Years of Professional Experience
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DONNA HIRSCH
St. Cloud,FL
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
9
Certifications
Work History
TRAVEL + LEISURE
HR DIRECTOR
2021.06 - Current (3 years & 3 months)
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
2020.11 - 2021.06 (7 months)
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
2018.08 - 2020.09 (2 years & 1 month)
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
2015.06 - 2018.07 (3 years & 1 month)
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
2009.09 - 2015.06 (5 years & 9 months)
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
2021.06 - Current (3 years & 3 months)
HR & ASSOCIATE ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
THE WATERMARK AT VISTAWILLA
2020.11 - 2021.06 (7 months)
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
GIVE KIDS THE WORLD
2018.08 - 2020.09 (2 years & 1 month)
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
CAVEO LEARNING
2015.06 - 2018.07 (3 years & 1 month)
2VP, HR BUSINESS PARTNER
TRUSTMARK COMPANIES
2009.09 - 2015.06 (5 years & 9 months)
Loyola University
Master of Science from Human Resources
Loyola University
Bachelor of Science from Applied Psychology
- 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
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