Andy Kawada is an HR professional with over 17 years of experience in talent acquisition, talent management, and developing HR strategies. He has expertise in social media, performance management, and developing and implementing HRIS systems. His background includes an education in HR management and experience leading projects in talent mapping, vendor selection, performance reviews, and HRIS implementations at international locations.

1. ANDREW R. KAWADA
Senior Human Resources Professional
@arkawada
arkawada@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/arkawadatalentprofile/

2. Summary of Qualifications
Andy is an internationally diverse HR professional with an expertise in:
 Social Networking/ social media
 Talent Acquisition
 Talent Management
 Talent Mobility strategy & implementation
His background in Talent Acquisition, Talent/ Performance Management,
education in HR Management/ HRIS from Oakland University, and 17 years
of generalist/managerial experience in HR, have given him a solid,
professional foundation.

3. Unique Skill Sets
 A Certified LinkedIn Recruiter Expert with a strong understanding of
Project Management to successfully lead and complete projects related
to:
• Global Mobility Management and Administration,
• Global Talent Acquisition,
• Social Media Networking,
• Talent Management,
• Employee Engagement and Retention,
• HRIS development and implementation
 Additional skills:
 DDI Certified Facilitator
 Leadership Development
 Performance Management
 Employee Engagement and Retention
 Labor/ Employee Relations
 Conflict Resolution
 University and College Relations

4. Key Projects
 Talent Mapping Project for Meritor JV XMAL (Xuzhou, China)
 June 2010 – December 2010
 Responsible for identifying and subsequently selected Tal-os Asia (MRI
affiliate) to conduct talent mapping project for Meritor joint venture company
XMAL in Xuzhou, China.
 RPO vendor selection, Meritor - Shanghai, China
 May 2010 – July 2010
 Identified, selected and instituted HCG as primary recruitment vendor to
support Meritor Shanghai's recruitment efforts in China. One key hire was
Flora Zhou, who wasour Recruiter for Meritor China.
 Hodes iQ ATS implementation and training in Meritor China
 May 2010 – July 2010
 Successfully completed hands-on training of Hodes iQ ATS in China, resulting
in full implementation and usage in Meritor Shanghai location.

5. Key Projects
 MBO-style Performance Management system development &
implementation
 April 2006 – June 2007
 Developed and rolled new MBO-style Performance Management process
at Corporate HQ for all employees. Actively participated in hands-on
training sessions for all employees, including upper level management.
 mySAP HR (HRIS) module implementation for North America
 January 2002 – June 2004
 As HR team lead, was responsible for supporting the successful
implementation of mySAP HR (HRIS) module for multiple locations
throughout the US.

6. Key Projects
 MBO-style Performance Management system development &
implementation
 April 2006 – June 2007
 Developed and rolled new MBO-style Performance Management process
at Corporate HQ for all employees. Actively participated in hands-on
training sessions for all employees, including upper level management.
 mySAP HR (HRIS) module implementation for North America
 January 2002 – June 2004
 As HR team lead, was responsible for supporting the successful
implementation of mySAP HR (HRIS) module for multiple locations
throughout the US.