Jennifer Beattie

HR Consultant & CEO @Culture On Camera, LLC.

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Hello there! I’m Jennifer Beattie, and if there's one thing I'm passionate about, it's the fascinating world of HR and People Strategy. With a career that's taken me through various roles, I've had the unique privilege of being the inaugural first hire tasked with designing comprehensive talent programs for rapid growth startup companies. It's a role I’ve not only embraced but also thrived in, drawing immense satisfaction from the dynamic process of building from the ground up or breathing new life into existing frameworks. Starting with a blank drawing board is where I find my thrill. The phrase "building the airplane as we are flying it" couldn't be more apt to describe my approach. It's about being agile, adaptive, and always ready to innovate. My goal has always been to transcend the traditional administrative functionalities of HR and elevate its role to a talent enablement partner, closely aligned with C-Suite executives to support business-level KPI metrics and roadmap goals. I pride myself on my strategic leadership skills, which have been instrumental in navigating change management, ensuring legal compliance, and leveraging HR technology for efficient remote and hybrid operations. My efforts have consistently driven positive workplace culture and aligned HR strategies with organizational goals, adapting seamlessly to rapidly changing business landscapes. Technology has been a close ally in my mission, enabling me to transform HR processes and make them more efficient, be it through recruitment platforms, automated compliance systems, or performance management engagement software. At the heart of it all, I am an ardent believer in the power of people. I see every challenge as an opportunity to innovate and every success as a step towards creating a more inclusive, engaging, and productive work environment. My journey continues, driven by the desire to empower organizations and individuals alike to reach their fullest potential. Here’s to many more years of transforming workplaces, one strategic initi

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Work Background

CRIOVP People & Culture

Dec. 2023Strategic HR Leadership: Partnered with CEO & COO to design talent strategy for a rapid growth, remote organization. Aligned each pillar of employee life cycle to company's mission and vision. Led digital transformation of all HR processes with data-driven insights to proactively monitor effectiveness of all human capital initiatives. Talent Acquisition and Management: Led efforts in attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent. Employee Relations: Managed employee relations, addressing issues such as conflict resolution, employee morale, and maintaining a positive work environment. Worked to create a culture that promotes collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. Performance Management: Responsible for designing and implementing 360 performance management program, including peer and upward feedback to foster a comprehensive understanding of individual and team performance. Learning and Development: Spearheaded the continuous learning and development of employees. Constructed training programs, leadership development initiatives, and opportunities for continuous skill enhancement. Compensation and Benefits: Designed and implemented comprehensive benefits program to attract and retain top talent. Ensured compensation bands were up-to-par with market averages and consulted hiring managers on fair and equitable pay. Employee Engagement and Well-being: Enhanced employee engagement and well-being by implementing programs that fostered a positive, human-centric work culture and addressed employee wellness. Legal Compliance: Ensured compliance with labor laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Built employee handbook/policy repository and managed all state tax compliance at an organizational level.

CRIOSr. Director People & Culture

Nov. 2022 - Dec. 2023

Clinical Research IO (CRIO)Director of People & Culture

May. 2022 - Nov. 2022

AccumTechHead of Talent Experience

Sep. 2019 - May. 2022Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesLeads talent experience and organizational development strategy for organization. Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, employee engagement, benefits administration and performance management. Spearheaded talent acquisition strategy for rapid growth, doubling the size of the organization within one year. Recruited talent through partnerships with various digital pipelines including LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Handshake, University Careers Programs, and Tech Startup Platforms. Conducted Talent Review of existing team members annually, identifying skill gaps and succession planning. Developed standardized onboarding process, transitioning paper-based process to a modernized HR Management Software. Facilitated monthly Leaders' Power Hour program for existing and future leaders of the company. This Learning & Development series focused on core leadership traits required to foster a sustainable culture. Planned virtual and in-person engagement events including Virtual Quarantine Olympics, End of Year Celebrations, Family Events, Virtual & In-Person Escape Rooms, Moments That Matter Boxes, and Happy Hours to encourage cross-functional collaboration and comradery. Initiated organization's first Wellness Program through partnership with Wellable, encouraging a holistic view of employee wellness including physical, mental, financial, and emotional health. Modernized Benefits Administration Process with streamlined electronic enrollment system (PlanSource) for all new hires and open enrollment periods. Revamped Performance Management process to include a four-pillar quarterly feedback loop for all team members: Self-Evaluation, Leadership Evaluation, Peer Feedback and Team Evaluation. Utilized Power Automate to link various Microsoft-based platforms together for approvals and frequent coaching feedback. Managed all compensation strategy, employee relations concerns and anonymous feedback system (TINYpulse).

