Laura Rochford

Vice President Human Resources

Windsor, Connecticut, United States

About

Specialties include: Mergers and Acquisitions due diligence and integration, talent development, Compensation and Benefits

Experience

  • AMETEK (9 yrs)
    • Division Vice President Human Resources
      Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

    • Director, Human Resources , Ultra Precision Technologies
      Feb 2018 - Aug 2018 · 7 mos

    • Human Resources Director - Zygo
      Jul 2017 - Feb 2018 · 8 mos

  • Human Resources Executive at Cheshire, Connecticut
    Dec 2016 - Jul 2017 · 8 mos

    I am a hands-on versatile Human Resources Strategic Leader with deep experience in talent management, organizational development, leadership development and training, and continuous improvement in the manufacturing, defense and power generation industries. I'm recognized for managing multi-site human resources teams, creating trusted business partnerships, spearheading initiatives, designing strategies to support organizational goals, and integrating diverse businesses with a proven track record for successful integration of best practices to exceed performance outcomes and increase revenue targets.

  • Vice President Human Resources at EDAC Technologies Corp
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs

    HR strategy and leadership for private-equity owned business. Developed and implemented HR function and managed regional HR team of 12. Developed harmonized polices, procedures, compensation and benefits strategy across diverse business units, creating $1M reduction on in corporate payroll and benefit cost. Diagnosed organizational issues, evaluated risk and led change initiatives in business integration, including employee redeployment. Trained and developed HR team skills in talent and performance management.

  • Senior Director, Human Resources at Alstom Power
    2007 - 2014 · 7 yrs

    Senior Director, Human Resources North America 2011 – 2014 Key member of leadership team, as trusted business partner, overseeing all aspects of HR function for $2B aftermarket power service business with over 2,500 employees. Managed a regional team of 22 HR professionals in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Coached and mentored leadership in policies, practices, organizational design and personal effectiveness to continue driving business results. Led talent and organizational structure initiatives to adapt to changing business strategies. Certified in and implemented use of the Lominger tools (leadership architecture, and Choice framework) to enhance development of talent pool. Led global talent management team to develop strategic workforce planning model. Director, Human Resources Boiler Service Operations 2007 – 2011 Trusted HR Business Partner for $500M boiler service business. Led multi-site staff of human resources professionals supporting 600 employees.

  • Manager Human Resources at Sikorsky Aircraft
    2003 - 2007 · 4 yrs