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Jill Teslow

St Louis

Summary

Strategic and people-focused HR Business Partner with 20+ years of experience driving talent strategies, organizational development, and employee engagement across global organizations. Partnering with leadership to scale high-performing teams, implement talent acquisition frameworks, and lead change initiatives that align employees with business goals. Goal-oriented human resources business partner successful at planning business strategies, integrating policies and improving performance in diverse areas. Focused on implementing updates to increase employee morale, business efficiency and cost savings. Prepared to offer several years of progressive experience to make a lasting impact on company operations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Global HR Business Partner

Hitachi Vantara
St. Louis
03.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with business leaders across diverse functions—including Product Management, Cyber Security, and Supply Chain—to drive strategic alignment and foster a unified approach to achieving our corporate vision.
  • Through coaching and influence, I support both leaders and global teams in embedding our company’s strategy, culture, and core values into everyday decision-making and execution.
  • Liaise with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs such as Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and HR Shared Services) to drive the delivery of people programs and services in multiple business units I support.
  • Support and execute HR activities such as compensation reviews, performance management, succession planning preparation, employee engagement action planning, data and analytics creation and dissemination to EC members, employee data audits, restructure preparation/execution, and corrective actions.
  • Lead, facilitate, and execute the people activities for my business teams while aligning HR programs and priorities to drive business objectives.
  • Always learning and maintaining adequate business knowledge so I can adequately support my teams on performance, culture, and talent while executing strategies to improve business performance.
  • Aligning and re-evaluating our organizational design with my executive leaders is always ongoing to be consistent in strategy or even being competitive in the market.
  • Assist with M&A activities, internally and externally.
  • Bring data and analytics to life, telling the story and identifying our trends to inform better decision-making for the business unit leaders while looking at our organizational goals.
  • Continuously seeking ways to partner with my leaders to drive employee engagement and focus on the employee experience within the teams.

HR Manager

InterVision Systems
St. Louis
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Served as a cross-functional HR Manager/Business Partner, assessing, recommending, planning, and executing HR initiatives aligned with organizational strategy and business objectives.
  • Managed employee relations issues regarding policy development, performance, attendance, FMLA, and compensation issues.
  • Provided managers with guidance on performance management, career development for team members, succession planning, and various counseling topics.
  • Oversee the entire onboarding employee experience.
  • Assisted with M&A activities.
  • Created and implemented stay interviews with employees within the organization as a retention tool.
  • I managed the HRIS and new hire process for all employees.
  • Increased employee engagement by creating a survey tool to measure employee satisfaction.
  • Provided backup recruitment activities, partnered with the business, and interviewed talented resources for consideration for joining the organization.
  • Led the development and successful relaunch of new company core values, aligning cross-functional stakeholders to redefine and embed a cohesive organizational culture.

Sr. HR Business Partner

Amdocs
St. Louis
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with the Amdocs Business Management Team to build and sustain an employee-centric organization, enhancing engagement, support, and alignment within a key business unit.
  • Built workflows and implementations of regional employee experience programs.
  • Actively engaged with employees to gather feedback and offer guidance, providing consultative support to people managers and employees.
  • Focused on enhancing the overall employee experience by addressing concerns, improving communication, and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Collaborated with the Learning and Development team to design and implement learning programs aimed at enhancing executives' people management skills.
  • Enabled people managers to better engage their team members through one-to-one connections, team connections, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Designed and delivered required interventions at the organizational team level from concept to closure for employees after assessing the pulse and the right solutions on a resolution.
  • Provided proactive support to people managers throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including addressing employee relations issues, and guiding HR processes to ensure smooth and effective people management.
  • Highly accessible & visible to the entire team to work on strategic planning on any related HR Topics.
  • Acted as a change agent while pushing forward to become a people-centric organization.
  • Maintained awareness of employee satisfaction to improve our employee morale, communicated to the stakeholders, and ensured engagement through leaders and support functions.
  • Leveraged information through surveys, attrition analysis, and employee connects to provide insights to all leaders.
  • Identified focus areas for intervention and support to promote a positive organizational culture based on the company's values and code of ethics.
  • Drove diversity efforts in the business unit I supported.

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Amdocs
St. Louis
08.2016 - 11.2019
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment efforts for IT and corporate roles, driving talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire top-tier candidates.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment activities in the US and Canada region while applying business knowledge to plan and design short and long-term talent management strategies and priorities for all levels of hiring managers in the organization.
  • Partnered with the hiring manager and HRBPs to ensure understanding of the unit's short and long-term business plans, culture, and overall needs.
  • I partnered with the hiring manager to ensure job requirements and expectations were clear so I could adequately assess candidates against the appropriate criteria.
  • Influenced talent mapping of the organization by consulting the managers on internal and external hiring.
  • Built relationships with applicants/passive candidates during the interview process, providing accurate and inspiring information about the company and the position they showed interest in.
  • Developed an effective pipeline by sourcing top talent.
  • Partnered with the Global Talent Acquisition team on global initiatives in TA such as graduate hiring, social media strategies, improvement in recruitment onboarding processes, identifying functionality improvements of our ATS, etc.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with universities and colleges to support graduate recruiting efforts.
  • Collaborated with academic institutions to build a pipeline of top talent and create opportunities for on-campus recruiting initiatives.
  • Experienced in recruiting large ramp-up initiatives.
  • Partnered with newly acquired company's business and HR partners to strategically plan how to integrate Amdocs recruitment activities.
  • I used daily analytics of TA Dashboards to influence my colleagues and business partners with data-driven recommendations.