Citizens BankTraining Manager - Midwest & Upstates Markets

Jan. 2019 - Sep. 2019Farmington Hills, MISupported and led a team of eight Learning & Development leaders across five states. Fostered learning culture through implementation of new hire program, creating a memorable colleague experience through a holistic approach – onboarding, upskilling, developing, growing. Served as an ambassador of innovation strategy, identifying development needs of business line and creating solutions to drive future culture.

Citizens BankFacilitator

Mar. 2017 - Jan. 2019Farmington Hills, MIO Trained customer experience coursework to all levels of the organization, emphasizing cultural transformation and leadership effectiveness. O Crafted individualized development plans to heighten employee engagement and talent retention. O Supported the Learning & Development agenda from a strategic perspective, establishing performance expectations for the region. O Coached organizational effectiveness, time management, leadership and professional development. O Creatively designed team-oriented activities tailored to diverse adult learning styles.

Consultant / FreelanceTalent Development Consultant

Dec. 2015 - Feb. 2017MichiganO Designed toolboxes, workbooks and organizational tools with step-by-step coaching to enable clients to achieve personal and professional success. O Conducted needs assessment & tailored instructional design and coaching to remediate gaps in performance. O Published goal-setting planners with weekly challenges implementing transformational leadership techniques tailored to specific customer markets. O Implemented transfer of training & sustainability components to materials.

BASFMidwest Hub Communications Coordinator

Feb. 2015 - Nov. 2015Greater Detroit AreaO Developed internal communications strategy encompassing 2,000 employees, multiple business units, functions, and groups. O Tailored mass communication to needs of workforce; created Week at a Glance to inform all personnel of upcoming events, published Midwest Hub Newsletter weekly capturing success stories. O Led the coordination of the BASF 150 Year Celebration Employee Family Picnic, catering to over 2,500 attendees. O Implemented full promotion packages to employee resource group event coordinators, assisting in the mass communication needs of over twenty diverse groups. O Conceptualized yearbook to be published in December annually, capturing success stories and highlighting employee talent. O Project managed the creation of the Midwest Hub Intranet site, building each page from a blank drawing board, while integrating different groups that did not historically work together. O Captured employee testimonials on video, edited each in video editing software program, debuted each following an editorial calendar with specific publishing dates and timelines. O Coordinated volunteer efforts including Life Remodeled, the largest community service initiative in Michigan for BASF, encouraging employee engagement. O Promoted team-focused leadership, empowerment, and individual growth investment. O Presented Midwest Hub Communications opportunities to diverse groups, including technical communities, plant and shift workers, and business leadership.

BASFCommunications Associate

Aug. 2014 - Feb. 2015O Developed weekly announcements for BASF Today/eTV system through PowerPoint and an online content management system. O Effectively sustained network of group leaders to broadcast pertinent information on multiple communication platforms. O Compiled Midwest Hub Newsletter weekly, informing Southfield and Wyandotte sites of news pertaining to site-specific, Midwest Hub and Operational Excellence content. O Worked closely with Corporate Communications to shift the direction of BASF Today/eTV program and solved issues with technology management. O Participant in two developmental meetings involving the new Wyandotte Intranet project.

BASFCommunications Intern

May. 2014 - Aug. 2014O Coordinated the Annual Employee Family Picnic, including recruitment of over 100 volunteers and successful implementation of new components to the event. O Team member of Midwest Hub Aspiring Talent presentation group. • Compiled PowerPoint presentation to capture essence of upward talent trends in Michigan. O Revamped the Midwest Hub Newsletter, executing a drop-down menu for heightened user-friendliness. • Compiled Midwest Hub Newsletter weekly, informing Southfield and Wyandotte sites of news pertaining to site-specific, Midwest Hub and Operational Excellence content. O Developed weekly announcements for BASF Today/eTV system through PowerPoint and an online content management system. O Promoted volunteerism and employee engagement through energetic reinforcement and persistent communication. O Trained in photography and video capture; executed a full-length video and directed the beginning stages of the Southfield visitor’s safety video. O Supported multiple initiatives through BASF’s communication network.