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Loren Nowoc

@lorennowoc

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People-first HR exec with global experience driving clarity, strategy, and team performance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior HR leadership role in a mid-sized, growth-focused company where HR is a strategic partner. I thrive in evolving environments, build capability, coach leaders, and drive clarity and momentum. For more on what I’m targeting and how I work: bit.ly/LnowocCareerVision

I’m a strategic, people-first HR executive with 20+ years of experience leading HR functions in complex, fast-changing environments. I've helped organizations navigate acquisitions, divestitures, restructures, and growth while building strong leadership pipelines, scalable HR systems, and cultures rooted in trust and accountability.

I thrive in mid-sized, growth-oriented companies — especially where HR is seen as a true business partner. I enjoy mentoring HR professionals, designing practical people strategies, and partnering with leadership to bring clarity, consistency, and momentum across the employee experience.

What I’m looking for: a senior HR leadership role where I can shape people strategy, coach leaders, and strengthen the connection between how work happens and what the business needs to thrive. I bring steady, grounded leadership that helps teams move forward — and I care deeply about creating workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

I’m exploring senior HR leadership roles where I can lead or help shape the people function.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Vice President, Human Resources

Cree Lighting

Jan 2019 - May 2025 (6 years 4 months)

Led HR team and served as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team and department heads across Sales, Finance, Marketing, Customer Service, and Legal. Spearheaded alignment of people strategy with business goals, delivering high-impact initiatives rooted in company values and leadership competencies.

HR Strategy Executive Coaching Talent Management Organizational Development Employee Relations HR Transformation Workforce Planning Internal Communications ADP HCM Succession Planning HR strategy

HR Director & Business Partner

Wolfspeed

Jan 2017 - May 2019 (2 years 4 months)

Served as a global HR business partner and people strategy leader for over 1,200 employees across multiple international locations. Led the HR workstream for a major corporate divestiture, ensuring seamless employee transition and business continuity. Chaired enterprise-wide talent review and succession planning efforts, strengthening leadership pipelines.

HR strategy HR Business Partnering Talent Management Succession Planning Employee Relations Organizational Development Change Management Talent Acquisition Employee Engagement Total Rewards HR Strategy

HR Business Partner

Wolfspeed

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Served as a hands-on HR partner to business unit leaders, aligning talent strategies with operational priorities and fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and engagement. Led department-level change initiatives that improved accountability and team performance, directly contributing to stronger alignment with business goals and higher engagement.

Talent Management Change Management Performance Coaching Employee Relations Succession Planning HR Consulting Leadership Development Risk Mitigation

Sr. ER Specialist & Team Lead

Wolfspeed

Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)

Created and established a new HR function, serving as a dedicated employee relations resource for a 24/7 cleanroom manufacturing environment. Handled complex employee relations matters including investigations, FMLA/ADA coordination, performance management, and policy interpretation, resolving most cases at the department level and reducing legal escalation.