Michelle Phillips

About Michelle Phillips

15+ years of strategic leadership experience spanning global enterprises, Fortune 500 companies, and mid-sized organizations.• Expertise in enterprise-wide talent management and HR strategy with a proven ability to design scalable frameworks that attract, develop, and retain top talent.• Successful leadership of multi-million-dollar HR programs and cross-functional teams of 50+, delivering measurable business value through performance optimization, talent innovation, and workforce engagement.HR LEADERSHIP | TALENT STRATEGY | SUCCESSION & PERFORMANCE DESIGNI specialize in aligning business goals with bold, forward-thinking talent strategies that enhance employee experience and drive enterprise growth. By applying human-centered design, data insights, and deep HR acumen, I build inclusive frameworks for talent development, succession planning, career pathing, performance management, and leadership development. I collaborate across HR and business units to create high-impact initiatives that increase engagement, readiness, and retention—ensuring a sustainable leadership pipeline.CULTURE STRATEGY MEETS EMPLOYER BRANDWith a dual background in HR and Marketing, I bring a unique perspective to employer branding and organizational identity. I connect culture and communications to amplify internal engagement and attract top-tier talent. My approach blends people-first values with strategic branding to support both talent acquisition and long-term retention.CORE COMPETENCIES• Talent Development• Talent Strategy Design | Succession Management | Career Pathing• Performance & Goal-Setting Programs | Leadership Development• Talent Forecasting | Employee Contract Negotiation• Develop and Deliver Talent Solutions• Organizational Culture & Engagement | Employer Brand Strategy• Talent Analytics & Insights | HR Technology • Governance & Compliance | Human-Centered Design Thinking• Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Coaching & MentoringABOUT MEI’m a fun-loving parent and active community member who never stops moving! Whether kids activities, engagement in Tosa Kickers Youth Soccer, or other community-related groups, I am on a mission to spread cheer, provide growth opportunities, and empower the next generation to thrive in our vibrant community. Passion for travel with work experiences in Asia Pacific, Europe, and South America.

Experience

1. Vice President & Practice Director Accounting & Finance

   Robert Half

   Jul 2021 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Lead the multi-million dollar full-time professional engagement program, driving robust strategies to deliver on critical KPIs targeting business growth, optimization, and talent management. Direct talent acquisition, talent development, client management, and operations, managing a team to progress the program and deliver strategic solutions that boost organizational success.Build and manage relationships with Fortune 500, large enterprises, and mid-sized organizations, understanding talent requirements for short-term and interim assignments. Identify talent gaps and actively bridge them through targeted learning & development, sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding within the talent pool.Key Achievements:• Established a best-in-class talent program positioned in the Top 10 globally.• Built the foundation for scalability and installed HR and operations processes to support significant growth of 225%+.• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for Accounting and Finance, outpacing KPIs with double-digit hires annually.• Reached Silver milestone with ‘Titanium’ status in January 2025 – receiving the ‘Reach for the Stars’ award presented to the top 4% in the organization of 14.7K employees.HR LEADERSHIPCoach and mentor a high-performing team, establishing a culture dedicated to continuous growth, supporting individual career goals, and driving collective success.Robert Half is one of the largest global talent solutions and business consulting firms with over 345 locations and 14.7K employees. Fortune 500 enterprise with multi-billion dollar annual revenue.

Education

• Marquette University

  MBA, Business and Operations and Supply Chain Management

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mass Communications

• Marquette University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Communications
• Budget Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Trade Shows
• Budgets
• Press Releases
• Messaging
• Advertising
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Integrated Marketing
• Communication
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Marketing Communications
• Program Management
• Brand Development
• Sales
• Management
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Product Development
• B2b
• Product Marketing
• B2b Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Product Management
• Lead Generation
• Market Research
• Sales Operations
• Internal Communications
• Event Planning
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Direct Marketing
• Team Building
• Email Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Product Launch
• Training