Terri Hauenstein Email Address

Human Resources Manager

MGA Entertainment Inc. is an Entertainment company which manufactures lines of proprietary and licensed products including toys and games, dolls, consumer electronics and sporting goods.

Proven HR leader and executive with 15+ years experience, Master's Degree and SPHR, to the world's largest privately held international toy company. Strong experience in all aspects of HR leadership and management, including organizational development, talent and performance management and employee relations, along with legal compliance in global manufacturing, distribution, R&D, eCommerce, engineering, creative support and retail. Advisor and business partner to CEO's, multi-national executives, division presidents, and managing directors as well as front-line employees in b2b and b2c operations. Entrepreneur-like mindset designed, merged and standardized (within legal frame) to unify international personnel operations. Creative, solutions-oriented and can-do attitude with specific focus on the HR business partnership in the multinational manufacturing arena, while maintaining cultural sensitivity. Experienced in government relations associated with economic development for business growth, legislation, training, internship programs, business to community partnerships/community involvement and outreach to promote the employer brand. Specialties: Creative & strong problem solver, advisor/decision-maker to Boards/CEOs/Execs; advanced strategic planning; departmental evaluation & reorg; business partner approach; development/interpretation of employment practices, P&P; insightful coaching for C-class to hourly employees; anticipation of and preparation for outcomes from actions; finding/producing low budget solutions; government/agency/business & employee relationship-building; low-maintenance management with a caring attitude