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
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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

  1. Chief People Officer

    Smith

    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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