E D OB R I E N

Ambler, PA 19002
edobrienhr@gmail.com 215.643.6293 www.linkedin.com/in/edobrien

HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Driving Organizational Goal Achievement
Human Resource Leader transforms workforces to ensure the talent and skills are available
to meet strategic corporate goals. Collaborates with company leaders globally to develop
performance measures, maximize productivity and engagement. Inventive and responsive to
market opportunities, trends, and challenges.
Maximizing Talent Employee Engagement & Development
Employee Relations Leadership Coaching
Talent Management Strategic HR Projects
Organizational Development Compensation & Benefits

EXPERIENCE
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY, FOX & ROACH, Blue Bell, PA, 2016 Present
Real Estate Org.
REALTOR
Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements and
closing statements
Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the
suitability and value of the homes they are visiting based on current market
conditions
Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers increasing
average selling prices
Compared properties with similar properties that had recently sold to determine
competitive market prices
Interviewed clients to determine what kinds of properties they were seeking and
generated lists meeting those requirements from available properties

CSL BEHRING, King of Prussia, PA, 2012 2015

Pharmaceutical Org.
GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Drove a Human Resource agenda to support strategic corporate plan. Collaborated with
global business leaders adding insight to key company initiatives. Developed value adds
solutions across a range of HR functions. Liaised with local HR Business Partner to support 2K
employees in over 8 countries.
Led restructure efforts to improve IT Leadership Team and improve delivery of Applications
to the business. Drove global matrix training for all appropriate staff to support new
structure. The result was a strengthened Leadership team and improved ability to deliver
IT projects on time and on budget.
Delivered a 4% turnover rate in global IT, compared to a 7% turnover rate in the rest of
the company.
Revamped Quality and Business Services Talent Review process. Improved strategic
opportunities accelerated readiness of key personnel and developed a process that is
consistent and measured.
 SHIRE, Chesterbrook, PA, 2011 2012
Pharmaceutical Org.
CONTRACTOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER / EMPLOYEE RELATIONS LEAD
Provided HR Business Partner support to a large Commercial organization, resolved Employee
Relations issues for 3K staff in Corporate Headquarters site and the Field Sales organization.

PUBLICIS TOUCHPOINT SOLUTIONS, Yardley, PA, 2009 2011

CSO Supporting Pharma.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (U.S.)
Led 4 person team supporting 1.8K sales / service representatives serving 10+ customers
including Merck, Pfizer, Astra Zeneca. Worked directly with clients to hire and manage
contract work force. Facilitated employee relations and performance management
domestically.
Supported 40% growth in Revenue during 2009, with similar results in 2010.
On-boarded, trained, and supported 800 new hires in 2009 and 2010.
Met and / or exceeded Client Productivity metrics.
Grossly exceeded Astra Zenecas sales targets.
Implemented Performance Management process for over 7 Clients.

ICON CLINICAL RESEARCH, North Wales, PA, 2006 2008

Contract Research Org.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (South America, SA, Asia Pac, Canada)
Led 7-person global HR team providing complete HR support for 500+ clinical employees in
17 offices and 21 countries. Partnered with President of ROW to provide strategic HR support
with focus on initiatives to improve business results. Spearheaded efforts, including
developing and delivering leadership training to all managers globally, that reduced turnover
by 42% from over 26% to under 15% in 1 year.
Led division to achieve #1 ranking in Quality of international execution as measured by
sponsors on Lehman Brothers CRO Survey.
Drove selection of new leadership team in Australia and South Africa resulting in highest
employee satisfaction scores in division.
Increased overall employee satisfaction survey results across division by 16% in 1 year.
Decreased recruitment agency spend by 70% while increasing employee population by
50% in 1 year.
Reduced cost per hire from $13K to less than $3K in 2007.

COVANCE INC., Princeton, NJ, 2000 2006

Contract Research Org.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Corporate
Provided leadership and counsel on HR matters ensured optimal delivery of HR services for
corporate functions. Directly provided HR support for 500 people in over 11 sites worldwide.
Provided organizational development support to business leaders. Served as member of
global marketing, IT, finance and HR leadership teams that drove strategic direction and
initiatives.
Successfully led HR component of large IT infrastructure outsourcing project leading to
achieved savings of $6m in first year.
As a member of the IT Leadership team, reduced cost growth from 17% to 1% after 1 year
of a 5-year initiative to re-engineer the global IT org.
Developed and implemented talent review for global IT and finance that was used to
identify and develop key talent starting at an earlier career stage than ever previously
done.
 Established first-ever leadership development and mentoring program for corporate
employees, enhancing the leadership talent pipeline.
Created and implemented HR metrics including Cost per hire, Quality of Hire, and
employee satisfaction which were reported to CEO quarterly. Provided key metrics to
strategically manage the HR function.

EDUCATION
BS, Accounting, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Human Capital Strategist, Human Capital Institute