Todd Fereday
Salt Lake City
Summary
Results-driven senior level management professional bringing over 20 years of experience in people, operations and project management roles with a record of successfully executing and supporting critical initiatives to drive cost efficiencies, and positioning companies for growth and organizational development. Known for being a catalyst for change, problem solver, and coach for functional groups and senior management. Persuasive communicator and decisive team manager. Demonstrated strong business acumen with in-depth knowledge and experience building and managing best in class teams and companywide initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager. People & Culture
DonorConnect
09.2024 - Current
- Managed team of 4 HR Professionals
- Conducted companywide performance evaluations to identify areas for employee growth.
- Managed budgets for various departmental initiatives.
- Streamlined communication processes to foster transparency among departments.
- Successfully lead companywide employee engagement survey resulting in a significant increase in participation from a 53% in 2023 to 85% in 2024.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts to attract top talent.
- Revamped and launched new employee orientation program
Temp Director of Human Resources Admin/HRIS Implementation Lead
NUVIA
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Successfully led the implementation of a new UKG HRIS system
- Hired and trained new HR/(PX) People Experience team for the organization
- Structured new compensation and benefits programs according to market conditions and budget demands
- Developed and directed new onboarding/hiring processes, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks, and employee engagement practices
Director of Human Resources
AVALON HEALTH CARE
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: (Company sold)
- Structured new compensation and benefits programs according to market conditions and budget demands
- Achieved a 20% increase in employee retention and a 31% improvement in overall job satisfaction by structuring and implementing comprehensive employee recognition and engagement programs
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for employees and leadership teams
- Coordinated and worked with senior management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability
- Led the implementation of a new HRIS system
- Designed new leadership and employee development programs
- Directed each phase of the hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks, and onboarding
- (Company sold)
Director of Human Resources
RC WILLEY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed HR department with 14 HR professionals that included talent acquisition, talent development and HR analytics
- Led implementation of new HR technology that would transform the organizations HR, payroll, recruiting, training and benefit processes and capabilities
- Revamped all companywide HR initiatives to address today's business challenges of hiring and paying competitively in a tough market
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency
- Built and implemented companywide retitling, position leveling and compensation programs
- Created and lead strategic recruitment plan managing all processes; identity, source and hire top industry talent in a very competitive retail environment
Managing Director of Human Resources
BRIDGE INVESTMENT GROUP
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Built HR department and directed a team of 23 HR professionals
- Led company mission and values rewrite, company website and social media revamp initiatives
- Hiring and retaining a diverse culture, succession planning, business continuity, strengthening attaining revenue goals, controlling expenses, satisfying vertical leadership/customers, and attracting/retaining talent while achieving business and profitability objectives
- Implemented companywide retitling, position leveling, and compensation restructuring program
- Implemented new software programs including but not limited to Paylocity, Paycom (HRIS/Payroll), PayScale (compensation management), iCIMS (ATS, recruiting and applicant tracking) and SABA LMS (employee engagement surveys, company required training, employee performance management and succession planning)
- Created and led a strategic recruitment plan managing all processes that included: requisition postings, value proposition improvements, candidate sourcing, and interview processes
- Increase time to hire by 50%
Senior Human Resources Consultant
MARKETSTAR
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Supported and consulted on all HR related policies, processes and employee relations for, Sony, HP, and Google
- Coordinated and resolved employee grievances and disputes in a timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards
- Helped department leaders devise ways to fairly assess employee performance and develop improvement plans
- Coached and trained managers on compensation practices, including base pay and equity, performance review processes, performance rating processes, and promotions
HR Director
UT, ALL RESORT GROUP
02.2000 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: (Hotel, Transportation and Tourism Hospitality Industry)
- (Hotel, Transportation and Tourism Hospitality Industry)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management & Business
UT VALLEY STATE COLLEGE
01.1992
Skills
- Comprehensive Project Management & Execution
- Employee Recognition Strategies
- Strategic Team Management
- Proficient Team Mediation
- Collaborative Decision-Making
- Workplace Relationship Management
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Organizational Change Management
- Effective Communication Skills
- Organizational Culture Leadership
- Change Strategy Development
- Organizational Talent Growth
- Workforce Succession Strategies
- Cross-Departmental Efficiency Enhancements
- Companywide Benefits Administration
- Federal and State Laws
- Civil Litigation Expertise
- Financial Budgeting
- Compensation Analysis, Benchmarking, Job Leveling
- Operational Efficiency Oversight
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Business administration
Certification
- HBDI
- Crucial Conversations
Timeline
Manager. People & Culture
DonorConnect
09.2024 - Current
Temp Director of Human Resources Admin/HRIS Implementation Lead
NUVIA
11.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Human Resources
AVALON HEALTH CARE
01.2022 - 01.2023
Director of Human Resources
RC WILLEY
01.2021 - 01.2022
Managing Director of Human Resources
BRIDGE INVESTMENT GROUP
01.2015 - 01.2020
Senior Human Resources Consultant
MARKETSTAR
01.2013 - 01.2015
HR Director
UT, ALL RESORT GROUP
02.2000 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management & Business
UT VALLEY STATE COLLEGE
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