NARELLE GOVINDEN
Minneapolis
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven HR leader with a strong background in both strategic HR Business Partner roles and subject matter expert positions. Extensive generalist experience across recruitment, employee relations, and coaching, combined with deep expertise in talent management, succession planning, and performance management. Proven ability to design and implement people strategies that align with business goals, strengthen leadership pipelines, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making, with a consistent focus on building high-performance, people-centered cultures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager- Organizational Effectiveness
Kohler Energy
Kohler
01.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded initiatives to design and measure organizational effectiveness, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Led projects to develop strategy and processes for employee listening, performance management, and talent planning.
- Collaborated on new HRIS system implementation (Workday)directing performance and talent management design.
- Engaged stakeholders to define core values, embedding cultural initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Evaluated organizational structures, implementing change management strategies for effective transitions.
- Crafted comprehensive talent management strategy to enhance workforce capabilities.
- Designed talent assessments to identify high-potential employees and address critical skill gaps.
- Executed employee listening strategy using new platform, analyzing data to enhance engagement and retention.
Senior Human Resources Manager
Kohler
Kohler
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Partnered with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business priorities, enhancing talent attraction and retention.
- Supported three Vice Presidents and their organizations in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Aviation through strategic HR initiatives.
- Led senior leadership talent management initiatives, identifying key roles and succession strategies for high-potential associates.
- Collaborated with enterprise Centers of Excellence to develop effective sourcing strategies for timely hiring.
- Designed rotational programs for supply chain professionals, promoting leadership development through diverse experiences.
- Facilitated development programs to nurture critical skills in high-potential employees aligned with business needs.
- Leveraged HR analytics to provide strategic insights, informing business initiatives across Kitchen and Bath.
- Focused on optimizing HR processes to strengthen talent pipelines and support organizational goals.
Global Talent Development Manager
ManpowerGroup
Milwaukee
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Cultivated relationships with top 100 organizational leaders, including CEO and ELT members.
- Developed and implemented talent management solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
- Designed senior leadership pipeline strategy to meet future talent needs effectively.
- Led processes in performance management, global talent, and succession planning.
- Formulated performance management strategies to enhance overall organizational performance.
- Established metrics for human capital, focusing on DE&I and ESG initiatives.
- Built capabilities in data measurement and analytics for informed decision-making.
- Managed global talent analyst team to optimize organizational effectiveness.
Global Talent Manager
API Heat Transfer
Milwaukee
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Directed talent management, HR analytics, and talent acquisition departments to align with organizational goals.
- Developed and maintained effective succession planning and career path programs.
- Provided expertise in designing and implementing talent review processes to build internal talent bench.
- Collaborated with HR Managers to deliver refresher and new line management training.
- Executed succession models and plans based on identified company needs.
- Spearheaded engagement activities to enhance employee involvement across the organization.
- Delivered innovative HR metrics, trends, and analysis to inform key stakeholders.
- Implemented communication plan for rolling out first Global Engagement Survey.
HR Manager
API Heat Transfer
Milwaukee
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered comprehensive HR services across entire plant, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implemented and refined HR processes to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Executed HR functions, including performance management and employee relations, with precision.
- Collaborated with Operations and Finance directors to align business priorities as trusted advisor.
- Led recruitment initiatives to attract top talent for key positions.
- Investigated and resolved employee relations issues promptly to maintain workplace harmony.
- Trained and coached business leaders consistently to uphold HR priorities.
HR Business Partner
Heineken
JHB
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Delivered exceptional HR services to Sales and Marketing functions across five states.
- Assessed and evaluated HR requirements of business units to ensure alignment with operations.
- Collaborated with business leaders to align HR agenda with workforce priorities.
- Led recruitment activities, securing top talent and providing salary recommendations.
- Monitored HR processes throughout the year, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
- Acted as trusted advisor on workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations.
- Managed change initiatives, providing coaching to business leaders during transitions.
- Facilitated bi-annual talent reviews and succession planning with key stakeholders.
HR Business Partner/ L&D Coordinator
The South African Breweries (AB InBev)
JHB
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Executed recruitment strategies focused on competencies identified through coaching observations.
- Ensured optimal human capital health and effective people practices within business unit.
- Oversaw execution of HR processes, including performance management and employee relations.
- Collaborated with Regional Business Partner to align on strategic people agenda.
- Enhanced coaching skills among line managers through tools, observation, and feedback.
- Maintained regional training records, ensuring accessibility and compliance with standards.
- Conducted training needs analysis for region and submitted findings to Head Office.
HR Coordinator
The South African Breweries (AB InBev)
JHB
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Ensured robust human capital management and effective people practices within business unit.
- Executed HR processes flawlessly to support operational objectives.
- Identified and implemented organizational capabilities necessary for achieving market goals.
- Monitored and evaluated onboarding program quality to enhance new hire integration.
- Developed coaching skills among line managers to improve team performance.
- Led recruitment efforts for key roles to strengthen talent pool.
- Generated KPI reports on leave, overtime, talent management, and performance management.
Graduate Program
SAS Institute
South Africa
02.2013 - 03.2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Industrial psychology
University of the Witwatersrand
ZA01.2012
Bachelor of Science (Undergraduate) - Physiology and Industrial Psychology
University of the Witwatersrand
ZA01.2011
Skills
- Strategic planning and Execution
- Leadership Development
- Data-driven decision making
- Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Organizational effectiveness
- Talent management
- Performance management
- Change management
- Employee engagement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Succession planning
- Cultural initiatives
- Communication skills
- Strategic thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Project management
Certification
- SHRM- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Insights Discovery Practitioner
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Senior Manager- Organizational Effectiveness
Kohler Energy
01.2024 - Current
Senior Human Resources Manager
Kohler
09.2022 - 12.2023
Global Talent Development Manager
ManpowerGroup
05.2021 - 09.2022
Global Talent Manager
API Heat Transfer
02.2020 - 05.2021
HR Manager
API Heat Transfer
07.2019 - 02.2020
HR Business Partner
Heineken
01.2017 - 08.2018
HR Business Partner/ L&D Coordinator
The South African Breweries (AB InBev)
09.2015 - 01.2017
HR Coordinator
The South African Breweries (AB InBev)
04.2014 - 09.2015
Graduate Program
SAS Institute
02.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Industrial psychology
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science (Undergraduate) - Physiology and Industrial Psychology
University of the Witwatersrand
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