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Shannon G. Huver

Tipton

Summary

Strategic and collaborative senior HR leader with global experience driving people strategy, cross-functional alignment, and executive partnership across diverse industries. Proven expertise in leading enterprise-wide initiatives, including post-acquisition integrations, capital expansions, and workforce transformations, while aligning HR strategy with business objectives. Adept at building trusted partnerships with senior leaders to influence decision-making and deliver scalable, employee-centered programs in total rewards, performance, and engagement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Operations Consultant & Franchise Co-Owner

AcuSpray HWA
02.2025 - Current
  • Streamlined daily business operations with an emphasis on HR compliance, organizational efficiency, and alignment with national franchise policies and procedures.
  • Spearheaded advertising and engagement strategies to support brand growth and retention, leveraging both grassroots outreach and strategic marketing initiatives.
  • Oversaw payroll, business planning and marketing for franchise operations.
  • Established strong relationships with local businesses to foster community support and drive traffic to franchise services.
  • Developed comprehensive, well-organized financial records to maintain accuracy and facilitate efficient business management.
  • Collaborated with corporate representatives on sales goals, marketing initiatives, and operational procedures, thus maintaining consistency across the brand network.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase services, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.

Director & Regional Total Rewards Lead, North America

Piramal Pharma Solutions
08.2022 - 04.2025
  • Developed and communicated the North American Total Rewards strategy in partnership with business leaders, aligning regional programs with global priorities and driving alignment in incentive design, planning, and execution.
  • Acted as a strategic HR business partner in the creation and rollout of region-wide policies, successfully unifying disparate practices into a cohesive employee handbook that enhanced consistency and improved the overall employee experience across U.S. locations.
  • Led the design and delivery of holistic, market-aligned Total Rewards strategies—including compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and performance programs—to support business goals and attract and retain top talent.
  • Drove large-scale change leadership by standardizing 401(k) plans across U.S. sites, aligning plan design, vendors, governance structures, and executive decision-making to improve financial wellness and employer brand consistency.
  • Spearheaded the harmonization of 401(k) plans across all US locations by aligning investment menus, unifying advisor partnerships and recordkeepers, implementing a Committee Charter and Investment Policy Statement, and initiating executive discussions on standardizing employer match contributions, budget implications, and implementation timelines.
  • Collaborated with site stakeholders to review, design, and implement annual benefit programs, managed the open enrollment process, and analyzed benefit plan participation, achievement against budget, and continuous monitoring of plan performance and activity.
  • Championed and led the execution of a unified benefits program across all U.S. sites, resulting in over $2 million in cost savings through strategic harmonization.
  • Implemented and supported the Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan, achieving 98% enrollment among eligible participants in North America and guiding successful ESOP exercises ahead of the first vesting expiration.
  • Applied the Aon job architecture framework and Radford salary survey to evaluate roles and align salary ranges with existing internal structure, contributing to the region achieving a 90% fill rate for open roles within targeted turnaround times.

Director, Human Resources

Piramal Pharma Solutions
02.2018 - 07.2022
  • Directed the HR strategy for a $65M+ pharmaceutical manufacturing site, aligning talent planning, engagement initiatives, and operational priorities to drive workforce performance and business success.
  • Designed and implemented the North American HR roadmap, ensuring seamless alignment with global priorities to create a consistent, high-impact employee experience across the organization.
  • Led transformational change efforts to become a 24/7 operation, achieve multiple capital expansion projects exceeding $90M, and increase revenue by 300% within a 5 year timeline by integrating HR strategy and partnership with business readiness and workforce scalability.
  • Built and scaled an end-to-end talent acquisition function, resulting in 75% headcount growth within one year and an 80% improvement in employee retention over two years through targeted hiring and onboarding strategies.
  • Advanced compensation and benefits strategy by driving market benchmarking, equity analysis, and Total Rewards enhancements that supported attraction, retention, and internal mobility.
  • Partnered with site leadership to identify and close cultural and operational gaps, driving targeted interventions that elevated employee engagement, team performance, and business alignment.
  • Revamped and implemented modern people policies to enhance workforce flexibility, strengthen employer branding, and position the plant as a destination for top talent in the region.

Director, Head of People Operations

Magnetic Media Online, Inc.
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Built and led a high-performing global People Operations function across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Slovakia, aligning HR strategy with organizational growth and operational scalability.
  • Designed and managed a streamlined immigration and mobility program, enabling seamless onboarding and long-term support for employer-sponsored talent across multiple regions.
  • Acted as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, performance enablement, employee relations, and organizational development, driving business-aligned people outcomes.
  • Partnered closely with the executive team and Board of Directors on governance initiatives, including executive employment agreements, board appointments, and regulatory compliance documentation.
  • Championed the development and implementation of values-driven people policies, playing a key role in shaping and sustaining a strong, inclusive, and performance-oriented company culture.
  • Led equitable compensation planning processes using Radford data and structured pay frameworks, ensuring internal fairness and external competitiveness through biannual reviews.
  • Oversaw People Operations budgeting, vendor management, benefits strategy, and compliance, while also providing real estate and workplace support for the Ann Arbor hub to enhance employee experience.

