monica mekeel

svp, human resources

About

I am a committed results-oriented HR business partner with expertise in business integration, employee relations and change management. I am a passionate relationship builder, who develops strong partnerships with senior executives and employees throughout the organization. I am a dedicated mentor, who believes in strong employee engagement methods. Specialties: * Organizational Design * Acquisition Integration * Company Culture * Career Development and Coaching * Talent Assessment * Multicultural Environment * Succession Planning * Diversity and Inclusion * Employee Relations * Change Management

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

entertainment

Skill

human resources, talent management, onboarding, succession planning, employee relations, deferred compensation, workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, hris, talent acquisition, organizational design, leadership, leadership development, organizational development, interviews, management, personnel management, change management, training, human resources information systems, interviewing

Experience

svp, human resources

fox corporation

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

human resources consultant

fox news channel

2017-2 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

vp, human resources, msnbc

nbcuniversal media, llc

2008-7 - 2016-10 · 8 yrs 4 mos

vp, human resources cable entertainment

nbcuniversal media, llc

2003-1 - 2008-6 · 5 yrs 6 mos

Provided HR leadership, coaching, and counseling to cable entertainment group, including USA Network, Syfy, Bravo, and Oxygen. Led Oxygen Network integration into NBCUniversal. Handled all aspects of employee conversion, including benefits, payroll, and reduction in workforce. Worked with emerging leadership team on communication and cultural transitions to ensure employee engagement from day one. Responsible for the strategic integration of Oxygen cable network into the NBC Universal cable entertainment network group. Led strategic cross-functional teams to ensure a successful integration. Led focus groups to obtain feedback for integration into the acquisition planning. Worked with NBC human resources team through year-long merger and acquisition process, including due diligence, analysis of divergent policies and practices, headcount reconciliation, and consolidations. Directed the shut down of a cable network without legal incidences.

director hr, warner music group

warner music group

1995-9 - 2002-5 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Provided HR advice and counsel to all levels of management and staff. Served as primary liaison between Time Warner executive compensation team and corporate Warner Music Group. Designed stay bonus program that effectively retained talent while transitioning east coast headquarters to the west coast and subsequently managed outplacement of former staff with no litigation. Developed stock option grant program for new employees of Warner Music Group and managed issuance of stock options for 11,000 employees worldwide. Prepared presentations for Time Warner Executive Board to ensure equitable compensation for senior leadership team across the enterprise. Collaborated with HRIS to develop and implement a single payroll and human resource system to streamline payroll processes and cut costs.

registered sales associate

financial services industry

1986-9 - 1995-8 · 9 yrs

FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY, New York, New York, Registered Sales Associate, 1986 – 1995. Maintained client accounts consisting of assets in excess of $100,000,000.00. Served as the main liaison between employees and senior executives of several fortune 500 companies regarding the employee stock option programs. Licenses - Series 7, 6 and 3. Authorized to trade stocks, bonds and commodities. Also registered to sell insurance.