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John Odike

@johnodike

Enterprise HR executive driving workforce strategy, M&A integrations, and culture transformation across complex organizations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior enterprise HR leadership roles where I can drive workforce strategy, lead M&A integrations, transform HR operations, and build high-performing cultures.

I am an Enterprise Human Resources Executive with 24+ years of progressive leadership building, transforming, and scaling HR organizations across healthcare, senior living, manufacturing, energy, and global publishing. I serve as a trusted advisor to boards, CEOs, and executive teams, delivering measurable results in workforce strategy, labor relations, total rewards, compliance, and large-scale change management.

I have led HR for organizations from 1,200 to 5,000+ employees, reduced time-to-hire by 15%, cut cost-per-hire by 32%, implemented global salary structures, and managed M&A integrations impacting up to 3,200 employees with no regulatory penalties. I prioritize ROI-driven HR operations, leadership development, and culture initiatives that improve engagement and retention.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Vice President, Human Resources

Current

Wesley Enhanced Living

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years)

Executive HR leader for a 1,300-bed CCRC supporting 1,200+ employees; aligned workforce strategy with growth and resident-care objectives and reduced time-to-hire by 15% while increasing internal promotions through leadership pipeline development.

Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Leadership Development Succession Planning HR Operations Performance Management

Human Resources Executive

Resources for Human Development

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)

Led enterprise HR strategy for a 5,000+ employee nonprofit, implemented compensation structures and HR metrics dashboards, and positioned the organization as an employer of choice through retention and engagement initiatives.

Compensation Structures HR Analytics Talent Acquisition Employee Engagement Team Leadership HRIS Workforce Planning

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Taylor & Francis

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Global HR executive for ~3,200 employees who implemented global salary and rewards structures to improve retention and led the acquisition and integration of Colwiz, creating a projected new revenue stream.

Mergers & Acquisitions HR Transformation Integration Rewards Change Management

Head of Human Resources

Neconde Energy Limited

Senior HR leader in the oil & gas sector responsible for labor relations, HR policy, and talent management to support operational and regulatory requirements.

Talent Management & Compliance HR Policies Succession Planning Compensation Employee Relations

Senior Human Resources Consultant

EXUDE Inc.

Provided senior HR consulting across manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, and publishing focusing on labor relations, M&A integration, performance management, and HR transformation initiatives.

HR Consulting HR M&A Integration Organizational Design Performance Management Executive Coaching Change Management Workforce Planning

Corporate Human Resources Manager

Siemens Medical Solutions

Managed corporate HR activities for Siemens Medical Solutions with focus on employee relations, compliance, and HR program delivery across the business unit.

Employee Relations HR Compliance HR Operations Training Development Compensation Performance Management HR Policies Stakeholder Management

Director of Human Resources

Elsevier

Directed HR functions for a global publishing organization with accountability for workforce planning, talent acquisition, and HR initiatives supporting business goals.