Karen Price

Global HR Executive - Talent, Culture and Organizational Effectiveness

United States

About

Forward-thinking HR executive with over two decades of experience driving transformative talent strategies and building cultures where employees and leaders thrive. A trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering impactful initiatives that shape organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and employee engagement at a global scale. Passionate about empowering individuals and teams to excel while aligning talent strategies with business objectives to foster sustained success. Demonstrated impact in: - Talent strategy and execution - Leadership and management development - Organizational development & change management - Leadership and team effectiveness - Culture and engagement - Learning and development

Experience

  • Progress (Full-time · 9 yrs 9 mos)
    • Vice President - Talent & Culture
      Jan 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Strategic Talent Leadership: Leads a team to develop scalable talent strategies for business growth and advancement. • Cultural Excellence & Engagement: Spearheads global culture initiatives to foster innovation and inclusivity. • Organizational Effectiveness: Provide executive consulting and solutions to leadership on talent, culture and team effectiveness challenges.

    • Vice President - Organizational Effectiveness and Culture
      Dec 2022 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Led organizational effectiveness, talent and culture functions to advance Progress' mission and enhancing business results. Developing strategy and initiatives that enables all employees and teams to be high performing • Advised on large-scale transformation efforts, M&A integrations, and global change initiatives. • Shaped company's people-first priorities to align with long-term business objectives.

    • Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness
      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Led team in expanding Organizational Effectiveness scope to consult on large company initiatives including workforce planning, change leadership and cultural assessment. • Designed and implemented companywide talent processes, enhancing talent assessment and succession planning. • Co-led CSR initiative to create the Progress for Tomorrow group in collaboration with executive team.

  • Nuance Communications (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director, Leadership Development
      2012 - Oct 2016 · 4 yrs 10 mos

      • Designed and implemented companywide talent review process to identify high potential leaders • Developed and launched Nuance’s Leadership Excellence Program for high potential leaders • Spearheaded comprehensive revision of Nuance’s corporate competencies and leadership principles

    • Director of Management Development
      2011 - 2012 · 1 yr

      • Developed and implemented Nuance's Global Management Development Strategic Framework for 1200 managers resulting in 78% voluntary participation within 1.5 years of launch. • Launched a three-tiered management certificate program focused on developing managers as strong business leaders and people managers, with 550 managers participating within one year. • Designed and launched a companywide SMART Hiring Program to enhance candidate selection and hiring effectiveness through behavioral interviewing.

    • Sr. Manager of Management Development
      May 2009 - 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Shawmut Design and Construction (8 yrs 10 mos)
    • Community Outreach Program Co-chair
      Sep 2006 - Mar 2009 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      • Developed and implemented Shawmut's community outreach strategy to drive employee, customer, and partner engagement. • Managed annual giving budget and corporate volunteer program, overseeing relationships with 35 partner organizations. • Collaborated with senior executives to integrate community involvement as a business and employee engagement driver.

    • Manager of Training and Organizational Development
      Jul 2002 - Mar 2009 · 6 yrs 9 mos

      • Developed and implemented corporate university structure from scratch, including needs assessment and course definition. • Managed the corporate Training Team to meet all training and development needs companywide. • Provided strategic consultation to senior management regarding training and staff development. • Headed Shawmut’s Management Development program.

    • Training and Development Coordinator
      Jun 2000 - Jul 2002 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Supported training and development initiatives across the company including all learning programs and performance management process.

  • Recruiting Intern at Little Brown Publishing
    1999 - 2000 · 1 yr

    • Conducted initial screens with candidates to enhance talent identification process. • Revised recruiting processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. • Collaborated with the Recruiting team at Little Brown Publishing to streamline the screening process.

  • HR/Benefits Intern at L.E. Mason
    1998 - 1999 · 1 yr

    • Provided benefits and claims support for employees at L.E. Mason. • Collaborated with HR leaders to facilitate benefits open enrollment and educate employees on choices. • Contributed to office morale through local employee engagement efforts.