Denise Bates-Crabb

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ABOUT DENISE BATES-CRABB

Innovative, strategic human resources executive with 20 years of progressive experience spanning across all HR disciplines for private-sector organizations and multiple publicly traded companies. Recognized throughout career for the ability to partner with employees at all levels of the organization, including executive leadership teams and boards to lead effective growth and retention planning efforts by driving employee engagement, performance, and talent strategies, addressing complex Human Resources matters and fostering internal work cultures. Known for superior levels of ethics/integrity. Exceptional influencer and problem-solver with a history of building strong cross-departmental relationships and developing creative people and culture solutions to help companies achieve their core business objectives. Extensive work in the areas of People and Culture Strategy and implementation, Organizational Development, Culture Building and Transformation and Change Management.Areas of expertise include- People and Culture Strategy Implementation globally / General Head of HR Duties - Strategic Planning, Goal-Setting & Board-Level Reporting- Organizational Development - Culture Building and Transformation - Human Capital Development- Employee Engagement and Effectiveness - HR Programs oversight (Benefit, Compensation, Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Employee Relations etc.)- Risk Management, Analysis & Mitigation- Regulatory Compliance /DOL/ OSHA- Compliance Training & Education Delivery - Policy and Procedure Development- Change Management/ Restructuring/ Transformation - Labor Relations/Contract Negotiation, Management & Approval- Outside Counsel Relations/ 3rd Party Brokerage Management - Corporate Governance & Ethics - M&A Due Diligence & Integration- New Technology Implementation - Vendor & Supplier Management - International Transactions - Problem Solving/ Process Improvement / Lean Tools - Strong Systems Knowledge (ATS, HRIS)Educational credentials include an MBA in Organizational Development from Marylhurst University and Bachelor of Science in Human Resources & Psychology from Upper Iowa University. Dual English/German language skills. Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Member of the Society of Human Resources (SHRM), and Member of the Executive Network from SHRM.