EVERLENA WILLIAMS, SHRM-SCP
Aurora,Illinois
Summary
Strategic Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience in enterprise transformation and workforce strategy across global manufacturing, financial services, and commercial sales. Develops high-performing teams and aligns talent and culture with business objectives to drive execution and support growth. SHRM-SCP and Prosci Change Management certified, specializing in workforce capability, organization design, succession planning, and digital HR transformation.
Overview
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Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Sales HR Business Partner
SECO TOOLS
05.2025 - Current
- Lead a global HRBP and HR Generalist network supporting worldwide sales; active member of the Global Sales Leadership Team, HR Management Team, and Machining Commercial Board.
- Translate commercial strategy into organization design, workforce planning considerations, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and cultural priorities, enhancing alignment with business objectives.
- Champion enterprise transformation across multiple business functions to simplify operating models, align stakeholders, and strengthen organizational agility and execution.
- Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution practices.
HR Operations & People Analytics Expert
SANDVIK MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Established enterprise HR governance using OKRs, KPIs, scorecards, workforce metrics, and executive people insights to enhance decision-making.
- Directed transformational workstreams spanning employee experience, operational excellence, acquisitions, integrations, and Workday HCM, while remaining aligned to Sandvik Group governance model.
- Aligned HR Technology, IT, and HR business leaders on digital HR strategy, organizational health, ethics, compliance, and data-driven decisions to foster collaboration.
Global Strategic HR Projects Manager
SANDVIK MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Directed global HR transformation for multiple acquired companies' portfolio, integrating Workday HCM, HR Shared Services, workforce reporting, Sandvik People Scorecards, and strategic roadmaps to enhance operational efficiency.
- Orchestrated global alignment across talent & succession, leadership development, performance management, compliance, and Sandvik Way governance framework to ensure HR effectiveness during acquired-companies integrations.
- Directed cross-functional project execution across Sandvik HR Technology, Machining HR Shared Services, and acquired companies' HR teams.
Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner
PNC BANK
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Advised senior retail banking executives across the USA Great Lakes Region on workforce strategy and leadership effectiveness to enhance talent management and drive organizational change.
- Led transformation and established governance processes across employee relations, performance, compensation, inclusion, and international workforce compliance supporting North American and European expansion.
- Partnered with senior leaders on talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
- Guided HR policy interpretation and regulatory compliance across multiple business lines and employee populations.
Global HR Business Partner & Global HR Project Leader
SANDVIK COROMANT
04.2015 - 04.2022
- Led global HR transformation across sales operations function, focusing on organization restructuring and operating-model optimization to enhance alignment with enterprise change frameworks.
- Advanced enterprise talent priorities through coordination of global talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and implementation of Workday job framework across multinational teams.
- Led global recruitment and onboarding support for critical roles across sales operations teams as part of the Operational Excellence program.
- Facilitated change management initiatives during restructuring, site transitions, and process improvements.
- Led compensation & benefits and job framework evaluation actions aligned with internal structures across Global Sales.
HR Generalist & Project Coordinator Consultant
VISKASE COMPANIES INC.
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Led HR consulting and project management in preparation for enterprise compensation, performance management, HRIS implementation, and global organizational alignment to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Managed onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring accurate HR records and policy acknowledgement.
HR Project Coordinator
PNC BANK
01.2009 - 08.2014
- Led HR projects and workforce analytics to support culture transformation and organizational change in large-scale mortgage operations.
- Coordinated HR project timelines, ensuring accurate completion of onboarding, employee changes, and compliance tasks.
- Evaluated effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, resulting in improved overall project coordination.
Retail Financial Services Recruiter
JPMORGAN CHASE
10.2002 - 01.2009
- Managed full-cycle talent acquisition across retail banking, partnering with leaders on critical talent requirements, selection, assessment, and organizational growth.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define talent needs and align candidate profiles.
- Improved sourcing strategies to strengthen pipeline quality and accelerate hiring decisions.
Education
B.A. - Organizational Leadership and Communication
Elmhurst University
ElmhurstProfessional in Human Resources Certificate Program - Human Resources Management
DePaul University
ChicagoSkills
- HR Strategy & Governance
- Change Management
- Transformational Leadership
- Digital HR & Workday
- Executive Advisory
- M&A Integration
- Talent & Succession Planning
- Employee Relations Management
- Employee Engagement
- Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Experience
- Organizational Development
- HR Data Analytics
- Policy integration planning
- Performance Management Systems
- Process Improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Leadership development
- HR Operational Excellence
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management, Senior Certified Professional
Certification
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner, Prosci Change Management Train-the-Trainer, Wenell Applied Project Management
Personal Information
Title: GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Timeline
Global Sales HR Business Partner
SECO TOOLS
05.2025 - Current
HR Operations & People Analytics Expert
SANDVIK MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
11.2024 - 05.2025
Global Strategic HR Projects Manager
SANDVIK MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
07.2023 - 11.2024
Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner
PNC BANK
04.2022 - 07.2023
Global HR Business Partner & Global HR Project Leader
SANDVIK COROMANT
04.2015 - 04.2022
HR Generalist & Project Coordinator Consultant
VISKASE COMPANIES INC.
08.2014 - 04.2015
HR Project Coordinator
PNC BANK
01.2009 - 08.2014
Retail Financial Services Recruiter
JPMORGAN CHASE
10.2002 - 01.2009
Professional in Human Resources Certificate Program - Human Resources Management
DePaul University
B.A. - Organizational Leadership and Communication
Elmhurst University