John Hart
About John Hart
John Hart serves as the Human Resources Director at WPS Health Solutions, where he emphasizes the importance of personal health and well-being in the workplace. With extensive experience in HR roles at companies like IBM, Nokia, and Microsoft, he advocates for nurturing undervalued traits to foster creativity and maintain a shared vision during organizational changes.
Current Role at WPS Health Solutions
John Hart serves as the Human Resources Director at WPS Health Solutions, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees HR Business Partners and Compensation. Hart emphasizes the importance of personal health and well-being among leaders, encouraging employees to prioritize their own health. His leadership focuses on creating a supportive work environment that fosters employee engagement and well-being.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, John Hart accumulated extensive experience in human resources across several prominent organizations. He worked at Microsoft as a Compensation Insights & Analytics Specialist from 2014 to 2018, where he contributed to the redesign of the performance management system and short-term incentive plan. Before that, he served as Global Base Pay Leader at Nokia from 2010 to 2014 and as Manager of Human Resources at IBM from 2000 to 2007.
Educational Background
John Hart studied at St. Norbert College, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business and Economics from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, obtaining a Master of Arts (MA) in Industrial Relations with a specialty in Human Resources from 1998 to 2000. He completed his secondary education at Xavier High School from 1985 to 1989.
Advocacy and Leadership Philosophy
John Hart advocates for the celebration and nurturing of undervalued traits, such as introversion, to enhance workforce creativity and passion. He believes in the power of creating and maintaining a shared vision to sustain teams through periods of change. Additionally, he has implemented Agile methodologies and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in HR to improve operational efficiencies and focus on high-value initiatives.
Compensation and Benefits Expertise
Throughout his career, John Hart has developed a strong expertise in compensation and benefits management. His previous role as Manager of Compensation and Benefits at GE Capital from 2008 to 2010 allowed him to refine his skills in this area. His experience spans various industries, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of compensation strategies and employee benefits.