HR Business Partner

Amdocs
10.2007 - 04.2015
  • Acted as a strategic HR Business Partner supporting multiple executive leaders and ~450 IT professionals within the Managed Services division, aligning HR strategies with business objectives.
  • Led HR strategy and execution across multiple business units, including HR assessments, organizational development, employee relations, performance management, and change initiatives.
  • Advised senior leadership on talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning to drive business alignment and performance.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment across India, the U.S., and Israel to deliver consistent and effective HR solutions.
  • Supported major transitions including onboarding of ~1,000 employees through acquisitions and outsourcing agreements.
  • Led contract negotiations, employee mapping, and integration into the Amdocs structure.
  • Managed salary revision and employee retention budgets, ensuring equitable and strategic allocation aligned with business goals.
  • Oversaw compensation and benefits administration, annual performance cycles, and employee engagement initiatives across global teams.
  • Acted as a trusted advisor and coach to managers on employee relations, disciplinary actions, formal complaints, terminations, and compliance with employment law.
  • Led HR communications and retention initiatives, including Employee Appreciation Day, recognition programs, and leadership development efforts.
  • Collected and analyzed HR metrics from HRIS systems, providing actionable insights and reporting to leadership teams.
  • Ensured successful implementation of global HR processes and compliance initiatives in coordination with the corporate headquarters in Israel.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Amdocs
11.2004 - 10.2007
  • Led full-cycle recruitment for IT and corporate positions, developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies for specific business units to attract and secure high-quality candidates.
  • Execution of the recruitment lifecycle from beginning to end (sourcing, prescreening, full interview, offer of employment, up to visa details if needed).
  • Coordinated a new campus-recruiting program for Amdocs Consulting Division.
  • Worked with Campus Career Centers, set up information sessions on campus and on-campus interviews, and made offers to selected candidates.
  • Collaborated closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to gain a deep understanding of the division’s recruitment needs and overall business strategy.
  • Utilized this information to effectively prepare candidates for interviews, ensuring alignment between the candidates' skills and the company’s requirements.
  • Established strong, trust-based relationships with applicants, delivering clear, accurate, and inspiring information about the company, its culture, and the open positions.
  • Enhanced the candidate experience by providing a transparent and engaging recruitment process.
  • Maintained an adequate pipeline of essential talent referrals by social media, networking, internet searches, cold calling, agencies, etc.
  • Led and facilitated employee orientation sessions, both in-person and via conference calls, for new hires across various departments.
  • Developed and delivered engaging and informative orientation materials, ensuring new employees were well-equipped to succeed in their roles from day one.
  • Assisted with internal job mobility within the company.
  • Built successful partnerships with vendors/agencies as they helped fill some of the opportunities available on a contract basis or as a permanent placement.

Technical Recruiter

Advanced Resources
St. Louis
01.2004 - 12.2004
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define staffing needs and role requirements.
  • Sourced candidates through networking events and social media platforms.
  • Conducted structured interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
  • Researched competitive salary data to formulate attractive offers for potential hires.
  • Partnered with HR team to facilitate effective onboarding process for new hires.

Technical Recruiter

PDS Technical Services
St. Louis
01.2000 - 12.2004
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define staffing requirements and needs.
  • Coordinated recruitment events showcasing company culture and job opportunities.
  • Reviewed job applications from external sources to identify qualified candidates.
  • Sourced passive and active candidates using job boards, online tools, and career fairs.
  • Drafted offer letters for approved candidates and negotiated salaries when necessary.
  • Assessed candidates' technical skills through interviews and technical assessments.

Education

BA - Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ST. LOUIS
St Louis, MO
01.2000

Skills

  • Talent management and succession planning
  • Performance management strategies
  • Compensation and benefits planning
  • HR analytics and reporting
  • Onboarding and employee engagement programs
  • Employee relations management
  • Change management initiatives
  • M&A integration strategies
  • Data storytelling techniques
  • Influential communication skills
  • Leadership coaching and development
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Career pathing strategies
  • Workforce diversity management
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Workforce planning and analysis
  • Internal communications effectiveness
  • Recruitment and talent acquisition strategies
  • HR policy development and compliance
  • Conducting employee surveys and feedback sessions
  • Coaching for leadership effectiveness
  • Labor law compliance knowledge
  • Organizational development practices

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Global HR Business Partner

Hitachi Vantara
03.2022 - Current

HR Manager

InterVision Systems
05.2021 - 03.2022

Sr. HR Business Partner

Amdocs
11.2019 - 05.2021

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Amdocs
08.2016 - 11.2019

HR Business Partner

Amdocs
10.2007 - 04.2015

Talent Acquisition Partner

Amdocs
11.2004 - 10.2007

Technical Recruiter

Advanced Resources
01.2004 - 12.2004

Technical Recruiter

PDS Technical Services
01.2000 - 12.2004

BA - Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ST. LOUIS

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