Elizabeth Stillwell
Garner,NC
Summary
Experienced Human Resources Executive skilled in organizational development, executive coaching, performance management, and compliance. Proven track record as a strategic partner, leveraging knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities to lead HR departments, build relationships, and improve productivity. Self-motivated team player with strong business acumen and the ability to drive HR strategy for organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional VP, HR and Compensation Consulting
Gallagher
08.2022 - Current
- Lead market efforts for our HR and Compensation Business Line in the Northeast Region and Durham, NC
- Responsible for supporting five branches, with combined revenue of over $220M as a strategic HR solutions partner working directly with internal resources, clients and prospective organizations
- Support external businesses to navigate complex organizational challenges
- Works with clients to view people and culture decisions through a risk management lens, developing innovative solutions that align with business goals
- Collaborate with Gallagher's comprehensive network of industry experts to ensure the timely delivery of transformative work to support client goals.
VP, People & Culture
Counter Culture Coffee
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Key strategic partner who directs all aspects of the people operation strategy and cultural change management process for this growth-stage business
- Leads executive coaching, organizational structure development and implementation, total rewards program, employee relations, policy and procedure generation, training, employee engagement, talent acquisition and pipeline management, wellness, safety, and regulatory compliance; oversight of full-cycle recruitment, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, onboarding, offboarding, employee benefits administration, HRIS administration, payroll, and labor law requirements.
Commercial Account Executive
Hickok & Boardman, Inc
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Manage large commercial insurance account relationships, train and mentor employees, achieve agency production goals, client proposal presentations, provide high-level risk management and risk transfer guidance, contract review and cultural change management.
HR and Risk Manager
D.E.W. Construction Corp
03.2013 - 05.2018
- Manage all aspects of people experience, including, but not limited to: employee relations, training, organizational development, employee benefits, policy and procedure development, labor law compliance, career development, performance reviews, training, coaching, and recruitment
- Oversee risk management functions including contract administration, subcontractor default, captive and commercial insurance program management, labor law compliance, wellness, safety, project bonding, subcontractor pre-qualification, claims prevention/mitigation, and OSHA compliance.
Commercial Account Executive
Hickok & Boardman, Inc
07.2008 - 03.2013
- Manage large commercial insurance account relationships, train and mentor employees, achieve agency production goals, client proposal presentations, provide high-level risk management and risk transfer guidance, contract review and cultural change management.
Education
M.S. HR and Organizational Development -
Champlain College
Vermont05.2019
B.A. Communications and Political Science -
UNC-Chapel Hill
North Carolina05.2019
NC School of Science and Math
Durham, North Carolina05.2003
Skills
Organizational Development
Total Rewards Strategy
Talent Management
Leadership Development
Employment Law and Compliance
Accomplishments
Place Holder
Certification
- SHRM- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Strengthscope Master
- Positive Organizational Development Certificate- Champlain College
Affiliations
- Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Raleigh Class 48 Alumni, 2024
- SHRM & Raleigh Metro, current role: Board Member-VP, Communications, Member 2019-present
- Junior League Raleigh, VP, Training, 2019, Present
- International Association of Insurance Professionals, President, 2016
Awardsaccomplishments
- Team of the Year- Junior League of Raleigh: The League Conversation on Inequities (2020-2021)
- Young Professional of the Year- Champlain Valley Association of Insurance Professionals (2015)
- Vermont Rising Star – Vermont Business Magazine (2014)
- International Risk Management Professional of the Year– Intl Assoc. of Insurance Profs (2014)
- Construction Risk Manager Scholarship Recipient (2011)
- National Alliance Scholarship Recipient (2013)
- Rookie of the Year –VT State Council of International Assoc. of Insurance Professionals (2011)
- Rookie of the Year -Hickok & Boardman, Inc. (2009)
Timeline
Regional VP, HR and Compensation Consulting
Gallagher
08.2022 - Current
VP, People & Culture
Counter Culture Coffee
07.2019 - 08.2022
Commercial Account Executive
Hickok & Boardman, Inc
05.2018 - 07.2019
HR and Risk Manager
D.E.W. Construction Corp
03.2013 - 05.2018
Commercial Account Executive
Hickok & Boardman, Inc
07.2008 - 03.2013
M.S. HR and Organizational Development -
Champlain College
B.A. Communications and Political Science -
UNC-Chapel Hill
NC School of Science and Math
- SHRM- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Strengthscope Master
- Positive Organizational Development Certificate- Champlain College
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