Carrie Nygard

Experience

1. VP of Human Resources

   Synchrony

   Aug 2018 — Present · Stamford, CT, US

   Human Resources Leader responsible for HR strategy, program design and delivery for the Internal Audit & Risk Management organization supporting the EVP Chief Audit Executive and his global employee population• Serve as a key member of the Internal Audit & Risk Management leadership team, acting as Chief of Staff to the EVP Chief Audit Executive• Develop business-driven HR strategies to support the organization’s strategic vision, enable growth and drive results, including organizational design, talent management and workforce planning• Drive key HR initiatives across the organization, including but not limited to organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, succession planning, compensation programs, performance management, diversity & inclusion, change management, employee relations, and employee development• Operationalize succession planning and talent development strategies, including executive coaching and development• Partner with executives and senior leaders to develop solutions and strategies to meet business needs. Leverage data analytics to derive meaningful insights and influence key business decisions• Manage the organization’s operating budget for employee expenses and contribute to the annual strategic operating plan• Lead and develop HR team members to ensure effective HR/business partnership and service delivery throughout the organization. Lead efforts to improve HR process efficiency and effectiveness• Foster a strong culture of employee engagement, leveraging employee survey data to drive change

Education

• University of South Dakota

  Master's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2011 — 2014

• Black Hills State University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Recruiting
• New Hire Orientations
• Identify Trends
• Onboarding
• Workforce Planning
• Leadership
• Building Relationships
• Employment Law Compliance
• Management
• Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement
• Talent Acquisition
• Project Management
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Performance Appraisal