Julie Fopiano

At ICONS AMERICA, I lead HR strategy across talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, payroll, benefits, performance management, and employee development. I reduced turnover by 30% by building a culture where people wanted to work and grow.

Previously, at Kennametal, I partnered with global teams on process automation, SuccessFactors improvements, government-contract compliance, compensation planning, and leave-system implementation linked to SAP Payroll. I also helped automate onboarding and termination processes, reducing manual workload by 50%, and supported accurate bonus payments for 5,000 employees.

My experience also includes scaling recruiting and onboarding at Spare Time Entertainment, where I hired and onboarded 500 employees in two months and processed weekly payroll for 1,300 employees across 10 states. I bring a practical, collaborative approach to building HR systems, developing leaders, and creating workplaces that support business growth.