Mary Schlegel

About Mary Schlegel

I\'m a future-focused Talent Management and Learning & Development leader with a passion for people, technology, and strategy. My experience spans nimble startups to expansive health sciences organizations with up to employees—allowing me to thrive in VUCA environments where I transform uncertainty and volatility into opportunity. I excel at building high-performing teams and designing agile, interconnected systems that leverage cutting-edge technology and analytics to drive faster, more impactful outcomes. This approach not only consistently delivers high-quality results but also fosters continuous team development. With a background in Economics, IT Management, and Adult Education, my entrepreneurial spirit fuels my commitment to creating inclusive environments that propel business forward. I\'m constantly evolving my expertise by actively exploring and integrating new research and technology into my work, ensuring I remain at the forefront of innovation.

Experience

1. Global Talent Management Director

   Fortrea

   Jul 2023 — Present

   As the leader of Fortrea’s Global Talent Management team, I drive strategic initiatives that optimize Performance Management, Talent Review & Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Organizational Competencies, and Talent Optimization for a workforce of employees. I work collaboratively across HR, partnering closely with Global Learning, Talent Acquisition, and Employer Branding as part of an integrated Talent Strategy group. By leveraging emerging technologies and data-driven insights, I maximize talent investments and drive meaningful organizational change.Key Achievements- Performance Management: Achieved a 99% on-time performance review completion rate for two consecutive years and increased organization-wide goal setting from 37% to 90%, enhancing alignment with strategic priorities- Talent Review & Succession Planning: Transformed and digitalized the process, enabling deeper and broader talent analysis while reducing the administrative burden on leaders and HR partners- Employee Engagement: Maintained strong engagement scores despite organizational challenges and restructuring efforts- Competencies: Led the launch of company-wide competencies, driving business performance, alignment, and cultural integration- Talent Optimization: Spearheaded the design and implementation of Workday Talent Modules, enhancing process efficiency and analytical capabilities to enable better talent decisions.I am deeply passionate about leveraging data, technology, and AI to build agile, high-performing organizations that thrive in dynamic environments. I continuously explore and integrate cutting-edge research and emerging technologies to refine talent strategies, ensuring that our workforce remains future-ready and positioned for success.

Education

• University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

  Bachelor's degree, Economics; Information Technology

  2012 — 2016

• University of Maryland University College

  Instructional Design & Technology MicroMasters, edX, Instructional Design and Learning Theories

  2018 — 2018

Skills

• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Entrepreneurship
• Early-Stage Startups
• Start-Ups
• Public Speaking
• Data Analysis
• Strategy
• Hootsuite
• Microsoft Word
• Vba
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Teamwork
• Access
• Access Database
• Spanish
• Presentation Design
• Social Networking
• Social Media Measurement
• Social Media
• Management
• Social Media Marketing