Lisa Igiehon

About Lisa Igiehon

I am a passionate Human Resources executive with a people-first philosophy. I believe in ethical leadership, leading by example, and treating everyone with respect.I bring over 20 years of experience leading enterprise people strategy, HR transformation, and organizational effectiveness across mission-driven, association, nonprofit, and highly regulated environments. I partner with CEOs, executive leadership teams, and Boards to align human capital strategy with organizational mission, governance expectations, and business objectives—driving workforce sustainability, leadership accountability, and results.My work has delivered measurable impact, including:• 19% improvement in employee retention through culture and engagement initiatives• Achieving Great Place to Work® Certification • Increasing employee engagement to a 4.05/5 Gallup Q12 index• 40% reduction in benefits costs through vendor evaluation, broker strategy, and plan redesign while maintaining competitive, equitable offeringsI am known for translating complex, multi-state employment law and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for leaders. My approach is data-informed, risk-aware, and people-centered, balancing compliance and operational rigor with a strong employee experience.My experience spans enterprise HR strategy, HR operations, total rewards support, succession planning, employee relations, performance management, HR policy governance, leadership development, and workforce planning. I have led HR transformations, modernized policies and processes, implemented performance management systems, and overseen full-cycle talent acquisition aligned to organizational growth.I believe culture must be intentionally designed and actively managed. I focus on building values-driven, inclusive workplaces where employees feel heard, leaders are accountable, and teams are empowered to deliver results.I thrive in environments where HR is viewed as a strategic partner and trusted advisor.Areas of focus:• Enterprise HR & People Strategy• Organizational Development & Change• Employee Relations, Engagement & Retention• HR Policy Governance & Compliance• Leadership Development & Succession Planning• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning• HR Operations, Total Rewards & HRIS

Experience

1. Director, Global Human Resources

   Panagora Group

   Feb 2023 — Present · Silver Spring, MD, US

   Direct the domestic and global human resource management needs of the organization, ensuring effective and efficient programs aligned with overall business objectives.

Education

• Wharton Executive Education

  Chief Human Resource Officer

• Marymount University

  Masters, Human Resources Management

• Cornell University

  Certificate, HR Analytics

• Marymount University

  Graduate Certificate, Organizational Development

Skills

• Onboarding
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Performance Management
• Customer Relations
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Employee Engagement
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• System Administration
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Employee Relations
• Employee Benefits
• Policy
• Coaching
• Project Management
• Recruiting
• Analysis
• Training
• Business Strategy
• Administration
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Development
• Mentoring
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Compensation
• Human Resources
• Talent Management
• Change Management
• Workers Compensation
• Employee Relations Investigations