Mikko Boutte
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at NPR, excelling in employee relations and workforce planning. Proven track record in managing complex RIFs and enhancing organizational standards. Skilled in Workday implementation and committed to fostering a collaborative workplace culture, successfully coaching leaders to achieve their career goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
National Public Radio (NPR)
02.2020 - 10.2025
- Supported all revenue generating departments at NPR. This includes Development, National Public Media (NPM), Finance, Member Partnership, Communications, Audience Insights, Facilities/Security for California, DC and all remote based employees.
- Executed HR employee relations and People Partner experience for over 450 unionized and non-unionized employees.
- Successfully influence and collaborate with key leaders to achieve creative solutions to meet business objectives.
- Successfully guided divisions through multiple RIF’s during my tenure.
- Committed to optimal balance of business interests with employee advocacy.
- Worked weekly with Legal to advise on disciplinary and coaching recommendations.
- Developed strategies to handle an attrition rate of over 25% while still engaging and promoting connectivity to the NPR brand, successfully supported and coached 3 C-Suite leaders to their promotions.
- Assisted with the Internship program and served as a consultant on New Manager training programs and outside coaching agencies.
- Guided leaders through complex reductions in workforce (RIF) and complex workplace investigations.
- Infused DISC training to assist divisions in creating stronger collaboration.
- Promote ongoing employee training with resources such as Life Lab Learning, LinkedIn training, etc.
Human Resources Manager
The Mill
Culver City
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw all immigration processes for expatriate employees and staff management.
- Facilitated hiring and training initiatives to enhance employee relations and integration
- Managed domestic and international employees across film, TV, and media projects.
- Supervised scheduling and management of temporary and full-time employees.
Human Resources Business Partner
Deluxe Entertainment
New York
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Manage broad HR Business Partner functions for the NY based Creative Services division, including the management of all transaction tasks, employee relations and regulatory compliance which includes the New York, New Jersey and Atlanta markets with over 360 employees.
- Responsible for Workday implementation, managing of UltiPro systems, etc.
- Collaborate with Sr. Management of several post production brands on employee engagement and motivation, to retain key talent and a diverse workforce.
- Administer annual performance evaluations, while providing guidance to management on how to properly assess employee performance.
- Assist in conflict management and assist VP of HR on various enterprise wide company initiatives, such as companywide employee announcements, new HR policies/procedures, and any other initiatives.
Administrative Analyst, HR
City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Worked in Housing and Big Blue Bus.
- Analyzed HR policies, developed recommendations and assist in all employee relations.
- Assist with employee relations and Union arbitrations, CBA meetings and negotiations.
- Implement and evaluate programs and projects.
Executive Administrator- Corporate/HR
Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Sup[ported HR department Maintained confidential files and documents in compliance with hospital policies.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations for board meetings.
Benefits Administrator
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
Kearny
2014 - 2015
- Delivered analytical support for benefit programs covering approximately 14,700 employees across multiple plans.
- Collaborated with HR teams to enhance efficiency of benefits administration processes.
- Conducted orientation sessions to educate new hires on employee benefits packages.
- Managed ESOP and performed comprehensive audits of 401K administration.
Office Manager. HR
Magic Johnson Enterprises
Beverly Hills
- Supervised administrative staff in a highly confidential, fast-paced office environment.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and confidentiality protocols.
Education
CERTIFICATE - HOW TO BE A LEADER NOW
POYNTER INSTITUTE
Florida02-2023
Certified DISC Trainer -
Take Flight Learning
01.2023
Professional Human Resources -
Catholic University
Washington D.C.01.2021
BA - English
University of Southern CA
Skills
- Employee relations and workforce planning
- HR compliance and benefits administration
- Performance and change management
- Succession planning and Workday implementation
- ADA, ADEA, FMLA, EEOC, FLSA compliance
- Organizational standards improvement
Timeline
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
National Public Radio (NPR)
02.2020 - 10.2025
Human Resources Manager
The Mill
01.2019 - 01.2020
Human Resources Business Partner
Deluxe Entertainment
02.2015 - 01.2019
Administrative Analyst, HR
City of Santa Monica
10.2010 - 10.2013
Executive Administrator- Corporate/HR
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2010
Office Manager. HR
Magic Johnson Enterprises
Benefits Administrator
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
2014 - 2015
CERTIFICATE - HOW TO BE A LEADER NOW
POYNTER INSTITUTE
Certified DISC Trainer -
Take Flight Learning
Professional Human Resources -
Catholic University
BA - English
University of Southern CA