Dan Trautmann
Director, Human Resources @ General Atomics
About
I develop people strategies aligned with business strategy to achieve outstanding business outcomes. I use adept listening and business acumen to engage the organization, identify key drivers, and lead transformative change with focus and a great sense of collective urgency. Industries supported: Avionics, Hi-tech, Research & Development Centers, Venture Capital & Technology Incubator, Consumer, Industrial, Broadcast, Document Systems, Distribution & Call Center Areas of Expertise • Strategic Thinker & Planner • Servant Leader • Culture & Change • Talent Management & Succession • Employee Engagement • Mergers & Acquisitions Value Add • People Strategies Align to Business Strategy • Higher Performing Organization • Executive Messaging for Actionable Alignment • Talent Improvement Programs • Performance Driven Culture • Due Diligence during Company Growth Phase
United States
Orange County
Defense & Space
Leadership, Management, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition
Experience

Director, Human Resources
Greater San Diego Area
Lead HR Business Partner Organization for 3 key areas for the Aeronautical Division. Establish Tier 1 Organization. Cross functional and Enterprise partner and stakeholder in the areas of: Acquisition Due Diligence & Process Improvement.

Senior Director, Human Resources
Irvine, CA
At Endologix, we are revolutionizing aortic care for life! Everything we do is focused solely on the treatment of aortic disorders. Each one of us is part of redefining what's possible as we personalize AAA care for each patient (Patient First!). Our strategic roadmap combines our values, C2 and R2, and aligns to our excellent ongoing culture initiatives! My role includes all aspects of Human Resources, including the design, development and launch of initiatives and programs to support the overall strategic initiatives for the organization.

Director, Global Human Resources
Orange County, California
• Rebuilt and directed Global HR organizations across NA, LATAM, EMEA, APAC, Australia and joint ventures with HR offices in CA, WA, Singapore, Dubai, London, Sydney. • Developed and implemented talent acquisition programs, and accomplished organizational growth of 50% in Middle East, 42% in Americas, and 28% in Europe. • Instituted and led HQ formal business partner consultative, action-oriented organization resulting in increased organizational alignment. Trusted advisor to senior executive team: COO/CFO/SVP/VP/GC leadership levels. • Increased decision-making and response time 200% by implementing HR operating model and shared services. • Increased employee opinion response 27% by establishing action planning for transformational culture change. • Scope: Oversaw 2 Directors/7 Managers/37 total staff/5000 employees/$5M budget

Director, Organization Development / Talent Management / NA / LATAM HR
Orange County, California
• Developed and launched first succession & mini-MBA/Executive Leadership Programs - UCLA partnership which developed next generation of senior leadership. • M&A: Led HR due diligence, acquisition integration, and culture change management and accomplished cohesive integrations of target acquisitions. • Developed in-house Foundations of Leadership program upskilling 80% of the global leadership population. • Established PEOPLE Learning Management System for efficient on-line and instructor-led development. • Implemented HCM system (Workday), ER case management system (HR Acuity) to efficiently manage 300 cases; implemented recognition program (Achievers) to accelerate 20,000 employee engagement moments. • Trusted Business Partner and advisor to 6 SVP/VP across organizational disciplines and business lines. • Oversaw Internal Communications organization and upgraded web-based communications vehicle. • Scope: Oversaw 5 Manager/22 total staff - 3000 employees.

Director, Talent Acquisition/North America Human Resources
Orange County, California
TA: Designed and implemented new Talent Acquisition people planning function. Reduced time to fill by over 50% for high volume hi-tech/software staffing function filling 600 – 800 requisitions annually. NA HR: Built new Human Resources Headquarters in CA; reduced risk and liability mitigating individual and class action legal disputes. • Negotiated vendor agreements and changed staffing model increasing value and reducing costs by 50%. • Implemented global ATS (Taleo) and global performance management (SuccessFactors) systems. • Championed Global Incentive Bonus Program leading to 300% revenue growth in multi-billion-dollar business. • Scope: Oversaw 3 Managers/15 total staff 1500 employees.

Western Region HR Manager; Assistant HR Manager
San Jose, CA & Seattle, WA
• Led post-acquisition cultural transition for R&D Company for interconnect alignment. • Developed compensation proposals for various business units maximizing value to spend. • Managed labor relations and held off union organizing threats at 2 sites. • Led Employee Relations legal compliance activity reducing risk/litigation. Managed Regional EEO/AA programs. • Developed talent acquisition plans across various business segments resulting in tailored and timely hiring. • Researched and developed HR policies and procedures to bring continuity across North America. • Oversaw 1 Manager/5 total staff – 600 employees.
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