Melanie Maddock

Forward-thinking HR professional with experience leading human resources operations and organizational planning. Well-versed in talent acquisition, compliance, performance management, benefits management, compensation, and training and development programs. Seasoned expert at protecting company interests and building successful company cultures to drive talent accountability and retention.

• Bishop-McCann LLC, Kansas City, MO
• Guardian News & Media, New York, NY
• ?What If! Innovation (now Accenture), New York, NY

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• 01/01/14, present, Bishop-McCann LLC, Kansas City, MO, Vice President, Talent & Culture, As a key member of the executive leadership team, develop, revise and execute a vision-aligned HR strategy for the organization, Lead change management initiatives (succession planning, internal communication, performance management, organizational restructuring), Coach executive team and department heads on leadership, communication and employee relations matters, Collaborate with other department heads and executive leaders on cross-departmental programs (finance, technology, program operations, sales, and marketing), Responsible for employment experience communication and branding, Present companywide at live and virtual company events (annual staff retreats, monthly town halls), Facilitate company acquisitions as a member of the M&A team, Manage external vendors (payroll, reporting, unemployment, HRIS/technology, recognition, and compensation analysis), Train associates in crucial conversations and DiSC, Oversee HR department performance against measurables, including talent acquisition, employee onboarding, benefits and wellness, compensation, employee relations, performance reviews, employee surveys, coaching and development, diversity and inclusion, organizational structure, technology, compliance and other cultural initiatives
• 01/01/12, 01/01/14, Guardian News & Media, New York, NY, Human Resources Manager, Developed a US-based HR practice within GNM UK-headquartered business, In a generalist capacity, led all aspects of human resources while partnering with UK counterparts on talent acquisition, employee onboarding, benefits, compensation, employee relations
• 01/01/06, 01/01/12, ?What If! Innovation (now Accenture), New York, NY, People Person (USA), Developed a US-based HR practice within ?What If!s UK-headquartered business to grow the company brand and build high-performing teams, In a generalist capacity I led all aspects of human resources while aligning with UK counterparts on talent acquisition, HR technology, onboarding, total rewards, employee relations, Grew a creative and efficient people team as the US startup grew from 12 to 100+ people

A strategic human resources leader with 20+ years in the innovation, experiential marketing, tech, publishing, and media industries. With a passion for helping people and companies, collaboration, learning, creativity, and innovation, I work alongside leaders to build thriving organizations.

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