Matthew Walsh

About Matthew Walsh

As a Director of Human Resources with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in…

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources - North America

   Groupe Rossignol

   Mar 2021 — Present · Park City, UT, US

   Directed HR policies and programs across North America, providing guidance to managers on HR matters, mediating workplace conflicts, and supporting a workforce of 130+ employees at 4 locations across the U.S. and Quebec for all Groupe Rossignol brands, including Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, Look, Dale of Norway, Kerma, and Risport• Managed a $9M+ annual operating budget across HR and operations, including payroll and benefits• Transformed payroll and HRIS systems for US and Canadian operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and precision• Processed biweekly payroll for a diverse workforce, including employees and independent contractors• Managed company-wide benefits, delivering comprehensive health, wellness, and employee discount programs • Led talent acquisition and onboarding efforts, adding 75+ new hires in the US and Canada over 3 years • Administered the 401K program, supporting employee financial planning and retirement readiness• Executed succession planning to maintain stability in key roles and support long-term growth• Enhanced performance management practices, aligning team contributions with organizational objectives• Oversaw HR compliance and conducted regular audits to ensure regulatory adherence and mitigate risk• Completed month-end and year-end financial close processes, including demographic reviews and reconciliations • Designed and implemented COVID-19 response strategies to protect employee well-being, facilitate remote transitions, drive engagement, and adapt to new modes of operation for distributed teams

Education

• Loyola University Maryland

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Loyola University Maryland

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

• Advertising
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Management
• Illustrator
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Social Media
• Marketing Strategy
• Publishing
• Event Planning
• Graphic Design
• Leadership