MICHELLE DENMAN
SF Bay Area,CA
Summary
Organizational Development / Human Capital Planning / Leadership Development / Talent Management / Compensation Planning / Immigration
Accomplished HR strategist and operator with extensive success establishing top-performing global teams for industry leaders and start-ups. Facilitator of large-scale business growth and turnarounds through strategic allocation of human resources, including M&A and IPO preparation. I also possess a rare combination of both strategic planning and hands-on operational skills in multiple HR disciplines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief People Officer
Impact.com
02.2022 - Current
- Led a global team of 35 in 12 countries in delivering strategic and operational human resources solutions
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative talent development programs and initiatives.
- Increased retention rates by developing targeted recruitment strategies and comprehensive onboarding processes.
- Streamlined HR operations for improved efficiency through the implementation of modern technology platforms and tools.
- Fostered a diverse and inclusive work environment, driving cultural change initiatives and promoting open communication.
- Supported organizational growth by designing scalable human resources strategies that aligned with business objectives.
- Improved leadership capabilities across the organization through the development and execution of specialized training programs.
- Developed compensation and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness, optimizing budget allocation for maximum impact.
VP, People & Places
DEEM, Inc
12.2019 - 02.2023
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
- Led crisis response efforts during critical situations, ensuring employee well-being through effective communication strategies.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement using data-driven insights from employee feedback surveys, driving meaningful action plans based on identified areas of concern.
- Leveraged analytics-based tools for informed decision-making in all aspects of human resources management, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Streamlined HR operations for improved efficiency through the implementation of modern technology platforms and tools.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
- Increased retention rates by developing targeted recruitment strategies and comprehensive onboarding processes.
Vice President - People & Culture
MIXPANEL, INC
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Responsible for designing talent strategies to attract, develop and retain world class talent in three countries, including immigration and global deployments, and operationalizing those strategies to drive higher engagement and productivity
- Aligned all aspects of talent programs from recruiting, rewards, learning, executive coaching, and recognition while building out a top performing HR organization that adapted to the needs and growing scale of a global organization
- Managed a budget of $2.4M
- Primary HR Business Partner to executive team.
CPO / SVP - Human Resources
APPSENSE, INC
10.2012 - 05.2016
- Responsible for designing talent strategies to attract, develop, and retain world class talent in 12 countries, and operationalizing those strategies to drive higher engagement, as well as building AppSense's reputation as a great place to work
- Aligned all aspects of talent programs from immigration and global assignments, rewards, learning, executive coaching, and recognition to maintain a culture of engagement and high performance
- Managed all M&A activities for HR function globally
- Primary HR Business Partner to CEO and SVP, Global Sales
Vice President - Human Resources
TREND MICRO INC.
04.2008 - 09.2012
- Orchestrated all aspects of human resources, including talent recruitment, immigration and global talent deployment, talent development, structuring, and management as well as coordination of compensation and rewards programs, global assignments, and employee relations
- Worked collaboratively with corporate leaders to optimize utilization of staff
- Oversaw development and implementation of performance programs, supporting systems / processes, professional development, and succession management
- Function as a member of the North America Executive Site Operating Committee charged with monitoring management operations of 10 corporate facilities
- Played a leading role in the ongoing innovation of management practices aimed at improving productivity, engagement, and retention and of highly skilled knowledge workers.
Vice President - Human Resources, Commercial Group
WASHINGTON MUTUAL
04.2003 - 04.2008
- HR Business Partner to the new President of the Commercial Banking division hired to rebuild and transform the organization
- Provided expert leadership development, team effectiveness programs, change management, and redesign of organizational solutions / services
- Led HR related M&A activities for Commercial Group
- Leader of enterprise-wide project focused on structuring HR Business Partner development program
- Trained and developed top-performing HR leaders and personnel.
Education
Equivalent of B.S. - Social Sciences
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
San JoseSkills
- Talent Management
- Culture Transformation
- HR Analytics
- HR Technology
- Organizational Development
- Workforce Planning
- Internal Communications
- Compensation Strategy
Affiliations
- Chief executive network
- Women in Technology (WITI)
- Society for Human Resources Management
Timeline
Chief People Officer
Impact.com
02.2022 - Current
VP, People & Places
DEEM, Inc
12.2019 - 02.2023
Vice President - People & Culture
MIXPANEL, INC
10.2016 - 09.2018
CPO / SVP - Human Resources
APPSENSE, INC
10.2012 - 05.2016
Vice President - Human Resources
TREND MICRO INC.
04.2008 - 09.2012
Vice President - Human Resources, Commercial Group
WASHINGTON MUTUAL
04.2003 - 04.2008
Equivalent of B.S. - Social Sciences
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
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