Deborah Harrison
Global Human Resources Director @IREX
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WORK HISTORY
Global Human Resources Director @IREX
Washington, DC, US
Strategic business and thought partner to CEO and President, and Executive Team of IREX to provide insightful and innovative problem-solving around talent management, organization evolution and navigating compliance across the globe- Provided leadership and guidance for Global HR team on business partnerships in country offices to bridge connections with stakeholders with sensitivity to local laws and regulations, as well as with the US- Re-built and re-branded the culture of the global HR team, inspiring greater trust and collaboration with managers, leaders and staff, improving team engagement while aligning HR processes and policies with organizations strategic business initiatives- Developed and implemented job and compensation analysis to ensure compensation equity across teams; providing greater transparency around job roles and compensation pay practices- Developed and implemented global policies and standard operating procedures, managed global employee relations investigations and conflict resolutions- Developed and delivered manager and leadership training focusing on skills alignment with evolving business strategies as well as people manager skills training, employment law basics, performance management, leave management, and conflict resolution- Developing and implementing performance management systems, resulting in a 20% increase in employee engagement scores.
EDUCATION
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Management
Cornell University
Certificate , Labor & Employment Law * Global Human Resources Management
SKILLS
ABOUT DEBORAH HARRISON
A seasoned Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience championing people-centered strategies that drive organizational success. As Human Resources Director at IREX, I lead HR operations for a global workforce of more than 300 employees, ensuring that every initiative reflects my core belief in the power of people and the importance of putting the “human” back in human resources.My expertise spans HR strategy development, labor law compliance, performance management, and employee relations, with a focus on creating equitable, inclusive, and value-driven workplaces. I partner with senior leadership to design and implement innovative HR policies, leveraging technology like UKG to optimize processes while maintaining a human touch.I am passionate about fostering environments where individuals thrive, and work hands on to address complex challenges in compensation, benefits, and conflict resolution with empathy and strategic insight—aligning organizational goals with employee engagement to unlock potential and build lasting impact. Let\'s talk about how I can help your organization re-think it\'s people strategies to drive your operational footprint.
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