to create performance management processes. Launched first-ever employee engagement survey, and identified action plan leading to year-over-year improvement in participation and employee satisfaction results.

HR Director

Silverline
01.2015 - 01.2020

HR Director for Silverline, a Salesforce Partner providing solutions across the Healthcare, Financial Services, and Media industries. Reporting to the CEO, created a performance management system that connected business planning and organizational targets to employee goal setting and results measurement. Created and executed process changes within the organization focusing on communication, policy, and procedure development and execution. Successful Payroll Software & HRIS Selection, Implementation and Management. Completed a full employee benefits package redesign that met the organization's requirements while expanding offerings for employees. Introduced annual employee engagement survey and based on the results, developed and implemented various company-wide practices and programs. Built a competency model to support employee life cycle, selection, performance management, training, and succession planning. Prepared and conducted ongoing management training for the organizations' people leaders

VP, Senior Human Resources Generalist

Citigroup Inc
01.2010 - 01.2015

VP, Sr. Human Resources Business Partner for Security Fund Services/Hedge Fund Administration North America.

Advised and coached leadership on wide range of HR areas such as talent development, succession planning, performance management, employee relations, organization design, workforce planning, recruiting, and compensation. Created and maintained HR Metrics and Report Generation (headcount, attrition, staffing data, AWS, etc.), Immigration Process (ILU liaison, tracking, etc.) Supervised, developed, and motivated four direct reports, and served as a lead member of multiple committees (VOE, WC, NA Veterans Service Initiative).

VP, Human Resources Business Partner

Lehman Brothers, Inc / Barclays Capital
01.2000 - 01.2010

VP, HR Business Partner for the US Operations, Technology & Corporate Real Estate population, a client group of 1,100 professionals. Managed, developed, and trained a staff of eight HR Associates. Advises and coached managers on Human Resources issues such as termination counseling, performance management, change management, and fostering a positive work environment. Handled onboarding and orientation for incoming employees from the analyst to the executive level. An active member of the US Operations Diversity Advisory Committee, responsible for creating, implementing, and driving diversity initiatives throughout the division.

Employee Relations Analyst

Accenture
01.1998 - 01.2000

Assisted in developing organizational guidelines and procedures. Updated and maintained employee records. Collaborated with HR Directors to establish useful implementation of employee relations programs and initiatives.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
1998

Certificate HR Studies - Human Resources Management

Cornell University, School of Industrial And Labor Relations
New York, NY
2001

Skills

  • HR & business strategy alignment
  • Building effective People Operations functions
  • Leadership of complex change in fast-paced, growth environments
  • Talent vision & strategy development
  • Employee engagement & retention
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution
  • Learning and development
  • Executive Coaching
  • Performance Management

Affiliations

  • Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  • National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
  • Human Capital Institute (HCI)
  • ASPCA

Timeline

VP, People

Beyond Identity Inc.
12.2020 - Current

HR Director

Silverline
01.2015 - 01.2020

VP, Senior Human Resources Generalist

Citigroup Inc
01.2010 - 01.2015

VP, Human Resources Business Partner

Lehman Brothers, Inc / Barclays Capital
01.2000 - 01.2010

Employee Relations Analyst

Accenture
01.1998 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Seton Hall University

Certificate HR Studies - Human Resources Management

Cornell University, School of Industrial And Labor Relations
Donna Fowler