Todd Heaton

About Todd Heaton

As an accomplished Executive Director of Human Resources and EHS, I bring over 20 years of strategic leadership in managing HR and Environmental Health & Safety initiatives across multiple global organizations. My expertise spans talent development, compliance, organizational growth, and operational leadership, strongly focusing on aligning HR and EHS strategies to drive sustainable growth and ensure compliance with OSHA, CALOSHA, and international standards.I have a proven track record in enhancing employee retention, achieving zero workplace incidents, and driving profitability by launching new operations and implementing innovative workforce strategies. My leadership extends across global teams, where I have developed and streamlined policies, built diverse and inclusive cultures, and led successful expansion initiatives in North America.I am passionate about fostering workplace cultures that prioritize safety, inclusivity, and performance excellence. By leveraging digital transformation and strategic change management, I continuously optimize HR processes, ensuring that organizations are compliant and positioned for long-term success.The following is a summary of my professional achievements:• Orchestrated initiatives that increased employee retention from 62% in 2019 to 89% in 2023 by implementing career development programs, refining recruitment strategies, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and growth. • Achieved an LTIR of 0.00 for over 1 million hours by developing safety programs tailored to employee needs, collaborating with teams, and prioritizing workplace safety standards across all divisions. • Contributed to record profitability as part of the Executive Leadership Team by assisting with launching California and Nevada operations and establishing a new LLC entity, expanding nationwide presence in over 35 states. • Drove strategic growth by integrating remote and in-person workforces across 35+ states, enhancing collaboration, and aligning divisional operations to maximize project efficiency.• Led HR and EHS initiatives, enhancing compliance with OSHA and CALOSHA standards through coordinated training and audits across multiple North American sites.If you’re seeking a results-driven HR and EHS executive with the skills to lead teams, develop innovative strategies, and drive organizational success, I would love to connect and explore how we can work together.

Experience

1. Human Resources Executive

   Meade

   Jul 2024 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Spearheads the development of a comprehensive programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and establishing industry-leading best practices across a rapidly expanding firm. • Designs and implements HR training initiatives to enhance employee development, effectively addressing the company’s rapid growth and ensuring sustainable workforce readiness. • Leads the creation of business policies that streamlined operational efficiency, aligning environmental health, safety, and HR strategies with organizational goals in a dynamic market. • Directs a company compliance program, fostering a culture and adherence to regulatory standards across all operational levels. • Orchestrates strategic HR policy rollouts, enhancing employee retention through targeted training programs and streamlined talent development processes. • Introduces business growth strategies to expand service capacity, leveraging innovative HR frameworks to support the firm\'s evolving infrastructure needs.

Education

• University of Hartford

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2000 — 2004

• Cochise College

  Certification

  2009 — 2010