Nadège T.

About Nadège T.

Strategic People Executive known for pioneering and establishing HR functions required to support aggressive organizational growth. I specialize in driving transformation through a strong foundation of essential infrastructure and compliance frameworks across multi-state workforces. I thrive in rapidly changing, high-growth environments, building scalable solutions from the ground up.As a repeat first-in-role People SME for Boards of Directors and Senior Leadership Teams, I deliver impact by optimizing total rewards (consistently achieving double-digit cost savings), modernizing systems, and guiding resilient cultures through critical transitions like RIFs and operating model shifts.I am passionate about inclusive work environments, driving engagement and motivation that directly translates into performance and excellence.

Experience

1. VP of People

   Axuall

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Drove strategic total rewards and cost containment by transitioning benefits brokerages and successfully negotiating a benefits renewal of 11%, significantly beating the industry average increase (15% to 65% in 2025)- Led compensation transformation and compliance across a 23-state workforce, successfully aligning the company to a target compensation benchmark, launching full pay transparency (including manager enablement), and upholding Axuall\'s core comp philosophy- Elevated organizational performance and capability through the launch of the company\'s first Leadership Development Program (achieving a 98% reported behavior change rate), and migrating performance management systems to enhance user experience and ensure equity in the review process- Stewarded business continuity and organizational design by managing several key leadership transitions and operating model shifts, ensuring stability and strategic alignment during periods of significant change- Modernized the People function through the successful introduction of AI tools while maintaining compliant management of complex issues, including leaves of absence (LOA), ADA accommodations, and employee relations for a 70 FTE team- New tech: Electives, Culture Amp (Performance + Goals), Sequoia

Education

• Colby College

  B.A., English

  2005 — 2009