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Beth Thomas

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Results-driven leader with over 20 years of HR expertise in the software industry, excelling in fast-moving and rapid growth organizations. Experienced in scaling HRBP functions to align with business demands. Possesses a keen understanding of company culture and a genuine voice that fosters connections with employees while proactively identifying business solutions. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal relationship-building skills, executive coaching abilities, and a positive leadership approach passionate about people, adept at problem-solving, and skilled in driving change through decisive action.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, Human Resources

Cloudinary
01.2022 - Current
  • Led an HR Business Partner and Employee Relations teams providing full-service support to all employees and management within the Americas and Commercial Global functions.
  • Partnered with COEs on initiatives such as a Job Leveling, Workforce planning, Employee Survey, and Talent Management.
  • Trusted advisor to senior leaders in the business and consultant on business issues.
  • Used company data, and market trends, to identify organizational issues, develop strategies to address needs, and implement supporting initiatives.
  • Initiated and supported the D&I priorities for the company and worked to evolve and create 3 ERGs.

Vice President, Human Resources

Veeam Software
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led an HR Business Partner and Employee Relations teams providing full-service support to all employees and management within the Americas and Global functions.
  • Responsible for the HR transformation within the Americas to set the HR model for the company.
  • Partnered with COEs on initiatives such as a revamp of the Global Job Catalog, Workforce planning, Employee Survey, and Talent Management.
  • Trusted advisor to senior leaders in the business and consultant on business issues.
  • Used company data, and market trends, to identify organizational issues, develop strategies to address needs, and implement supporting initiatives.
  • Initiated and supported the D&I priorities for the company and worked to evolve and create 3 ERGs.
  • Recruited by the CEO to run Americas HR.

Sr. Director, Human Resources

VMWare
01.2009 - 01.2018
  • Led a team of HR Business Partners to provide full-service support to senior management and VP level executives of the Americas Customer Operations organization.
  • Directly supported Enterprise Sales, Federal and SLED, Operations and Systems Engineering. Previously supported the Americas Partner Organization, Global Accounts, Inside Sales, Field Marketing, and Latin America directly.
  • Partnered with VP-level executives to identify organizational issues, develop strategies to address needs, and implement supporting initiatives.
  • Responsible for leading strategic initiatives in the areas of leadership development, employee development, workforce planning, change management and communications strategy.
  • Provided continuous guidance and counsel for managers regarding company culture and philosophy, career development, leadership interviews, new hire assimilation, etc.
  • Ensured that business practices are aligned with company values.
  • Provided management with analysis of client organizations’ D&I, talent acquisition, performance management, manager effectiveness, employee engagement, etc., and recommend proactive improvement plans, as applicable. Implemented plans as appropriate.

Director, Human Resources (Transitional Role Following the BEA Acquisition)

Oracle Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2008
  • Selected by Oracle to assist the business with the merging of the Oracle and BEA teams.
  • Coached management and employees on assimilation challenges.
  • Partnered with Sales, Services, Legal, and HR management to address and resolve outstanding employee issues.

Director, Human Resources

BEA Systems
01.1999 - 01.2008
  • Provided full-service support to management and VP level executives of the Americas Sales organization, Global Technical Field Readiness, Global Sales Operations, and Global Alliances.
  • Partnered with Sales management, and VP-level executives, to identify organizational issues, develop strategies to address needs, and implement supporting initiatives.
  • Responsible for leading strategic initiatives in the areas of leadership development, process improvement, workforce planning, change management, and communications strategy.
  • Provided continuous guidance and counsel for employees and managers regarding company culture and philosophy, legalities, career development, interviews, new hire assimilation, etc., as well as clarification on policies and procedures. Ensured that personnel policies and procedures are consistently and equitably applied.
  • Provided management analysis of client organizations’ staffing, performance management results, and recommended proactive improvement plans, as applicable. Implemented plans as appropriate.
  • Advised in areas requiring third-party intervention, conflict resolution, and performance management.
  • Responsible for complex employee relations and litigation avoidance.
  • Worked closely with HR management to identify, design, and implement initiatives that support client business needs, as well as initiatives that support corporate-wide activities (ie. Retention and succession planning).
  • Participated in the development of training programs, and facilitated designated training and development activities, throughout the organization.
  • Worked as a member of internal HR teams to review and revamp HR processes and procedures pertaining to compensation issues, benefits, focal reviews, annual stock grants, training programs, etc.
  • Facilitated and drove the annual review, merit stock, and compensation processes.
  • Extensive experience managing Talent Acquisition initiatives to fill critical positions under tight time constraints.

Human Resource Business Consultant

KPMG, High Tech Consulting
01.1999 - 01.1999

Education

BS - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

HAAS Mini-MBA -

Berkeley Haas
Berkeley, CA
01.2008

Skills

  • Global HR experience
  • Employee engagement
  • Leadership coaching and development
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Human resources management
  • Succession planning
  • Organizational design
  • Change management
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Employee relations
  • HR policies and procedures

Certification

  • Saville 360 Accreditation
  • Qualified Myers-Briggs Administrator
  • Coaching University Certificate
  • Certified Achieve Global Facilitator
  • Certified 5 Dynamics Facilitator

Timeline

Vice President, Human Resources

Cloudinary
01.2022 - Current

Vice President, Human Resources

Veeam Software
01.2018 - 01.2021

Sr. Director, Human Resources

VMWare
01.2009 - 01.2018

Director, Human Resources (Transitional Role Following the BEA Acquisition)

Oracle Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2008

Director, Human Resources

BEA Systems
01.1999 - 01.2008

Human Resource Business Consultant

KPMG, High Tech Consulting
01.1999 - 01.1999

BS - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

San Diego State University

HAAS Mini-MBA -

Berkeley Haas

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