Paula Darbeau
VP of Talent Management | ACC ICF-certified coach | SPHR
- Role
- Vice President of Talent Management at American Water
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paula Darbeau
Experienced leader in Strategic Human Resources Management, Talent Management, and Organization Development.Key Professional Highlights:• Experience across multiple industries (and organization sizes) including Utilities, Manufacturing, Hospitality/Entertainment, Big Four Consulting, and Large City Government. • Ability to scale HR strategies and initiatives to fit organizations of various sizes.• Led Learning and Development, Talent Management, Organization Development, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partner Functions.• Trusted partner to the C-suite and board of directors.• Managed large-scale organizational changes including technology transformations, organizational structure/re-design, and culture change initiatives. • Strong analytical skillsets: Proficient in Excel, PowerBI, R programming and SPSS. Ability to translate data into actionable business insights.Certifications:• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).• Associate Certified Coach (ACC)- ICF.• Hogan Assessments - Level 1.• Korn Ferry Leadership Solutions Assessments.• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) Benchmarks Assessments.Honors/Awards:• 2024 Paradigm for Parity Women on the Rise Award Recipient.• 2025 Eastern University Board of Fellows Outstanding Dissertation Award Recipient.
Experience
Vice President of Talent Management
Jul 2025 — Present
Develop a cohesive talent strategy to build critical capabilities in support of the business strategy and growth agenda, while ensuring our organization has the talent capabilities to deliver sustainable growth and performance. Lead a team of HR professionals to drive critical development initiatives in the business in the areas of professional learning and development, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development.
Education
San Diego State University
B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences, Psychology
San Francisco State University
M.S. in Industrial Organizational Psychology
Eastern University
PhD, Organizational Leadership
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.