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Michele Willis
Head of Human Resources, North America
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Michele Willis

Head of Human Resources, North America
Michele Willis, a Certified PHR and Certified Risk Manager, is known to her colleagues in the HR community as a true change-maker and innovator. Specializing in succession planning, talent acquisition, change management, and diversity and inclusion, Michele is a strong advocate for both management and employees.
Aker BioMarine
University of Texas at Tyler
Houston, TX, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
    ・
    Not open to opportunities
  • Profession
  • Fields
    Human Resources
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (More than 15 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    Passionate
    Engagement
    Community
    Planning
    Leader
    Management . Change Management . Data Analytics
    Culture Transformation . Succession Planning
    Workforce Planning . Talent Acquisition
    Organizational Development Design
    Employee Engagement . Recruitment
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
  • Desired positions
    Culture
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Head of Human Resources

Aker BioMarine
Nov 2018 - Present
Direct People and Culture strategy for US Deliver on people agenda for 3 global companies. Provide oversight of HR operations shared services aligned with people plan. Design human capital initiatives and champion for organizational effectiveness.

Manager, U.S.HR Operations

RiceTec, Inc
Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
・
2 yrs 0 mos

Global HR Leader

Cornerstone Valve
Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
・
2 yrs 1 mo

HR Consultant

Cornerstone Valve
Jan 2012 - Jul 2013
・
1 yr 7 mos

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Apollo Group
Oct 2010 - Sep 2011
・
1 yr 0 mos

Recruitment, Retention & Talent Development

Apollo Group
Apr 2009 - Oct 2010
・
1 yr 7 mos

Manager, Employment, Recruitment & Diversity

Lone Star College
Aug 2005 - Oct 2007
・
2 yrs 3 mos

Industry Workforce Consultant - DOL Major Accounts

HGAC
Jul 2001 - Aug 2005
・
4 yrs 2 mos

Education

University of Texas at Tyler

Master of Science (MS)
・
Human Resource Development
2014 - 2016
・
3.9/4 GPA

Rice University

Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
・
Senior Human Resources Development
2013 - 2013

University of Phoenix

Master of Arts (MA)
・
Organizational Management/Change
2002 - 2004

University of Houston

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
・
Business Administration & Management
1998 - 2001
・
3.7/4 GPA