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Burgette White

@burgettewhite

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Senior human resources executive driving strategic initiatives and impactful results.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my HR expertise to drive strategic initiatives, foster organizational culture, and promote inclusivity while supporting leadership development.

I am a seasoned senior human resources executive with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful results. My expertise lies in fostering team collaboration and cultivating a strong organizational culture while navigating complex challenges. I am recognized for my reliability, adaptability, and results-oriented approach, which has been instrumental in my leadership roles.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led HR operations across various organizations, including The Adecco Group and AECOM, where I managed large teams and supported significant business units. My strategic planning skills have enabled me to collaborate with executive leadership to create and implement effective people strategies, resulting in improved employee engagement and reduced turnover. I have also overseen HR transformation efforts that led to substantial cost savings and enhanced service delivery.

As I continue to grow in my career, I am passionate about executive coaching and developing leadership succession plans that align with organizational goals. I am committed to fostering inclusivity and diversity within the workplace, ensuring that all employees feel valued and engaged.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources Americas

The Adecco Group

Jul 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Promoted to Country and Geographical HR Leader, operating as HR Partner to the US Country President Leadership Team and Adecco NAM Senior VP. Led HR across Americas with 100+ HR professionals, supporting a $5B business with 7,000 employees.

Strategic Planning Executive Coaching HR Operations Organizational Design Financial Management Stakeholder Engagement

Vice President, Human Resources North America

The Adecco Group

Oct 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Led HR across Adecco staffing business unit in North America, with 10 HR professionals, supporting a $2B business with 1,500 employees. Partnered with leadership team on organization planning and restructuring to enhance go to market strategy and business turnaround.

Restructuring Turnover Reduction

Senior Director, Human Resources Business Leader

AECOM

Jun 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Served as HR Partner to EVP and cultural steward for Americas Environment business across the US, Canada, and LATAM, supporting 8,000 employees globally. Developed and executed a people strategy roadmap to support P&L growth and operations.

HR Business Partnering HR strategy Change Management Organizational Design Talent Acquisition

Director, Talent Management

AECOM

Jul 2019 - Jun 2020 (11 months)

Partnered to develop and deliver overall talent management strategy for Americas ($12B, 20,000 employees). Launched and led talent review process with re-alignment of goals, criteria, and utilization of Workday to strengthen succession management.

Talent Management Retention Succession Workday HR Covid 19 Response

Director, Human Resources & Talent Development

Molnlycke Health Care

Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 (10 months)

Served as HR Partner to VP, U.S. Sales & Marketing, and held interim assignment as VP, HR with people leadership accountabilities for 10 employees and HR leadership for 500+ sales, marketing, and corporate function employees. Led and launched new content for U.S. Commercial talent management processes.

HR Business Partnering Talent Development People Management Talent Management Capability Programming Succession Planning Sales & Marketing HR Support People Leadership

Senior Human Resources Manager & Business Partner

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Oct 2011 - Sep 2018 (6 years 11 months)

Promoted to Senior HR Manager, driving people strategies aligned with business goals, including standardizing roles, implementing pay-for-performance metrics, and career path frameworks. Led people management for the Global Business Services migration of 700+ roles, including org design, staffing, and onboarding programs.

HR Management HR strategy Organizational Design Staffing Onboarding Talent Management Compensation Strategy Recruitment Strategy

Early Career HR Experiences

Target Corporation

Aug 2005 - Oct 2011 (6 years 2 months)

Gained early career HR experiences in various domains including benefits, talent acquisition, HR service delivery, employee relations, and business partnering. Developed foundational skills in human resources operations and support.

Benefits Administration Talent Acquisition HR Services Employee Relations HR Business Partnering HR Operations Employee Support Recruitment Human Resources

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Emory University

Master of Business Administration, Strategy and Organization Management

Pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Strategy and Organization Management. Gained expertise in strategic planning, organizational design, and leadership.

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Development

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development. Focused on general management and human resources industrial relations, building a strong foundation in HR practices.