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Leo Pena
Senior Director of Shared Services @Groundworks
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Shared Services @Groundworks
Virginia Beach, VA, US
Excellent leadership and people management abilities, proven to lead and motivate teams. • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Collaborates with department leaders to develop and implement long-range strategic goals for the organization in preparation for continued growth through M&A and IPO. • Works closely with VP to prioritize objectives and implement strategies to achieve company strategies. • Establish a 4-year strategic plan where we Set goals, monitor work, and evaluate results to ensure that departmental objectives and operating requirements are met and are in line with the organization\'s needs. • Provides leadership by setting clear goals, standards, expectations, defined roles, and Key Performance Indicators, and leading by exemplary example for winning. • Created, communicated, and implemented the organization\'s vision, mission, and overall direction within my area of responsibility. • Works closely with leaders to ensure that teams are meeting critical objectives for Payroll, HRIS, Benefits, and Compliance and how that impacts daily activities in the field. • Provides updates on department activities in an array of business meetings. • Provides metrics that determine winning and losing by tracking all issues through a ticket system.
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Resources Management and Services
ABOUT LEO PENA
Senior Business Executive with a strong combination of human resources expertise and business acumen. Successful track record of guiding transformation in public and private-equity-funded companies in manufacturing, engineering, oil & gas, distribution, and construction. HR leadership experience in talent acquisition, development, and management; employment branding; employee engagement, experience, and relations; organizational design; total rewards; executive compensation; diversity, equity & inclusion; safety, health & environment; environmental, social & corporate governance; human capital management technology and payroll; and corporate communications. Strategic business partner, coach, and advisor of CEOs, Boards of Directors, and senior leadership teams, valued for decisive leadership, strategic perspective, and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization. Collaborative, innovative problem-solver skilled at leading organizational change and developing strategies that drive the next level of growth, efficiency, and profitability. Accomplished builder of engaged teams across operations who inspires and empowers others to succeed. Respected change agent adept in mergers & acquisitions, turnarounds, facility expansions, closures, reductions in force, and company selling. Key Competencies include - Strong Business Acumen, Communication, Consultation, Critical Evaluation, Ethical Practice, Global & Cultural Awareness, HR Expertise, Leadership & Navigation, Relationship Management, and High Customer Focus.
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