TIMOTHY G. FERRIE
Erdenheim
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a robust background in spearheading talent acquisition initiatives and streamlining HR operations across diverse sectors. Expertise in leveraging AI and data analytics to enhance recruitment strategies, elevate employee engagement, and align talent management with strategic business objectives. Proven track record of leading global teams and driving successful change management efforts while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and performance excellence. Committed to creating innovative HR solutions that empower organizations to thrive in a competitive landscape.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Business Partner
Cigna Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
- Strategic HR partner for Core Solutions, Behavioral/Stop Loss, Pharmacy, and Clinical segments; expanded support to SVP leaders.
- Led retention efforts resulting in four promotions, strengthening leadership pipeline.
- Delivered two talent reviews in four months, driving succession planning and organizational clarity.
- Advised SVP leaders through major transitions, ensuring business continuity.
- Piloted Atlas for enhanced talent insights and explored predictive analytics opportunities.
- Built cross-functional partnerships across COEs, Evernorth, and Cigna International.
- Supported CSNO in strengthening Sales and Networks collaboration, leveraging broking expertise.
- Managed sensitive ER cases involving senior leaders, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.
North American Leader of Talent Acquisition
Willis Towers Watson (WTW)
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed a large team of 50 recruiters during the Great Resignation, maintaining 100% retention and enhancing recruitment outcomes despite market challenges.
- Executive stakeholders included North American Head of Multichannel Sales, Head of Broking, and Head of Careers & Rewards.
- Functioned as the Global Talent Business Partner to the Health, Wealth, and Careers Business Unit, providing strategic support on succession planning, and identifying high performers, and high potentials globally.
- United and revamped a fractured internship program and provided support on the creating of an early careers engagement program.
- Saved $1.5 million in executive search fees by managing a personal workbook of executive requisitions including the placement of three North American Lines of Business leaders.
- Worked with HR Business Partners to develop and retain high potential through the “Accelerate Program.”
- Revamped vendor management, ensuring top-tier services.
- Onboarded the Kelly Discover MSP to enhance successful neurodiverse hiring.
Vice President HR
AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, LLC
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed the executive relationships at the Board and C-Suite providing strategic HR guidance and governance support.
- Transformed the global talent acquisition function by introducing AI and data-driven recruitment strategies, leading to a 25% reduction in time-to-hire.
- Managed HR operations across four continents, standardizing processes, and ensuring compliance with global regulations.
- Served as the HR Business Partner to the executive suite and board, providing advice on local state laws that impacted the business operations, organizational design, and talent management solutions.
- Engineered rapid growth, scaling the workforce from 7 to 1,200 FTEs in one year, supporting critical COVID-19 response projects.
- Spearheaded high-volume hiring initiatives using data-driven strategies to meet urgent staffing needs in healthcare settings.
Vice President of Executive Search
Juno Search Partners (COVID Impacted)
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Led executive-level recruitment department just prior to pandemic.
- Successfully placed 3 key leadership roles contributing to organizational growth in Industrial, Casino, and Finance in three months.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
Director of Staffing
RGP, Inc.
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed multiple client projects, integrating AI-driven analytics to improve talent placement and reduce time-to-fill for senior roles.
- Negotiated service agreements that generated $10M+ in annual revenue by demonstrating the impact of AI in recruitment.
HR Manager
The Hackett Group
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Standardized HR advisory practices using AI and automation, improving recruitment accuracy and efficiency for global clients.
- Played a key role in growing the advisory pipeline by integrating advanced technology into recruitment processes.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for over 40 client companies.
Senior Manager
Korn Ferry International
04.2014 - 10.2017
- Led compensation, Employee Engagement, Talent Assessment engagements with clients while supporting RPO and Exec Search opportunities.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
Account Executive
SEI
08.2011 - 04.2014
Client Administrator
Vanguard
10.2006 - 08.2011
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance & International Business
Villanova University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Duquesne University
Certificate - AI Strategy
Cornell University
Skills
- AI-Driven Recruitment Strategies
- Global Talent Acquisition
- HR Operations & Compliance
- Change Management
- Data Analytics & Process Improvement
- Leadership & Team Development
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Indeed
- Monster
- Salesforce
- JazzHR
- Phenom
- ADP
- Workday
- SmartSheets
- HRIS Systems
- Excel
- Oracle Cloud
- Tableau
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Project Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Hiring and Retention
Affiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Member
- Philadelphia Society of People and Strategy, Membership & Sponsorship Committees
- Saint Andrew's Society of Philadelphia, Member
- Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, Member
Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner
Cigna Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
North American Leader of Talent Acquisition
Willis Towers Watson (WTW)
04.2022 - 09.2024
Vice President HR
AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, LLC
03.2020 - 04.2022
Vice President of Executive Search
Juno Search Partners (COVID Impacted)
01.2020 - 03.2020
Director of Staffing
RGP, Inc.
01.2019 - 11.2019
HR Manager
The Hackett Group
10.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Manager
Korn Ferry International
04.2014 - 10.2017
Account Executive
SEI
08.2011 - 04.2014
Client Administrator
Vanguard
10.2006 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
Duquesne University
Certificate - AI Strategy
Cornell University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance & International Business
Villanova University
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-ferrie-9472296/
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TIMOTHY G. FERRIETIMOTHY G. FERRIE
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