Donna Garvin

About Donna Garvin

Strategic HR Business Partner & Consultant | Transforming People Strategies into Business Results With 20+ years of experience across diverse industries and company sizes, I bring a proven track record of aligning HR strategy with business goals to drive meaningful outcomes. As a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, I influence organizational behavior, foster culture change, and deliver high-impact human capital results. Whether embedded at corporate HQ, supporting multi-site field operations, or guiding remote teams within matrixed environments, I help businesses navigate change with clarity and confidence. Known for building strong leadership pipelines, navigating complex transformations (including M & As and reorganizations), and creating engaging, compliant, and inclusive workplaces. Key Areas of Expertise: • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development • Organizational Design & Change Management • Talent Development & Succession Planning • Employee Engagement & Retention Strategies • Employee Relations & Employment Law Compliance Let’s connect if you’re focused on building resilient organizations through smart, strategic people practices.

Experience

1. HR Business Partner - Northeast Region

   Ferguson

   Dec 2023 — Present

   Strategic HR partner to business leaders across the Northeast, driving alignment between people strategy and business growth objectives. Provide consultative support across a range of HR functions while leading initiatives that strengthen talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness.Key Focus Areas & Achievements:🤝 Partner with regional leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that enable business performance and future growth. Identify and cultivate critical capabilities through tailored succession planning and development plans for future leaders. Align training programs with business goals to build high-performing, highly skilled teams.🧭 Coach and mentor leaders to enhance their people management skills, strengthen team dynamics, and improve decision-making. Lead compensation planning efforts, including reviews and analysis to ensure fairness and competitiveness. Drive associate engagement and culture through targeted action planning, pulse surveys, and team development initiatives. Contribute to org design and effectiveness, especially during periods of change or post-acquisition integration. Resolve complex employee relations matters and ensure legal compliance through thoughtful, strategic guidance.Core Skills: Strategic HR Planning · Talent Development · Coaching & Mentoring · Organizational Design · Engagement & Culture · Compensation Strategy · M&A Integration · Employee Relations

Education

• University at Albany, SUNY

  BA

• Zicklin School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA