Deborah McFarlane

About Deborah McFarlane

Corporate Talent Strategy Culture & Organizational Design & Development Talent Acquisition & Development Business & Sales AcumenA human resources business partner who works alongside senior leadership to translate a strategic vision and business strategy into action, I serve as a solutions provider who plays a key role in achieving common, business-aligned goals—whether moving companies from privately held or PE-owned states to IPO or streamlining large-scale business transformations and powering high growth.Human resources executive, passionate about leveraging the power of best-in-class human capital management to drive business growth, customer satisfaction, brand value, and cement competitive edge.Visionary. Strategic. Proactive…Outcome-focused change agent gifted at identifying organizational gaps, shoring up talent capabilities and business capacity through the design and redesign of organizational structures in alignment with market potential, stakeholder goals, and customer’s needs. Consummate relationship builder who can bring diverse groups together, behind a strategic agenda as a diplomatic and solutions-focused communicator. Multifaceted executive underscoring the effectiveness of organizational redesign and HR strategies with the added penchant for business growth, sales acceleration, and business process optimization.Long-range strategic thinker who is steps ahead of industry shifts and employee’s demands for satisfying work through employee-focused ingenuity while balancing commitment to stakeholder promise. Key contributor to major, transformative business initiatives, helping power businesses beyond outdated boundaries of geography or technology through high-level leadership of organizational modeling, workplace design, talent acquisition, development, and executive coaching. Culture change leader, daring to evaluate and plan from a fresh perspective, which seeds a sense of ownership, accountability, and community from executive-level staff to front-line employees. Expansive global range, with experience leading teams in the USA and Canada—inspiring new levels of performance, commitment, and participation.

Experience

1. Chief Human Resources Officer

   KBS - Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC

   May 2023 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Developed and implemented a comprehensive HR strategy that includes talent acquisition, retention, performance management, Total Rewards and leadership development, ensuring alignment with KBS\'s growth objectives- Provides regular updates to the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, in conjunction with our CEO, on KBS\'s People and Compensation strategies and initiatives- Operationalized a consistent culture and HR practices across all locations, focusing on scalability and compliance with local employment laws and regulations- Led performance management and compensation and total rewards design, in support of strategic and cultural priorities of the organization-Plan, guide, develop, coordinate, and implement change management activities including training, communications, career pathing, and engagement surveys to support the organization’s strategic people needs-Using a data driven approach, administer human resource programs including, but not limited to, HR Systems, people services, HR analytics, international payroll, global mobility & immigration, sales incentives, benefits, and wellness- Established self and boarder HR organization as a strategic advisor to senior management, providing insights and recommendations on organizational and leadership issues-Collaborated with functional business leaders to optimize recruiting and retention efforts in alignment with KBS\'s growth objectives-Evaluated and enhanced HR processes and technology solutions to improve service quality and efficiency including Workday implementation- Trusted member of the Executive Leadership Team, focusing on maximizing the effectiveness of our people resources and aligning them with company goals- Advise CEO and senior leadership on organizational design, change management, and workforce alignment strategy

Education

• University of Guelph

  HR Certificate Program, Human Resources Management and Services

  1997 — 1998

• University of Guelph

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Hris
• Employment Law
• Workforce Planning
• Human Resources
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Onboarding
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Recognition
• Inventory Management
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Change Management
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Personnel Management
• Business Integration
• Talent Management
• Leadership
• Talent Acquisition
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Wellness
• Organizational Design
• International Relations
• Compensation & Benefits
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Leadership
• Training
• Team Leadership
• Mergers & Acquisitions