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JAMES HANDLEY

Burlingame

Summary

Dynamic HR Leader with a proven track record at Oracle Corporation, specializing in talent management and organizational development. Enhanced employee retention by 30% through innovative programs and effective coaching. Skilled in change management and employee relations, driving high-performance cultures and strategic initiatives across global teams.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Leader

MODA Studios
Burlingame
09.2014 - Current
  • Founded and directed Moda Health & Wellness Corporation, specializing in HR leadership and organizational development.
  • Developed comprehensive talent management programs, increasing employee retention by 30%.
  • Implemented best practices in employee relations to cultivate a positive workplace culture.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, establishing the company as a leader in healthcare.
  • Organized and facilitated training sessions and executive coaching for employees at all levels.
  • Drove change management initiatives to support organizational growth.
  • Organized events such as team building workshops or social gatherings designed to promote collaboration.
  • Provided guidance on complex HR issues such as leaves of absence, disability accommodations.
  • Established a rewards system based on individual performance objectives which improved motivation levels.
  • Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.

HR Leader- Product Development

Oracle Corporation
07.2011 - 09.2014
  • Managed complex client relationships across global business lines, enhancing collaboration among US, India, China, Mexico, and Europe.
  • Provided strategic guidance on organizational issues including talent management and succession planning.
  • Designed and delivered company-wide people programs in partnership with HR Centers of Excellence.
  • Executed leadership development initiatives and executive team assessments to strengthen leadership capabilities.
  • Cultivated a high-performing culture through hands-on contributions and effective coaching.
  • Resolved employee relations issues for client groups, assisting managers in grievance resolution.
  • Delivered data-driven analysis to support business leaders in informed decision-making.
  • Led post-integration of 400 Datalogix employees following acquisition by Oracle.
  • Prepared reports related to staffing, turnover rates, absenteeism, recruitment activities.

HR Program Manager

Kaiser Permanente
04.2008 - 06.2011
  • Oversaw all aspects of people programs for Sales and Marketing, Business, and Technology teams.
  • Engaged with senior leadership to shape people-related strategies and organizational development initiatives.
  • Created strategies to drive employee engagement and establish a high-performance culture.
  • Influenced key decisions regarding change management, workforce planning, and compensation frameworks.

Sr. HR Business Partner

Genzyme Corporation
01.2006 - 04.2008
  • Collaborated with Vice President of Human Resources to deliver HR services to 1,200 employees across multiple departments.
  • Directed a team of approximately 65 cross-functional employees in creating and executing an enterprise-wide business continuity plan.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations, including EEO and EEOC requirements.
  • Assisted in aligning structure, processes, rewards, metrics, and talent to support business strategy.
  • Addressed complex employee relations issues by conducting investigations and coaching managers on performance management.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and issue logs for all HR programs.
  • Supervised four direct reports to enhance departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Recognized as part of a top-ranked biotechnology company by Fortune magazine.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies

University of Bath
England

Skills

  • HR business partnership
  • Talent management and retention
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Performance management
  • Compensation strategy and benefits
  • Employee relations
  • Organizational development
  • Change management
  • HR metrics
  • Staffing solutions
  • International HR practices
  • HR information systems (HRIS)
  • Training and development

References

EXCELLENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Areas Of Competency

  • HR Business Partner
  • Talent Management and Retention
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Performance Management
  • Comp Strategy and Benefits
  • Employee Relations
  • Organizational Development/Change Management
  • HR Metrics
  • Staffing
  • International HR
  • HRIS
  • Training
  • Business Applications

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR Leader

MODA Studios
09.2014 - Current

HR Leader- Product Development

Oracle Corporation
07.2011 - 09.2014

HR Program Manager

Kaiser Permanente
04.2008 - 06.2011

Sr. HR Business Partner

Genzyme Corporation
01.2006 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies

University of Bath

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