Rebecca Gualdoni
Global CHRO | Culture & Talent Strategist | AI-Enabled HR Transformation | Driving People-Centered Business Growth
- Role
- Chief Human Resources Officer Global Facilities at Urban Science
- Location
- Grosse Pointe, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rebecca Gualdoni
A visionary and results-driven Chief Human Resources Officer with over 25 years of global…
Experience
Chief Human Resources Officer Global Facilities
Feb 2012 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
Chief Human Resources Officer | Urban Science | 2012–PresentGlobal HR leader for a 850+ employee automotive consulting and technology firm across 13 countries. Report to CEO and President; lead a 25-person HR and Learning team.Strategic HR & Change Leadership- Led the people strategy for a company-wide transformation—realigning value proposition, product strategy, and structure—resulting in a 6-year CAGR of 8.9%, 240% profit growth, 22% client satisfaction increase, and single-digit turnover- Influenced internal communications strategy and execution to align culture with business goals.AI Strategy & Digital Enablement- Introduced AI into HR operations including AI-assisted performance reviews, and automation of talent acquisition workflows- Partnered with IT to integrate disparate HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS, comp), improving data integrity and enabling real-time insights.Talent Management & Succession- Created a “never settle” culture with personalized career paths, cross-functional learning, and mentorships- Launched “always on” succession planning with 365-day feedback and development cycles across all levels.Employee Experience & Engagement- Designed a globally consistent strategy focused on Wellbeing, Growth, Community, and Recognition- Reduced turnover from 21% to below 5% and exceeded engagement benchmarks from 2020–2024.Total Rewards- Built a globally consistent, locally relevant compensation model including base, variable, profit sharing, and phantom stock- Ensured alignment with business outcomes and maintained budget discipline.
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
1986 — 1990
Wayne State University
Master of Arts, Labor and Industrial Relations/Human Resources
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