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Managing Director

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Top Human Resources Leader with a diverse background including experience in a variety of Talent disciplines including HR Delivery, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Workforce Planning, Compliance, Organizational Development, and Talent Management. Well versed in financial management and process improvement, with a strong business acumen and deep knowledge of the professional services industry. In my current role as Managing Director of People & Community, I lead our Colleague Support function, overseeing Total Rewards and HRIS, for Grant Thornton LLP, the US member firm of Grant Thornton International. I also serve as an active participant in a number of national initiatives that require collaboration across business units including IT, Legal, Finance & Accounting, and client facing functions. I have been successful offering strategic insight and proven experience supporting a multiple operating / business unit environment. I currently serve as an Executive Sponsor of our firm's Diverse Abilities and Allies Business Resource Group and am a strong influencer of senior management to drive best an leading edge initiatives to meet strategic business goals. Specialties: financial, budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, HRIS, compensation, benefits, resource management, business operations, mobility, visa and immigration, HR general