Allison Grace, SPHR, CEBS, CCP, CMS, GRP is a Human Resources executive with a unique combination of experience in private equity, in consulting on private equity transactions and as a leader in a private equity backed portfolio company. She has served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Discovery Education and EIG Global Energy Partners, has led human resources transactions as a Senior Director with FTI Consulting and has held HR leadership roles in technology, publishing and non-profit organizations.
Allison has built and led HR functions and teams around the world in the US, Europe, Australia, Asia and South America. Her Human Resources expertise includes leading diligence activities in mergers and acquisitions and integrating teams and organizations post-transaction, as well as building the HR infrastructure and teams in start-ups and carve-outs. She has been a member of executive teams and a trusted advisor to CEO's. Allison has recruited and hired c-suite executives and independent board directors, and has experience across all areas of HR including employee relations, talent acquisition and development, diversity, succession planning, organizational development, benefits, compensation and performance management.
Allison is known for her direct, straightforward and practical approach delivered with a sense of humor. She has deep experience across HR and partners with business leaders to offer insights that will help her clients succeed. She especially enjoys rolling up her sleeves and building HR foundations that can scale for growing businesses.
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Allison's way of coming in and quietly getting everything in order with insight and common sense was very welcome.
Former CEO, lifestyle website
We hired Allison for an initial 3-month assignment that turned into more than 3 years. Allison managed just about anything that came up in HR, so that I could focus on the day-to-day business.
Former COO & Partner, hedge fund
Allison came to us, evaluated what we needed, and in four months, we had everything in place. We are delighted with the results.
Former VP, HR, publicly-traded oil and gas development company
Allison is the consummate professional, bringing dedication to an organization's vision and goals. While focused and organized, she remains open minded and flexible in order to partner with her clients in the most effective way to achieve their goals.
President, training and development consulting firm
Instant HR Solutions has been a valuable asset to me personally in working through staffing and other HR challenges with practical advice and strategies.
President, staffing firm
Allison was a consistent pleasure to work with, provided smart, productive advice on a wide range of problems, and set us on a path forward.
Executive VP, lifestyle website
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