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Rebecca Jaqua

Rebecca Jaqua

HR Leadership, M&A, Organizational Leadership

Human Resources

Tampa, Hillsborough

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As a seasoned Human Resources executive with over 25 years of experience leading M&A integration, culture transformation, and organizational strategy, I’ve seen firsthand that the most impactful leaders are those who guide teams not just to new goals but to entirely new ways of thinking. I specialize in turning uncertainty into opportunity by aligning people, processes, and purpose across complex organizational change.

Throughout my career, I have led enterprise-level initiatives that resulted in measurable cultural shifts, scalable infrastructure, and enhanced operational performance. I’ve partnered closely with executive teams to assess organizational readiness, mitigate risk, and integrate the workforce post-acquisition, all while preserving and enhancing company culture. My approach is data informed, people centered, and results driven.

I am particularly excited about your leadership opportunity, which represents the kind of strategic challenge I thrive on. My background combines high stakes decision making with a deep understanding of talent integration, change management, and executive stakeholder alignment. I bring a strong track record of creating sustainable value during periods of transformation and growth.

I would welcome the opportunity to explore how my leadership and experience could contribute to your continued success.

Approximate rate: USD$ 125 per hour

Experience

Director, Human Resources – AllCloud                                                                                     02/22-Present 

AllCloud – Remote SaaS, Cloud Solutions (AWS, Salesforce, Snowflake Consulting) 

Global Human Resources Leadership – US, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland. Focused on accessing the employee success team needs, company culture, performance management, career development, and total rewards. 

  • Partnered with leadership to develop a talent strategy needed to support tremendous growth
  • Lead business and organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills development
  • Provide compensation support and analysis for global salary review and bonus programs
  • Managed Americas Talent Acquisition team to build systemic and salable recruiting and pipeline of talent 

 

 

Interim Head of Human Resources / Regional HR Business Partner – Jensen Hughes                     07/17-02/22

Jensen Hughes – San Diego, CA Engineering Fire Safety Risk Consulting, Private Equity 

  • Mergers and Acquisition partner – Due Diligence, Integration Project Management
    • Human Resources Partnership – US, Canadian Operations, IT, Finance, Business Development & Marketing   
  • Career Development Leader – Designed and instituted career framework, job leveling, competency models

and position titling standardization for all billable and non-billable support function teams

  • Performance Management/Talent Succession and Retention – Leader of program
  • HRIS Lead – Implementing efficiency with integrated business systems
  • Leader coaching and development
  • Change agent for regional integration 

 

Human Resources Manager – Xylem Corporation                                                                     11/12-07/17

Xylem Corporation – San Diego, CA  Global Water and Analytics Firm - XYL (NYSE)

Multi-state Human Resources Management responsibility includes including M&A - Mexico, Utah, California, and Ohio

  • Plan and coordinate the organization’s workforce to best utilize employees’ talents
  • Link the organization’s management with its employees by handling questions, administering employee services, and resolving work-related problems
  • Advise managers on organizational policies, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment
  • Coordinate and supervise the work of specialists and support staff
  • Oversee an organization’s recruitment, interview, selection, and hiring processes
  • Handle staffing issues, such as mediating disputes, restructuring employees, and directing disciplinary procedures

 

Human Resources Business Partner                                                                                             06/06-11/12

Tapestry Solutions – A Boeing Company, Kearny Mesa, CABA (NYSE)

Responsible for the full spectrum of Human Resources functions which include staffing, performance management, employee relations, training, HR consultation to management, compensation, benefits, policies, and compliance on both a domestic and international level.

  • Mergers and Acquisitions lead for all M&A activity (7 M&A Deals – Successfully Implemented) 
  • Develop and administer Applicant/Recruitment Flow Process for a government contractor 
  • Policy creation including, FMLA policy, Disability leave tracking, and Tapestry handbook revision
  • Reviewed company benefits plans, and workers compensation policy

 

Major accomplishments with Tapestry Solutions include:

  • Acquisition of CDM, San Luis Obispo, CA, company cultural and compensation planning project lead – 2010
  • Recipient of Boeing Pride Award for ISO HR implementation leadership - 2010
  • Recipient of Boeing Pride Award as a HR integration facilitator for the Boeing purchase of Tapestry Solutions - 2008
  • Acquisition lead for onboarding of Federated Software Group - 2008
  • Successfully passing DOL and OFCCP audits – 2006, 2009

 

Human Resource Manager

Kashi / Kellogg Company, La Jolla, CA - K (NYSE)                                                                      11/05-06/06

As HR Manager and M&A Lead (Stretch Island Fruit/Kashi Kellogg), I provided counsel to all staff including key lead staff/executive members of the organization with a focus on cultural issues and business strategies, including:

  • Conducted Performance Management and career path discussions
  • Drove training and development programs to grow future leaders of the organization
  • Created a favorable and culturally diverse environment while focusing on the development of employees
  • Acted as a business partner for the Kashi company a division of the Kellogg organization
  • Key member of Kashi Lead staff and committee groups

 

Major accomplishments with Kashi include:

  • Acquisition of Stretch Island Fruit Leather Brand - 2006
  • Organizational planning lead for restructuring of acquired Kashi business unit under Kellogg leadership

 

HR Manager/Sr. Human Resources Generalist                                                                          05/02-10/05

Kontron America, Poway, CA

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources I was responsible for all facets of Human Resources functions including payroll management, employee development, implementation and administration of compensation and benefits plans, employee relations, organizational development, affirmative action, and HRIS input and reporting.  I ensured timely operational objectives and goals, maintained policies, and conducted day-to-day operations for a 200 plus, employee Manufacturing facility. 

  • Implemented performance review and management process
  • Responsible for maintenance of training and development programs
  • Acted as a mentor and coach to members of Kontron staff including management
  • Created and maintained job descriptions and employee handbooks
  • Conducted new hire and departure meetings with staff

 

Major accomplishments with Kontron include:

  • Departmental restructuring to minimize cost and maintain processes
  • Developed process plans for ISO–9001 training and educational tracking
  • Mergers and Acquisitions HR leadership - Successfully integrated 3 organizations

            

 

Human Resources Specialist                                                                                                          05/01-05/02

inCode Telecom Group, La Jolla, CA Global Telecom Consulting  

Performed Generalist duties under both the Director and VP of Human Resources for all billable and non-billable staff.

  • Served as the Employee Benefits Administrator
  • Conducted employee salary surveys
  • Provided weekly reporting functions for the VP of Human Resources
  • Acted as Special Project Coordinator ensuring company compliance with State and Federal laws
  • Maintained employee HRIS Database, which includes employee confidential information, personal, benefit, and payroll information
  • Assisted in the creation of an employee review process, and career development program

 

Human Resources Generalist                                                                                                          11/98-05/01

Storerunner.com, San Diego, CA

Focused in many areas of Human Resources to provide support to a fast-paced and growing rapidly organization, accomplishments included recruitment of over 100+ positions during the span of 2 years. 

Responsible for

Benefits, compensation, policy, procedure, growth recruiting strategies, legal and company assets during closure

 

Skills/Technology

ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook. Netscape, Eudora, ABRA HRIS Database, SAP, Resumix, HR Profile, Reportsmith, Ceridian, Report writing, Crystal Reports. Equity Edge Stock Program, Goldmine database, and ACT! Database.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Chapman University 

Organizational Leadership

PHR Certification 

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