KIRSTIE BEAN
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Idea generating, fast paced Global HR Leader, goal and success driven. Naturally curious and unceasing in pursuit of working with complex problems. Known for creative thought and an expert in networking in a matrixed working environment. Imaginative ideas and focused on finding a better way every day. Sees the world as a canvas of possibilities beyond which is already present. Long-term visionary with the ability to inspire, lead and communicate that vision to others. Works toward creating an atmosphere that is welcoming, challenging and exhilarating with accountability for results. A natural networker who can build relationships with others quickly. A natural go-getter with great enthusiasm for life
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director - RSD NA & EM (CCG) Sales & Marketing
Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2020 - Current
- Lead a team of Sr HR Managers to provide consistent HR solutions to the RSD sales & marketing employee population (approximately 1000 employees) across the US, Canada and Latin America
- Business partnering with VP, Commercial Operations, 5 Industry Vice Presidents, 4 Regional Vice Presidents and Sr Directors leading the sales function for RSD NA & EM through a collaborative and consultative approach.
- Business partnering with Sr Director, Marketing and Marketing Leadership Team
- Defining and executing plans to address the strategic needs of the function and a key member of the RSD NA & EM Sales Leadership Team and Marketing Team
- Close partnering with CoE partners to drive alignment and consistency in processes balanced with business requirements
- Utilizing data analytics to drive process improvements to ensure achievement of business priorities
- Creative idea generation to attract, hire and retain top talent
- Foster a culture of inclusivity and wellbeing
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Actively involved in the development of Sales Development Program (early talent program to attract top talent)
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
Global HR Director, PPA (CAD), R&D, Service
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Formerly known as Materials & Minerals, Chemical Analysis Division R&D and Service, USA
- The Strategic HR liaison for a global business unit, CAD R&D and Service functions of approximately 1000 employees and responsible for developing HR strategies globally and managing all aspects of Human Resources for a full P&L business
- Lead and manage division wide initiatives and provide functional division HR business partnership, working across a highly matrixed environment, engaging and aligning with business leaders, HR field teams in multiple countries, and HR centers of excellence (COE) to identify gaps and opportunities, and together develop the go-forward winning solutions
- Translate business strategy and objectives into goals and workforce plan in alignment with business imperatives
- Contract with Field Country/Region HR Leaders for generalist and employee relations support
- Facilitates organizational diagnosis and metrics to drive organizational effectiveness through talent and organizational capabilities and culture
- Acts as a catalyst for change; guides and directs organizational design, development and change management solutions
- Develop a solid strategic human resource plan to support and drive the needs of the business; including attracting, developing and retaining top talent
- Identify opportunities for process improvements
- Develops robust talent management plans to attract, retain, develop, and engage talent in critical roles
- Coaches senior leaders on complex leadership and HR issues including development and talent performance and issues which could have the potential to create a competitive advantage for the business.
