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DONNA HIRSCH

St. Cloud,FL
DONNA HIRSCH

Summary

Accomplished Human Resources Executive with a proactive and creative approach to addressing company issues head-on. Achieves immediate results, inspires motivation across all levels, and fosters widespread support for transformative changes that drive long-term success. Renowned for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence. Possesses versatile skills in change management, talent management, and leadership development. Recognized for adaptability and a proactive mindset in delivering effective solutions.

Overview

20

Years of Professional Experience

9

Certifications

Work History

TRAVEL + LEISURE

HR DIRECTOR
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborate with executive leadership team to develop long-term talent management strategies aligned with business objectives for over 1000 remote and hybrid associates.
  • Support organizational change initiatives by guiding employees through periods of transition, minimizing disruption to productivity.
  • Manage employee relations issues with care and confidentiality, maintaining trust with team members while resolving conflicts effectively.
  • Spearheaded leadership development programs to support the growth and advancement of high-potential employees.
  • Evaluate compensation structures and policies, ensuring competitive positioning within the market and internal equity among staff members.
  • Managed sensitive investigations with professionalism and discretion, maintaining confidentiality of all involved parties.

THE WATERMARK AT VISTAWILLA

HR & ASSOCIATE ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
11.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
  • Facilitated successful policy audit and implementation within 2 months to maintain legal and operational compliance.
  • Oversaw payroll administration activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee paychecks.
  • Revamped onboarding process to improve new hire retention and productivity levels.

GIVE KIDS THE WORLD

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
08.2018 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services to facilitate 22% growth.
  • Decreased employee turnover by 65% through strategic initiatives such as competitive compensation and benefit packages, open-door environment, and transparent communication.
  • Implemented an innovative leadership development program to foster a culture of continuous growth and improvement at all leadership levels.
  • Developed a comprehensive performance management system to drive productivity and organizational success.
  • Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, and code of conduct that resulted in improved adherence and compliance.

CAVEO LEARNING

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
06.2015 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Created and managed HR operations for fully remote workforce of 75+ employees and 100+ contractors.
  • Partnered with IT to implement modern HRIS systems, streamlining data management, payroll and reporting functions for enhanced decision-making capabilities.
  • Developed a comprehensive performance management system to drive productivity and organizational success.
  • Negotiated favorable health and welfare benefits packages, ensuring cost savings for the company while maintaining employee satisfaction.

TRUSTMARK COMPANIES

2VP, HR BUSINESS PARTNER
09.2009 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Partnered with business leaders to design and implement a comprehensive, competency-based talent management system to enable culture shift to an innovative and collaborative organization.
  • Partnered with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver superior customer service throughout the employee life cycle.
  • Implemented data-driven approaches for workforce planning, enabling proactive talent management decisions.
  • Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
  • Created, monitored and maintained change management plans for cross-functional projects and initiatives.
  • Developed and managed an organization wide succession planning system.
  • Developed and delivered leadership development programs across levels of leadership.

Education

Loyola University
Chicago, IL

Master of Science from Human Resources

Loyola University
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science from Applied Psychology

Skills

  • Change Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Talent Management
  • Retention Strategies
  • Competency Modeling
  • Leadership Development
  • Succession Planning
  • Compensation Design
  • HR Policies and Procedures
  • Onboarding, Training, and Development
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Employment Law and Compliance

Certification

  • HCI - Strategic Workforce Planning
  • Gallup – Certified CliftonStrengths Coach
  • LeMarsh - Change Management
  • Myers Briggs Type Indicator
  • Center for Creative Leadership – 360s
  • The Leadership Challenge – Facilitator
  • Leadership Practices Inventory Coach
  • Predictive Index Career Transition Coach – ICF

Timeline

HR DIRECTOR

TRAVEL + LEISURE
06.2021 - Current

HR & ASSOCIATE ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

THE WATERMARK AT VISTAWILLA
11.2020 - 06.2021

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

GIVE KIDS THE WORLD
08.2018 - 09.2020

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

CAVEO LEARNING
06.2015 - 07.2018

2VP, HR BUSINESS PARTNER

TRUSTMARK COMPANIES
09.2009 - 06.2015

Loyola University

Master of Science from Human Resources

Loyola University

Bachelor of Science from Applied Psychology

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