ERIN N. VINCENT
Summary
Strategic, future-focused HR and enterprise transformation executive with over two decades of leadership across global people, business, and shared services functions within complex, multinational enterprises. Distinguished for architecting end-to-end HR strategies, operating model redesigns, and digital enablement initiatives that optimize organizational performance and scalability. Trusted advisor to boards and C-suite leaders, orchestrating large-scale cultural evolution, M&A integration, and enterprise-wide change with demonstrable impact on growth, efficiency, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to translate workforce insights into actionable intelligence, driving data-informed decision-making, enhanced engagement, and capability development. Adept at harmonizing human-centered leadership with technological and operational innovation to deliver sustainable enterprise value. Recognized for cultivating high-performing, adaptive organizations that strengthen culture, advance talent, and elevate business outcomes globally.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4022
4022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Vice President - Global Business Services
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2018.09 - 2026.01
- Led the enterprise-wide transformation to an integrated global shared services operating model across HR, IT, Finance, and Procurement, driving scalability, cost efficiency, and improved employee experience at Fortune 500 scale.
- Built and governed global IMO and SMO capabilities, enabling successful execution of 9 M&A transactions, including HR integration leadership for a $4B European acquisition, while mitigating operational and people risk.
- Established and scaled a global delivery center in India, delivering sustained service quality, operational resilience, and material cost advantages while achieving company-leading engagement scores post-transition.
Senior Director, Global Business Services
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Architected and launched core enterprise service management and governance capabilities (EPMO, Change, Workforce Analytics, Quality, Transition), generating $30M+ in savings versus outsourced service models.
- Designed and implemented Lean-based daily management and continuous improvement systems, increasing productivity, service reliability, and performance transparency across global business services.
- Enabled enterprise workforce optimization through automation and standardization, contributing to a 29% workforce reduction over 23 months while improving service delivery and employee engagement.
Director, Global Talent Management
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2021.01 - 2022.08
- Rebuilt and scaled enterprise leadership development and core capability programs across all levels, strengthening succession readiness, leadership bench strength, and long-term organizational resilience.
- Expanded Sonoco University globally across Europe and Asia, driving consistency in leadership capability, workforce engagement, and enterprise culture across geographically diverse organization.
- Advanced workforce planning and succession strategies through analytics-driven insights and executive coaching, enabling more proactive talent decisions aligned to business growth and transformation priorities.
Director, Global Talent Acquisition
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2020.08 - 2021.01
- Transformed the hourly hiring model by insourcing recruitment capabilities across the Americas, delivering $12M in annual cost savings while improving hiring speed, quality, and compliance.
- Reduced hourly and entry-level turnover by 11% within 12 months through redesigned onboarding, frontline training, and targeted talent interventions.
- Led talent acquisition operations through COVID-related labor volatility, ensuring workforce continuity during peak demand and sustained operational performance amid talent shortages.
Director, Global HR Technology, Payroll & Employee
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2019.05 - 2020.08
- Optimized enterprise Workday adoption, increasing utilization by 64% year over year and enabling improved data integrity, workforce insights, and manager self-service globally.
- Consolidated global payroll platforms from 63 systems to 4, significantly improving compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency across multiple geographies.
- Implemented ServiceNow for HR service delivery at global scale, enabling the launch of HR Shared Services and delivering a 27% internal rate of return through service optimization.
Head of Global HRIS & Payroll
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2018.09 - 2019.03
- Stabilized and optimized post-implementation Workday and payroll operations, reducing risk and improving enterprise readiness for future HR transformation initiatives.
- Established foundational governance and data standards for global HR systems, enabling scalable growth, regulatory compliance, and improved workforce analytics.
- Launched SIMON, Sonoco's internal employee experience brand, strengthening engagement, service identity, and adoption of centralized HR services.
Manager, Global HR Operations
HOLMAN ENTERPRISES
2014.06 - 2018.08
- Led enterprise HR operations and systems transformation supporting Holman's evolution from nine independent subsidiaries into a single operating enterprise, aligning organizational design, talent structures, policies, and enabling technologies to support scalable global growth.
- Directed the HR Integration Management Office (IMO) for large-scale business transformation initiatives, mitigating operational and compliance risk while standardizing HR governance, processes, and workforce models across multiple business units.
- Modernized and optimized HR systems and service delivery, improving data integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, resulting in a 12% improvement in internal audit compliance scores within the first year.
HOLMAN ENTERPRISES
Assistant Manager, HRIS – ARI (Holman Subsidiary)
2012.11 - 2014.06
- Spearheaded the global implementation of Workday as Holman's unified HCM platform, replacing multiple legacy systems (ADP, Ceridian, Paychex), and delivering enterprise-wide core HCM, payroll, and timekeeping on time and on budget.
- Designed and launched a centralized HR service delivery model, including a global HR Service Desk (DoveTail) and shared service hubs in Southern New Jersey and Southern Florida, improving service consistency, scalability, and employee experience.
- Standardized and centralized Talent Acquisition through iCIMS, enabling compliant, scalable recruiting across 94 North American locations and strengthening workforce planning through executive-facing dashboards and labor forecasting insights.
Education
MS - Human Resources Development
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
VillanovaBS - Business Administration - Human Resources
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
PhiladelphiaSkills
- Executive Partnership
- Board Engagement
- Operating Model Design
- Risk Governance
- Compliance Leadership
- Enterprise Transformation
- Change Leadership
- Cultural Evolution
- M&A Integration
- Technology Enablement
- Digital Adoption
- Lean Management
- Operational Excellence
Websites
Strategic Expertise
- Global Leadership & Cultural Intelligence: Over 18 years guiding complex, multinational organizations, leveraging deep cultural acumen to drive alignment, inclusion, and trust while advancing equitable practices.
- M&A & Integration Mastery: Executive with oversight of HR and IMO teams across 36 transactions, orchestrating workforce strategy, cultural alignment, and change to maximize enterprise value and employee experience.
- Strategic Technology & Human-Centred Impact: Data-driven leader who integrates digital enablement, automation, and analytics with human insight to scale operations, enhance decision-making, and strengthen organizational culture.
Social Responsibility
2026- Board Chair - Cypress Adventures, Inc.; Board member for 2024, 2025, 2023 - Current - Board Member - Hartsville Chamber of Commerce, Volunteer - One Church and Carolina Elementary School
Certification
- HRCI: Global Professional Human Resources (GPHR) - 2012
- SHRM: Senior Professional Human Resources (SHRM-SCP) - 2014
- University of Michigan - Global HR Executive Program with David Ulrich, Completion - 2016
- Blue Belt and Green Belt - Lean Management - 2023
Timeline
Senior Director, Global Business Services
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2022.08 - 2023.06
Director, Global Talent Management
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2021.01 - 2022.08
Director, Global Talent Acquisition
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2020.08 - 2021.01
Director, Global HR Technology, Payroll & Employee
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2019.05 - 2020.08
Head of Global HRIS & Payroll
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2018.09 - 2019.03
Vice President - Global Business Services
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
2018.09 - 2026.01
Manager, Global HR Operations
HOLMAN ENTERPRISES
2014.06 - 2018.08
HOLMAN ENTERPRISES
Assistant Manager, HRIS – ARI (Holman Subsidiary)
2012.11 - 2014.06
MS - Human Resources Development
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
BS - Business Administration - Human Resources
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY