Michael Guttas

About Michael Guttas

Senior-level CHRO with strong operational savvy and bottom-line focus. Skilled at aligning human resources, vision and strategy to achieve business objectives for large US and International based sales and manufacturing companies. Proven track record in successfully managing operational and staff groups in both human resources, communications and support services.

Experience

1. Vice President of Human Resources & Communications, Business Area North America

   Electrolux Group

   Apr 2016 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   As a member of both the Electrolux Major Appliances North America Sector Management team and the Global HR Executive team responsibilities include;• Develop and implement the people plan of the business as an integral part of the unit’s business strategy• Drive change and play an important role in the continuous development of the organization• Provide leadership and expertise in relation to people aspects of the business plan• Drive organizational development to ensure a sustainable company for the future• Responsible for HR Delivery to the business• Drive Global HR agenda, to align projects and activities in the Sector and Region • Develop talent pipelines to ensure alignment of the HR mission and support full deployment of the Business Strategy • Proactively work with Organizational Development & Structure, ensuring the organizational structure supports the business strategy

Education

• Illinois State University

  BS, Political Science

Skills

• Talent Management
• Organizational Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Deferred Compensation
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Coaching
• Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Change Management
• Human Resources
• Workers Compensation
• Negotiation
• Team Building
• Continuous Improvement
• Performance Management
• HR Policies