Vanessa Fitzpatrick
About Vanessa Fitzpatrick
Vanessa Fitzpatrick is a Senior Human Resources Business Partner with extensive experience in human resources management across various organizations. She has held significant roles at Walgreens Health Services, Drug Fair Group, Inc., and currently at Option Care, where she has implemented numerous HR initiatives to enhance recruitment, communication, and employee morale.
Work at Option Care Health
Vanessa Fitzpatrick has been serving as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Option Care since 2015. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives. Her responsibilities include managing various HR functions, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting organizational development initiatives. Fitzpatrick's tenure at Option Care has been marked by her commitment to improving HR processes and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience at Walgreens Health Services
Prior to her current position, Vanessa Fitzpatrick worked at Walgreens Health Services as a Senior Human Resource Generalist from 2009 to 2015. During her six years there, she contributed to various HR initiatives, focusing on employee relations, talent acquisition, and compliance with labor regulations. Her experience at Walgreens helped her develop a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare industry's HR needs.
Background in Human Resources at Drug Fair Group, Inc.
Vanessa Fitzpatrick has extensive experience in human resources, having worked at Drug Fair Group, Inc. for a total of 15 years in various roles. She began as Training & Development Manager from 1994 to 1998, then served as Manager of Human Resources from 1998 to 2006, and later as Director of Human Resources from 2006 to 2009. Her roles involved overseeing HR operations, employee training, and development programs.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Fitzpatrick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education and Health from Montclair State University, where she studied from 1974 to 1978. She also studied at Cornell University, enhancing her knowledge and skills in human resources management. Fitzpatrick has expertise in cultural change, strategic planning, vendor negotiations, and team coaching, which she applies in her HR roles.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Vanessa Fitzpatrick has implemented several initiatives that improved HR processes and employee engagement. Notable achievements include the introduction of an online application process that increased recruitment efficiencies by 40%, managing a Payroll/HRIS conversion project that enhanced HR metrics, and developing a formal compensation program. She also created a company-wide suggestion program and an Executive Incentive Program to boost employee morale and performance.