Laura D.

Experience

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  Syntex (Aquired by Roche an International Pharmaceutical Company)

  May 1985 - Jul 1990

  Human Resources Representative

  Responsible for all Human Resources activities for the manufacturing division of approximately 350 employees. Recruited for technical exempt and non-exempt positions. Revised the Policy Manual for Managers and the Employee Handbook. Promoted from Compensation Analyst at Syntex (An International Pharmaceutical Company) Administered the Executive Compensation Programs: Management Incentive Bonus plan, Stock Option plan, and Bonus Deferrals. Conducted surveys on executive pay practices to maintain Syntex’ competitive pay posture. Show less

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  Travelers Insurance

  Aug 1990 - Jan 1993

  Sr. Human Resources Consultant

  Provided generalist support for the Workers Compensation, Property Casualty Claim departments in four states. Consulted/advised employees in performance coaching, employee relations, policy interpretation, EEO/Affirmative action administration, exempt recruiting, training, organizational development and career planning.

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  Boston Scientific

  Jan 1993 - Jul 1997

  Human Resources Manager

  Provided generalist support for a 700+ person manufacturing facility. Developed and implemented human resource programs, including: quality exempt and non-exempt recruitment campaigns, reward and recognition incentive plans, exempt/hourly performance appraisal processes and training programs that improved the quality of the work environment.

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  Secure Computing (Acquired by McAfee)

  May 1998 - Jun 2008

  Director, Human Resources

  Responsible for talent management, policies, programs, and compliance, including Worker’s Compensation and government mandated surveys and multi-state Affirmative Action plans. Proactively partnered with the Engineering, Customer Service and the Advanced Technology divisions management and their teams to ensure the achievement of objectives through effective staffing, training, performance/talent management, and succession planning. Coached supervisors through a variety of challenging employee relations situations. Reported to the Vice President of Human Resources. In 2001, promoted to Human Resources Director. Was instrumental in the planning, organizing and implementing of three company acquisitions that occurred in 2002, 2003 and 2006. Company grew from approximately 300 employees to over 2,000. In 2008, McAfee acquired Secure Computing.In 1998, hired as an HR Consultant to assist with the closing of a Canadian facility and increasing headcount by 10% in St. Paul. Within three months, was offered a Human Resources Manager role and was responsible for providing support to approximately 250 employees in all facets of Human Resources. Show less

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  Dirks Consulting and Placement Services, LLC. www.dirksllc.com

  Jul 2008 - now

  Human Resources Consultant/Job Placement Specialist

  Provide Human Resources consulting and professional job placement services to individuals and corporations. Available for a variety of Human Resources contract assignments, i.e., one-on-one job coaching services, compensation/HRIS projects, talent acquisition, etc.