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Director Human Resources

Osprey has the technical know-how and business insight to equip clients to move forward into the era of Big Data. We can show you how to harvest the hidden value of the data you collect in the course of doing business: data generated by your internal systems, as well as data gathered from your customers, from your partners, and from third parties. We can provide you with predictive analytics capabilities that you can use to fine tune your business strategies and make your internal operations more effective. We can enable you to offer your own customers predictive analytics products and services that provide data-driven answers to the business challenges they face.

An accomplished Human Resource professional and manager with a unique spirit, passion and understanding of the human resource discipline and business operations developed through both corporate and entrepreneurial business exposure. Expertise includes but not limited to: labor and employee relations, recruitment/ staffing, organizational development, benefits administration, compensation administration, policy administration, compliance (prevention and remediation), affirmative action, coaching, group facilitation, quality/process improvement, and merger/acquisition support. Strategic thinker with an aptitude for mastering business operations and applying sound solutions that enhance business operations and maximize profitability. Demonstrated ability working effectively at all organizational levels and contributing both independently and strategically as a manager, leader, mentor and change agent in both union and non-union environments. 20+ years of human resources leadership experience for public and privately held companies and industry exposure to technology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, research, chemical and food manufacturing. Experience successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams and multi-site operations.