Contact Information Tel:  (902) 640-2500 Fax: (902) 527-1796 Cell: (902) 541-0061 821 Hermans Island Rd PO Box 656 Mahone Bay, NS  • B0J 2E0 Email: info@kgordon.ca Web:  www.kgordon.ca QUALIFICATIONS Karen Gordon is a strategic Human Resources Professional with extensive experience in the design and delivery of cost-effective HR systems and solutions with bottom line impact. She has specialist expertise in compensation, benefits and performance management consulting. Karen has spent the majority of her career working for a global packaged food company in a senior HR role, as their Director of Human Resources, and brings a wealth of "hands on" experience to her consulting practice. She has provided human resource consulting in both Canada and the US and has been responsible for a variety of HR initiatives that have constantly added to the bottom line of the business. Karen has held numerous board positions with World at Work ,an International, premier association that supplies "Integrated solutions for total rewards". For the past 3 years, Karen sat on the Benefits Advisory board for the association. Karen is also a faculty member for World at Work as she teaches introductory benefits. Karen is also a past chair of the Maritimes, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Program. She has spoken on HR and related topics on several occasions both locally and nationally. Karen holds a Certified Compensation Professional designation (CCP) as well as a Certified Human Resource Professional designation (CHRP). She also has a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University. Some of Karen's accomplishments include the following: Designed and administered a wide range of compensation strategies for a Canadian and US business, including profit sharing and incentive structures, executive compensation, managed care and flexible benefits programs, and defined benefit and contribution pension systems. Implemented a competency model in line with corporate culture with a supporting communications strategy. This included leading an internal cross-functional taskforce toward the design of a new on-line performance management system using performance goals and objectives and conducting training for salaried employees. Designed and delivered a full range of leadership development options including coaching for management, 360 feedback, employee training and development, and succession planning. Introduced a number of personality assessment instruments to predict behavior and consequent performance, facilitate teambuilding efforts, and support leadership development. For example, increased employee understanding of customer behavior allowing the development of tailored sales strategies toward increased revenues. Achieved major bottom-line impact through the successful recruitment of senior talent through the provision of advice and support to managers regarding significant personnel issues. Developed a behaviorally based recruitment process that predicts job fit and therefore, future performance. Led the development of HR strategy and planning, partnering with senior management to ensure the alignment with business goals and the facilitation of organizational change. Simplified the existing job evaluation process by developing a grade banding system saving significant senior management time and resources. Also, developed a pay for performance system for a Canadian and US business that supported morale, facilitated recruitment efforts, and strongly rewarded top performance. Launched a managed care health plan that led to cost-effective usage of prescriptions, with no premium increases over a three year period where industry increases averaged 5 to 6 times the rate of inflation annually. Led the development of a human resources intranet site that provided a communications tool for all employees and enabled the consistent, accurate and timely delivery of information. This improved service also levered available HR time and focus. Launched a project using a value added tool to enable managers to clearly delineate lines of communication, responsibility and accountability. Facilitated the development of a corporate wellness program to achieve a healthier workforce, increase productivity, and reduce benefit costs. Developed and launched a variety of cost-effective recognition programs that led to increased employee morale and commitment. Home • Compensation • Benefits • Performance Management HR System Tool Design & Development • Qualifications All Site Contents Copyright © 2004 K Gordon & Associates. All Rights Reserved. Website Designed by: E-Vision Technologies Inc.