Robyn Kilrain
Pasadena,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record in driving change and fostering organizational growth. Successfully led reorganizations and integrated major systems, contributing to significant company milestones. Adept at communication and strategic HR support, enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of People & Administration
Nu Look Home Design Investment LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Currently serving as sole executive leader overseeing day to day operations of HR, Production and Customer Service functions for a $15M home remodeling company.
- Oversee payroll, benefits administration, recruiting and all employee relations.
- Implemented annual review process, new HRIS system and VOIP phone system.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Head of People
Leap, LLC
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Executive leader who oversees the organization's HR function, talent acquisition, payroll, operations, and total rewards.
- Helped the company scale to $20M in 3 years through talent acquisition, communication, and change management strategies.
- Led Leap through Series A and acquisition, retaining all acquired employees from the acquired company.
- Created a management training and development program to help new leaders grow their skills and knowledge.
- Provides guidance and direction for leadership in key areas such as compensation, benefits, performance, and issue resolution
- Identified and acted on key performance indicators to assess employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Manager, Organization Effectiveness
Northrop Grumman
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Guide business leaders and HR on organizational transformations, realignments, and change efforts
- Lead change management for the sector on large scale systems implementation and programs
Manager, Change Management
Under Armour HQ
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for developing leadership and teammate capability to implement and sustain change
- Design and implement change strategy for operating model and enterprise-wide programs at Under Armour
- Design and implement communications strategy for leaders
- Perform full lifecycle change assessments and analysis, pre, post and during implementation
- Develop and lead leadership training for Leading Effective Change
Director, Change Management
Pearson
07.2015 - 04.2019
- Create strategic plans for change, communications, and training for integrated solution programs
- Integrating employees to corporate HR, Finance & Operations systems
- Integrating proprietary learning platform to serve our schools and students
Director, Organizational Effectiveness
Pearson
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Serve as a strategic business partner to the organization’s Executive Team and General Manager/CEO of the Pearson Online & Blended Learning
- Oversee 7 staff in Corporate Communications, Change Management, Executive Support staff
- Led reorganization efforts impacting 50% of employees
- Served as Project Lead for: Consolidation of corporate offices, Change Ambassador Program, Systems Implementation of 3,000+ from Microsoft to Google
HR & Talent Manager
Jellyfish
Baltimore, USA
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Company Overview: Baltimore, Maryland
- Lead HR in US Headquarters directly supporting EVP, Managing Director for US Agency
- Develop and Implement US Process and Procedure for 60+ Employees
- Lead all recruitment for US Agency - Projected 100%+ growth in 2015
- Participate in Visa Process
- Train Employees & Leadership – Management Training, EEOC, Sexual Harassment
- Baltimore, Maryland
HR Manager - Contract
Webmechanix
04.2013 - 10.2014
Senior Manager, Human Resources - Global Products and Services Division
Laureate Education
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provide strategic HR support to remote and local workforce of over 2500 employees in various business units across the world
Regional Human Resources Manager – Tempe, Arizona
Laureate Education
Tempe, USA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Oversaw HR for Santa Fe University of Art & Design
- Supported 82 staff and 60 part-time instructors
- Opened San Antonio location -HR hiring, and onboarding of employees
National Corporate Recruiter
Laureate Education
Baltimore, USA
03.2007 - 01.2009
Corporate Recruiter, Contractual
T. Rowe Price
Baltimore, USA
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Baltimore, Maryland
- Baltimore, Maryland
Recruiter/Account Manager
Profiles, LLC
Baltimore, USA
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Baltimore, Maryland
- Baltimore, Maryland
Education
BA - Visual Communications
Towson University
01-2001
Skills
- Strategic HR Management
- Change Management
- Talent Acquisition & Development
- HRIS Expertise (Paycom, ADP, UltiPro)
- Employee Engagement Strategies
Training
- Graystone Leadership Certified, 2023
- SHRM member, 2015
- Crisis Communications Training NAMI, 2017
- Miles & Stockbridge: Employment Law Training, 2011-2014
- Maryland Business Roundtable: Speaker, Towson University, 2015
Certification
- PROSCI
- Graystone Leadership
- Crisis Management
Timeline
Head of People & Administration
Nu Look Home Design Investment LLC
01.2024 - Current
Head of People
Leap, LLC
05.2021 - 12.2023
Manager, Organization Effectiveness
Northrop Grumman
03.2020 - 05.2021
Manager, Change Management
Under Armour HQ
04.2019 - 03.2020
Director, Organizational Effectiveness
Pearson
04.2017 - 10.2018
Director, Change Management
Pearson
07.2015 - 04.2019
HR & Talent Manager
Jellyfish
10.2014 - 07.2015
HR Manager - Contract
Webmechanix
04.2013 - 10.2014
Senior Manager, Human Resources - Global Products and Services Division
Laureate Education
01.2011 - 01.2013
Regional Human Resources Manager – Tempe, Arizona
Laureate Education
01.2009 - 01.2011
National Corporate Recruiter
Laureate Education
03.2007 - 01.2009
Corporate Recruiter, Contractual
T. Rowe Price
01.2006 - 12.2006
Recruiter/Account Manager
Profiles, LLC
01.2004 - 12.2006
- PROSCI
- Graystone Leadership
- Crisis Management
BA - Visual Communications
Towson University
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