Anthony Dodson
Director Human Resources, North America @Norsk Hydro
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WORK HISTORY
Director Human Resources, North America @Norsk Hydro
Rosemont, IL, US
Senior-level HR leader with a broad business focus and ability to prioritize, develop and execute multiple initiatives that support the business strategy for the world’s largest integrated aluminum company with 22 manufacturing locations throughout NA. Expertise partnering with senior leaders to drive the HR agenda ensuring that it positively impacts performance, productivity and profitability. Responsible for overall management of HR programs, including leadership development, compensation, performance management, succession planning, retention, employee engagement, legal compliance, diversity and employee relationsSelected accomplishments:• Selected as one of eight recipients from over 360 nominations worldwide for the Hydro People that Matter Award for living the company values of Care, Courage and Collaboration at work and in my local community. • Collaborate with senior leaders to achieve staffing goals; trusted business partner for 300 team members.• Drive sourcing and retention strategies to mitigate turnover and improve employer branding.• Improved new employee on-boarding experience through mentoring, front-line supervisor training, and leadership engagement.• Led the implementation of the online Performance and Recruitment projects and implemented change management strategies to align HR initiatives with business priorities.• Served on global workgroup to develop standardized processes for one global, integrated HRIS tool.• Directed the development and implementation of company hiring policies and practices. • Developed and managed talent development programs to effectively build organizational bench strength. • Lead and manage DEI programs and actions including the rollout of leadership development sessions for executive team and plant management.
EDUCATION
Penn State University
Bachelor's Degree, Business / Communications
The Ohio State University
Master's Degree, Labor and Human Resources
SKILLS
ABOUT ANTHONY DODSON
I am a strategic thinking partner best known for providing insight to stimulate new perspectives / approaches and inspiring different ways of thinking. I leverage my Generalist Director background to set the strategic direction for delivery of HR products and services. A custodian of people data, I am skilled at organization capability assessment and developing the gap response strategy to support business objectives My profile includes examples of where I have managed change actions ranging from workforce reductions to integrating new policies and facilitating cultural changes during periods of accelerated growth. I partner with operational and functional management to drive productivity gains, improve processes and increase data integrity. I have a servant leadership management style, and I am passionate about assembling and developing high performing teams. I am a loyal, dedicated and value-added employee highly regarded by senior leadership for taking on “tough” assignments. I have a proven history of displaying the emotional resilience to remain on position until business metrics are met and action plans executed. One of my key strengths is the ability to listen – not only to what’s being said, but also to what’s not being said. I am an approachable leader equally adept at building trusted relationships at all levels of the organization. I also proactively manage employee relations matters by maintaining an open-door policy and balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company goals and values. I excel at positions where I deliver coaching, learning and performance solutions to enhance the leadership capability of individuals, teams and organizations. Specialties: Strategic Planning, Organization Development, Labor Relations, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Change Management, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement
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