Pauline J. Boyle
Marlborough,MA
Summary
Global human resources leader with deep experience in talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and workforce planning. Brings a strong track record in leadership development, succession planning, and large-scale change programs, with a focus on consistent HR practices, engagement, and business alignment across international teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Head of Human Resources
FoundryCo, Inc. (formerly a division of International Data Group, Inc.)
03.2025 - Current
- Lead the global HR strategy for a workforce spanning 13 countries, ensuring alignment with business objectives and organizational priorities.
- Led post-acquisition integration initiatives, aligning organizational structures, talent strategies, culture, and people processes to accelerate value realization and support business growth objectives.
- Drive large-scale organizational change and transformation programs, collaborating across functions to ensure successful implementation and stakeholder alignment.
- Led talent management initiatives, enhancing leadership development, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and organizational design.
- Fostered leadership alignment and engagement through effective communication and manager enablement, supporting high-performance culture.
- Partner with business leaders to develop and execute workforce and organizational planning strategies that enhance effectiveness and support business outcomes.
- Provide leadership and direction, driving people initiatives that support growth, performance, and employee engagement.
- Serve as the senior escalation point for complex employee relations matters, investigations, and ethics concerns, partnering closely with Legal partners to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
- Championed process improvement initiatives that increased HR operational efficiency, strengthened communication, and enhanced employee experience.
Head of Human Resources, US Foundry & IDG Corporate Groups
International Data Group
Needham, MA
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Directed HR operations for U.S. business to ensure compliance and align HR strategy with organizational goals.
- Managed HR team to deliver comprehensive HR services, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, engagement initiatives, and compensation planning.
- Led global HR strategy for technology media workforce
- Advised senior leaders on employee relations and organizational planning
- Directed talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention programs
Senior HR Business Partner
International Data Group
Needham, MA
12.2017 - 09.2022
- Partnered with business leaders to align people strategy with organizational goals at global data teams.
- Collaborated with leadership to implement HR strategies across multiple departments, enhancing alignment with business goals
- Led initiatives in onboarding and talent development, streamlining organizational restructuring to improve employee integration
- Guided workforce planning, staffing needs, and org design for changing business priorities.
- Advised managers on employee relations, performance management, and coaching across publishing and technology groups.
Regional Talent Director, Northeast Region
American Cancer Society
Framingham, MA
04.2017 - 12.2017
Talent Services Partner
American Cancer Society
Framingham, MA
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with Northeast Region leaders to implement programs aligned with regional business objectives.
- Coordinated donor outreach and stewardship for American Cancer Society fundraising campaigns.
- Cultivated community partnerships supporting American Cancer Society mission and cancer advocacy efforts.
- Built relationships with corporate sponsors, volunteers, and community leaders across local markets.
Human Resources Business Partner
Coca-Cola Refreshments
Needham, MA
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Delivered consultative HR support across New England Division, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- Advised managers on employee relations, coaching, and performance management actions.
- Partnered with bottling operations leaders on workforce planning and staffing needs.
- Guided investigations for conduct, attendance, and policy concerns across distribution teams.
Human Resources Manager
International Data Group
Framingham, MA
10.2011 - 08.2013
Senior Human Resources Generalist
International Data Group
Framingham, MA
01.2008 - 10.2011
Human Resources Generalist
International Data Group
Framingham, MA
11.2006 - 01.2008
Benefits Analyst
International Data Group
Framingham, MA
09.1999 - 11.2006
Education
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Northeastern University
BostonSkills
- Global HR strategy
- Workforce planning
- Talent management
- Organizational design
- Merger integration
- Employee relations
Timeline
Global Head of Human Resources
FoundryCo, Inc. (formerly a division of International Data Group, Inc.)
03.2025 - Current
Head of Human Resources, US Foundry & IDG Corporate Groups
International Data Group
09.2022 - 03.2025
Senior HR Business Partner
International Data Group
12.2017 - 09.2022
Regional Talent Director, Northeast Region
American Cancer Society
04.2017 - 12.2017
Talent Services Partner
American Cancer Society
08.2015 - 03.2017
Human Resources Business Partner
Coca-Cola Refreshments
08.2013 - 08.2015
Human Resources Manager
International Data Group
10.2011 - 08.2013
Senior Human Resources Generalist
International Data Group
01.2008 - 10.2011
Human Resources Generalist
International Data Group
11.2006 - 01.2008
Benefits Analyst
International Data Group
09.1999 - 11.2006
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Northeastern University