Debra Temple, MBA, Gphr, Shrm Cp
About Debra Temple, MBA, Gphr, Shrm Cp
Debra Temple is a Senior Director of Global HR Operations at Catholic Relief Services, with extensive experience in human resources management across various organizations. She holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and has a strong background in employee engagement, compliance, and talent management.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Debra Temple serves as the Senior Director of Global HR Operations at Catholic Relief Services, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing HR operations on a global scale, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission. Her responsibilities include overseeing employee engagement initiatives and managing compliance with government contractor regulations.
Education and Expertise
Debra Temple holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources from Towson University, which she completed from 2001 to 2005. She further advanced her education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Organization Development from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, graduating in 2013. Her expertise includes managing multi-national business outsourcing deals, global employment compliance, and overseeing mergers and acquisitions.
Background in Human Resources Consulting
Debra Temple has a diverse background in human resources consulting. She worked at The HR Team, Inc. as a Human Resources Consultant from 2005 to 2008. Following this, she joined GP Strategies Corporation, where she served in various roles, including Sr. HR Business Partner from 2008 to 2015 and Regional HR Manager for the Americas from 2015 to 2016. She also held the position of Sr. HR Manager - HR Business Partner at Allegis Group for eight months in 2016.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
In addition to her corporate roles, Debra Temple served as President of the Board of Directors for the Chesapeake Human Resources Association, Inc. in 2021. She has driven initiatives to enhance organizational culture through employee engagement surveys and aligns HR strategies with financial goals using metrics and data analytics. Her leadership in corporate learning functions includes overseeing the Learning Management System (LMS) and Performance Management HRIS.
Professional Skills and Certifications
Debra Temple possesses skills in executive managerial coaching and development, particularly in global contexts. She holds several professional certifications, including GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources) and SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional). These qualifications complement her extensive experience in human resources and organizational development.