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Stefanie Trybula

Phoenixville,PA

Summary

Dedicated and passionate Human Resources executive, proactive in meeting company challenges head-on with a creative and innovative approach. Brings 15+ years of progressive HR experience and an empowering leadership style. Adept at balancing business goals with employee needs in a fast-paced environment. Expertise includes legal compliance, benefits administration, and M&A due diligence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

QualTek
03.2014 - Current
  • Lead a team of 25 HR professionals responsible for all aspects of human resources management for 2,000 U.S. employees, including benefits and payroll administration, talent acquisition, employee relations, HR operations, performance management, and corporate training.
  • Planned the HR strategy, conducted due diligence, and completed the integration of 12 newly acquired companies since 2017.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable employment laws in 40+ states across the U.S.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team, providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions and initiatives.
  • Develop and implement HR policies that align with the company's goals and culture; oversee annual employee handbook and state-specific addenda updates.
  • Partner with outside counsel to plan the litigation strategy for employment related claims, prepare responses, and mitigate future legal risk for the company.
  • Manage the company's annual health and welfare benefit plan renewal process.
  • Continuously evaluate and evolve the company's compensation and benefits strategies to ensure offerings are competitive with market trends.
  • Develop and manage the HR budget, including forecasting expenses and cost control.
  • Oversee the implementation of all HR technology solutions with a constant focus on process improvement and streamlining operations.
  • Led the HR team through the company's transition from private to public, established compliance with applicable SOX requirements, and implemented employee stock option and stock purchase plans.

Vice President of Human Resources

QualTek
05.2019 - 08.2021

Director of Human Resources

QualTek
03.2014 - 04.2019

Human Resources Manager

UniTek Global Services
08.2010 - 02.2014
  • Served as a strategic partner and collaborated with operational leaders to implement effective HR programs and policies.
  • Advised and coached managers on a wide range of HR related matters and talent management initiatives.
  • Managed employee relations issues, including conducting workplace investigations, resolving conflicts, and addressing employee concerns.
  • Configured, tested, and implemented a new performance review platform.

Human Resources Senior Specialist

Merrill Lynch
05.2006 - 12.2009
  • Streamlined HR processes and employee communications, which immediately improved departmental efficiencies.
  • Partnered with IT to build, test, and implement an internal HR platform that was accessible to 55,000+ employees.
  • Recipient of the HR leadership award in 2007.
  • Promoted into a supervisory role in 2008, responsible for the shared oversight of 36 HR team members.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA
05.2006

Skills

  • HR Compliance & Legal Knowledge
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Business Acumen
  • Communication
  • Talent Management
  • Employee Relations
  • HR Technology & Project Management
  • Change Management

Affiliations

  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health
  • Human Capital Institute

References

Available upon request 

Timeline

Vice President of Human Resources

QualTek
05.2019 - 08.2021

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

QualTek
03.2014 - Current

Director of Human Resources

QualTek
03.2014 - 04.2019

Human Resources Manager

UniTek Global Services
08.2010 - 02.2014

Human Resources Senior Specialist

Merrill Lynch
05.2006 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Stefanie Trybula