Karen

Human Resources executive with 24+ years of experience leading people, culture, and organizational transformation across complex, multi-entity organizations. Trusted advisor to Boards and executive leadership teams on workforce strategy, WSIB, succession planning, and total rewards. Known for aligning talent with business goals, building scalable HR systems, and supporting organizational growth, mergers, and operational excellence.

Director, Human Resources & Organizational Design - RINOMATO GROUP OF COMPANIES - Vaughan, ON

(2024-06)

• Partner with 35 companies and 1,200 employees to align HR strategies with growth objectives and incentive plans.
• Developed compensation structures, job grades, and incentive programs to attract and retain top talent.
• Guided executives on culture-building initiatives, workforce planning, and reward decisions.
• Managed benefits portfolio, including health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs; negotiated vendor contracts.
• Oversaw talent acquisition, leadership development programs, and psychometric assessments.
• Supported executive leadership in M&A activities, organizational design, and change management.

Chief Executive Director - SUCCESS PATHWAYS CO. - GTA, Europe, USA

(2006-11 - 2024-06)

• Consulted with over 100 organizations on corporate strategy, total rewards, talent management, and organizational development across global markets.
• Conducted job evaluations, pay equity reviews, and workforce planning to ensure fairness, compliance, and productivity.
• Developed strategies that increased ROI, team performance, and operational efficiency.
• Managed budgets exceeding $100M, optimizing both financial and human capital.
• Delivered leadership coaching, recruitment support, and training programs across all organizational levels

Vice President, Global Business Development - EXECUTIVE 2000 INSTITUTE - Toronto, Paris, New York, Germany

(2001 - 2006)

• Led international expansion initiatives and corporate organizational design, including acquisition integrations.
• Advised executives and managers on workforce planning, reward decisions, and team optimization.
• Built high-performing team structures using workforce analytics and strategic planning.
• Directed talent acquisition for executive roles and implemented total rewards programs globally.

master's degree - Counselling Psychology - Tyndale University (2024)

bachelor's degree - Health Sciences & Psychology - Western University (1991)