Melinda Pinto Drexler

Vice President, Peoplecomms Technology @Manulife

Cambridge, ON, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Mar 2022 — Present

Vice President, Peoplecomms Technology @Manulife

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Lead the global PeopleComms technology team charged with enabling the HR strategy through the implementation and integration of connecting experiences leveraging exciting advancements in HR technology and GenAi to drive innovation and enhance the way we work and connect. Over 10+ years of expertise across HR SAAS applications including Workday and Cornerstone.Responsibilities including but not limited to:• Map the employee journey by prioritizing the moments that matter of greatest impact, applying Human Centered Design principles and establishment of various governance practices to ensure tight alignment to global strategy, agreed outcomes and drive efficiencies• Leverage and implement HR technology. Influence overarching technology roadmap globally to enable positive digital experiences for employees. • Use data to drive decision making and curate experiences for employees across recruitment, learning, talent management and total rewards. Leverage data and machine learning to influence prioritization of initiatives and identify areas of greatest impact.

EDUCATION

2016

Conestoga College

Human Resources Management, with Distinction, HR

N/A

Fox School of Business at Temple University

AI Innovation and Leadership

2007

Insitute of Management Professionals IMP

CMP

1995 — 2002

York University – Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Bachelor of Arts, Double Major, Honours, French Studies and Women’s Studies

2014 — 2017

Workday

Workday HCM Pro Certification (In Progress), Human Capital Management

SKILLS

StrategyEmployee EngagementHcm Processes & FormsOnboardingTalent ManagementWorkdayPersonnel ManagementTechnical RecruitingManagementApplicant Tracking SystemsInterviewsOrganizational DevelopmentTeam LeadershipHiringSourcingVendor ManagementPerformance ManagementCrmE-RecruitWorkforce PlanningHuman Resources Information Systems (Hris)Program ManagementTalent AcquisitionLeadershipEmployee RelationsHrisTrainingRecruitingExecutive SearchHuman ResourcesConference SpeakingProject ManagementCoaching

ABOUT MELINDA PINTO DREXLER

A people-first HR technology Executive who specializes in modernizing enterprise platforms to unlock agility, inclusion, and business impact. With deep expertise across Workday and other HR technology platforms, I lead with a strategic mindset and a relentless focus on designing connected experiences that scale globally and resonate locally.My leadership spans the full HR tech stack—HRIS, CRM, learning ecosystems, and AI-powered tools—bringing together strategy, systems, and storytelling to deliver solutions that work for people and the business. Whether deploying global configurations, reimagining internal mobility, or enabling governance for secure, scalable growth, I move seamlessly from vision to execution.Known for building alignment across senior stakeholders, inspiring diverse teams, and translating ambition into action, Im passionate about keeping the employee at the center—always. Fueled by curiosity, driven by outcomes, and anchored in inclusion, I help shape the future of work—one platform, one experience, one conversation at a time.

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