Senior Manager, Talent Success

Magnetic Media Online, Inc.
10.2015 - 07.2016
  • Designed and executed a holistic Talent Success strategy focused on enhancing internal mobility, career pathing, and overall employee experience to support long-term engagement and retention.
  • Acted as a strategic People Operations Business Partner, collaborating cross-functionally to drive initiatives that elevated employee growth, satisfaction, and alignment with business goals.
  • Cultivated a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture by aligning talent programs with business needs, resulting in a 45% increase in headcount and a 23% reduction in turnover within the first year.
  • Developed and launched a high-impact onboarding program that streamlined new hire integration and contributed to a 93% satisfaction rating, reinforcing early engagement and connection to company culture.
  • Led the offboarding process with a focus on communication and professionalism, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining a positive employer brand.
  • Managed end-to-end immigration support, including vendor coordination, external counsel communications, and case filings, to ensure timely and compliant sponsorship for global talent.
  • Evaluated HR metrics to identify trends, measure success, and make data-informed decisions about ongoing strategic priorities.
  • Led change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions following a merger and acquisition.
  • Increased employee satisfaction levels with effective communication strategies.
  • Fostered strong relationships between employees and management through open-door policies and regular feedback sessions.
  • Managed sensitive employee relations issues, fostering a positive work environment for all staff members.

Talent Manager

Perficient Digital
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Delivered full-cycle recruitment for Digital Commerce and Experience Design units, specializing in niche technical, creative, and digital roles.
  • Developed and executed strategic sourcing plans to fill hard-to-recruit positions and build a robust, multidisciplinary talent network.
  • Partnered with the Talent Acquisition team to maintain a national talent pipeline aligned with evolving business needs.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements, manage candidate experience, and ensure smooth onboarding.
  • Led offer negotiations to align candidate expectations with organizational goals.
  • Utilized the Taleo ATS to manage candidate communications and track all stages of the recruitment process.
  • Conducted personalized onboarding for new hires, enhancing integration and supporting a positive candidate-to-employee transition.
  • Increased diversity within the organization through targeted recruitment efforts and partnerships with diverse professional groups.

Director of Human Resources

Grand River, Inc (acquire by Perficient Digital)
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and offer negotiation to ensure seamless integration of new hires.
  • Led all HR generalist functions for the Michigan site, including benefits, payroll, compensation, training, and employee engagement.
  • Optimized onboarding processes to set new hires up for success from day one, leading to improved performance metrics over time.
  • Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
  • Built strategic partnerships with local colleges and universities to drive recruitment and brand visibility.
  • Implemented a structured performance management process, including goal setting, evaluations, and corrective actions.
  • Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives, strengthening culture, boosting morale, and enhancing retention.
  • Oversaw the benefits administration lifecycle, including open enrollment, life event changes, and terminations.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and salary structures.
  • Established performance management systems to align individual goals with organizational objectives.

Client Services Supervisor

Citizens Bank
07.2012 - 01.2013

Student Programs Coordinator

Dow Corning
12.2010 - 10.2011

Education

BSBA - Human Resource Management

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
12-2010

Skills

  • Industry Skills: HR Strategy & Workforce Planning; Organizational Design & Development; Change Management & Transformation; Leadership Development & Succession Planning; Employee Engagement & Retention; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI); Compensation & Total Rewards Strategy; Performance Management; Global & Regional HR Partnership; HR Analytics & Reporting; Vendor Management & Relationships; Operational Efficiency; Business Process Improvement; Project Management; Capacity Planning; Facilities Planning
  • Technical Skills & Tools: Taleo; PeopleSoft; Greenhouse; Oracle HCM; ADP WorkforceNow; Aon Joblink; Radford; HireRight; eVerify; SmartSheet; Adobe; Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SharePoint; OneDrive; Google Workspace; Meta Business Suite; LinkedIn; DocuSign

Affiliations

Member | Society of Human Resource Management | December 2010 - Present

Certification

Behavioral Event Interviewing | Aon | 2018

  • Learned to design, conduct, evaluate interviews and probe effectively to make right talent decisions across the employee lifecycle and understand the application of BEI across the organizational talent value chain.


Targeted Selection: Behavioral Event Interviewer | DDI | 2010

  • Mastered BEI concepts, learned to design, conduct and evaluate interviews to make right talent decisions across the employee lifecycle.

Timeline

Operations Consultant & Franchise Co-Owner

AcuSpray HWA
02.2025 - Current

Director & Regional Total Rewards Lead, North America

Piramal Pharma Solutions
08.2022 - 04.2025

Director, Human Resources

Piramal Pharma Solutions
02.2018 - 07.2022

Director, Head of People Operations

Magnetic Media Online, Inc.
08.2016 - 02.2018

Senior Manager, Talent Success

Magnetic Media Online, Inc.
10.2015 - 07.2016

Talent Manager

Perficient Digital
02.2015 - 10.2015

Director of Human Resources

Grand River, Inc (acquire by Perficient Digital)
01.2013 - 02.2015

Client Services Supervisor

Citizens Bank
07.2012 - 01.2013

Student Programs Coordinator

Dow Corning
12.2010 - 10.2011

BSBA - Human Resource Management

Central Michigan University

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