cindy macdonald

human resources director

About

Senior Human Resources executive with extensive experience in developing talent acquisition models in competitive markets. Created scalable HR strategy to position a PE backed software company for success during high growth mode. Drives employee engagement and creates high performing organizations. Executed successful mergers and acquisitions, created compelling total rewards strategies and implemented Human Resources technology to drive efficiencies and scalability. Specialties: Talent Acquisition and Onboarding  Employee Engagement and Retention Strategies  Talent Brand Strategy  Employment Branding  Employee and Labor Relations  Talent Management and Succession Planning  Total Compensation and Rewards  Career Pathing and Competency Modeling  Performance Management  Mergers and Acquisitions  Workplace Strategy  Restructuring and Downsizing  Human Capital Strategy  Employment Law Compliance

Country

united states

City

denver

Industry

human resources

Skill

succession planning, strategic planning, business strategy, new hire orientations, onboarding, coaching, benefits administration, hris, college recruiting, applicant tracking systems, hr policies, employee relations, building relationships, training, crm, cold calling, customer service, personnel management, account management, sales, labor relations, management, employee training, recruiting, interviews, employee benefits, leadership development, organizational development, performance management, human resources, talent acquisition, talent management, technical recruiting, workforce planning, internet recruiting, team building, hiring, temporary placement, leadership, sourcing, conflict resolution, employee engagement, vendor management, executive search, payroll, organizational effectiveness, consulting, staffing services, contract recruitment, strategy, change management, employer branding, compensation, employee experience

Experience

director, human resources

american cyanamid company

1996-11 - 1997-12 · 1 yr 2 mos

manager, employment and labor relations

ontario blue cross

1991-1 - 1994-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

manager, human resources advisory group

liberty health

1995-1 - 1996-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

* Managed team of four staff responsible for the first line contact and support of all organizational HR requirements; developed individualized training plans and coached each team member in principles of customer focused service * Successfully established improved long-term customer - HR relationships with management and executives from the IST, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Communications and Managed Care divisions * Initiated and participated in mutual gains bargaining approach to negotiations; 2 year contract ratified in ten weeks with substantial improvements to Collective Agreement language * Supported roll-out of several HR programs including job evaluation, compensation, performance management and pension conversion

manager employee relations and quality

liberty health

1994-1 - 1995-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

human resources director

the joshua school

2019-2 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

human resources generalist

home instead senior care

2011-7 - 2012-6 · 1 yr

* Responsible for recruitment and training of new staff * developed and implemented process improvement recommendations regarding new hire Orientation / first 90 day period * Managed Workers Compensation process * Redesigned performance management process.

vice president of human resources

ems software

2012-6 - 2018-9 · 6 yrs 4 mos

EMS Software by DEA is the thought leader in resource scheduling management and digital workplace strategies. More than 4,000 organizations use the DEA EMS product to improve productivity, attract and retain talent, reduce costs, and differentiate their brands in the marketplace. EMS Software by DEA is growing. And hiring. The key element to our success is our amazing team. Our executives understand the strong connection between engaged employees and business success and make it a priority to create an environment where you can come to work each and every day to make a difference. We were recently voted one of Colorado’s top six employers to work for by Built in Colorado. If you have a passion for customer experience, the latest technologies, ambitious product roadmaps and an insatiable desire to be part of something truly amazing, I encourage you to reach out and explore new career possibilities with EMS Software by DEA.