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Terra Hills

Terra Hills

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Human Resources Business Partner / Leader Consultant with experience driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives. Proven expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to optimize leader effectiveness, employee development, and retention. Strong leadership skills combined with a deep understanding of talent development and engagement. Dedicated to delivering innovative HR solutions that support company growth and enhance employee satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leader Consultant / Regional HR Consultant

Dell Technologies
Hopkinton, MA
02.2017 - 08.2024
  • Strategic Leader Consultant focusing on amplifying and enabling the activation of our People Philosophy and core talent life cycle programs
  • Coach and advise leaders on all people related issues, including employee feedback and coaching, performance management strategies, team dynamics, conflict resolution and workforce reduction
  • Consult with leaders on HR programs, such as performance management, change management, leader development, career development and talent potential strategies
  • Facilitate workshops and training sessions on various organizational development topics, promoting skill development and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within the organization
  • Collaborate with HR teams and leaders to develop and implement employee engagement strategies
  • Create and curate leader toolkits and on demand digital learning solutions focusing on leader development
  • Coach leaders through the 360-feedback process including debrief session to include self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and identify focus areas for improvement.

Global HR Business Partner

EMC
Hopkinton, MA
05.2014 - 02.2017
  • Partner closely with the senior leadership team to drive business goals globally to include performance and talent management, employee relations, and employee engagement
  • Partnered with leaders and legal counsel on delivery of performance improvement plans and other employee relations matters
  • Built strong business relationships with leaders that enabled me to be a trusted advisor and affect change
  • Advised and coached leaders through ongoing organizational changes with a global perspective
  • Drove organizational design needs to include span of control as well as functional and matrix alignment
  • Collaborated with leaders to determine successors for key roles by assessing the current and future needs of the business and existing talent
  • Managed the annual compensation program for business leaders including compensation reviews to assist with out of cycle promotions or to adjust with global market shifts.

Sr. HR Business Partner / Generalist (Power division)

CB&I
Canton, MA
10.2012 - 05.2014
  • Partner closely with the senior leadership team to drive business goals such as performance management, succession planning, talent management, employee relations, and employee retention
  • Mitigated risk to the business by managing complex employee relations issues with collaboration from HR Leadership and Legal as appropriate
  • Educated employees on the leave process and partnered with the Corporate Leaves Team for processing and tracking of employee leaves
  • Effectively and proactively communicated Human Resources policies and procedures within a matrix organization
  • Partnered with Corporate Communications, Corporate Benefits, and other HR Business Partners to create a new comprehensive orientation process that incorporates a positive culture and on-boarding experience for new employees
  • Engaged with business leaders to identify a recruitment strategy for the Nuclear Services Division
  • Partnered with local colleges and engaged engineering students by attending career fairs and promote CB&Is internship program.

HR Business Partner

Mercer
Norwood, MA
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Provided direction, leadership, and strategy on various HR items including attraction, selection, assessment, retention, career development, talent management, compensation, performance management and employee relations
  • Significantly minimized risk to the organization by proactively advising and coaching managers on the progressive discipline process regarding employee relations issues
  • Developed strong relationships with managers and business leaders that led to my ability to influence and persuade a strategic vision incorporating the needs of the business in addition to achieving HR initiatives
  • Organization design focused by coaching leaders on succession planning for key roles, future leaders, by facilitating a formal talent review utilizing capability profiles and competency assessments
  • Improved year-end and mid-year performance review process by creating a timeline, discussion format, and establishing consistent parameters to meet the organizations guidelines and budget
  • Enhanced employee engagement and development by collaborating with managers and other HR Partners in implementing a global employee career site that highlighted behavioral and technical competencies required for various roles within the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Skills

  • Leader Development
  • Org Design / Succession Planning
  • Leader Advisor / Coach
  • Performance Management
  • Talent Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Workforce Planning

Certification

360 feedback coach

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeFull TimeContract Work

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Software

Workday

Microsoft Suite

Timeline

Leader Consultant / Regional HR Consultant

Dell Technologies
02.2017 - 08.2024

Global HR Business Partner

EMC
05.2014 - 02.2017

Sr. HR Business Partner / Generalist (Power division)

CB&I
10.2012 - 05.2014

HR Business Partner

Mercer
01.2008 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Lesley University
Terra Hills