HR Leader Africa
Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Simplified Operating Model and aligned 5 separate legal entities to Thermo Fisher Scientific global ways of working
- Accountable for design and implementation of harmonized policies across the entities
- Implemented HR shared services/colleague service center and CoE ways of working (Legal, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition) across Africa
- Harmonized terms and conditions, employment contracts and benefits (medical aid across 5 entities within South Africa
- Lead on mergers and acquisitions and provided integration support
- Drove performance through building business capabilities and performance management across Africa
- Facilitated and implemented leadership Development and Executive Coaching
- Created an Africa Leadership Team to drive collaboration across 5 legal entities in Africa and align on strategic initiatives such as BBBEE, diversity and inclusion
- Introduced and responsible for Employment Equity and Skills Development
- Improved employee engagement, collaboration and commercial integration across Africa through change and cultural management
- Key Achievements
- Top Employer Accreditation for 4 legal entities in 2017 and 2018
- Complete policy implementation and roll out across South Africa
- Set up of legal entities in Morocco, Democratic Republic of Congo
- BBBEE certification in 2017 and 2018
- Successful acquisition and integration of Microbiology Production Facility
- Incremental improvement in diversity across all entities
HR Director South & Southern Africa
GlaxoSmithKline
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Responsible and accountable for the delivery of HR services within the business
- Responsible for the diagnosis and deployment of appropriate HR interventions required to deliver the business strategy and improve business performance
- As HR functional expert on a leadership team for South and Southern Africa, contribute to meeting business performance goals through delivery of aligned HR strategy and EVP
- Head of Shared Services for South Africa and SnA (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Malawi) providing services to Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Healthcare and the Scientific Office/Medical
- Approximately 850 employees
- Change Management and Cultural Development (Insight Discovery and Values) Accredited Insights Discovery Practitioner
- Drive Performance through building business capabilities and performance management
- Leadership Development and Executive Coaching
- Succession Planning and Talent Management through 9-box
- Organizational Design and Development
- Reputation and Relationship Management
- Strategic compensation/reward
- Lead Country HR Services (Key KPI’s in place on queries and recruitment)
- Lead transformation of the HR team within SA
- Budget management (R8.9 million HR budget, 2.2 training budget across the entity)
- Diversity and transformation (achieved 5-year plan in 2 years)
- Capability building of the HR team (2 HR Managers, 3 graduates, 5 HR Generalists)
- Stakeholder management at a local and above country level
- Strategic Workforce Planning (Africa 2020)
- Accredited Job+Coach providing coaching to senior executives globally and accredited Practical Coaching in the Workplace facilitator
- Key Achievements:
- I was appointed as an executive board director in 2013 for GSK SA Pty Ltd and GSK Consumer Healthcare Pty Ltd in 2015
- Received gold award in July 2015 for working across boundaries as part of “Project Gemini”, launching of HR Shared Services
- Re-designed recruitment process and reduced recruitment timeline from average of 70 days to KPI of 51 days (below global average 60-90 days), achieved average of 44 days in 2013, 32 days in 2015)
- 2014, 40% of roles filled in line with succession planning
- 70% of leavers were not regrettable as a result of strong succession planning and performance management
- Global recognition for HR Integration Lead across Middle East and Africa including CIS countries during 2014 and 2015 (Joint Venture between Novartis and GSK)
- Incremental improvement in diversity representation
Commercial HR Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Learning and Organisational Development – Shared Services - Pharmaceutical & Consumer, Key Achievements:
- 2013, received silver award for HR excellence in the global HR Excellence Awards in the reputation category for work on the GSK Values
- Designed and implemented the GSK Graduate Program in 2013
- Implemented core leadership curriculum for all line leaders called “The Pivotal Program” which improved coaching and leadership scores in the GSK Global Survey
- Rolled out and delivered practical coaching in the workplace with all leaders
Sales Capability Manager
GlaxoSmithKline, Consumer Healthcare
05.2010 - 03.2012
National Travel Health Vaccines Training Manager
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
03.2008 - 04.2010
Education
Bachelor of Social Science & Humanities - Industrial Sociology, International Politics
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa12.1994
Skills
- Employee Retention
- Workforce Improvements
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Training
- Strategy Development
- Workforce Trends and Analysis
- Executive Coaching
- Diversity & Inclusion
Timeline
HR Director - RSD NA & EM (CCG) Sales & Marketing
Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2020 - Current
Global HR Director, PPA (CAD), R&D, Service
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2018 - 01.2020
HR Leader Africa
Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2016 - 09.2018
HR Director South & Southern Africa
GlaxoSmithKline
03.2013 - 03.2016
Commercial HR Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
04.2012 - 03.2013
Sales Capability Manager
GlaxoSmithKline, Consumer Healthcare
05.2010 - 03.2012
National Travel Health Vaccines Training Manager
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
03.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Social Science & Humanities - Industrial Sociology, International Politics
University of Cape Town
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