Denise Halaska
Human Resources Executive | Leader | C-Suite Collaborator | Problem Solver | Business Partner | Coach | Mentor
- Role
- Chief People Officer at Smith
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Denise Halaska
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE LEADER and C-Suite collaborator that reaches corporate solutions by identifying organizational needs; recommends and oversees implementation of results including adoption of new technologies, workflows, staffing models, and structures. Optimizes business strategy and organization; remains confident in ambiguity; develops relationships at all levels; and fosters strong team engagement.Specialties: HR Policy, Process, and Systems Design; Recruitment and Employment Management; Performance and Conflict Management; Quality and Performance Improvement; HR Strategy Implementation; Succession Planning; Expatriate Programs and Mobility; Training and Development; Leadership; Coaching and Mentoring; Project Management; Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Contracting
Experience
Chief People Officer
Aug 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Lead all global human resources, compensation, benefits, payroll and recruiting activities for the company and its affiliated companies, playing a critical role in shaping and maintaining organizational culture and driving employee engagement for 700+ employees in 15 countries (Americas, APAC and EMEA).
Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake
MBA, Organization Development
Bowling Green State University
BSBA, Production and Operations Management/Purchasing and Materials Management/International Business
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Advanced Human Resource Executive Program (90 hours)
Skills
- Budgets
- Hris
- HR Policies
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources
- Contract Management
- Management
- Temporary Placement
- Training
- Policy
- Change Management
- Personnel Management
- Employment Law
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Planning
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Project Management
- Labor Relations
- Benefits Administration
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Succession Planning
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Organizational Development
- HR Strategy
- Business Process Improvement
- Deferred Compensation
- Talent Management
- Process Mapping
- Onboarding
- Supply Chain Management
- College Recruiting
- Procurement
- Quality
- Job Descriptions
- Employee Engagement
- Team Management
- Organizational Design
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