Steven B. Thorne

About Steven B. Thorne

As a strategic HR leader and business partner, I transform organizations through data-driven talent strategies and cultural initiatives that deliver measurable results. Throughout my career, I\'ve consistently increased employee engagement scores by 30%+ while reducing turnover costs and accelerating business growth.I specialize in building high-performing teams during periods of rapid scaling and change. Notable achievements include leading a company-wide cultural transformation that improved productivity by 25% and implementing innovative recruitment strategies that reduced time-to-hire by 40% while maintaining quality standards.My approach combines deep HR expertise with strong business acumen to develop solutions that align talent strategy with organizational objectives. I\'ve successfully:• Designed and scaled leadership development programs driving 80% internal promotion rates and $2M in recruitment cost savings• Established two software development centers in the U.S. and India, hiring 300+ engineers and reducing delivery timelines by 40%• Implemented data-driven performance management systems that improved goal achievement rates by 35% and increased employee satisfaction scores by 25%Core competencies:• Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Analytics• Culture Transformation & Change Management• Employee Experience & Engagement• Leadership Development & Succession Planning• Global Talent Acquisition & RetentionI build lasting partnerships across all organizational levels, translating complex business challenges into actionable people strategies that drive sustainable growth.

Experience

1. Director, Global Talent Management Acquisition

   Panasonic Avionics Corporation

   Dec 2016 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Director, Global Talent Acquisition (2022 to Present)Director, Global Talent Management (2016 to 2022)Oversee comprehensive talent management and acquisition strategies across international operations, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions. Lead workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, and culture transformation initiatives through collaboration with senior leadership.• Established and led high-performing global talent acquisition function, successfully scaling operations to meet demands of rapid organizational growth• Developed and implemented Talent Review and Succession Planning processes, improving \"ready now\" successor ratio by 10%• Spearheaded the establishment of software engineering centers in Pune, India and Portland, OR, managing all strategic recruitment efforts from planning to execution• Led the \"Avionics Way\" Culture Change initiative, creating a foundation for innovative talent strategies• Built strong partnerships with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives and operational requirements• Established consistent HR policies and practices across global operations while navigating complex regulatory environments

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

• California State University, Long Beach

  Master of Arts, I/O Psychology