The Company
Industry: Aerospace + Defense
Entity Type: Privately Held
Operating Region: West Coast
Size: $10M
The PROBLEM
As the company expanded to a second location, it faced challenges scaling leadership and operational HR capacity. They needed support evaluating HR processes, coaching senior managers, and implementing performance appraisals to drive organizational growth.
The Solution
McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders deployed an experienced HR executive with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing environments. With deep expertise in succession planning, team structure, and transformational coaching, the interim leader quickly moved from a strategic advisor to a hands-on leader, guiding the HR team through a critical rebuilding phase.
The RESULT
During the interim leader’s engagement, the sitting HR manager departed and the interim leader stepped in to drive several key initiatives. They launched the company’s first employee insurance plan, transitioned to a new HRIS system, and initiated the foundation for a 401(k) plan. They rebuilt the HR team, hired an HR Manager and an offsite specialist, and implemented Franklin Covey Leadership Training to strengthen leadership effectiveness across the organization.
LAUNCHED 3 MAJOR INITIATIVES
Delivered employee insurance, HRIS implementation, and began 401(k) set-up within the first 90 days.
MADE 2 key hires
Hired a new HR Manager and an off-site HRIS specialist to stabilize and scale HR operations.
Introduced NEW Structures
Developed a salary grade framework, restructured the engineering team, and led an initial redesign to clarify roles and responsibilities.
Mark McConnell
Senior Managing Director, McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders
mcconnell@mbexec.com
Mark McConnell serves as a Senior Managing Director at McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders, where he forges relationships with companies addressing transition, change, and transformation. He partners closely with clients who require on-demand consulting resources to bridge leadership gaps and propel their business forward. He has experience working with emerging and enterprise-level companies across numerous industries and has depth in functional areas such as finance, accounting, human resources, and operations.