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Molly Woodruff

@mollywoodruff

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Strategic HR leader with 15+ years of experience driving success.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth opportunities.

I am a strategic HR leader with over 15 years of experience driving organizational success through innovative talent strategies and HR solutions for both global Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups. My passion lies in enhancing performance, engagement, and collaboration, enabling teams to deliver high-quality, actionable solutions.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led and mentored teams, partnered with C-suite executives to implement engagement initiatives, and executed complex projects such as Workday implementations. My signature achievements include hiring over 200 employees in a six-month timeframe and increasing employee satisfaction scores by 30% through targeted strategies. I thrive on translating data into actionable plans that enhance company culture and drive retention.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

HR Advisor / Owner

Current

Breakthru Consulting LLC

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Designed and facilitated interactive training programs on Crisis Management, Emotional Intelligence, and Effective Communication, leading to a 30% increase in engagement scores. Authored and updated employee handbooks for small business clients, ensuring 100% legal compliance and contributing to a 25% reduction in employee-related legal disputes.

Crisis Management Effective Communicator Employee Handbook Legal Compliance HR Consulting Coaching

Global Human Resources Director

Juul Labs

Jun 2022 - Jan 2023 (7 months)

Implemented an organizational structure for 2 new international markets, collaborating cross-functionally with global leadership and legal teams to define reporting lines, role scopes, and compliance standards. Partnered with Talent Acquisition to develop a market-specific workforce strategy, resulting in a 15% increase in new sales growth.

organizational Compliance Global Workforce Strategy Talent Acquisition Employee Redeployment HR Business Partnering Talent Management

HR Director

Peloton Interactive

Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 (8 months)

Created Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for over 100 employees within the Enterprise Technology function, targeting key skill gaps and training needs to build leadership capacity. Executed a critical FLSA compliance project by auditing job classifications and partnering with Legal and Compensation to uncover incorrect exemption designations.

Individual Development Plans Employee Classification Internal Mobility Succession Planning

HR Director

L3Harris Technologies

Apr 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Founded and co-sponsored the first Good2Great committee, assembling and leading a cross-functional team across 3 Business Unit locations, which drove positive cultural changes. Led the refinement of the onboarding process by analyzing new hire survey data, improving new hire experience and early engagement.

Employee Engagement Onboarding Leadership Training Unconscious Bias Cultural Change Leadership Development People Leadership

Human Capital Consultant

Resources Global Professionals (RGP)

Jan 2017 - Apr 2020 (3 years 3 months)

Established a matrix structure for IT teams by analyzing workflows and stakeholder needs, improving department-specific support and operational efficiency. Streamlined the annual compensation cycle in Workday by developing market-adjustment models and collaborating with finance and leadership.

Compensation Cycles Workday HR Business Partnering

Senior Human Resources Manager

Technicolor

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)

Managed a total team of 12, consisting of HR Managers and Coordinators across all Business Units, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistent HR service delivery. Delivered strategic HR services across compliance, talent management, performance management, employee engagement, and employee relations.

Team Management HR Services Compliance Talent Management Performance Management Employee Engagement Employee Relations

Human Resources Manager

PepsiCo

Managed human resources operations, including recruitment, employee development, and policy implementation. Provided HR guidance and support to various departments within the organization.

HR Operations Recruitment Employee Development Policy Implementation Employee Support Talent Acquisition Performance Management

Principal HR Generalist

Raytheon

Served as a Principal HR Generalist, handling a broad range of HR responsibilities from employee onboarding to compliance. Provided strategic HR support to various business units.

HR Generalist Employee Onboarding HR Compliance Employee Development Performance Reviews HR Policies

Human Resources Manager

Quest Diagnostics

Oversaw HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and compensation management. Implemented HR programs to enhance employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.

Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Compensation Management Org Effectiveness HR Policies Benefits Administration

Human Resources Business Partner

Halyard Health

Supported various HR functions as a Business Partner, contributing to talent initiatives and employee relations. Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.

HR Business Partnering Employee Relations HR strategy Workforce Planning Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Illinois, Champaign

Master's Degree, Human Resources and Industrial Relations

Completed a Master's Degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations. This program provided advanced knowledge and skills in managing human capital and labor relations.

University of Illinois, Champaign

Bachelor's of Science, Human Resources and Family Studies

Grade: Graduated with Honors

Graduated with Honors from the Bachelor's of Science program in Human Resources and Family Studies. This degree provided a strong foundation in human resources principles and family dynamics.