MARIA WARNER
Summary
Results-oriented human resources professional with a demonstrated ability to design comprehensive learning and development plans that align with organizational strategy. Known for being highly collaborative, engaging and effective at meeting the human resources needs of managers and their staff. Strong ability to develop relationships and influence stakeholders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Mintz, LLP
08.2021 - Current
- Managed the implementation of LinkedIn Learning training platform and curate content as needed to meet training and development goals and enhance employee engagement.
- Develop training programs for professional staff that align with the firm's strategic initiatives.
- Manage the annual professional staff evaluations process.
- Collaborate with managers to address employee performance issues.
- Conduct workplace investigations as needed.
- Prepare budget for recruiting and employee relations functions; project bonus spend for professional staff.
Head of HR Business Partnership
Analysis Group, Inc.
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported the VP of Learning, Development & Performance and guided the HR Business Partner team to resolve complex employee relations issues in the U.S., Europe and China
- Collaborated with the Global Benefits Manager, the Immigration and Mobility Manager and the Learning and Development Team to support employee initiatives.
Director of Human Resources
Nutter McClennen & Fish, LLP
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Introduced training program for new managers
- Implemented and Chaired engagement and inclusion committees at the firm, including NutterCares (community volunteer program) and NutterWell (well-being program)
- Led performance management, employee relations, and staff recruiting functions
- Provided organization design solutions: restructured and redesigned several administrative support departments, including Marketing, Business Development, Operations and IT
- Managed and developed team of three
- Managed HR operations, including developing and managing an annual budget.
Sr. Manager, Global Consulting Support Services Talent Management
Bain & Company, LLC
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Trained and educated managers on handling performance issues and drafting effective employee reviews
- Acted as Senior HR Business Partner to provide human resources support to leaders and line managers across Global Marketing, Legal, and Global Talent Management
- Counseled managers on complex employee relations issues
- Guided more junior HR staff through the management and resolution of employee relations issues
- Collaborated with the recruiting lead to shape the talent acquisition process; recruit as needed
- Flexed across department responsibilities to provide clients with the best possible service.
Employee Relations Director/Sr. HR Business Partner
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Boston, MA
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Acted as a Senior HR Business Partner to provide people-management support to senior leadership and line managers across the firm; conducted management training sessions for line managers
- Worked to ensure consistent and seamless delivery of HR services across the firm through a team of HR Managers and HR Generalists
- Counseled senior managers and line leaders to effect change, restructure as necessary and resolve employee relations issues - at all levels
- Collaborated with labor counsel, HR team and internal clients to implement effective policies/procedures
- Prepared and submitted operating budget recommendations for the Employee Relations team.
HR Manager/HR Business Partner
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
06.2001 - 01.2012
- Introduced the HR Business Partner model at WilmerHale, moving our group from a reactive personnel support team to a more proactive, strategic team
- Acted as HR Business Partner for the firm's department leaders, including our Chief Financial Officer and our Chief Information Officer, by assisting in the management of various human resources functions, such as employee relations and recruitment, organizational structure and changes, performance management, employee development and succession planning
- Led the staffing efforts for the opening of WilmerHale's Business Services Center in Dayton, OH
- Coordinated a recruitment campaign, including a fast-paced over-the-weekend job fair in Dayton, to fill 170 jobs across all disciplines and levels
- Acted in a lead capacity in the integration of the HR function, processes and procedures, through the 2004 merger of Hale and Dorr LLP and Wilmer Cutler & Pickering LLP
- Developed staff recognition programs to reward and motivate top talent – both on the spot and annually
- Collaborated with other HR Managers to ensure consistent/seamless delivery of HR services firm-wide
- Managed and developed HR Generalists and HR Coordinators.
Education
B.S. with Honors - Economics
Union College
Schenectady, NYContinuing Education
The Flourishing Center, New York, NYContinuing Education
Northeastern University, Boston, MASkills
- Designing comprehensive learning and development programs
- Relationship building and stakeholder influence
- Employee relations issue resolution
- Performance management
- Organization design solutions
- Budget management
- Talent acquisition
- Change management
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Operating budget recommendations
- Recruitment coordination
- Merger integration
- Staff recognition program development
- HR services delivery management
- Team management and development
Affiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Human Resource Leadership Forum (HRLF)
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Mintz, LLP
08.2021 - Current
Head of HR Business Partnership
Analysis Group, Inc.
09.2020 - 07.2021
Director of Human Resources
Nutter McClennen & Fish, LLP
05.2017 - 08.2020
Sr. Manager, Global Consulting Support Services Talent Management
Bain & Company, LLC
08.2015 - 05.2017
Employee Relations Director/Sr. HR Business Partner
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
01.2012 - 07.2015
HR Manager/HR Business Partner
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
06.2001 - 01.2012
B.S. with Honors - Economics
Union College
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
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