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Synergetics - A Worldwide Resource For Business Problem SolvingHead of Talent
Nov. 2022RemoteAs the Head of Talent at Synergetics, I spearhead the development and execution of a comprehensive HR strategy, covering workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits & compensation, compliance, and succession planning. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, I successfully enhance organizational effectiveness and contribute to revenue growth. My innovative solutions streamline the HR processes and foster a culture of employee engagement.
NMMAVice President of Human Resources
Apr. 2007 - Aug. 2022Chicago, IL• Ensured proper administration of all HR functions, including but not limited to, recruitment, employee relations, payroll, onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, compensation, compliance, training and development, and payroll.
• Served as Chief Lead for all employee relations issues, employment law matters, and manager coaching/advising, partnered with the C-Suite Collaborated with C-suite, executive management, and other business leaders, created the HR strategy that supported the organization's strategy; provided thought-provoking leadership as a key member of the executive team.
• Drove workforce planning efforts in alignment with short and long-term business goals/needs and according to budgets. • Led positive change management, and developed and implemented strategies for all employees.
• Actively engaged in the entire employee lifecycle, including but not limited to: talent acquisition (writing position description, posting, screening, compensation, recruiting, hiring, onboarding), talent development (training, manager coaching, employee coaching, career coaching, employee retention, workforce planning.) • Successfully opened, acquired, and integrated business functions of 5 new offices and associations.
• Negotiated and implemented HCM, from Paychex to ADP and then to Paycom, without any disruption to employees.
• Managed, maintained, and administered all business insurance plans, workers' compensation, Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD, and STD.
• Managed and administered the 401K and Pension.
• Advised Board of Directors' Compensation Committee on Compensation and Benefits study results; provided an interpretation of analytics. Condensed grading scale, set overall compensation & incentives/benefits strategy for both senior-level employees and staff.
• Created Succession Plans and Replacement Plans for Senior Level Staff.
• Successfully navigated DOL audit of 401K resulting in no fines/fees levied against NMMA.
Marshall AssociatesDirector of Human Resources
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2007Chicago, IL• Managed 2 Human Resources professionals/direct reports.
• Won a 3-year, multi-million-dollar project; hired and onboarded 250 employees in 6 states, in less than 90 days.
• Proactively transitioned 50% of exempt employees to non-exempt status after conducting an HR Audit, without negative consequences saving the company $200k/year.
• Created/presented training for management and staff on the following topics: Harassment Prevention, Behavioral Interviewing, Coaching, Mentoring, Identifying/Redirect Non-Productive Behaviors, and How to Manage Difficult Employees.
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