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Salem Wirth

Summary

Top-notch VP of HR with over 10 years of experience leading and scaling people functions. Passionate about driving organizational success and providing remarkable employee experiences through people-centered initiatives, radical transparency and best practices. Proven track record of attracting, developing and retaining top talent, as well as creating and implementing effective training programs, policies and procedures. Eager to embrace challenges, learn new skills, and collaborate with diverse and passionate teams. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of HR, IT and EHS

Vantem Global (Series B)
12.2023 - Current
  • Spearhead mergers and acquisitions efforts, successfully integrating acquired companies into existing operations without disrupting workflow or productivity.
  • Work closely with C-Suite to scale from Series B to Series C (in process).
  • Site Level HR Managers and IT Support Team.
  • Lead administration of people programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
  • Hire and manage employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Align organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Resolve issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
  • Collaborate closely with various department heads on strategic planning initiatives to ensure alignment between corporate goals.
  • Drive digital transformation efforts within organization by implementing advanced technology solutions that streamlined workflows and improved customer experience.
  • Revise corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving industry regulations, mitigating potential risks.
  • Spearhead mergers and acquisitions efforts, successfully integrating acquired companies into existing operations without disrupting workflow or productivity.
  • Launch successful recruitment campaigns targeting top-tier talent, resulting in improved workforce quality.
  • Develop and implement new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Direct technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.

Head of People

Gipper Media (Series A)
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Launched People Department from ground up with operations in US, Europe and India.
  • Scaled company from seed round to Series A and from $2M to $6M ARR.
  • Oversaw IT, payroll, benefits, compensation, employee relations, strategy & operations
  • Executed implementation of PEO (including HRIS, ATS, benefits, 401k) and Performance Management platforms.
  • Managed all Talent Acquisition Efforts.
  • Created and lead onboarding materials and training programs.
  • Implemented DEIB Initiatives.
  • Coordinated first company wide off-site.

Director, People & Culture

Teamworks (Series E)
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Solely responsible for all global HR and Recruiting for 3 entities - 2 being acquisitions during my employment.
  • Scaled company from Series B to Series C and from 200-300 employees.
  • Owned benefits administration.
  • Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Managed relationship with international PEO for onboarding of new hires and monthly payroll approval process.
  • Coordinate and support performance review processes.
  • Planed and coordinated employee engagement and training opportunities; facilitate learning, development, and training for Teamworks Academy (early career program).
  • Ensured policies, procedures and programs are consistently administered, aligned with organizational goals, and in compliance with professional standards and state and federal regulatory requirements and laws.
  • Owned full-cycle talent acquisition efforts, collaborating closely with hiring managers to develop and implement premium recruiting and hiring practices and processes that emphasize both quality and speed.

US Manager, HR & Talent Acquisition

FormelD
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed people operations across 3 locations with assistance of HR Generalists.
  • Coached and managed Talent Acquisition team across US (10 direct reports).
  • Created internal bonus incentive program.
  • Lead development of strong talent brand.

Manager of National Sales & Talent Acquisition

Masis Professional Group
04.2018 - 09.2020
  • Ran full cycle recruiting desk with successful placement of over 50 candidates.
  • Managed and coached team of 4 in permanent placement division.
  • Developed new business across US through targeted sales and marketing.
  • Generated over $1.8 Million in fees and $275,000 in revenue.
  • Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs by 20-30% by negotiating pricing and fees while ensuring continuation and enhancement of services.

Division Director

Robert Half International
08.2014 - 02.2018
  • Responsible for success of OfficeTeam division by performing Human Resources, Recruiting, Marketing and Sales duties.
  • Responsible for performance coaching and leadership training of 5 direct reports and 100+ temporary employees.
  • Generated $3 Million in revenue.
  • Negotiated client contracts, bill rates and conversion fees with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and both public and private corporations.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Skills

  • Global HR experience - India, South America, Europe & Australia
  • Software Implementation* - ERP, Sales CRM, PEO - HRIS, ATS, 401k and Benefits
  • Payroll Management
  • Benefits Administration
  • Organizational Development
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Compensation Design
  • Succession Planning
  • Retention Strategies
  • HRIS, ERP and CRM Implementation
  • Strategic Planning

Software Experience: BambooHR, Paycom, iCIMS, SAP, Hubspot, Justworks, Carta, Pave, Lattice, 15Five, Navan, Slack, Almanac, Jira, MondayCom, Asana, Buildertrend

Member of SHRM and certified in Predictive Index

Affiliations

  • SHRM

Certification

Predictive Index

Timeline

VP of HR, IT and EHS

Vantem Global (Series B)
12.2023 - Current

Head of People

Gipper Media (Series A)
05.2022 - 12.2023

Director, People & Culture

Teamworks (Series E)
05.2021 - 05.2022

US Manager, HR & Talent Acquisition

FormelD
09.2020 - 05.2021

Manager of National Sales & Talent Acquisition

Masis Professional Group
04.2018 - 09.2020

Division Director

Robert Half International
08.2014 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science -

Mars Hill University

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