Mary Prior

• Assist companies in technology, professional services, and D2C with projects, including HRIS implementation, policy development, strategic planning, organizational design, compensation policies, and compliance audits.

Position Overview: Head of HR, Talent, and Engagement for a D2C business in the optical space.

• Spearheaded HR strategy and operations, scaling the company from 75 to 500+ employees in 4+ years.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive talent acquisition framework, reducing time-to-hire by 35%, and increasing employee tenure by 1.5 years on average.
• Introduced a performance management and rewards system that created a more engaged and performance-focused employee base.
• Led a compensation strategy overhaul, aligning pay structures with market standards, and increasing employee satisfaction scores by 15%.
• Directed organizational development programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and innovation.

Position Overview: Head of HR and Talent for a technology company in the renewable energy space.

• Implemented HR platforms, including ATS and HRIS systems, to streamline HR operations and eliminate administrative bottlenecks.
• Initiated an employee-led culture and communication team to improve communication, job satisfaction, and recognition.
• Developed and launched leadership development programs, enhancing management capabilities, and succession planning.

Position Overview: Lead HR Operations for a rapidly growing technology company in the mobile gaming space.

• Responsible for building out the HR department's capacity, and developing systems to support future growth.
• Quickly gained the confidence of the existing HR team, established goals, and focused on delivering outstanding HR service and results.
• Identified challenges with the current HR processes, recommended systems, and technology to improve communication, reduce errors, and increase efficiency.
• The implemented HRIS and intranet give managers and employees easy access to common questions and policy guidelines.
• Reworked the new hire orientation program to assimilate new hires into the culture.

Position Overview: Head of HR and Talent for a professional services company in the environmental certification space.

• Managed all aspects of HR and talent acquisition.
• Created and administered performance appraisal systems, which helped identify employees for promotion and/or performance issues.
• Assisted in developing compensation strategies that balanced cost while remaining competitive for new talent.
• Facilitated organizational development initiatives, contributing to a more dynamic, and adaptive company culture.
• Played a key role in implementing HR software solutions, improving data management, and reporting capabilities.

Position Overview: Head of Human Resources for a rapidly growing tech start-up in the online marketing space.

• Responsible for establishing, managing, and growing the HR function.
• Implemented policies and practices that were scalable and effective in a highly dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Managed all aspects of recruiting and human resources during a period of growth (approximately 45 to over 650 employees).
• Facilitated employee onboarding processes to enhance new hire integration.
• Developed a 'pay for performance' incentive plan to tie compensation to business objectives.