Robert Swan

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ABOUT ROBERT SWAN

Delivering Organization Value Through Vision, Strategy, and Flawless Execution I’m a bottom-line focused HR Executive and Business Partner who builds and scales large sustainable HR organizations that align with enterprise strategy, goals, and aggressive growth initiatives. I am a data-driven decision maker who leverages analytics to drive talent strategies and I’m committed to transforming HR into a strategic partner that drives organization success through its people.Throughout my career I have led organizations toward a future where people are not just employees but active contributors to our success. I treat everyone with dignity and respect and see my role as a catalyst for change. I’m passionate about ensuring that the HR function is responsive and supportive of its people.Representative Career Highlights Include: Mergers | Acquisitions | Integrations (M&A)—Deep M&A experience including playing a key role in 110+ acquisitions in a single year at PetVet. Recruitment and Hiring—Expanded recruitment team at PetVet from 1 to 30 across the US and accelerated hiring from 30 veterinarians in 2019 to 420+ in 2022.Staff Retention—Reduced turnover at JC Penny from 130% to 65% with engagement scores in top decile of industry at +62%. Organizational Strategy | Efficiency—Built HR team of 23 at Focus Brands to support rapid integration of 7 national brands onto a unified people platform. Continuous Improvement | Data Driven Decision Making—Established metrics to drive informed decision-making throughout career. Built dashboards to optimize transparency and visibility. Achieved payroll accuracy of +99.7%, reduced turnover 15% and achieved top quartile recruiting performance at Prism Vision Group. Teambuilding and Leadership—Infused organizations with cultures of transparency, development, and professional growth. Instilled vision of people as key contributors to organizational success and consistently advocated for their well-being and professional development. Developed 4 direct reports into CHRO positions