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NORALEE SEVERNS [email protected] 2nd Avenue NW +
Issaquah, Washington 98027 425-830-6677
QUALIFICATIONS
High-performing Human Resource Business Partner with 15 years'
broad generalistexpertise in the technology, accounting, and
corporate finance industries. Leverages team-based outlook and
sound judgment to enhance accountability, productivity,
communication, and retention. Works directly with key executives to
developand maintain high performing environment where employees are
engaged and attaining corporate and personal goals. Global
recruiting experience across Europe and APA
+ Recruiting+ Workforce Planning+ Employee Relations+
On-boarding & Retention+ Leadership Development+ Training &
Coaching+ Integration+ Work-Life Balance+ Performance
Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE LEAMON GROUP, Redmond, WA 2010 - PresentContractor
CONCUR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Redmond, WA, 2007- 2010Senior HR
Business Partner
Drive operational excellence across core HR processes for
Research and Development, IT, Facilities, and Asia Pacific
divisions of this provider of web-based corporate expense
management solutions. Develop processes that improve HR servicesin
recruiting, compensation, benefits, training and development, and
employee relations for 300 staff. Work with recruiters to achieve
targets within recruitingheadcount budget. Increase communication
and collaboration among all teams.
* Opened new office in Prague now with 90 high-performing
employees, enabling downsizing of Indian contractors; strategized
with R&D to foster long-term productivity of team.* Improved
morale and upgraded talent by surveying IT department to determine
issues, work through a 9 Box exercise, and set goals for team
improvement.Strategic business partner with EVP of R&D in all
facets of HR within his orga
nization* Created framework for mentoring program, presented to
President which resulted in hiring a Diversity Manager* Enhanced
HR's influence as a strategic player by developing a Branding
Yourself presentation for HR business partners on interacting with
executives, building credibility, and identifying our brand.
* Led successful recruiting in UK, Germany, France, and Asia
through effective relationship development and cultural
communication.* Developed close working relationships with
resistant internal organizations by demonstrating credibility,
expertise, and ability to promote long-term benefits for
organization.
RSM MCGLADREY, Seattle, WA / Phoenix, AZ, 2004-2007
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Recruiting Manager DSW (2005-2007)
Tapped to integrate recently acquired firm and manage recruiting
for leading national public accounting firm. Ensured staffing needs
were met and forecast future staffing demands in region in
cooperation with corporate leadership. Developedevent and business
strategy plans.
* Achieved 86% accept rate (11% over target) for campus
recruiting efforts.* Collaborated with Diversity Director to
source, recruit, and on-board temporary talent from South Africa;
fostered immediate productivity by smoothly handling housing,
transportation, and integration.* Build ongoing pipeline by
creating "Pathways" campus internship programto build relationships
with potential accounting students.
HR Director (2004-2005)
Recruited to oversee HR function for 3 offices with 150
employees. Contributed to management team and coached and mentored
staff.
* Improved retention of women in management by launching women's
networking initiative.* Maintained high accept rate from key campus
and fostered company statusas employer of choice by managing
national campus relationship and recruiting ev
ents.* Overcame initial resistance during roll-out of firm-wide
initiative forpersonal work-life goals.
BDO SEIDMAN, Kirkland, WA, 1995-2004HR Manager Northwest
Region
Provided broad generalist functions for global accounting and
consulting network. Delivered in key areas, including recruiting,
performance management, compensation, and benefits.
* Attained 100% employee retention following corporate merger by
leading cultural integration efforts.
* Established culture and practice of communication between
staff and partners to improve staff accountability and
empowerment.
EDUCATION
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Ellensburg, WA
Professional Development:
* Seattle Pacific University, HR Management Program* Lominger
Certified
