Connie Gonzalez

About Connie Gonzalez

A human resources management strategy leader with exceptional insight into Global Early to Senior-Career Development, University Recruitment Strategy, Diversity Outreach, Training and Development, Connie always leads the way with innovation to win the day – every day.A critical-thinking trailblazer, Connie is never afraid of new challenges, utilizing a commitment to “excellence” as a key word to success to achieve “stretch” deliverables, such as global inclusion and diversity initiatives, that support business goals and vision in ever-challenging and changing environments requiring adaptability and decisiveness to succeed.With exceptional business and leadership acumen, paired with a keen ability to identify opportunities to optimize organizational success with ever-evolving global early to senior-career development programs, Connie also delivers scorecards to show effectiveness of programs, while achieving – and often exceeding – business goals. Extremely capable and hands-on cross-functional leader, Connie uses influencing and avid listening abilities to build rapport and respect with culturally diverse internal and external clients, to develop a culture of top performance based on motivation and accountability.

Experience

1. Director, Global Talent Development

   Astellas Pharma

   Mar 2025 — Present · US

Education

• Columbia College

  BA, Business Administration

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Human Resources
• Talent Management
• Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement
• Onboarding
• Workforce Planning
• Succession Planning
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• College Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management
• Hris