Doug Parton

About Doug Parton

Strategic and results-oriented leader with two decades of expertise driving talent acquisition, human resources, and organizational development within complex, multi-state organizations across the health care, advertising, and non-profit sectors. Proven ability to navigate organizational transitions and lead change management initiatives, including expansions and contractions resulting from mergers and acquisitions. Deep understanding of federal and state employment law, executive compensation, benefits administration, and risk management. Adept at designing and implementing effective organizational structures, optimizing HR and talent functions through automation, and building high-performing teams through strategic hiring, onboarding, talent development, employee relations, and retention programs. Extensive experience coaching executives and senior leaders. Master\'s degree and senior-level certifications in Human Resources and Organizational Development. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and expert-level interpersonal communication and presentation skills.Core Competencies Include:Organizational Design & Development – Architect of high-impact organizational structures, enhancing scalability and efficiency through strategic workforce planning.Executive Compensation & Benefits Strategy – Led development of competitive compensation frameworks, bonus structures, and executive pay strategies.Executive & Leadership Coaching – 4+ years coaching leaders at prominent companies, driving high performance and leadership excellence.Talent Strategy & Culture Transformation – Built mission and talent-centric cultures, fostering engagement, inclusion, and long-term organizational success.Change & Crisis Management – Guided organizations through crisis, including employee issues, workforce strategy through COVID-19, mergers, and organizational restructuring, ensuring continuity and resilience.Strategic Workforce Planning – Developed and executed initiatives aligning talent acquisition, retention, and development with business objectives.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) – Designed and launched DEI initiatives, strengthening recruitment strategies and fostering inclusive workplace cultures.Besides all that, I love adventure and learning new things. I have worked in a lot of different industries and have a lot of random knowledge, which makes me great at parties. I am also an Adirondack 46er after climbing all 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks. If you want to go on an adventure, count me in.

Experience

1. Director of Talent

   Global Support and Development

   Dec 2025 — Present

Education

• Latin American Studies Program

  International Business/Spanish

• Eastern Michigan University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Human Resources and Organizational Development

• Spring Arbor University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General and Political Economy

Skills

• Mentoring
• Strategy
• Youth Leadership
• Performance Appraisal
• Sphr
• Recruiting
• Safety
• Staff Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Benefits Administration
• Disability Insurance
• Change Management
• Safety Management Systems
• Commercial Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Risk Management
• Ceridian
• Organizational Development
• Personnel Management
• Training
• Workers Compensation
• Consulting
• Onboarding
• Policy
• Mckesson Pacs
• Coaching
• Hris
• Management
• Operational Planning
• Performance Management
• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Employment Law
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Management
• Paychex